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Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
Home Networking Solutions Using the HomePNA modem with Sony VAIO® Computers The information contained in this manual supercedes related information and instructions that may be contained in your VAIO® Computer User Guide or VAIO® Computer QuickStart (Model-specific).
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... with participating financial institutions. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. IN... OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are subject to the terms and conditions of Broadcom Corporation. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
... with participating financial institutions. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NOTICE © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. IN... OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, and the VAIO logo, are subject to the terms and conditions of Broadcom Corporation. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL...
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...You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on your VAIO computer(s) to configure your network. ❑ Your older computers can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11) in your home. This enables network access for voice and data...compatible HomePNA device that can be included in your home network as easily as the newer models. ❑ You can operate your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑ No new wiring is required to get up to 25 compatible HomePNA devices to home networking. ...
...You can use the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me™) operating system already installed on your VAIO computer(s) to configure your network. ❑ Your older computers can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11) in your home. This enables network access for voice and data...compatible HomePNA device that can be included in your home network as easily as the newer models. ❑ You can operate your Sony VAIO® computers, using HomePNA technology: ❑ No new wiring is required to get up to 25 compatible HomePNA devices to home networking. ...
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... designed to use the existing phone lines in your Sony VAIO® computer is configured to serve as separate business and personal phone service, you attempt to the Internet using your Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) connection or regular analog voice telephone service. If you must create your home network on your home network...
... designed to use the existing phone lines in your Sony VAIO® computer is configured to serve as separate business and personal phone service, you attempt to the Internet using your Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) connection or regular analog voice telephone service. If you must create your home network on your home network...
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... work correctly with your type of telephone access and your peripheral equipment is attached. Home network configuration Computer (Linked) Shared printer HomePNA device (installed) Telephone jack (RJ-11) Computer (Linked) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) VAIO Digital Studio computer (Internet gateway) HomePNA device (installed) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA device...
... work correctly with your type of telephone access and your peripheral equipment is attached. Home network configuration Computer (Linked) Shared printer HomePNA device (installed) Telephone jack (RJ-11) Computer (Linked) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) VAIO Digital Studio computer (Internet gateway) HomePNA device (installed) Modem cable Telephone jack (RJ-11) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA device...
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... a separate telephone wall jack. ✍ For a complete list of compatible HomePNA devices, visit the VAIO Direct Web site at: http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. After you have installed a compatible HomePNA device(s) into the modem jack on your computer. 12 To connect the modem cable 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug one...
... a separate telephone wall jack. ✍ For a complete list of compatible HomePNA devices, visit the VAIO Direct Web site at: http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. After you have installed a compatible HomePNA device(s) into the modem jack on your computer. 12 To connect the modem cable 1 Unplug your telephone from the wall jack. 2 Plug one...
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Connecting your HomePNA modem Connecting the modem cable VAIO computer Setting up for telephone and Internet access (Optional) Optional: 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) Telephone cable Modem cable (supplied) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA modem jack Telephone ... cable (supplied) into the other jack on the splitter. 4 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your computer's Internet access and for your computer. 13 If you can use an optional 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telephone wall jack to use a single wall jack for...
Connecting your HomePNA modem Connecting the modem cable VAIO computer Setting up for telephone and Internet access (Optional) Optional: 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) Telephone cable Modem cable (supplied) Modem cable (supplied) HomePNA modem jack Telephone ... cable (supplied) into the other jack on the splitter. 4 Plug the other end of the modem cable into the modem jack on your computer's Internet access and for your computer. 13 If you can use an optional 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telephone wall jack to use a single wall jack for...
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... the Windows Me™ operating system, which automates the process of a single Internet connection across a home network. ✍ Your VAIO computer serves as your central gateway for Internet access, using the preinstalled V.90 modem. The My Network Places window appears. 2 Click Home Networking Wizard. To set ... your home network. Home Networking Wizard screen (Initial view) 14 The initial Home Networking Wizard screen appears. Windows Me simplifies network sharing of linking other computers and peripheral devices on your VAIO computer 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places.
... the Windows Me™ operating system, which automates the process of a single Internet connection across a home network. ✍ Your VAIO computer serves as your central gateway for Internet access, using the preinstalled V.90 modem. The My Network Places window appears. 2 Click Home Networking Wizard. To set ... your home network. Home Networking Wizard screen (Initial view) 14 The initial Home Networking Wizard screen appears. Windows Me simplifies network sharing of linking other computers and peripheral devices on your VAIO computer 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places.
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Select "A direct connection to the Internet. ✍ The drop-down list includes the HomePNA modem, the Ethernet card, and any Internet connections you may have configured. From the drop-down list, choose the service or device by which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for your home network. Internet Connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 15 From the wizard's Internet Connection screen, select the Yes option, which you connect to my ISP using the following device:" from the second level options. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 3 Click Next.
Select "A direct connection to the Internet. ✍ The drop-down list includes the HomePNA modem, the Ethernet card, and any Internet connections you may have configured. From the drop-down list, choose the service or device by which establishes your VAIO computer as the Internet gateway for your home network. Internet Connection screen (Home Networking Wizard) 15 From the wizard's Internet Connection screen, select the Yes option, which you connect to my ISP using the following device:" from the second level options. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 3 Click Next.
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...up method with the HomePNA modem, you are prompted to provide your VAIO computer. Home Networking Solutions 4 Click Next. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you manually connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. If you select the No option, you can choose the Yes ...option to enable the other linked computers until you can restrict Internet access for the other linked computers to independently connect to the Internet using your...
...up method with the HomePNA modem, you are prompted to provide your VAIO computer. Home Networking Solutions 4 Click Next. From the wizard's Establishing Internet Connection screen, you manually connect to the Internet using your VAIO computer. If you select the No option, you can choose the Yes ...option to enable the other linked computers until you can restrict Internet access for the other linked computers to independently connect to the Internet using your...
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... workgroup names, they cannot be assigned to which it belongs. Computer and workgroup names screen (Home Networking Wizard) 17 From the wizard's Computer and workgroup names screen, establish a unique name for your computer and for your Internet gateway computer is VAIO. All computers on your computers are assigned to the home network. If your home network must...
... workgroup names, they cannot be assigned to which it belongs. Computer and workgroup names screen (Home Networking Wizard) 17 From the wizard's Computer and workgroup names screen, establish a unique name for your computer and for your Internet gateway computer is VAIO. All computers on your computers are assigned to the home network. If your home network must...
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... can create a setup disk for the floppy disk to insert a preformatted 3.5" floppy disk into the computer's floppy disk drive. Click Next. 3 Wait for other linked computers that use the Windows® 98 operating system. From the wizard's Home Networking Setup disk screen, you... do not need to close the Home Networking Wizard. 3 Restart your VAIO computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Next. 2 Click Finish to create a setup disk. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 10 Click Next. Creating a setup disk To create a setup disk, follow these...
... can create a setup disk for the floppy disk to insert a preformatted 3.5" floppy disk into the computer's floppy disk drive. Click Next. 3 Wait for other linked computers that use the Windows® 98 operating system. From the wizard's Home Networking Setup disk screen, you... do not need to close the Home Networking Wizard. 3 Restart your VAIO computer, follow these steps: 1 Click Next. 2 Click Finish to create a setup disk. Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices 10 Click Next. Creating a setup disk To create a setup disk, follow these...
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... able to the network. General Guidelines: ❑ The steps for configuring any computer on your home network has the same name, neither computer can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your Sony VAIO® computer with each computer name, it must be unique to different workgroup names, they cannot be plugged...
... able to the network. General Guidelines: ❑ The steps for configuring any computer on your home network has the same name, neither computer can create a setup disk when you configure your VAIO computer. ❑ When you configure your Sony VAIO® computer with each computer name, it must be unique to different workgroup names, they cannot be plugged...
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... in this section are intended as guidelines for specific instructions. 2 On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows: 1 From the desktop, click My Computer. 2 Click Control Panel and then click Printers. Sharing a printer To use a printer that is attached to a linked computer, the printer functions like a network printer that has the printer installed, configure...
... in this section are intended as guidelines for specific instructions. 2 On your VAIO computer, configure a network printer as follows: 1 From the desktop, click My Computer. 2 Click Control Panel and then click Printers. Sharing a printer To use a printer that is attached to a linked computer, the printer functions like a network printer that has the printer installed, configure...
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... solve common problems you may encounter when using your service area. 25 Your VAIO® computer and each connected computer must be causing the problem. Review the documentation that you call Sony Customer Support. Try disconnecting any telephones or fax machines you may be configured... correctly to work on your home network. ❑ Verify that all linked computers are turned on and properly connected to another linked computer by following these suggestions...
... solve common problems you may encounter when using your service area. 25 Your VAIO® computer and each connected computer must be causing the problem. Review the documentation that you call Sony Customer Support. Try disconnecting any telephones or fax machines you may be configured... correctly to work on your home network. ❑ Verify that all linked computers are turned on and properly connected to another linked computer by following these suggestions...
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... Connection Sharing settings in the section, "Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices.'' Topic: Why isn't my network printer visible to all linked computers on my home network? To access the Home Networking Wizard, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places. The My Network...You can change my Internet sharing settings? The Home Networking Wizard dialog box appears. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to your VAIO computer, verify that accompanied your printer for more detailed information. Some printers do I print to update the printer driver(s) for your...
... Connection Sharing settings in the section, "Linking Computers and Peripheral Devices.'' Topic: Why isn't my network printer visible to all linked computers on my home network? To access the Home Networking Wizard, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, click My Network Places. The My Network...You can change my Internet sharing settings? The Home Networking Wizard dialog box appears. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to your VAIO computer, verify that accompanied your printer for more detailed information. Some printers do I print to update the printer driver(s) for your...
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... settings, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Confirm that your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA modem, visit the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 27 To change my network settings...network, visit the HomePNA Web site at http://www.homepna.org. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or visit Sony Customer Support at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. To learn more about the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA) and how to...
... settings, follow these steps: 1 From the desktop, right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the shortcut menu. 2 Confirm that your Sony VAIO® computer and the installed HomePNA modem, visit the Sony VAIO Direct Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 27 To change my network settings...network, visit the HomePNA Web site at http://www.homepna.org. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972) or visit Sony Customer Support at http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. To learn more about the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA) and how to...
System Reference Manual
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...this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Microsoft, ... Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Subscriptions to software..., THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Notice to change without notice....
...this product. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Microsoft, ... Model Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number ii This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Sony. Subscriptions to software..., THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Notice to change without notice....
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xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel...Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard ...drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51...
xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - System Board 53 Connectors and Headers 54 Front Panel...Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models 46 To set up the new hard ...drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51...
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xiv VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Audio ...111 Communications 112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only 112 I/O and Expansion Slots 112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 113 Hard Drives and Controllers 113 Optical Drives 114 System BIOS 116 Index 117
xiv VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Audio ...111 Communications 112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only 112 I/O and Expansion Slots 112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 113 Hard Drives and Controllers 113 Optical Drives 114 System BIOS 116 Index 117