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A-B6H-100-11(1) Operating Instructions 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S © 2002 Sony Corporation
A-B6H-100-11(1) Operating Instructions 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S © 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... you have questions about this device must be attached to this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below is for help. 2 You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that are not shielded ...and serial numbers are designed to the following measures: - PCWA-C150S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used to correct the interference by turning the ...
... you have questions about this device must be attached to this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below is for help. 2 You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that are not shielded ...and serial numbers are designed to the following measures: - PCWA-C150S Serial No CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used to correct the interference by turning the ...
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... procedures for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual. PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 About the supplied software The Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following software. Usually, the software operates in the background and shows ... operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Client Manager Client Manager is required for displaying the communication status of the computer and to switch networks.
... procedures for using an icon in the system tray (notification area in this manual. PCWA-C150S Wireless LAN PC Card Driver This is utility software for operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card. 7 About the supplied software The Wireless LAN PC Card comes with the following software. Usually, the software operates in the background and shows ... operating systems other than Windows XP, the Client Manager allows you to change network settings of the Wireless LAN PC Card. Client Manager Client Manager is required for displaying the communication status of the computer and to switch networks.
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Getting started 6 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Next, click "Yes" to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly" is displayed under "Device status". c Click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove" to restart the computer. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that...
Getting started 6 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Other devices" displays "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Next, click "Yes" to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly" is displayed under "Device status". c Click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove" to restart the computer. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 7 Confirm that...
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... from step 2 in the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. You are returned to close Control Panel. 20 Click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" then click "Remove" to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". 8 Click "OK". Click "Yes" to restart the computer. Repeat steps 1 through 4. Note If "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is displayed under Socket...
... from step 2 in the PC Card (PCMCIA) Properties dialog box, the Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. You are returned to close Control Panel. 20 Click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" then click "Remove" to the System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". 8 Click "OK". Click "Yes" to restart the computer. Repeat steps 1 through 4. Note If "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" is displayed under Socket...
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The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 21 Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Getting started Windows 2000: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Settings", then click "Control Panel". The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, then click "Device Manager".
The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 21 Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the System icon. The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Getting started Windows 2000: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Settings", then click "Control Panel". The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, then click "Device Manager".
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... removing the driver, repeat the steps from the computer, and reinsert it. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove" to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Network adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 6 Confirm that the message "This device is represented in the Device Manager list...
... removing the driver, repeat the steps from the computer, and reinsert it. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove" to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. • Double-clicking "Network adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Then, reinstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. 6 Confirm that the message "This device is represented in the Device Manager list...
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The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23 Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". The System Properties dialog box appears.
The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 23 Getting started Windows XP: 1 From the "start" menu, click "Control Panel". z Hint If the System icon is not displayed, click "Switch to Classic View". 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click "System". The System Properties dialog box appears.
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... adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall" to close Control Panel. 24 You are returned to the Device Manager window. 8 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall...
... adapters" does not display "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". Note The Wireless LAN PC Card is not working properly. You are returned to Control Panel. 10 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall" to close Control Panel. 24 You are returned to the Device Manager window. 8 Click to delete the Wireless LAN PC Card driver. c Right-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Uninstall...
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... automatically when Windows starts up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Card is in use. • If the Wireless LAN PC Card is removed during System Suspend mode, System Hibernation mode...insert the Wireless LAN PC Card during System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode, it will block the top slot. • In some computer models, the Memory Stick slot may not be blocked while the Wireless LAN PC Card is also included in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S", and ...
... automatically when Windows starts up your computer has two PC card slots, insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode while the Wireless LAN PC Card is in use. • If the Wireless LAN PC Card is removed during System Suspend mode, System Hibernation mode...insert the Wireless LAN PC Card during System Suspend mode or System Hibernation mode, it will block the top slot. • In some computer models, the Memory Stick slot may not be blocked while the Wireless LAN PC Card is also included in Windows XP), "Wireless LAN", "PCWA-C150S", and ...
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C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove". This completes removal of the driver. 31 The message "To finish removing your hardware, you want to "Settings", and click "Control Panel". z ... "Sony PCWA- Do you must restart your computer now?" The System Properties dialog box appears. The system restarts. Getting started Windows Me: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to restart your computer. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the "System" icon. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 6 Click "OK". appears. 7 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from...
C150 Wireless PC Card", and click "Remove". This completes removal of the driver. 31 The message "To finish removing your hardware, you want to "Settings", and click "Control Panel". z ... "Sony PCWA- Do you must restart your computer now?" The System Properties dialog box appears. The system restarts. Getting started Windows Me: 1 From the "Start" menu, point to restart your computer. Control Panel appears. 2 Double-click the "System" icon. The Confirm Device Removal dialog box appears. 6 Click "OK". appears. 7 Remove the Wireless LAN PC Card from...
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... window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". You are returned to "Settings", and click "Control Panel". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click...
... window. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the "Hardware" tab, and click "Device Manager". You are returned to "Settings", and click "Control Panel". The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click...
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... System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The System Properties dialog box appears. You are returned to close the Device Manager window. The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Confirm Device Removal dialog box...
... System Properties dialog box. 9 Click "OK". The Device Manager window appears. 4 Double-click "Network adapters". 5 Double-click "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card". The System Properties dialog box appears. You are returned to close the Device Manager window. The Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card Properties dialog box appears. 6 Click the "Driver" tab, and click "Uninstall". The Confirm Device Removal dialog box...
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... of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may condense on the parts inside. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if moisture condensation occurs. 50 Cleaning Clean the case with a...drop or cause a mechanical shock to a warm locations, or if it is moved directly from a cold location to the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as it may damage the finish of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as this may damage the unit...
... of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls Operation If the Wireless LAN PC Card is placed in a very damp environment, moisture may condense on the parts inside. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if moisture condensation occurs. 50 Cleaning Clean the case with a...drop or cause a mechanical shock to a warm locations, or if it is moved directly from a cold location to the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as it may damage the finish of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzene as this may damage the unit...
Quick Start Guide
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.... Select this opiton 4 Check "Include this document) • Troubleshooting Guide • Warranty card • Other printed materials Manuals The Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S (hereafter referred to as "computer administrator", you will replace it may encounter when using Windows Explorer.... The Select Program Folder dialog box appears. Program © 2002 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation Sony is inserted. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC card slot of the Wireless LAN PC Card will be connected through one with the following icon. 2 Click ...
.... Select this opiton 4 Check "Include this document) • Troubleshooting Guide • Warranty card • Other printed materials Manuals The Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S (hereafter referred to as "computer administrator", you will replace it may encounter when using Windows Explorer.... The Select Program Folder dialog box appears. Program © 2002 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2002 Sony Corporation Sony is inserted. Insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the PC card slot of the Wireless LAN PC Card will be connected through one with the following icon. 2 Click ...
Read This First Guide
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...likely to result in interference to Part 15 of radio waves may cause undesired operation. or write to the 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as doing so could lead to damage that any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is connected. - Declaration... 60°C) (not condensed) Supplied accessories See "Unpacking" in the Quick Start Guide. 4-663-055-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Read This First PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan WARNING You are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television...
...likely to result in interference to Part 15 of radio waves may cause undesired operation. or write to the 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C150S, as doing so could lead to damage that any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is connected. - Declaration... 60°C) (not condensed) Supplied accessories See "Unpacking" in the Quick Start Guide. 4-663-055-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Read This First PCWA-C150S Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan WARNING You are not shielded and grounded, may result in interference to radio and television...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...Run". 2 Type "cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". Because in Peer-to update. 3 Check whether your network. 3 Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the DHCP server. "Renewing IP address failed" or "DHCP Server Unavailable: Renewing adapter" message appears when the IP address is obtained. If... "169.254...", then the network connection has not been established. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. What should I switched to -peer connection has been successfully established?
...Run". 2 Type "cmd" (without quotation marks), and click "OK". Because in Peer-to update. 3 Check whether your network. 3 Select "Sony Wireless PC Card" from the DHCP server. "Renewing IP address failed" or "DHCP Server Unavailable: Renewing adapter" message appears when the IP address is obtained. If... "169.254...", then the network connection has not been established. 4-665-919-11(1) 2.4GHz Wireless LAN PC Card Troubleshooting Guide 4 Check the "Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card" IP address. What should I switched to -peer connection has been successfully established?
Troubleshooting Guide
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... and are referred to as Windows Me. • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. For more information about the Internet Connection Firewall feature, contact the Microsoft Corporation or the manufacturer of the Access Point? Check the following... in Windows XP is within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is disabled by mistake! In this : 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Connect To", and click "Show all connections". 2 Right...
... and are referred to as Windows Me. • In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional is enabled for the Sony PCWA-C150 Wireless PC Card. For more information about the Internet Connection Firewall feature, contact the Microsoft Corporation or the manufacturer of the Access Point? Check the following... in Windows XP is within 30m (100 feet) of the Access Point, in the Access Point's operating instructions. ❑ The Wireless LAN PC card is disabled by mistake! In this : 1 From the "Start" menu, point to "Connect To", and click "Show all connections". 2 Right...