Sony P C V- L X 2 Connecting to a network (LAN), and, Under, click, , select, Properties, right-click, and then click, click Properties

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	Connecting to a network (LAN)
User
	Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface.
Desktop
	To connect to a network, proceed as follows:
	1 Right-click on My Computer in the Start menu and select Properties.
VAIO	2 Click the Hardware tab and select Device Manager.
	The Device Manager window appears, listing the devices.
Sony	3 Under Network Adapters, right-click on RealTek RTL 8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIL and
	click Properties.

4 Under Device Usage, select Use this device (enable) and then click OK.

5 Click OK to close the Properties window. The Ethernet connection is now enabled.

! Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction, excessive heat or even fire in the port.

￿ For more information about connecting your VAIO desktop to the network, please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO-Link website:

How to troubleshoot network problems.

For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.