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Sony PCG-631M, PCG-632M, PCG-633M Connecting to a network (LAN)

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Connecting to a network (LAN)

User

You can connect your notebook or your docking station to 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX-type networks via an

Notebook

Ethernet network cable. For the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the network, consult

your Network Administrator.

To connect your notebook to a LAN, proceed as follows:

Sony

Connect the network cable to the Ethernet network connector (1) on the notebook.

Contents

Page Read this first Notice ENERGY STAR® Safety information Owner's record Warnings Page Regulatory information Disposing of lithium ion batteries Disposing of internal memory backup battery Welcome Documentation pack Printed documentation Online documentation Software Guide About the Software Using Video software Managing audio files with SonicStage Using Imaging software Your notebook and its accessories Ergonomic considerations Viewing angle of the computer’s display Lighting Placement of an external display Using your notebook Locating controls and connectors Right Left Front Bottom Connecting a power source Using the AC adapter Using the battery pack Inserting the battery pack To insert the battery, proceed as follows: 1 Move the lock lever (1) on the bottom of the computer to the Unlock position Slide the lock lever into the Lock Charging the battery pack To charge the battery pack, proceed as follows: 1 Connect the AC adapter to the computer 2 Insert the battery pack completely, continue charging for an additional hour Removing the battery pack To remove the battery pack, proceed as follows: Turn off the computer and close the cover Slide the lock lever (1) to the Unlock position Starting your notebook Shutting down your notebook Using the keyboard Page Combinations and functions with the <Windows> key Indicators Combinations and functions with the <Fn> key Using the touchpad Using the Jog Dial™ Guide mode selecting it and pressing the Jog Dial™ The Jog Dial™ window is in Launcher mode until you start an application or the Jog Dial™ window becomes active. When an arrow appears next to an item in the Jog Dial™ window, you can display a submenu for that item by Software supporting Jog Dial™ Software not supporting Jog Dial™ Using PC Cards Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Page Using Memory Stick™ Why Memory Stick™ The main advantages of the Memory Stick™ are its: Compactness: also be small, lightweight and attractive in their design Versatility: Capacity: Its data capacity far exceeds that of a floppy disk Generic Memory Stick™ MagicGate Memory Stick™ ❑ the logo printed on it ❑ a protruding dot located on the back MagicGate SonicStage Compatible devices Audio: Other: Inserting a Memory Stick™ Removing a Memory Stick™ Write-protectinga Memory Stick™ Using the modem Using power saving modes Using Normal mode Using Standby mode Using Hibernate mode Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communicating without Access Point (ad-hoc) Fill in the Network key The network key should be 5 digits. You can choose whatever you want Click OK Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks box appears in the Communicating with an Access Point (infrastructure) 5 Type the Network Key Type the For example: - ID of the network: 09316a (6 digits) - Network key: 9316a (5 digits) Selecting a channel Connecting peripheral devices Connecting a docking station Locating the docking station controls and connectors Left & Bottom Back Attaching your computer to the docking station Disconnecting your computer from the docking station Using the optical disc drive on the docking station Using the DVD function DVD-ROM recommendations ❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD-ROMmovie ❑Do not switch power saving modes while playing a DVD video CD-RW CD-R Using the floppy disk drive on the docking station Connecting an external display Connecting a computer display To connect a computer display to the docking station, proceed as follows: Plug the monitor plug (1) into the docking station monitor connector (2) Connecting a projector To connect a projector to your docking station, proceed as follows: Plug the audio cable (2) into the notebook earphone connector identified by the Connecting external speakers Connecting an external microphone Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) mouse Connecting a printer Connecting a printer using the USB connector Connecting a printer using the printer connector Connecting an i.LINK™ device Connecting a digital video camera recorder end into the DV Out connector (3) on the digital video camera recorder Connecting two VAIO notebooks 5 Turn on the notebook 6 Connect your computer to another computer with the i.LINK™ cable Connecting to a network (LAN) To connect your docking station to a LAN, proceed as follows: Getting help Sony support options Printed documentation supplied with your notebook Online user guides on your computer's hard drive Page Other sources of information Troubleshooting About the computer and software <Enter System Time Exit Get Default Values Load default configuration now End Task Turn Off Computer Mouse Control Panel Mouse Properties About the display About CD-ROMsand diskettes Display Settings Volume Control Hardware Why does my CD-RWdrive not record at the highest speed You must use 8x CD-Ror 4x CD-RWmedia or higher to achieve optimum performance 1Go to My Computer from the Start menu 2Right-clickthe disc drive icon 3Select Properties Page About sound About the docking station About the modem About peripherals Sony Notebook Setup Printer ECP bi-directional About digital video captures and DVgate About i.LINK™ devices About Wireless LAN Available networks Network Connections ❑Right-clickthe Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties ❑Select the Wireless Networks tab 1Click Start and then Control Panel 3Right-clickthe Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties 5Clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box Precautions Adding and removing memory Removing a memory module Page Adding a memory module Page Page Viewing the amount of memory Other precautions On handling the hard disk On handling the LCD screen On using power source On handling your notebook On handling diskettes On handling CD-ROMs On using the battery pack On using earphones On handling the Memory Stick™ Page Notebook specifications: PCG-R600MF / PCG-R600HFP / PCG-R600HFPKIT Page Page Page (optional) Docking station specifications Glossary