Sony PCG-F640 Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network, Connecting a Printer, To connect a printer

Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network

Using Ethernet to Connect to a Network

You can exchange data with other devices on a network by connecting your notebook to your Local Area Network (LAN).

To connect the notebook to a network, you need a network PC card or a port replicator (PCGA-PRF1A). For more information on using PC cards, see “Using PC Cards” on page 48 . Consult the network system administrator to find out about the accessory settings required to access the network.

Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection

1Right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties.

2Click Add to add a client, adapter, protocol, or service.

3Click File and Print Sharing to enable these functions.

4Select a Primary Network Logon.

5Click the Identification tab to set the computer name, workgroup, and computer description.

6Click the Access Control tab to set the share level or user level access control.

Connecting a Printer

You can connect a Windows Me-compatible printer to your computer to print documents.

To connect a printer

❑Use the symbol to locate the Printer connector. Plug the printer cable (supplied with the printer) into this port on the computer.

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