Checking your network connection status | Sony PCGNV200 specs

Checking your network connection status

Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the status of that connection by

double-clicking the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar. The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears.

Wireless Network Connection Status Window

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Sony PCGNV200 specifications Checking your network connection status, Wireless Network Connection Status Window

Contents

Welcome Powering Your Computer Using AC Power Connecting the AC adapter Connecting the AC Adapter to the ComputerTo connect the AC adapter To turn on the computer Turning on the computerOpening the Computer Turning on the Computer Using the Battery To insert a battery Inserting a batteryOpening the Battery Bay Inserting a Battery Removing a Battery Removing a battery Displaying battery information Battery Information ToolbarPowerPanel Window Battery icon Battery status To charge a battery Charging a batteryBattery Indicator Battery indicator status DescriptionPage How do I know when the battery is charged? Frequently asked questionsWhen is the computer using AC power? When should I recharge the battery? Conserving Battery Power Using power saving modes To activate Standby modeTo activate Hibernate mode Using PowerPanel utility To customize your profile settings Power profile DescriptionTo select a profile Slows the processor speed Why is the battery warm? When should I replace the battery? Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Connecting a Telephone Cable Setting up a dial-up Internet connectionTo set up a dial-up connection to the Internet To connect a telephone cable Connecting an Ethernet Cable Setting up an Ethernet Internet connectionTo set up an Ethernet connection to the Internet To connect an Ethernet cable To open the Internet Properties dialog box Customizing your Internet connection Why is my modem connection slow? Why doesnt my modem work? Types of Networks Network Connections Using Ethernet and dial-up connections To set up an Ethernet LANNetwork Setup Wizard Page Using wireless LAN connections To connect to an existing wireless networkConnecting to a Wireless LAN Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties To set up a wireless network To disconnect from a wireless network To set up a computer-to-computer ad-hoc networkPage Checking your network connection status Wireless Network Connection Status Window Why cant I access the Internet? Why is the data transfer speed slow?How do I avoid data transfer interruptions? What are channels? Can I connect to a Ieee 802.11a device? Connecting Another Vaio Computer Network Setup Wizard window Connecting Vaio computersConnecting Another Computer To connect Vaio computers Disconnecting Vaio computers To disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are onTo disconnect Vaio computers when the computers are off Frequently asked questions CDs and DVDs To insert a CD or DVD Inserting and Ejecting CDs or DVDsEjecting the Drive Tray Inserting a DiscPage Copying and Playing CDs To adjust the volume for playing CDs and DVDs To enable the audio featurePlaying CDs To play an audio CD Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R1 To copy files to a CD-RW or CD-RClick Start and Help and Support Why wont the drive tray open? Why does my computer freeze when I try to read a disc?Why isnt the optical drive playing my CD or DVD properly? How do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Why did the computer screen LCD go blank?How do I adjust the image on the TV screen? How do I change the video resolution on the TV screen?Page Copying and Playing DVDs Connecting a TV To play a DVD on the computer using AC powerPlaying DVDs Windows Task Manager dialog box Switch the TV input channel to external input Disconnecting the TV from the computer To copy files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Copying files to a DVD-R or DVD-RW Frequently asked questions Why did the computer screen LCD go blank? Page Printer Connections Printing With Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Cable Connecting a printerConnecting a Parallel Port Printer To connect a USB printerPage To disconnect a printer Disconnecting a printer Why cant I print a document? Computer Features Using the Keyboard Key locations and descriptions KeyboardKey Description Combination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Function Indicators Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature FunctionPage Using the Touch Pad Describing the touch pad Locating and Describing the Touch PadAction Description To enable the touch pad To disable the touch padCustomizing the touch pad To open the Mouse Properties dialog box Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the touch pad? Why doesnt the touch pad work? Using the Jog Dial Control Locating the Jog Dial control Jog Dial ControlTo use the Jog Dial control Using the Jog Dial Navigator icon Features Action Using the Jog Dial BarJog Dial Bar To move, hide, or close the Jog Dial bar To open Jog Dial Launcher Using Jog Dial LauncherTo open a program Jog Dial Launcher Mode Description Using Application and Scroll modesTo select Application mode when a program is open Jog Dial Navigator Windows Descriptions Selecting Scroll Mode from Application Mode To select Scroll mode when a program is open Changing Jog Dial Navigator settings To change settingsJog Dial Setting Dialog Box Using Memory Stick Media Selecting Memory Stick media What is MagicGate Memory Stick media? Inserting Memory Stick media To insert Memory Stick mediaInserting Memory Stick Media Viewing the contents Write-protecting Memory Stick media Using the Write-Protect Tab Formatting Memory Stick media To remove Memory Stick media Removing Memory Stick media Why cant I save music files onto my Memory Stick media? Why cant I open my image files?How do I prevent damage to the Memory Stick media? How do I extend the life of the Memory Stick media? Using the Multipurpose Bay Installing a device To install a device while the computer is onInserting a Device Removing a device Multipurpose Bay Release SwitchTo remove a device while the computer is off To remove a device while the computer is onPage To Change the Language Option Using the Multilingual User Interface Language Option To change these formats Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats Changing the Window Design of Sony Programs To change the window designDouble-clickUI Design Selector Connecting Mice and Keyboards Using External Mice and Keyboards Connecting a mouse or keyboard Connecting a USB Mouse or KeyboardTo connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your computer To disconnect the USB mouse or keyboard Disconnecting a mouse or keyboard Why doesnt the pointer move when I use the USB mouse? Why doesnt the computer recognize the USB mouse? Floppy Disk Drives and PC Cards Using Floppy Disk Drives To insert a floppy disk Inserting and removing floppy disksInserting a Floppy Disk To remove a floppy diskPage Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy disk? Using PC Cards To open Sony Notebook Setup Inserting PC CardsInserting a PC Card To remove a PC Card while your computer is on Removing PC CardsTo remove a PC Card while the computer is off To remove slot protectors Connecting and disconnecting PC Card drives Removing a PC CardTo disconnect a PC Card drive Why doesnt my PC Card work? Why doesnt my computer recognize attached devices?Why cant I insert my PC Card? Audio and Video Connections Using i.LINK Digital-Video Recorders Connecting an i.LINK digital video recorder Connecting an i.LINK Digital Video Camera RecorderTo connect an i.LINK digital video recorder Disconnecting the i.LINK digital video recorder To view images Using a digital video camera recorderPage Why cant I use the DV recorder? Using Computer Monitors and Projectors Connecting a computer monitor Connecting a Computer MonitorTo connect a computer monitor Connecting a multimedia computer monitor Connecting a Multimedia Computer MonitorTo connect a multimedia computer monitor Connecting a projector Connecting a ProjectorTo connect a projector Selecting a display mode Shortcut keys ResultMobility Radeon Properties window Disconnecting a computer monitor or projector Using Speakers Connecting External Speakers Connecting speakers Disconnecting external speakers Page Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume using the Volume iconSound device Function To adjust the volume using the volume dial control Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives Enabling the audio feature Why cant I hear sound from my speakers? Why wont my speakers work?Why dont the Fn+F3 or the Fn+F4 key combinations work? Why doesnt my volume control dial work? Pplicable to models with a C rusoe processor Using Microphones Connecting a Microphone Jack Connecting a microphone Disconnecting a microphone To adjust the volume for recording sound Using a microphone or other device to recordTo record from a microphone or audio device Recording Control window Why doesnt my microphone work? Preinstalled Programs Software Programs On Your Computer Adobe Photoshop Elements Program overview Jog Dial Navigator QuickTime What do I do when my program stops responding or crashes? Why cant I use the DVgate program?Which program do I use for CD-R/CD-RW functions? DVgate Program Notes Recording images to a digital video device Adjusting image resolution To defragment a partition Saving to your hard disk drive Program Support Information EarthLinkSM Total Access EarthLink, Inc QuickTime Apple Computer, Inc Sony Service Center Memory Upgrades Upgrading Your Computers Memory Precautions and procedures Total System Memory MB On board MB Slot MB Typical expansion memory configuration Installing a New Memory Module Removing and installing memory modulesRemoving the Bottom Screws Removing a Memory ModulePage To check your systems memory Confirming added memory capacity Using the Recovery CDs Application Recovery CDs Application and System Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDs To reinstall programs with the Application Recovery CDs Using the Application Recovery CDs Wait 30 seconds, and turn on your computer Using the System Recovery CDs System Recovery optionsIf your computer does not start from the Recovery CD Page Troubleshooting and Support Why doesnt my computer start? Troubleshooting Your ComputerWhy does a Bios error appear when my computer starts? Enter Why is the sound of my computers fan so loud? Why wont the power management respond? Restart your computer Troubleshooting Batteries Troubleshooting the Printer Troubleshooting the Mouse and Touch Pad Page Troubleshooting the Modem Troubleshooting Networks Can I connect to a Ieee 802.11a device? How do I maintain DVDs? Troubleshooting DVDs and CDs Why dont my changes appear on the computer screen LCD? Why isnt my i.LINK drive playing a CD or DVD properly? Troubleshooting i.LINK Drives Troubleshooting Floppy Disk Drives Troubleshooting PC Cards Troubleshooting Audio-Video Connections Why doesnt my volume control dial work? Troubleshooting the computer screen LCD Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media What do I do when a program stops responding or crashes? Troubleshooting Programs Vaio Computer User Guide Computer Support InformationSoftware Manuals and Online Help Files Operating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent