Connecting to a wireless LAN | Sony Personal Computer instruction

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

3Click View Available Wireless Networks. The Connect to Wireless Network dialog box appears.

Connecting to a wireless LAN

4Select the network you want to use.

5Type the Network Key. See your network administrator for this information.

6Click Connect.

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Sony Personal Computer manual Connecting to a wireless LAN

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Welcome Change text in this variable definition to document title Welcome Using Your Vaio Computer Connecting Peripheral Devices Customizing Your Vaio Computer Adding Memory Displaying Battery Information Troubleshooting 115 125 135 Change text in this variable definition to document title Using Your Vaio Computer Keyboard Using the Keyboard Key Description Functions of the keyboard keys Combination Function Combinations and functions with the Windows key Indicator Indicators Indicator Function Combinations and functions with the Fn key Combinations Feature Functions Some functions are not available until Windows launches Vaio Action Setup functions Using Vaio Action Setup Launcher mode Using the Jog Dial Control Using guide mode Guide modeUsing Launcher mode Action Description To use the Jog Dial control with Sony softwareTo use the Jog Dial control with other software Using a dialog box Internal timer What is MagicGate? Using Memory Stick MediaTypes of Memory Stick media To insert a Memory Stick media To view the contents of Memory Stick media To use VisualFlow VisualFlowTo remove a Memory Stick media Using Memory Stick Media Vaio Computer To insert PC card Using PC Cards To remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Normal mode Using Power Saving ModesStandby mode Hibernate mode To activate Hibernate mode How to connect a phone cable Connecting a Phone Line Plugging in Phone Cable Connecting to LAN Connecting to a LAN To set up your ethernet connection To set the Modem’s Country/region To connect to a network Wireless LAN Access Point Connecting to a Wireless LANTurning On Wireless LAN To communicate with an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating with Access Point infrastructure Connecting to a wireless LAN To communicate without an Access Point, proceed as follows Communicating without Access Point ad-hoc Setting Wireless Network Connection Properties Turning Off Wireless LAN Connecting Peripheral Devices To connect the floppy disk drive Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive To remove a floppy disk To remove the floppy disk drive when the computer is onTo insert a floppy disk To carry the floppy disk drive To connect an optical drive Connecting a PC Card Bus Drive To insert a disc To remove the drive Handling CD or DVD discs Cleaning CD or DVD discs To connect an i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive Connecting i.LINK optical disc drive Connecting an i.LINK Optical Disc Drive To connect a USB mouse Connecting a USB Mouse Connecting with i.LINK Connecting Vaio Computers Connecting an i.LINK Device To connect a digital camcorder Change text in this variable definition to document title Connecting an External Display To connect a projector To connect a computer display Connecting an External Display Plug the audio cable into the Headphone jack To connect a TV Connecting a TV To connect a printer Connecting a USB Printer To switch the microphone jack functionality Connecting an External MicrophoneTo connect an external microphone To record from a microphone or audio equipment To increase the sound of the microphone To adjust sound volume in the Recording Control window Sound device Function To adjust sound device volume To connect external speakers Connecting External Speakers Personal Digital Assistant Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Change text in this variable definition to document title Customizing Your Vaio Computer To display the Sony Notebook Setup screen Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen Tab Description Sony Notebook Setup tabs To activate the Power Management toolbar Controlling Power ManagementTo view the Power Management status icons To customize Power Management settings Power Management profiles Icon Description Word Processing CameraSpreadsheet Communications Conserving battery power Power Management commandsStandby Hibernate Battery icon descriptions Displaying Battery InformationTo activate the Battery Information toolbar Battery icon Battery status Fully charged Customizing the Battery Information toolbar and alarm system Displaying detailed battery information To change the window design Changing the window design of Sony software To select the display mode Selecting the Display Mode Change text in this variable definition to document title Adding Memory On board MB Slot MB Precautions and ProceduresTypical expansion memory configuration Removing a Memory Module Lifting the Keyboard Removing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing a Memory Module Installing New Memory Module Confirming Added Memory Capacity Vaio Computer Quick Start About the Software on Your Computer Adobe Acrobat Reader OverviewAdobe Photoshop Elements America Online ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro EarthLink Network Total AccessDigitalPrint DVgate 100 RealPlayer Real JukeboxSmart Capture 101 102 103 WinDVD DVgate application notes Adjusting image resolutionDigital video captures Hard disk drive partition 105 Application Recovery CDs Application, Driver, and System Recovery CDsDriver Recovery CDs System Recovery CDs To use the Application Recovery CDs Using Your Recovery CDsTo use the Driver Recovery CDs 107 108 Reinstalling specific drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 109 110 Reinstalling all drivers with the Driver Recovery CD 111 To use the System Recovery CDs 112 If your computer does not start from the Recovery CD 113 Recovering Microsoft Word 114 115 Troubleshooting My computer starts, but a Bios error appears Troubleshooting Your ComputerMy computer does not start 116 117 118 Power Management setting is not respondingMy computer stops responding or does not shut down 119 Sound of my computer’s fan is too loud Want to change the video resolution of my display Troubleshooting the LCD ScreenMy LCD screen is blank 120 My mouse does not work Troubleshooting the Mouse and TouchpadMy touchpad does not work properly 121 122 Pointer does not move while I am using the Touchpad or Mouse 123 Troubleshooting Drives, PC Cards and Peripheral DevicesMy optical drive is not playing my disc properly 124 My optical disc drive tray does not openMy PC Card is not working 125 Troubleshooting i.LINK devices My software program stops responding or crashes Troubleshooting SoftwareCannot use the DVgate software 126 127 What software do I use for CD-R/CD-RW software functions? My modem does not work Troubleshooting the ModemMy modem connection is slow 128 Cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functionsComputer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access Point Cannot access the Internet 130 Data transfers are interrupted 131 Troubleshooting AudioMy speakers have no sound 132 My microphone does not work 133 Troubleshooting Memory Stick Media 134 135 Getting Help Manuals and Online Help Files Support OptionsOperating System Online Support Vaio Support Agent Sony PC Support 137 Sony Fax-on-DemandSony Customer Support 138 Software Support Information RealJukebox, RealPlayer Real Networks, Inc Quicken Intuit IncSony Applications Sony Electronics Inc WinDVD InterVideo, Inc 140 Sony Service Center 141 142 143 144 145 LAN 146 147 148 149