Sony SVD13225PXB manual

What should I do if I cannot connect my VAIO computer to an access point (or the Internet)?

See What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?.

Make sure the access point is on.

Check the access point settings.

In the following settings, your VAIO computer may fail to connect to an access point, or the connection may be unstable.

When the access point is set to refuse communication with a device whose SSID is set to "ANY," and the SSID of your VAIO computer or the access point is set to "ANY."

When the access point is in stealth mode.

For more information, refer to the manual that came with your access point, or consult your Wi-Fi service provider.

Make sure your VAIO computer and access point are connected to one another. See Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications for more information.

Connection capability is affected by distance, obstructions, device configuration, radio wave strength/interference, wall materials, running apps, etc.

Move your VAIO computer away from obstructions or closer to any access point you may be

using.
Open the charms and select the Settings charm and	(the network icon).
Check that your access point is displayed.
To open the charms, see Opening the Charms.

What should I do if I cannot use the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function?

Enable the Wi-Fi function.

Open the charms and select theSettings charm.

Select(the network icon) and change the Wi-Fisetting to On. To open the charms, see Opening the Charms.

To use the Wi-Fi function on your VAIO computer, you need to configure the Wi-Fi settings. Check the Wi-Fi settings of the computer. See Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications for more information.

If a connection utility app supplied with a third-party Wi-Fi product is installed, uninstall it. If a connection utility app is installed, Windows may fail to configure the Wi-Fi settings. Be sure to take a note of your settings, (such as security keys) before uninstalling.

What should I do if other BLUETOOTH(R) devices cannot connect to my VAIO computer?

See What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH(R) device I want to communicate with?.

Make sure that the authentication (pairing) between the device and your VAIO computer has been properly performed.

Some BLUETOOTH devices require authentication (pairing) before establishing connection with another device. Perform the authentication process before connecting to such devices. Make sure that your VAIO computer allows BLUETOOTH devices to find the computer.