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Using Your VAIO Computer

To connect to a wireless network (Models with the VAIO Wireless Utility software only)

Use the VAIO Wireless Utility software to guide you through the set up process and provide you with more detailed information about wireless connections.

1Make sure an access point is set up.

See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information.

2Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.

On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK.

3Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

*See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality.

To disconnect from a wireless network

Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.

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Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.

The WPA key needs to contain at least 8 characters.