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Using Your VAIO Computer

To connect to a wireless network

1Make sure an access point is set up.

See the manual that came with your access point for more information.

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

On models that support the Bluetooth functionality* and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK.

3Click Start and Control Panel.

4Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.

5Click Manage wireless networks.

6Click Add.

7Follow the on-screen instructions.

*See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard.

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.

For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long.