Sony PCG-Z505JE - VAIO - PIII 500 MHz, Service Manual, Page: 11 / 141

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Enabling a Network
Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability.
Before using a network, you must enable Ethernet by following the
instructions below:
1
Click the Windows Start button.
2
Select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
appears.
3
Click the System icon. The System Properties window appears.
4
(For Windows 98) Click the Device Manager tab. (For Windows 2000)
Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button.
5
Double-click Network Adapters. A list of adapters appears under
Network Adapters. The Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/
100) icon is crossed out with a red “X.”
6
Double-click Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100). The
Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) Properties window
appears.
7
(For Windows 98) Click the Enable Device button. (For Windows 2000)
Click the General tab to verify that the device is working properly.
8
(For Windows 98 only) Click OK. The Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet
Adapter (10/100) icon should no longer have an “X” on it. This
means Smart Connect is now enabled.
9
Close all windows, and restart your computer in order for the new
settings to take effect.