Sony SVE14A190X, User Manual

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To use the network (LAN)
You can connect your VAIO computer to networks with a LAN cable. Connect one end of a
LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network. For detailed
settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator.
Note
The connection, setting method, or required devices may vary depending on your
network environment.
To use the wireless LAN network (Wi-Fi)
You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer and
an access point (not supplied). Refer to
Windows Help and Support for more
information.
To start wireless LAN communications with VAIO Easy Connect
You can easily set up wireless LAN communications by following the instructions in
VAIO
Easy Connect
.
VAIO Easy Connect
supports you especially when you first set up a
wireless Internet connection at home or when you connect to a public wireless network (Wi-
Fi hotspot).
1.
Click (
Start
),
All Programs
,
VAIO Easy Connect
, and
Easy Internet
Connection Setup .
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions to setup wireless LAN communications.
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Updating Your VAIO Computer
Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications to enhance
the computer’s efficiency, security, and functionality.
Note
Your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates.
To use Windows Update
Windows Update
enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable.
1.
Click (
Start
),
All Programs
, and
Windows Update
.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
To use VAIO Update
VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet then
downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer.
1. Click ( Start ), All Programs , and VAIO Care .
2. After VAIO Care starts, click VAIO Software and VAIO Update .
3.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
To update antivirus software
Help protect your VAIO computer against security threats by keeping Internet security
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