Sony SVS13112FXB, User Manual

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Troubleshooting
How to Use
Parts Description
Setup
Network / Internet
Connections
Settings
Playback
Backup / Recovery
Security
Other Operations
Notifications
Connecting to the Internet with a Wired
Connection
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and
set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and
the other end to your network.
Note
For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect
your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with
network or Ethernet printed on it.
You cannot access LAN networks if
Disabled
is selected for the LAN port in the BIOS
setup screen. In such a case, change the BIOS setting. [Details]
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the computer is connected to the one of the networks or the LAN port is connected to
the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause
damage, overheating, or fire.
Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business
telephone)
Hint
To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you
need to set up the wireless LAN network. [Details]
When your VAIO computer is attached to the port replicator (not supplied), you can
connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the port replicator. [Details]
Related Topic
About the Internet Connection Services
About the Network (LAN)
Starting Wireless LAN Communications
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