Sony VAIO VGN-C270CNH, User Manual

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Using Your VAIO Computer
To connect to a wireless network
1 Make sure an access point is set up.
See the manual that came with your access point for more information.
2 Turn 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.
3 Click Start and Control Panel.
4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.
5 Click Manage wireless networks.
6 Click Add.
7 Follow 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.
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For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication, you must enter a network key of 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters long.