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The LocationFree TV Monitor has two connection modes: “Home” mode and “On the Go” mode. You
need to select one or the other, depending on where you want to use the Monitor.
In addition, in each of these modes, the Monitor can connect wirelessly or via wired LAN.
Establishing a connection wirelessly or via a wired LAN is determined automatically depending on if
the Monitor is connected to a wired LAN. For details, see the table below.
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Tip
At the time of purchase, the connection type is set to Home mode. You do not need to switch the connection type
to watch TV at home.
Details on Icons Displayed at the Top of the Screen
Notes
• At the time of purchase, the Monitor may emit wireless signals when it is turned on and there is no LAN cable
(not supplied) connected. In places where wireless emissions are restricted, such as in hospitals and on public
transportation, turn off the Monitor or the wireless signals (
• To use NetAV in On the Go mode, you need to set up the NetAV function on both the Base Station and the
Monitor before leaving home. You cannot make Base Station NetAV settings while away from home. To make
NetAV settings, switch to the Home mode connection type in a location where you can connect to the Base
Station. For details, see “Using LocationFree TV On the Go” (
• To connect the Monitor to a wireless LAN access point while at home, select the On the Go mode connection
type.
About Monitor Connection Modes
Monitor connection
types
Description
Home mode
Wireless
This is the state where you connect the Monitor to the Base Station by wireless. You
can watch TV and videos, browse the Web, and check your mail at home.
Wired LAN
This is the state where you connect the Monitor with a LAN cable (not supplied). You
can watch TV and videos, browse the Web, and check your mail via your home LAN.
Example: If TV reception is poor in Wireless Home mode.
If the
mark appears on the screen.
On the Go
mode
Wireless
This is the state where you connect the Monitor by wireless over a public wireless
access away from home, and you can use to browse the web and check your mail. To
watch TV and video, connect to the Base Station in your home via the Internet
(NetAV function).
Example: At a cafe where public wireless access services are available.
Wired LAN
This is the state where you use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the Monitor to a
LAN away from home, and you can use to browse the web and check your mail. To
watch TV and video, connect to the Base Station in your home via the Internet
(NetAV function).
Example: If there is a LAN cable in a hotel room.