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Connecting peripheral devices
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Connecting to a network (LAN)
Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. This function is enabled by default.
Should you need to enable the function yourself to connect to a network, proceed as follows:
1
Right-click on
My Computer
on the desktop and select
Properties
.
2
Click the
Device Manager
tab.
3
Under the
Network Adapters
category, select
SiS900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
.
4
Click
Properties
.
5
Click
Enable Device
and then click
OK
.
6
Click
OK
to close the
System Properties
window.
The Ethernet connection is now enabled.
!
Connect only 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Using other cables or a telephone cable may cause a malfunction, excessive heat
or even fire in the port.
For more information about connecting your VAIO desktop to the network, please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the VAIO-Link
website:
How to troubleshoot network problems.
For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.