User manual SONY VAIO VGN-NS305D

[. . . ] VAIO VGN-NS305D Serial No. ______________ CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty. FCC ID: AK8VAIO VGN-NS305D Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN PC Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN PC Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. [. . . ] · When using the Wireless LAN Access Point PCWA-A320, the default Network Name (SSID) of the Access Point is shown on the ID label of the Access Point. For details on the position of the label and other information, refer to the manuals provided with the Access Point. 2WEP If Data Encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point to which you connect, select this item. When this item is selected, you also need to enter the encryption key (WEP key) in the "Key" and "Confirm key" fields. The data encryption function serves to prevent unauthorized access to the network. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you enable this feature. The setting can be configured individually for Access Point Network connection mode and Peer to Peer Network connection mode. When connecting to an existing network, consult your network administrator regarding the proper settings. For information on how to control this setting at the Access Point, refer to the manuals of the Access Point. 21 Key If data encryption (WEP) is enabled for the Access Point, enter the encryption key (WEP key) here. Because this key functions as a password that enables communication with the network, the key entered here must be exactly the same as that set for the Access Point. Only computers for which the key has been configured correctly can join the network. The number of characters depends on the "ASCII/Hex" and "Length" settings (see table below). ASCII Permissible characters Maximum number of characters Alphanumeric characters 5 or 13 characters Hexadecimal 0 to 9, A to F, a to f 10 or 26 characters Confirm key Re-enter the encryption key that you entered in the "Key" box. z Hint This product supports a function called "roaming" which allows the creation of a wireless network with multiple Access Points for wider coverage. (Click "Start", and click "Help and Support", enter "wireless" into the Search field, and click the green arrow icon. ) You may also wish to consult the Windows XP operating system documentation. 27 Removing the Wireless LAN PC Card and Precautions When Inserting it This section explains how to remove the Wireless LAN PC Card and outlines precautions when inserting the card in a computer with two card slots arranged one above the other. z Hint You do not need to turn off your computer when you insert or remove the Wireless LAN PC Card. To remove the Wireless LAN PC Card 1 2 3 Quit any software accessing the wireless LAN (e. g. Click on your Windows operating system taskbar. Click "Safely remove Sony 802. 11g Wireless LAN Adapter" or "Stop Sony 802. 11g Wireless LAN Adapter" on the shortcut menu that appears. If your computer has two PC Card slots Notes · When using a computer which has two PC Card slots arranged vertically (one above the other), insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into the top slot. If inserted into the bottom slot, the antenna of the Wireless LAN PC Card will block the top slot. · If you insert the Wireless LAN PC Card into a slot other than the one you usually use, the computer treats the card as a new device and automatically begins installing device drivers for it. Completing the driver installation makes it possible to use the Wireless LAN PC Card in that slot. Installation is performed automatically by the installation wizard. (For instructions on how to uninstall the Wireless LAN PC Card driver, see page 50. ) z Hint If you are using the Windows Me or Windows 2000 operating system, you can register up to 32 networks for each PC card slot. However, you have to register each network individually. You cannot share the settings across slots. 28 Checking the communication status Checking the wireless signal strength The communication status is shown by the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar. Wireless LAN connection Signal level indicator Meaning of indicator appearance Excellent Good Poor Out of range Card not inserted (Wireless LAN PC Card is not inserted or not recognized correctly) Peer to Peer (Communicating in Peer to Peer Network connection mode) Checking network information To obtain information about the network to which you are connected, proceed as follows. Double-click the signal level indicator on your Windows operating system taskbar. The Wireless Panel main screen appears, and information about the network connection is shown. [. . . ] If there are no other computers on the network to which you are connected, no other computer is displayed. c Follow the instructions in the Access Point Operating Instructions to connect it properly. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not be inserted into your computer. c See the instructions on page 17 of this manual to insert it properly. [. . . ]