User manual SONY VAIO PCG-GRT816M

[. . . ] N Hardware Guide PCG-GRT series Read this first Hardware Guide nN 1 Read this first Notice © 2003 Sony Corporation. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or other information contained herein or the use thereof. [. . . ] (a) With an Access Point ("Infrastructure") The channel used will be the channel selected by the Access Point. ATT: For details on how to select the channel that will be used by the Access Point, please refer to the corresponding Instruction Manual. (b) Without Access Point ("Ad-Hoc") If the Wireless connection is initiated by the VAIO computer, channel 11 will be selected. ATT: In France, outdoors, Wireless LAN connections are only allowed on certain channels. For details, please refer to the Wireless LAN Regulations leaflet. If the Wireless connection is initiated by a peer Wireless LAN equipment, the Wireless LAN communication will make use of the channel selected by the peer Wireless LAN equipment. Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 46 Troubleshooting Wireless LAN I cannot use the Wireless LAN function Check if the Wireless switch is turned on. The Wireless LAN Access Point and your computer cannot communicate Check if the Wireless LAN switch is turned on. Check if the power of the Access Point is turned on. Check if the Access Point is displayed in the Available networks window. To check this, click Start and then Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties. Check if the Access Point is displayed in Available networks. Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may need to move your computer away from obstructions or neared to any Access Point you may be using. The data transfer speed is slow The maximum communication speed can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software you use. Remove the obstacle or make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller. It is possible that your Access Point communicates at the same time with another Access Point. If several computers communicate with the same Access Point, the concentration may be too high. Wait a few minutes and try to access again. Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 47 If a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE 802. 11g standard communicates with a device using the IEEE 802. 11b standard, then it is normal that the speed reduces. Devices using the IEEE 802. 11g standard are 5 times faster then the ones using the IEEE 802. 11b standard. I cannot access the Internet Check the settings of the Access Point. Check if your computer and the Access Point are communicating. Make the distance between the Access Point and your machine smaller. Using your VAIO computer Hardware Guide nN 48 Using power saving modes When you use a battery as the source of power for your computer, you can take advantage of power management settings to conserve battery life. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off specific devices, your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. When using battery power, you should be aware that the computer automatically enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 7 percent, regardless of the power management setting you select. If the battery level falls below 10 percent, you should either attach the AC adapter to recharge the battery or shut down your computer and insert a fully charged battery. Using Normal mode This is the normal state of your computer when it is in use. [. . . ] Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. On handling Memory Sticks Do not touch the Memory Stick connector with your finger or metallic objects. Use only the label supplied with the Memory Stick as a label. Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick. [. . . ]