User manual SONY VAIO VGN-NW345G

[. . . ] Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. In addition, many application programs include extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions ® are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows operating system or the various application programs. [. . . ] IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 The Network What is a network? A network means connecting your notebook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers and hard disk drives. Here are some practical examples: · · · You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an office. Users can share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server. Two or more computers can be connected to play network games or share data. Ethernet-Network If your notebook has an Ethernet connection, you can use this to connect to a network. The following explanation refers to notebooks with a network connector. Connect one end to the RJ45 connection (Western plug) at the network interface of your notebook (18) and the other to another PC or a hub/switch. The Windows Help and Support Centre offer extensive information about networking your Notebook. You can access this information by clicking on Start, then Help and Support. - 51 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled PC. If two PCs should be linked you require a cross-link cable, otherwise use a patch cable. In addition, check the protocols and the configuration. The data transmission is incorrect or very slow. Maybe you have the wrong cable (UTP / CAT3 or lower) or the problem is the proximity of a power cord or another source of interference. - 54 UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508 The Multimedia Card Reader Memory cards are media that are being used for a variety of purposes, especially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy disk. The form and capacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer. Your notebook supports the following formats: · · · MMC (MultiMediaCard) Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) When inserting memory cards, ensure that the contacts are facing the right way. Incorrect insertion of a card can cause damage to the card reader and/or the card. Card type SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Contacts pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards Inserting Memory Cards Note Memory cards can only be installed in one direction. Refer to the instructions on the previous page. Removing Memory Cards To remove the SD/MMC-cards or memory sticks pull it out and remove it. - 55 UK/ N. [. . . ] 15 Card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Device indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17 Disc ejet button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]