Sony SVT212190X User Manual

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1. Open the charms and select the

Settings charm. (See

Opening the Charms

to open the charms.)

2. Select

(the network icon).

3. Select the desired access point and

Disconnect.

Note

Do not disable the Wi-Fi function while accessing remote documents, files, or resources, as it may result in

data loss.

About the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Standards

Wi-Fi allows your VAIO computer to connect to a network through a wireless connection.

Wi-Fi uses the following IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (draft) standard, which specifies the type of technology used.

Refer to the specifications to find out about the configuration of the computer.

IEEE 802.11a (Frequency band:5 GHz)

Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (draft) standard.

IEEE 802.11b/g (Frequency band:2.4 GHz)

The IEEE 802.11g standard provides higher-speed communications than the IEEE 802.11b.

IEEE 802.11n (Frequency band:2.4 GHz/5 GHz)

For models compliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard, only 2.4 GHz band can be used.

IEEE 802.11ac (draft) (Frequency band:5 GHz)

Exclusive to models compliant with the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (draft) standard.

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications

You can establish Wi-Fi communications between your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied).

Before using Wi-Fi, make sure a Wi-Fi access point is on and operating.

1. Connect an access point to your VAIO computer.

Refer to

Windows Help and Support (

Opening Windows Help and Support

) and the manual that

came with the access point for more information.

2. Open the charms and select the

Settings charm. (See

Opening the Charms

to open the charms.)

3. Select

Change PC settings in the lower right corner.

4. Select

Wireless in the left pane of the PC settings screen.

5. Change

Airplane mode to Off and the Wi-Fi setting under Wireless devices to On.

6. Open the charms and select the

Settings charm. (See

Opening the Charms

to open the charms.)

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