Sony PCG-R505GL - Manual (Page 42)

VAIO Computer Quick Start
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To disconnect from a wireless network
❑ For computers with built-in wireless LAN functionality, open the Wireless
Network Connection Status window, and click Disable. See “Checking
your network connection status.” Move the Wireless LAN switch to OFF.
The Wireless LAN indicator turns off.
❑ For Wireless LAN PC Card connections, open the Wireless Network
Connection Status window, and click Disable. See “Checking your network
connection status.” Follow these steps to remove the Wireless LAN PC
Card:
1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar.
The Safely Remove Hardware window appears.
2 Select the appropriate device name in the Hardware devices window, if
it is not already selected, and click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device
window appears.
3 Make sure the appropriate device name is selected, and click OK. A
message appears stating it is now safe to remove the hardware device.
4 Remove the PC Card. See “Removing PC Cards” for more information.
Checking your network connection status
Whether you have a wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up connection, you can check the
status of that connection by double-clicking the Wireless Network Connection
icon
on your taskbar. The Wireless Network Connection Status window
appears.
Turning off the wireless LAN functionality while accessing remote
documents, files, or resources may result in data loss.