Sony PCG-R505ES - Manual (Page 208)

VAIO® Computer User Guide
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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality
❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the
ON position.
❑ If the Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the
Wireless LAN functionality, do the following:
1 Click Start and point to Programs.
2 Select ORiNOCO, and click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client
Manager window opens, displaying the connection status.
3 Click File, and select “Enable Radio.”
4 If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality, restart the
computer.
I cannot set up a Wireless LAN.
❑ When logging on to the computer, check if you have Administrator
privileges. User with limited log-on privileges cannot modify certain
computer settings.
❑ Check if the network connection is enabled. Do the following:
1 Click Start, select Settings, and select Control Panel.
2 Select System. The System Properties window opens.
3 Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The Device Manager
window opens.
4 Double-click Network adapters, and then double-click ORiNOCO Mini
PCI Card.
5 Make sure the General tab is open and “Use this device (enabled)” is
selected in the Device usage box.