Sony PCG-R505DLP - Manual (Page 130)

VAIO® R505 SuperSlim Pro™ Notebook Quick Start
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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality.
Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the ON
position.
The computer cannot connect to a Wireless LAN Access
Point.
❑ Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the left side of the computer is in the
ON position.
❑ Check if power to the Access Point is on.
❑ Check if the Access Point is displayed in the “Available networks” window.
Do the following:
1 Click Start and select Control Panel.
2 Click Network Connections.
3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties. The
Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box is displayed.
4 Select the Wireless Networks tab, and check if the Access Point is
displayed in the “Available networks” window.
❑ Connection availability is affected by distance and obstructions. You may
need to move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any Access
Point you may be using.
❑ Be sure that the encryption key is correctly inserted.
I cannot access the Internet.
❑ Check the Access Point settings. Refer to the instructions supplied with the
Access Point.
❑ Check if your computer and the Access Point are connected to one another.
❑ Move your computer away from obstructions or nearer to any access point
you may be using.