Sony PCWA-C800S - Manual (Page 2)

Precautions
Safety
Do not drop or cause a mechanical shock to the Wireless LAN PC Card, as this may damage the unit.
Installation
Do not expose the Wireless LAN PC Card to the following conditions:
• Unstable surfaces
• High humidity or poor ventilation
• Excessive dust
• Direct sunlight or extreme heat
• Closed cars
• Magnetized location (near magnets, speakers, or televisions)
• Locations exposed to frequent vibration
• Locations where the transmission of radio waves may be obstructed by metal plates or concrete walls
Operation
If the Wireless LAN PC Card is moved directly from a cold to warm location, or if it is placed in a very humid
environment, condensation may occur. The Wireless LAN PC Card may not operate properly if this happens.
Cleaning
Clean the casing with a soft cloth, lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it may damage the finish of the casing.
Notes on the disc
Note the following to protect the data stored on the disc.
• If the edge of the label on the disc is off the disc surface or the label is not sticky enough to stay on the disc
surface, the label may stick to the interior of the disc drive and cause a malfunction of your computer. Make sure
that the label is properly affixed to the disc surface before using the disc.
Sony assumes no liability for any malfunction of your computer or damage to the media caused by improper
labeling. Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your label software and label sheets.
• Do not touch the playback surface of the disc (the surface on which nothing is printed).
• Do not scratch the disc.
• Do not place the disc in a location subject to high humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight, or excessive dust.
• Take care not to spill any liquid on the disc.
• Return the disc to its case when not in use to prevent data damage.
• Use an oil-based felt pen when writing on the disc.
Documentation and Help
This product comes with the following documentation and Help.
❑ Read This First (this document)
Explains how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card and how to configure all settings of the card.
❑ Quick Start Guide
This document explains how to install software required to use the Wireless LAN PC Card.
❑ Troubleshooting Guide
This document provides solutions to the most common problems users have with their Wireless LAN PC Card.
❑ Wireless Panel Help
This is the Help of the supplied Wireless Panel software. Refer to it for instructions on how to use the software.
Supplied Software
The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software.
❑ Wireless LAN PC Card driver
This device driver is necessary to the operation of the Wireless LAN PC Card.
❑ Wireless Panel software
The Wireless Panel software lets you configure the computer for the wireless LAN and monitor the
communication status. The software is also used to switch between networks. Normally, the Wireless Panel
software appears as an icon on the Windows operating system taskbar, which shows the communication status.
See the Quick Start Guide for information on how to install the Wireless LAN PC Card driver and
the Wireless Panel software.
System Requirements
To use the supplied software, the following system requirements must be met:
❑ Windows-compatible PC:
– 128 MB RAM or more
– Card Bus compliant PC card slot
– CD-ROM drive (for software installation)
❑ Operating system:
– Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
– Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
– Microsoft Windows XP Professional
❑ Display:
High color (16-bit color) or higher, 800 × 480 pixels or higher
Notes
• Correct operation is not assured for all computers, even if they satisfy the above system requirements.
• Correct operation in an operating system upgrade environment is not assured, except for factory provided
Windows XP operating system upgrade packages for Sony VAIO series computers.
• For Internet access via the wireless LAN, an IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, or IEEE 802.11g compliant Wireless
LAN Access Point (available separately) is necessary.
• An Internet service provider (ISP) is required for Internet access.
• Only the Windows XP operating system supports the WPA security method.
Wireless LAN PC Card Precautions
Because of the particular shape of the PCWA-C800S, it may not be possible to insert it into all computers.
• The PCWA-C800S has an antenna protruding up 0.4 in. (9 mm). If obstructions 0.6 in. (15 mm) in length or
more come in contact with it when you insert the PCWA-C800S into the PC card slot, you cannot fully insert the
PCWA-C800S into the slot.
The antenna is obstructed. The
PCWA-C800S cannot be fully inserted.
Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S
• If the PC card slot of your computer is more than 3.3 in. (85 mm) in length, you cannot fully insert the
PCWA-C800S into the slot.
The PC card slot is longer than
3.3 in. (85 mm). The PCWA-C800S
cannot be fully inserted.
Wireless LAN PC Card PCWA-C800S
For details, visit
http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport
Computer
Computer
Specifications
Protocol support
TCP/IP compliant
Standard compliance
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Radio frequency
IEEE 802.11a emits at 5,150 to 5,350 MHz
IEEE 802.11b/g emit at 2,400 to 2,483.5 MHz (ISM band)
Modulation
DS-SS
OFDM
General
Power requirements
3.3 V DC (supplied from the computer through the PC card adapter)
Current
Peak current at transmission: 540 mA
Peak current at reception: 330 mA
Connector
PC Card Card Type II (CardBus)
Operating temperature
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Operating humidity
20% to 80% (non condensing), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
(hygrometer reading at less than 84°F (29°C)).
Storage temperature
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/hour)
Storage humidity
10% to 90% (non condensing), provided that humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
(hygrometer reading at less than 95°F (35°C)).
Dimensions
Approx. 2.1 Ч 0.2 Ч 3.6 in. (W × H × D)
(approx. 54 Ч 5 Ч 91 mm)
(antenna height: 0.55 in. (approx. 14 mm))
Mass
Approx. 1.4 oz. (approx. 40 g)
Supplied accessories
• Wireless LAN PC Card
• CD-ROM
• Read This First (this document)
• Quick Start Guide
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Warranty Card
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Super A/G and Turbo Mode functions of the PCWA-C800S are supported by the Wireless Broadband
Router PCWA-AR800. Compatibility of the Super A/G and Turbo Mode functions with third party access
points is not guaranteed.