Sony SVL24116FXW User Guide - Page 174

To use the network (LAN) Click to Search You can connect your VAIO computer to networks with a LAN cable. Connect one end of a LAN cable to the LAN port on the computer and the other end to your network. For detailed settings and devices required for LAN access, ask your network administrator. Note The connection, setting method, or required devices may vary depending on your network environment. To use the wireless LAN network (Wi-Fi) You first need to establish wireless LAN communications between your VAIO computer and an access point (not supplied). Refer to Windows Help and Support for more information. To start wireless LAN communications with VAIO Easy Connect You can easily set up wireless LAN communications by following the instructions in VAIO Easy Connect. VAIO Easy Connect supports you especially when you first set up a wireless Internet connection at home or when you connect to a public wireless network (WiFi hotspot). 1. Click (Start), All Programs, VAIO Easy Connect, and Easy Internet Connection Setup. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup wireless LAN communications. ^ Go to top Updating Your VAIO Computer Be sure to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications to enhance the computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. Note Your VAIO computer must be connected to the Internet to download the updates. To use Windows Update Windows Update enables you to make your VAIO computer more stable. 1. Click (Start), All Programs, and Windows Update. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. To use VAIO Update VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet then downloads and installs them on your VAIO computer. 1. Click (Start), All Programs, and VAIO Care. 2. After VAIO Care starts, click VAIO Software and VAIO Update. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. To update antivirus software Help protect your VAIO computer against security threats by keeping Internet security 174