User Guide

Before using the Internet, you will need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
The following types of Internet connection services may be available from your ISP:
Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Cable modem
Satellite
Dial-up
For more information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO
computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.
The following is one of the Internet connection methods as an example.
To use the network (LAN)
You can connect your VAIO computer to networks with a LAN cable (not supplied). Connect
one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) 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). See 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 (Wi-
Fi 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.
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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 Update.