Sony VAIO VGN-P500 - Manual (Page 53)

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Using Your VAIO Computer
To use the wireless LAN function
To use the wireless LAN function, you first need to set up the wireless LAN function.
❑ For models with the wireless WAN function
Use the SmartWi Connection Utility to set up the wireless LAN function. See the SmartWi Connection Utility Help for
more information.
To access this on-screen guide:
1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility.
2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
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Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function.
You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on ad-hoc networks.
❑ For models without the wireless WAN function
Search for wireless LAN information using Windows Help and Support to set up and use the wireless LAN function. To
open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support.
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Be sure to turn on the WIRELESS switch before starting the wireless LAN function.
You cannot select the 5 GHz band, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ad-hoc networks.
The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band, is not available on ad-hoc networks.