Sony VGN-A170 - Manual (Page 63)

3. Click Next . If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions.
Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port . Do not connect any other type
of network cable or any telephone cable. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network,
see
Using Ethernet and dial-up connections or contact your network administrator.
You can connect to an Ethernet network from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See
Microsoft
® Windows ® Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in
the left panel.
To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable
1. Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a
dial-up Internet connection for more information.
2. From the Start menu, point to All Programs , Accessories , Communications , and click New Connection Wizard .
3. Click Next . If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Click Connect to the network at my workplace , and then click Next .
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network.
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