Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider
(ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the
Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO
computer and the other end to your network.

Note

For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect
your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with
“Network” or “Ethernet” writing on it.
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, high
electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire.

Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line

business telephone)

Hint

To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
function, you need to set up the Wi-Fi settings. See

Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)

Communications

for more information.

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