Sony VGN-S170B - Manual (Page 73)

Establishing wireless connections
The Wireless Device Switch window enables you to select a wireless connection: Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth and
Wireless LAN function.
Bluetooth ® technology is designed for a short-range connection of up to 32 feet (10 meters), while Wireless LAN technology
has a wider connection range of up to 328 feet (100 meters). Your computer is capable of both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
connections. For more information about Wireless LAN, see
Using wireless network connections (selected models only) .
To establish a Bluetooth connection
1. On your computer, move the WIRELESS switch to ON.
The Wireless Device Switch window appears.
You can also click the Wireless LAN-ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device
Switch window.
Wireless Dev ice Switch
2. Deselect the Enable Wireless LAN option, and then select the Enable Bluetooth Device option.
3. Click OK.
During first use, the Welcome to BlueSpace NE window appears.
The Wireless LAN-ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area switches to the Bluetooth-ON icon when a
Bluetooth connection is enabled. To open the Wireless Device Switch window, click the Bluetooth-ON icon .
Welcom e to BlueSpace NE
4. Click OK.
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