Sony R505 Manual
VAIO® Computer User Guide
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Troubleshooting Wireless LAN functions
I cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality
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Check if the Wireless LAN switch on the right side of the computer is in the
ON position.
ON position.
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If the Wireless LAN switch is in the ON position but you still cannot use the
Wireless LAN functionality, do the following:
Wireless LAN functionality, do the following:
1
Click Start and point to Programs.
2
Select ORiNOCO, and click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client
Manager window opens, displaying the connection status.
Manager window opens, displaying the connection status.
3
Click File, and select “Enable Radio.”
4
If you still cannot use the Wireless LAN functionality, restart the
computer.
computer.
I cannot set up a Wireless LAN.
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When logging on to the computer, check if you have Administrator
privileges. User with limited log-on privileges cannot modify certain
computer settings.
privileges. User with limited log-on privileges cannot modify certain
computer settings.
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Check if the network connection is enabled. Do the following:
1
Click Start, select Settings, and select Control Panel.
2
Select System. The System Properties window opens.
3
Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager. The Device Manager
window opens.
window opens.
4
Double-click Network adapters, and then double-click ORiNOCO Mini
PCI Card.
PCI Card.
5
Make sure the General tab is open and “Use this device (enabled)” is
selected in the Device usage box.
selected in the Device usage box.