Personal Computer VGN-BX500 Series SmartWi Connection Utility Guide
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Table of Contents About your Computer........................................... 3 Contents .................................................................................... 3 About Wireless Connectivity .................................................... 4 About the SIM Card.................................................................. 4 About Wireless Connection Utility ...................... 9 Starting SmartWi Connection Utility...............................
About your Computer About your Computer Thank you for purchasing a VAIO® VGN-BX500 Series computer! Your new machine combines state-of-the-art hardware and software to bring you unparalleled wireless connectivity. Contents These hardware components are included. Carton Contents Antenna ** Computer * Battey AC Adapter Power cord * A Cingular SIM card is preinstalled in your computer. ** Keep antenna attached.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information About Wireless Connectivity With built-in Wireless WAN capabilities, your computer is equipped to connect wirelessly to your e-mail, the Internet, and any intranet networks with which you may be associated. To begin making use of wireless connectivity, you will need to insert a provided Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card into the computer before turning on your computer.
About the Cingular SIM Card 1 Unless preinstalled, your SIM card is contained within a larger card, about the size of a credit card. Remove the smaller SIM card by pushing it out from the larger card. Cingular SIM Card 2 Next, orient your computer so you are facing its rear portion. ✍ Before inserting the SIM card into the computer, make sure your computer is turned off and the battery is not attached.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Inserting the SIM card Back of Unit Lift up SIM card slot cover SIM card slot opened SIM card slot Cut-off corner oriented right SIM card (printed circuit side face up) If your computer came with a preinstalled Cingular SIM card, verify that the card is indeed in the SIM card slot. If a SIM card can not be found in the unit, there are two ways to obtain the card: 1 Contact Sony’s VAIO PC support line (888)-476-6972 and request a free replacement SIM card.
About the Cingular SIM Card ✍ To activate your Cingular account, call Sony customer support at 888-604-VAIO (8246). When calling customer support, you may be asked for the SIM# (IMSI #) and IMEI code. To determine these values, start the Cingular Connection Manager (CCM), open Tools, and click Network Info. Alternatively, you can check the rear of your VAIO computer. The IMEI # and SIM # (ICCID) should be printed on the back of your computer. Removing the SIM Card Do not touch the SIM card connectors.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Removing the SIM Card 1. Locte SIM card slot 2. Open SIM card slot cover 3. Extract SIM card ✍ Take care not to damage the card in any way, either by bending or putting undue pressure on the card.
About SmartWi Connection Utility About SmartWi Connection Utility The SmartWi Connection Utility functions largely as a switch manager between the various forms of wireless connectivity: Bluetooth®, WLAN, and WWAN using Cingular Wireless software. By clicking on each of the three wireless options, the SmartWi Connection Utility switches to the corresponding one. SmartWi Connection Utility main screen Starting SmartWi Connection Utility At initial startup, a pop-up prompt appears from the Task Tray.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information 1 First make sure your computer is turned on. 2 Make sure the wireless switch is turned on. If it is not, locate the switch on the front left portion of your computer and slide the switch to the right. Wireless switch and indicators Bluetooth WLAN OFF WIRELESS WWAN ON ✍ Once you turn on the wireless switch, the SmartWi Connection Utility window appears automatically. 3 You may also click the SmartWi Connection Utility icon in the taskbar notification area.
Starting SmartWi Connection Utility SmartWi Connection Utility icons Bluetooth WWAN WWAN and Bluetooth WLAN WLAN and Bluetooth Wireless device is turned off (no WWAN or WLAN) ✍ Note that WWAN and WLAN cannot coexist simultaneously. When one is selected, the other is automatically deselected. 4 Alternately, press Start, select All Programs, select the VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility folder, and click VAIO SmartWi Connection Utility. The SmartWi Connection Utility dialog box displays.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information About the Wireless Switching Window The Wireless Switching Window is another utility that enables switching between wireless modes. It promotes ease of use by allowing you to switch between Bluetooth®, WLAN, and WWAN simply by pressing keyboard buttons instead of using the touch pad (or a separately available USB mouse).
Using Wireless Connection Utility Using Wireless Connection Utility To use the wireless connectivity features and begin using e-mail or connecting to the Internet, simply click the desired button: Cingular Wireless (for WAN connectivity), WLAN, or Bluetooth®.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Using the Cingular Wireless WAN connection To use Cingular WAN connectivity, do the following: 1 Click the Cingular button on the SmartWi Connection Utility main screen. A Cingular Connection Manager launch area display appears below the button.
Using the Wireless LAN connection 2 Click anywhere in the Cingular Connection Manager launch area. The Cingular Connection Manager window displays. Cingular Connection Manager main screen 3 By default, your connection to Cingular service initiates. 4 Follow any additional directions on the Cingular Connection Manager window displays. ✍ For help, click the Help drop-down menu and click Help to display the Cingular Connection Manager help file.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information ✍ If it is the first time connect with WLAN, the Wireless Help Utility will launch automatically and guide you during initial setup. WLAN Settings dialog box To deactivate WLAN connectivity, select Disable for the Status field drop-down box on the WLAN Settings dialog. By default, WLAN uses theIEEE802.11b/g standard technology for WLAN connectivity.
Using the Wireless LAN connection device using the IEEE802.11b standard, not with the IEEE802.11a standard. ✍ IEEE802.11b: The standard speed is 11 Mbps, or about 30 to 100 times faster than a standard dial up. ✍ IEEE802.11g: The standard speed is 54 Mbps, or about 5 times faster than a Wireless LAN device using the IEEE802.11b standard.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information communicate between two or more computers, you need to configure all these computers using the same network name. 5 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down box. 6 Select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down box. 7 Deselect the The key is provided for me automatically option button. The Network key, Confirm network key, and Key index (advanced) fields activate. 8 Enter the Network key. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters long.
Using the Wireless LAN connection 1 Make sure an access point is set up. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information. 2 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless Utility. The VAIO Wireless Utility displays. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Configuring Proxy and IP Settings for WLAN connections You can configure Proxy and IP Settings for use in connecting to your WLAN network.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Using the Bluetooth® technology connection To use Bluetooth® technology connectivity, do the following: 1 Click the Bluetooth button on the Wireless Connection Utility dialog box. This activates Bluetooth® technology, and a status display appears below the button. 2 Next, click the status display below the Bluetooth button. The window enlarges to display Bluetooth Settings. Bluetooth Settings dialog box 3 Click the Bluetooth Devices button.
Using the Bluetooth® technology connection Bluetooth Settings dialog box 4 From the Bluetooth Settings dialog box, you can select the Bluetooth® device displayed in the list to view details about the device, reconfigure, or delete a device previously found. Click New Connection to start the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard for searching and locating additional Bluetooth® devices in the vicinity of your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. When completed, click OK.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information General Functional Information SmartWi Connetion Utility supports the following Wireless WAN-related functionality: ❑ Network Systems GSM 850, 1800, and 1900 ❑ Network Services GPRS/EDGE and SMS Note: Speech services are not supported ❑ SIM Card Small plug-in card, XX-type with SIM lock Note: The supplied Cingular SIM card is the only SIM card supported. ❑ Speed Maximum continuous speed and FTP download speeds to 160 kbytes or more.
FAQ and Troubleshooting FAQ and Troubleshooting This section provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and possible operating workaround information for the SmartWi Connection Utility (SWCU). In addition, this information can help to clarify issues encountered when using the SmartWi, Cingular Connection Manager and its associated features.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information ❑ SWCU Operation Question: Why do I get a VAIO Wireless Help Utility prompt when launching WLAN? Answer: If there is not any WLAN profile configured previously (this is the first time using WLAN), the VAIO Wireless Help Utility will be launched automatically, or the VAIO Wireless Help Utility loads when it detects a failure in interfacing with the driver. To remedy the problem, follow the suggestions from the assist help section.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Question: I clicked on the SmartWi minimize option and noticed the minimized icon was not in the taskbar. Where is the minimized application and how do I bring back the application to the desktop? Answer: The SmartWi application was minimized into the Task-tray, which shows the “SWCU” icon and not into the “Taskbar”. Depending on the type of connection and combination, if any, the SWCU icon will reflect the current connection.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information ❑ Cingular Connection Manager (CCM) Question: What does it mean to “Restore” from the tool help bubble? Answer: Clicking the “mini bar” option once, reduces the full details to a “mini bar”. Click the “Restore” option to return to full details view. Question: Why does the “Connection Log” not sort when clicking on the columns title bar? Answer: This feature will be available in future versions.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ❑ SMS Question: What does “Load” do and why does it not prompt for options or input? Answer: The SMS help file indicates this is useful in case of accidental deletion of messages. The “Load” feature would be a way to recover the deleted messages, however, this option provides no notification that the task completed successfully.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Question: Why I am not alerted of transferring the contents of phone book to the address book? Answer: This is a feature that is still under development. A request for further study to be conducted with this option has been applied. Question: When I select a message from a folder, and then scroll right, the all previously existing messages appear to be gone if I scroll back to the original folder position.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions ❑ GPRS Network Question: Why do I see a network connection speed rate of 214.4 Kbs, but when I try to access a website that requires a minimum of 128 Kbs, I am told that I do not have the required minimum rate. Answer: The network speed indicator provides the capacity of the wireless device is 214.4 Kbs but the actual speed depends on network throughput. To work around this, try to change the network settings to optimize the GPRS/EDGE value.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information 3 If you are still having trouble, contact your network administrator to assist in obtaining the proxy settings. Question: I am seeing a message in Windows taskbar stating; “GPRS a Network Cable is Unplugged”. What does this mean? Answer: Typically, this message appears if your VAIO PC is connected to the Cingular GPRS network and is allowed to go into hibernation. Upon resuming, Cingular has terminated the connection.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Store using Sonic Stage. Question: Sonic stage appears to lock up indefinitely (displays a spinning ‘LOADING’ logo) when attempting selecting “Radio Connect” (streaming) from Sony Connect™ site. Answer: This is related to the issue of streaming audio over low bandwidth connections as referenced above under “GPRS Networking”. Connecting to Music Store over a wired or broadband connection will usually resolve this issue.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information 4 Uninstall Sony Utilities 5 Uninstall VAIO Wireless Utility 6 Uninstall Cingular Connection Manager 7 Uninstall SmartWi connection Utility Question: I do not see a repair option for the SmartWi from the control panel. How do I repair the SmartWi and its associated modules? Answer: At this time there is no “Repair” option for the SmartWi and associated modules. To work around this, we recommend to uninstall SmartWi and the associated modules and then reinstall.
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VAIO® Computer Wireless Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: PCG-9W6L Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127, USA Telephone: (For FCC-related matters only.) 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice to Users be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter except Grant condition. Users are not permitted to modify this transmitter device. Any unauthorized change made to this device could void your authority to operate this device. (Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN transmitter do not operate simultaneously.
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