Sony VAIO VGN-T360P, VAIO VGN-T340P, VAIO VGN-T350, VAIO VGN-T350P, VAIO VGN-T370P Connection Utility Guide
Personal Computer
VGN-T300 Series
SmartWi Connection Utility
Guide
VAIO® Computer Wireless Information
Table of Contents
About your Computer........................................... |
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Contents .................................................................................... |
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About Wireless Connectivity .................................................... |
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About the SIM Card.................................................................. |
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About Wireless Connection Utility...................... |
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Starting SmartWi Connection Utility........................................ |
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About the Wireless Switching Window ............ |
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Using the Wireless Switching Window .................................. |
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Using SmartWi Connection Utility .................... |
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Using the Cingular WWAN connection ................................. |
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Using the Wireless LAN connection ...................................... |
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Using the Bluetooth® connection........................................... |
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General Functional Information ........................ |
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FAQ and Troubleshooting ................................. |
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Notice to Users ................................................... |
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About your Computer
About your Computer
Thank you for purchasing a VAIO® VGN-T300 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
Computer*
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AC adapter |
Power cord |
Battery |
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* A Cingular SIM card is preinstalled in your computer.
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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
The SIM card, provided by Cingular Wireless, is a small printed circuit board that stores data identifying the user to the network service provider. It must be inserted into the computer for you to make use of the wireless services.
Only the Cingular SIM card is supported. It is normally preinstalled in your computer.
Inserting the Cingular SIM card
The Cingular SIM card should be preinstalled; you may follow these procedures to verify that the SIM card is indeed installed in the SIM card slot at the rear of your computer.
Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, always make sure you have a firm hold of your computer before inserting or removing the SIM card.
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About the Cingular SIM Card
1Unless 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
2Next, 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.
3Locate the SIM card slot in the back of the computer and with its printed circuit side facing down, gently insert the SIM card into the slot. Check the SIM card for directions on which way to orient the card into the slot.
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Inserting the SIM card
Cut-off corner oriented left
SIM card (printed circuit side face down)
If your computer came with a preinstalled Cingular SIM card, verify that the card is indeed in the SIM card slot.
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 the rear of your VAIO computer. The IMEI # should be printed on the back of your computer. The SIM# is printed on the SIM card.
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About the Cingular SIM Card
Removing the SIM Card
Do not touch the SIM card connectors. As a precaution, make sure you have a firm hold of your computer before inserting or removing the SIM card.
To remove the SIM card, again orient your computer so you are facing its rear portion. Make sure the computer is turned off.
1Locate the SIM card slot.
2Gently push in the SIM card until you hear it click, then release the card allowing the SIM card to eject. After the SIM card ejects, gently pull the card out of the slot, away from the computer.
Removing the SIM Card
Take care not to damage the card in any way, either by bending or putting undue pressure on the card.
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VAIO® Computer Wireless Information
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 statup, a pop-up prompt appears from the Task Tray. Selecting Yes on the prompt launches the SmartWi Connection Utility, and then you are prompted to activate your Cingular account.
If you close the program, however, and later wish to restart it, do the following:
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Starting SmartWi Connection Utility
1First make sure your computer is turned on.
2Make 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
WWAN
W LAN 
W WAN W LAN
Once you turn on the wireless switch, the SmartWi Connection Utility window appears automatically.
3You may also click the SmartWi Connection Utility icon in the taskbar notification area. Depending on the wireless selection, one of sixicons may appear in the taskbar notification area.
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VAIO® Computer Wireless Information
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.
4Alternately, 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.
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About the Wireless Switching Window
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 the Wireless Switching Window
To start the Wireless Switching Window in order to switch between wireless modes, simply press Fn + F1 to bring up the window. Then hold the Fn key down while pressing the F1 key to toggle between modes.
Wireless Switching Window
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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®.
Wireless Connection Utility main screen
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