Sony VGN-T360P User Manual

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.

Sm artWi Connection Utility main screen

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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:

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

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. Depending on the
wireless selection, one of sixicons may appear in the taskbar notification area.

Sm artWi Connection Utility icons

Note that WWAN and WLAN cannot coexist simultaneously. When one is selected, the other is automatically
deselected.

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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.

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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).

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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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