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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN n 73 N Using the Wireless WAN Using the wireless WAN allows your computer to connect to the Internet through the wireless network wherever there is the mobile phone coverage. The wireless WAN may not be available in some countries or regions. Some features and options in this section may not be available on your computer. See the specifications to find out about the configuration of your computer. ! You cannot access wireless networks if you disable the wireless devices in the BIOS setup screen. To enable the devices, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 133). Inserting a SIM Card To use the wireless WAN function, you first need to insert a SIM card into the SIM card holder on your computer. Your SIM card is contained within a base plate, about the size of a credit card. . Depending on your country and model, you might receive an offer from the VAIO selected telecom operator. In that case the SIM card is either in the operator SIM pack inside the carton box or already inserted in the SIM card holder. If the SIM card is not provided with your computer, you can purchase one from your preferred telecom operator. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN n 74 N To insert a SIM card 1 Turn off your computer. 2 Open the SIM card cover on the bottom of the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN n 75 N Remove the SIM card (1) by pushing it out from the base plate. Slide the SIM card holder in the direction of the arrow (2) and then lift the holder. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card holder with its printed circuit side up. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN n 76 N Close the SIM card holder and then slide the holder in the direction of the arrow (3). ! Do not touch the printed circuit on the SIM card. Be sure to hold your computer firmly before inserting or removing the card. Do not damage the SIM card in any way, either by bending or exerting pressure on the card. Close the SIM card cover. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Wireless WAN n 77 N Starting the Wireless WAN Communications To start the wireless WAN communications ! 1 Make sure that the SIM card cover is properly closed, otherwise the wireless WAN function may not work. Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Smart Network or click the VAIO Smart Network iconIn the VAIO Smart Network window, make sure that the switch next to Wireless WAN is On. on the taskbar. 4 Click the down arrow button next to the Wireless WAN switch and the Connect button to launch your connection manager software or the preinstalled software from a telecom operator depending on your model or country. 5 Enter your PIN code when prompted. 6 Click Connect. 7 If requested, enter the APN information of your telecom operator. . For more information on how to use the wireless WAN function, see the help file included with the VAIO Smart Network or your telecom operator's documentation. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the BLUETOOTH Function n 78 N Using the BLUETOOTH Function You can establish wireless communications between your computer and other BLUETOOTH® devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between these devices without cables at a range of up to 10 meters in an open area. ! You cannot use the BLUETOOTH function if you disable the wireless devices in the BIOS setup screen. To enable the devices, follow the steps in Disabling Built-in Devices (page 133). BLUETOOTH Security The BLUETOOTH wireless technology has an authentication function, which allows you to determine with whom you choose to communicate. With the authentication function, you can prevent any anonymous BLUETOOTH devices from accessing your computer. The first time two BLUETOOTH devices communicate, a common passkey (a password required for authentication) should be determined for both devices to be registered. Once a device is registered, there is no need to re-enter the passkey. . The passkey can be different each time, but must be the same at both ends. For certain devices, such as a mouse, no passkey can be entered. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the BLUETOOTH Function n 79 N Communicating with Another BLUETOOTH Device You can connect your computer to a BLUETOOTH device such as another computer, a mobi...
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