Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SU-WL100 Sony
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4-668-080- 11 (1) Wi r eless LAN Car d Operating Instructions 2002 Sony Corporation PEGA-WL100.
2 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located at the rear of the product. Record the model number and the serial number in the space provided below.
3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model No. : PEGA-WL100 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.
4 To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
5 • Sony, , CLI É , , CLI É GEAR, , , Jog Dial and Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Palm OS and HotSync are registered trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Palm Desktop and HotSync logo are trademarks of Palm, Inc. or its subsidiaries.
6 Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................... 7 Names of Parts .............................................................................................. 9 Inserting/Removing the Wireless LAN Card .
7 Introduction This product is a Wireless LAN Card for the Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (mentioned as CLI É handheld after this) of the Palm OS 5 (ver5.0). This product complies with IEEE 802.11b * and allows you to access the Internet wirelessly in locations where there is a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN access point.
8 Accessing the Internet You can access the Internet from your CLI É handheld in which this Wireless LAN card is inserted through a LAN access point, and enjoy browsing various websites or sending/receiving email.
9 Names of Parts Wireless LAN Card Front Rear Other items included CD-ROM (1) Hard case (1) Operating Instructions (1) Warranty card (1) End-User ’ s License Agreement (1) LED indicator Blinks slowly while your CLI É handheld is connected to an access point, etc.
10 Inserting/Removing the Wireless LAN Card Inserting the Wireless LAN card in your CLIÉ handheld Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of the CLI É handheld. Notes • Insert the Wireless LAN card straight in Wireless Communication Slot of the CLI É handheld.
11 Removing the Wireless LAN card from your CLIÉ handheld After use, terminate communications. Then, pull the wireless LAN card up straight. When using this Wireless LAN card with a Flip&Rotate style CLIÉ handheld Do not rotate the display when the wireless LAN card is inserted in the Wireless Commnunication Slot of the CLI É handheld.
12 Installing the Software When you try to perform wireless LAN communications for the first time after inserting the Wireless LAN card in your CLI É handheld, you need to install the Wireless LAN utility in your CLI É handheld. You can install the Wireless LAN utility by using the supplied CD- ROM.
13 4 Click [Done] when the installer-closing screen appears. Your computer is ready to install the Wireless LAN utility to your CLI É handheld. In the next step, you will perform a HotSync operation to carry out the installation. 5 Click the icon on the task tray that is located in the lower right corner of the Windows display on your computer.
14 Performing Communications via a Wireless LAN Access Point (Infrastructure Mode) You can wirelessly access the Internet or perform communications with other communication device through a wireless LAN access point. Basic Settings Before setting You first need to input a couple of values to set the wireless LAN access point you use.
15 4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN]. 5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap [Create]. A new input screen of [Wireless LAN Setup] appears. Check that [Infrastructure] is selected (highlighted) in [ConnectMode].
16 Tip Tapping the mark in the upper right corner of the screen shows a brief explanation for the setting. 7 Enter a profile name in [ProfileName]. Specify a name freely according to the name of the other communication device, access point, etc. 8 Enter a network ID in [NetworkID (SSID)].
17 9 Select the encryption level in [WEP]. WEP (encryption level) is fixed depending on the access point you use. Be sure to select the encryption that is used by your access point. Tip When you select [None] in [WEP], you do not need to enter a WEP key.
18 When you select 40/64bit: alphanumeric string (5 characters) Enter a 5-digit password using alphabet (a-z), numbers (0-9) and symbols. When you select 40/64bit: hexadecimal notation (10 figures (Hex)) Enter a 10-digit password using alphabet (a-f) and numbers (0-9).
19 Modifying the settings 1 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 2 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. The [Network] screen appears. 3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].
20 Advanced Settings Setting a network manually When it is necessary to set a network IP address or DNS address, follow the procedure below. 1 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the lower right corner of the [Wireless LAN Setup] input screen. 2 Tap the checkbox of [Auto] in [IP Address] or [DNS Address], and remove the tick.
21 Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to a Wireless LAN 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of your CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 3 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network].
22 5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile name you want to use. 7 Tap [OK]. The [Preferences] screen appears again. 8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen.
23 Performing Communications Directly between your CLIÉ Handheld and Another Device on a Wireless LAN (Ad-Hoc Mode) Your CLI É handheld can communicate directly with another device on a wireless LAN without using a wireless LAN access point. The Ad-hoc mode settings and communications requir e network knowledge.
24 5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap [Create]. A new input screen of [Wireless LAN Setup] appears. Tip Tapping the mark in the upper right corner of the screen shows a brief explanation for the setting.
25 8 Enter a network ID in [NetworkID (SSID)]. Specify an alphanumeric string freely. The same network ID (SSID) needs to be entered in both your CLI É handheld and the other communication device. 9 Select the encryption level in [WEP]. Be sure to select the same encryption level for both your CLI É handheld and the other communication device.
26 10 Enter a WEP key. Be sure to enter the same WEP key in both your CLI É handheld and the other communication device. For details on WEP key, see pages 17-18.
27 12 Tap V of [ch] below [Adhoc], and select a channel. Be sure to select the same channel for both your CLI É handheld and the other communication device. Select a channel from 1 to 11. 13 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the lower right corner of the screen.
28 15 Enter an IP address and a sub-netmask. Enter different IP addresses in your CLI É handheld and the other communication device. Enter the same Subnet mask in your CLI É handheld and the other communication device. (Eg.) IP address CLI É handheld: 192.
29 Modifying the settings 1 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears. 2 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and select [Network]. The [Network] screen appears. 3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].
30 Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to Another Device on a Wireless LAN 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of your compatible CLIÉ handheld. 2 Tap the [Prefs] icon on the home screen of your CLIÉ handheld. The [Preferences] screen appears.
31 5 Tap [Details...] in the lower left corner of the screen. The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears. 6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile name you want to use. 7 Tap [OK]. The [Preferences] screen appears again. 8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen.
32 Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network with a Wireless LAN Card This Wireless LAN card can be used in various ways. For example, you can perform a HotSync operation with a Windows computer via a wireless LAN.
33 2 Rotate the Jog Dial navigator to select HotSync and press the Jog Dial navigator on the Application Launcher screen. The [HotSync] screen is displayed. You can also tap the [HotSync] icon to display the HotSync screen. 3 Tap the Menu icon, and tap [Primary PC Setup] from the [Option] menu.
34 Troubleshooting If any problem occurs, for example, if communication is not possible, or if the unit does not operate normally, please check the points listed in this troubleshooting guide. Visit Sony CLI É support website: Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico: http://www.
35 Symptom You cannot connect your CLI É handheld to an access point. You cannot access the Internet. The data transfer rate is slow. Cause/Remedy • Your CLI É handheld and the access point are placed too far apart. p Decrease the distance between them.
36 Symptom The data transfer rate is slow. You forget a WEP (encryption) key. You cannot send or receive email. You cannot perform a HotSync operation. You cannot browse homepages. Cause/Remedy • There is an obstacle that could block off radio waves (e.
37 Precautions on Use Handling this Wireless LAN Card • Do not subject the card to excessive shock, and take care not to drop it to prevent malfunction. • Do not use or store this unit in locations subject to: - extremely high temperature, such as in direct sunlight or near a heater.
38 Specifications Power source Powered by CLI É handheld Power consumption When transmitting: Approx. 560 – 920 mW (typ) * Idle: Approx. 90 mW (typ) * * At the default setting (Note: The Wireless LAN card consumes no electricity when the LED indicator is off.
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