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Sony VAIO PCWA-DE30 Read This First

Sony VAIO PCWA-DE30 Read This First

Wireless lan converter (ieee 802.11g: 2.4 ghz/54 mbps)
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Wireless LAN Converter
(IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 GHz/54 Mbps)
Read This First
PCWA-DE30
Sony Corporation
2003 Printed in Japan
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
WARNING
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
different from that to which the receiver is
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
connected.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
technician for help.
personnel only.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
Owner's Record
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
The model and serial numbers are located on the
authority to operate this equipment.
bottom of the Wireless Unit. Record the serial
If you have questions about this product, call the Sony
number in the space provided below. Refer to them
Customer Information Center at 1-877-760-7669;
whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this
or write to the Sony Customer Information Center at
product.
12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
The number below is for FCC-related matters only.
Model No. PCWA-DE30
This device must not be co-located or operating in
Serial No.____________
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
Declaration of Conformity
not expressly approved in this manual could void
Trade Name: Sony
your warranty.
Model No: PCWA-DE30
This device contains the Transmitter Module
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
FCC ID: H8NWLL3020
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
Telephone: 201-930-6972
The radiated output power of the Wireless LAN
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
Converter is far below the FCC radio frequency
only.
exposure limits.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Nevertheless, the Wireless LAN Converter shall be
Rules.
used in such a manner that the potential for human
Operation is subject to the following two
contact during normal operation is minimized.
conditions:
FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Statement
(1) This device may not cause harmful
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
interference, and
exposure limits, set forth for an uncontrolled
(2) this device must accept any interference
environment. This equipment should be installed and
received, including interference that may cause
operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9 in.)
undesired operation.
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
with any other antennas or transmitters.
manual must be used with the equipment to comply
with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
NOTE:
Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
ICES-003.
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
Le câble d'interface blindé recommandé dans ce
designed to provide reasonable protection against
document doit être utilisé avec les appareils pour
harmful interference in a residential installation.
être conforme aux limitations des appareils
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
numériques telles que spécifiées dans la norme
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
NMB-003 du Canada.
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
NOTE:
harmful interference to radio or communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
The power outlet should be installed near the
equipment and should be easily accessible.
not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
4-676-914-11(1)
Safety Information
WARNING
• Opening the unit, for whatever reason, could lead to damage that is not covered by the warranty.
• Do not touch the device or accessories during thunderstorms. Electrical shock could result.
• This device is made for use in the USA and Canada only.
• This device is made for indoor use only.
• Do not use this equipment on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to malfunction.
• Do not use this equipment in an aircraft. Doing so could cause the aircraft's equipment to malfunction.
• While using the Wireless LAN Converter, do not cover it or turn it on its side. Do not cover the Wireless LAN
Converter with objects such as magazines or newspapers or use it in confined, enclosed places, such as the
spaces between walls and furniture. Furthermore, do not turn the Wireless LAN Converter on its side while
using it. Either situation could cause heat to build up inside the Wireless LAN Converter, leading to overheating
and possible fire.
• Exercise care when installing the Ethernet cable, Wireless Unit cable, Power Unit, and power cord. Personal
injury or damage to the Wireless LAN Converter could result from people tripping over these. Protect wiring by
installing it in places where people do not walk.
• Do not swing the Wireless Unit or Power Unit. Injury could result if they strike a person or fragile material, such
as glass.
• Keep the Wireless LAN Converter out of the reach of children. Unforeseen injury could result from swallowing
loose parts, etc.
• Place the Wireless LAN Converter on a stable surface. Do not place the Wireless LAN Converter on wobbly or
tilted surfaces.
• When hanging the unit, make sure that the wall is strong enough to support the Wireless Unit. It may fall if the
wall is not strong enough, leading to unforeesen accidents. Further, be careful not to drop the unit or the tools
used to install it. Doing so could result in unforeseen accidents.
• Avoid locations that are directly exposed to sunlight or heat. Internal overheating could result in fire or damage
to the unit.
• Make sure that the connectors are properly connected.
– Do not insert any metallic objects inside the connectors. Short-circuiting the pins could cause fire or damage
to the unit.
– Be careful to insert connectors squarely. Crooked insertion could cause pins to short-circuit, leading to fire or
damage.
• Use only the supplied Power Unit and power cord with your Sony Wireless LAN Converter. To disconnect your
Wireless LAN Converter from the power supply, unplug the Power Unit.
• ISDN and telephone lines cannot be connected to the WIRELESS UNIT connector and/or NETWORK
connector of the Power Unit. If these connectors are connected to the network or telephone lines mentioned
below, high electric current to the connectors may cause damage, overheating, or fire. Connecting to home or
business-use telephone lines is strictly prohibited.
– Telephone lines
– PBX (private branch exchange)
– Home or business-use telephone lines
– Lines other than those mentioned above
• Do not connect the Wireless LAN Converter to a hub as this affects the correct opration of the Converter.
For customers in Canada
• This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
• To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away
from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.
• The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
• The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed in such away
that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for general population. Refer to
Safety Code 6, which can be obtained from the Health Canada Web site at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
Pour les utilisateurs au Canada
• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• L'utilisation de cet appareil est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de
brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur de cet appareil doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si
ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement de l'appareil.
• Pour empêcher que cet appareil ne cause du brouillage aux services faisant l'objet de licences, il doit être utilisé
à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si l'appareil (ou
son antenne de transmission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet de licences.
• Le terme « IC » devant le numéro d'homologation signifie simplement que les normes d'Industrie Canada ont
été respectées.
• L'installateur de cet appareil radio doit s'assurer que l'antenne soit située ou pointée de manière à ce
qu'elle n'émette pas de champs électromagnétiques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada
à l'adresse suivante : http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
NJ 07649 USA
Getting help
This section describes how to get help and support from Sony, as well as troubleshooting tips for your Wireless
LAN Converter.
About Sony's Support Options
Sony provides several support options for your Wireless LAN Converter.
Read This First (this manual) contains important information that you should read before using the Wireless
LAN Converter.
Quick Start Guide explains how to install the Wireless LAN Converter.
Troubleshooting Guide provides solutions to the most common problems users encounter with their Wireless
LAN Converter.
Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page explains how to configure the Wireless LAN
Converter.
Wireless LAN Converter Setup Utility Help explains how to scan the Wireless LAN Converter.
The Sony Wireless LAN Converter support Web site
http://www.sony.com/wirelesslansupport provides the latest information on your Wireless LAN
Converter.
The Sony e-mail support service answers your questions by electronic mail. Just send your question in an
e-mail message and a customer service representative will reply. To send a question to Sony e-mail support, fill
out the e-mail form at http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/pc/email.html.
The Sony fax-back service provides you with answers to commonly asked questions. You can use this
automated service to request a list of available topics, and then select the topics you want to receive. To contact
the Sony fax-back service, call 1-877-760-7669.
The Sony Customer Information Services Center offers information about your Wireless LAN
Converter, Wireless LAN PC Card, and other Sony products that work with your computer. To contact the Sony
Customer Information Services Center, call 1-877-760-7669. Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Introduction
The Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30 is designed to allow devices such as desktop computers or printers
equipped with Ethernet connectors to become part of a wireless network.
Documentation
This product is supplied with the following documentation.
Read This First (this document)
Quick Start Guide
Describes the necessary preparations and settings to connect to the Internet with the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
Converter PCWA-DE30.
Troubleshooting Guide
Contains solutions to common problems encountered with the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30.
Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page Help
This is Help for the pages used to set up the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30. Refer to it for
details about setup page operations and the settings.
Wireless LAN Converter Setup Utility Help
This is Help for the Wireless LAN Converter Setup Utility software. Refer to it for details about Wireless LAN
Converter Setup Utility operations.
• Sony, VAIO,
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and the Eco Info logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their respective owners.
• In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil
based ink.

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Summary of Contents for Sony VAIO PCWA-DE30

  • Page 1 Contains solutions to common problems encountered with the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30. Wireless LAN Converter Setup Page Help This is Help for the pages used to set up the 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Converter PCWA-DE30. Refer to it for details about setup page operations and the settings.
  • Page 2: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of parts and functions Wireless Unit Front Rear (With rear cover removed) Power Unit 1 STATUS indicator Indicates the status of the Wireless LAN Converter. Indicator color and lighting pattern Status White flashing (approx. 9 sec. lit, 1 sec. out) Wireless network connection status: Good (strong signal) White flashing (approx.