Sony Network Card SU WL100 User Manual

4-668-080-11 (1)  
Wireless LAN Card  
Operating Instructions  
PEGA-WL100  
2002 Sony Corporation  
 
De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y  
Trade Name  
Model No.  
: SONY  
: PEGA-WL100  
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address  
Telephone No.  
: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA  
: 201-930-6972  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Ra d ia t io n Exp o su re St a t e m e n t :  
This transmitter complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth  
for an uncontrolled environment. To comply with the FCC RF  
exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the  
device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could  
result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void  
user. In addition, this transmitter must not be co-located or operating  
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
The term IC:before the radio certification number only signifies  
that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.  
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.  
Lutilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions  
suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) lutilisateur  
du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique  
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le  
fonctionnement du dispositif.  
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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.  
Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant  
lobjet dune licence, il doit être utilisé à lintérieur et devrait être placé  
loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le  
matériel (ou son antenne d’émission) est installé à lextérieur, il doit  
faire lobjet dune licence.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-  
003 du Canada.  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in Eu ro p e a n co u n t rie s :  
Sony hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the  
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European  
Directive 1999/5/EC.  
In some countries the use of the Wireless LAN Card is restricted.  
Before using it, make sure you read the regulation leaflet of this  
product.  
Wa rn in g s  
In some situations or environments, the use of the IEEE 802.11b  
technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or  
responsible representatives of the organization, for example on board of  
airplanes, in hospitals or in any other environment where the risk of  
interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as  
harmful.  
If you are uncertain about the policy applying to the use of IEEE 802.11b  
technology in a specific organization or environment, you are  
encouraged to first ask for authorization prior to switching it on.  
Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices  
(pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding any restrictions on the use of  
IEEE 802.11b technology.  
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Sony,  
, CLIÉ,  
, CLIÉ 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.  
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Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Adobe and Adobe Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated.  
All other names of systems, products and services are trademarks of their  
respective owners. In the manual, the TM or ® marks are not specified.  
Before using the PEGA-WL100, be sure to read the End User Software License  
Agreement that accompanies it.  
Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual  
accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the  
permission of the copyright holder.  
In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damages, or loss of  
profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the  
software supplied with this unit.  
If a problem occurs with this product as a result of defective  
manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other  
responsibility.  
The software provided with this unit cannot be used with other units.  
Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software  
specifications may be changed without notice.  
Operation of this unit with software other than that provided is not  
covered by the warranty.  
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Ta b le o f Co n t e n t s  
Introduction ................................................................................................... 7  
Names of Parts .............................................................................................. 9  
Inserting/Removing the Wireless LAN Card ........................................ 10  
Installing the Software ............................................................................... 12  
Performing Communications via a Wireless LAN Access Point  
(Infrastructure Mode) .............................................................................. 14  
Basic Settings ..................................................................................... 14  
Advanced Settings ............................................................................ 20  
Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to a Wireless LAN ........................... 21  
Performing Communications Directly between your CLIÉ Handheld  
and Another Device on a Wireless LAN (Ad-Hoc Mode) ................. 23  
Basic Settings ..................................................................................... 23  
Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld to Another Device on a  
Wireless LAN ................................................................................. 30  
Performing a HotSync Operation via a Network with a Wireless  
LAN Card ................................................................................................. 32  
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 34  
Precautions on Use ..................................................................................... 37  
Specifications ............................................................................................... 38  
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In t ro d u ct io n  
This product is a Wireless LAN Card for the Sony Personal  
Entertainment Organizer (mentioned as CLIÉ 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.  
* Wi-Fi certified.  
Pe rfo rm in g a Ho t Syn c o p e ra t io n  
You can perform a HotSync operation via a network (synchronize  
data wirelessly) between your CLIÉ handheld and a personal  
computer. For details on HotSync operation, see the Operating  
Instructions of your CLIÉ handheld.  
Personal computer  
PEGA-WL100 and CLIÉ handheld  
LAN access point  
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Acce ssin g t h e In t e rn e t  
You can access the Internet from your CLIÉ handheld in which this  
Wireless LAN card is inserted through a LAN access point, and enjoy  
browsing various websites or sending/receiving email.  
Internet  
PEGA-WL100  
and CLIÉ  
handheld  
LAN access point  
No t e s  
To access the Internet through a LAN access point, you need to be a subscriber  
to a telecommunications company and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in  
advance.  
You may need a personal computer to set a wireless LAN. For details, see the  
Operating Instructions of your wireless LAN access point.  
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Na m e s o f Pa rt s  
Wireless LAN Card  
Front  
LED indicator  
Blinks slowly while your CLIÉ  
handheld is connected to an access  
point, etc.  
Blinks rapidly during data transfer.  
(Flashing speed varies depending on  
the amount of data being transferred).  
Does not blink when your CLIÉ  
handheld is not connected to an access  
point, etc.  
Rear  
MAC Address  
This address may be used by your  
System Administrator.  
Other items included  
CD-ROM (1)  
Hard case (1)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
Warranty card (1)  
End-Users License Agreement (1)  
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In se rt in g /Re m o vin g t h e Wire le ss LAN  
Ca rd  
In se rt in g t h e Wire le ss LAN ca rd in yo u r CLIÉ  
h a n d h e ld  
Insert the Wireless LAN card in Wireless Communication Slot of the  
CLIÉ handheld.  
No t e s  
Insert the Wireless LAN card straight in Wireless Communication Slot of the  
CLIÉ handheld.  
Do not insert the Wireless LAN card in the wrong way. Forcing it in the  
wrong way will damage it and cause a malfunction.  
You may be unable to use the Wireless LAN card when the remaining power  
of the battery in the CLIÉ handheld is low. Before using, charge the battery  
fully.  
Insert the Wireless LAN card  
all the w ay into the slot until  
it fully mates w ith the  
connector.  
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Re m o vin g t h e Wire le ss LAN ca rd fro m yo u r CLIÉ  
h a n d h e ld  
After use, terminate communications. Then, pull the wireless LAN  
card up straight.  
Wh e n u sin g t h is Wire le ss LAN ca rd w it h a  
Flip &Ro t a t e st yle CLIÉ h a n d h e ld  
Do not rotate the display when the wireless LAN card is inserted in  
the Wireless Commnunication Slot of the CLIÉ handheld. This may  
press the display panel against the Wireless LAN card and cause a  
malfunction.  
No t e  
During communication, do not remove the Wireless LAN card or subject the  
CLIÉ handheld to excessive shock.  
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In st a llin g t h e So ft w a re  
When you try to perform wireless LAN communications for the first  
time after inserting the Wireless LAN card in your CLIÉ handheld,  
you need to install the Wireless LAN utility in your CLIÉ handheld.  
You can install the Wireless LAN utility by using the supplied CD-  
ROM.  
No t e  
Before installation, it is necessary to have Palm Desktop for CLIÉ installed and  
to perform a HotSync operation. Connect the CLIÉ handheld to a Windows  
computer, using a cradle, etc. For details on how to connect the CLIÉ handheld  
to the computer, see the Operating Instructions of your CLIÉ handheld.  
1 Perform a soft reset on your CLIÉ handheld.  
For details on how to perform a soft reset, see the Operating  
Instructions of your CLIÉ handheld.  
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of  
your Window s computer.  
The installer starts and the initial screen appears.  
Tip  
If the installer does not start automatically, double-click [setup] (setup.exe)  
which can be found in the CD-ROM.  
3 Proceed w ith the installation, follow ing the installers  
instructions.  
On the user name selection screen, select a users name.  
No t e  
If you want to use more than one CLIÉ handheld, you need to install this  
utility in each CLIÉ handheld.  
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4 Click [Done] w hen the installer-closing screen appears.  
Your computer is ready to install the Wireless LAN utility to your  
CLIÉ 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  
low er right corner of the Window s display on your  
computer.  
Check that [Local USB] is ticked in the shortcut menu on the  
display.  
Tip  
If you cannot find the  
icon on the task tray, click [Programs] ([All  
Programs] in Windows® XP), [Sony Handheld], and then [HotSync  
Manager] to start up the HotSync manager, from the [Start] menu.  
6 Execute a local HotSync operation on your CLIÉ  
handheld.  
The Wireless LAN utility is installed into your CLIÉ handheld.  
No t e  
Part of this software application extends into the system of CLIÉ handheld.  
Therefore, it cannot be uninstalled.  
Aft e r yo u p e rfo rm a h a rd re se t  
Be sure to reinstall this utility.  
After a hard reset, normally, the backup data in a personal computer  
is automatically restored to your CLIÉ handheld through a HotSync  
operation. However, this utility restores only the setting file when a  
HotSync operation is performed, and it does not restore the utility  
itself. Therefore, it is necessary to reinstall this utility after a hard  
reset.  
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Pe rfo rm in g Co m m u n ica t io n s via a  
Wire le ss LAN Acce ss Po in t  
(In fra st ru ct u re Mo d e )  
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. Check the following values in advance.  
[NetworkID (SSID)]: It is also called ESS-ID or Network Name.  
[WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)]: It is also called Encryption.  
For details, ask your System Administrator. When you have a wireless LAN  
access point for your personal use, refer to the operating instructions of the  
wireless LAN access point.  
No t e  
The Wireless LAN card uses the 1-11 channels (2.4 GHz band of frequencies). If  
your access point uses the 12-14 channels, it is impossible to perform  
communications using the Wireless LAN card.  
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 [Netw ork].  
The [Network] screen appears.  
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4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
5 Tap [Details...] in the low er 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]. If it is not selected, tap [Infrastructure] to select it.  
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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 netw ork ID in [Netw orkID (SSID)].  
Network ID (SSID) is fixed on the part of the access point you use.  
Be sure to enter the network ID (SSID) that is specified by your  
access point.  
No t e  
Network ID is case-sensitive between capital letters and small letters. Be careful  
when entering a Network ID.  
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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. In  
this case, skip the next step, and go to Step 11.  
10 Enter a WEP key.  
The WEP key is fixed, depending on the access point you use. Be  
sure to enter the WEP key that is specified by your access point.  
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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).  
When you select 104/128bit: alphanumeric string (13 characters)  
Enter a 13-digit password using alphabet (a-z), numbers  
(0-9) and symbols.  
When you select 104/128bit: hexadecimal notation (26 figures  
(Hex))  
Enter a 26-digit password using alphabet (a-f) and numbers  
(0-9).  
No t e  
WEP key distinguishes between capital letters and small letters. Be careful  
when entering a WEP key.  
Tip s  
WEP key is the function that encrypts data that are to be sent by radio  
waves.  
Depending on the manufacturer, the above WEP keys may be assigned a  
different name.  
11 Tap [OK].  
The basic settings are completed by the profile name you set in  
Step 7.  
12 Tap the  
Home icon on your CLIÉ handheld.  
The home screen appears.  
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Mo d ifyin g t h e se t t in g s  
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  
[Netw ork].  
The [Network] screen appears.  
3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
4 Tap [Details...] in the low er left corner of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears.  
5 Tap V below [ProfileName], and select the profile name you  
w ant to modify.  
6 Tap [Edit] at the bottom of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] input screen appears.  
7 Modify the settings.  
8 Tap [OK].  
9 Tap the  
Home icon.  
The home screen appears.  
De le t in g t h e p ro file yo u h a ve se t  
1 In Step 6 of “Modifying the settings” above, tap [Delete] at the  
bottom of the screen.  
The selected profile is deleted.  
2 Tap [OK].  
3 Tap the  
Home icon.  
The home screen appears.  
No t e  
Do not modify the settings while the Wireless LAN card is being connected to  
the wireless LAN access point.  
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Advanced Settings  
Se t t in g a n e t w o rk m a n u a lly  
When it is necessary to set a network IP address or DNS address,  
follow the procedure below.  
1 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the low er 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.  
The IP Address input screen or the DNS Address input screen appears.  
3 Enter necessary addresses.  
4 Tap [OK] w hen you complete the setting.  
Disa b lin g t h e p o w e r sa vin g m o d e  
1 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the low er right corner of the [Wireless  
LAN Setup] input screen.  
2 Tap the checkbox of [Enable] in [Pow erSaveMode], and remove  
the tick.  
The power saving mode is disabled.  
Tip  
When the communication conditions are not good, you can disable the  
power saving mode to maximize the battery power and achieve better  
communications. However, it will make the battery life shorter.  
Normally, the power saving mode is recommended.  
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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 [Netw ork].  
The [Network] screen appears.  
4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
Tip  
If you have set only one profile, go to Step 8.  
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5 Tap [Details...] in the low er left corner of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears.  
6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile  
name you w ant to use.  
7 Tap [OK].  
The [Preferences] screen appears again.  
8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen.  
Your CLIÉ handheld begins to connect to a wireless LAN.  
When a connection is established, start up the application you  
like.  
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Pe rfo rm in g Co m m u n ica t io n s Dire ct ly  
b e t w e e n yo u r CLIÉ Ha n d h e ld a n d  
An o t h e r De vice o n a Wire le ss LAN  
(Ad -Ho c Mo d e )  
Your CLIÉ 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 require network knowledge.  
Basic Settings  
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 [Netw ork].  
The [Network] screen appears.  
4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
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5 Tap [Details...] in the low er 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.  
7 Enter a profile name in [ProfileName].  
Specify a name freely according to the name of the other  
communication device, access point, etc.  
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8 Enter a netw ork ID in [Netw orkID (SSID)].  
Specify an alphanumeric string freely. The same network ID  
(SSID) needs to be entered in both your CLIÉ handheld and the  
other communication device.  
9 Select the encryption level in [WEP].  
Be sure to select the same encryption level for both your CLIÉ  
handheld and the other communication device.  
Tip  
When you select [None] in [WEP], you do not need to enter a WEP key. In  
this case, skip the next step, and go to Step 11.  
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10 Enter a WEP key.  
Be sure to enter the same WEP key in both your CLIÉ handheld  
and the other communication device.  
For details on WEP key, see pages 17-18.  
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11 Tap [Adhoc] in [ConnectMode].  
The Ad-hoc mode is selected as the connection type.  
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12 Tap V of [ch] below [Adhoc], and select a channel.  
Be sure to select the same channel for both your CLIÉ handheld  
and the other communication device. Select a channel from 1 to  
11.  
13 Tap [Advanced Setup] in the low er right corner of the  
screen.  
14 Tap the checkbox of [Auto] in [IP Address], and remove  
the tick.  
The IP address input screen appears.  
No t e  
Ad-hoc mode may not be established if Autois checked.  
The connection works only when both of the PC without DHCP and CLIÉ  
handheld select Auto. Most of the time, user has to enter static IP on CLIÉ  
handheld for the Ad-hoc mode.  
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15 Enter an IP address and a sub-netmask.  
Enter different IP addresses in your CLIÉ handheld and the other  
communication device.  
Enter the same Subnet mask in your CLIÉ handheld and the other  
communication device.  
(Eg.)  
IP address  
CLIÉ handheld: 192.168.0.1  
Other device: 192.168.0.2  
CLIÉ handheld/other device:  
255.255.255.0  
Subnet mask  
No t e  
User has to find the Subnet mask from the  
PC that he/she wants to connect to. The  
following is referred to find Subnet mask on  
a PC.  
Window s 98 and Window s ME:  
From [Start] c [Run...] c type in winipcfgc  
the [IP configuration] dialog box appears c  
check the IP address and Subnet mask.  
Window s 2000 and Window s XP:  
From [Start] c [Run...] c type in cmdc type  
ipconfig/allc check the IP address and  
Subnet mask.  
Tip  
Enter a gateway address if necessary. When it is necessary to enter a DNS  
address, tap and tick the checkbox of [Auto] in [DNS Address] before  
entering the DNS address.  
16 Tap [OK].  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears.  
17 Tap [OK].  
The settings are completed in the profile name you set in Step 7.  
18 Tap the  
Home icon on your CLIÉ handheld.  
The home screen appears.  
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Mo d ifyin g t h e se t t in g s  
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  
[Netw ork].  
The [Network] screen appears.  
3 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
4 Tap [Details...] in the low er left corner of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears.  
5 Tap V below [ProfileName], and select the profile name you  
w ant to modify.  
6 Tap [Edit] at the bottom of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] input screen appears.  
7 Modify the settings.  
8 Tap [OK].  
9 Tap the  
Home icon.  
The home screen appears.  
De le t in g t h e p ro file yo u h a ve se t  
1 In Step 6 of “Modifying the settings” above, tap [Delete] at the  
bottom of the screen.  
The [Delete Profile] confirmation dialog window appears.  
2 Tap [OK] to confirm deletion or [Cancel] to cancel the deletion.  
3 Tap the  
Home icon.  
The home screen appears.  
No t e  
Do not modify the settings while the Wireless LAN card is being connected to  
the wireless LAN access point.  
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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.  
3 Tap V in the upper right corner of the screen, and  
select [Netw ork].  
4 Tap V of [Service], and select [Wireless LAN].  
Tip  
If you have set only one profile, go to Step 8.  
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5 Tap [Details...] in the low er left corner of the screen.  
The [Wireless LAN Setup] screen appears.  
6 Tap V below [Profile Name], and select the profile  
name you w ant to use.  
7 Tap [OK].  
The [Preferences] screen appears again.  
8 Tap [Connect] at the bottom of the screen.  
Your CLIÉ handheld begins to connect to a wireless LAN.  
When a connection is established, start up the application you like.  
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Pe rfo rm in g a Ho t Syn c Op e ra t io n via a  
Ne t w o rk w it h a Wire le ss LAN Ca rd  
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. Follow the procedures below.  
Pre p a rin g yo u r co m p u t e r  
1 Click the  
icon in the Window s task tray (bottom-right corner  
of the taskbar) and select [Netw ork] from the shortcut menu.  
2 Click the icon in the Window s task tray again and select  
[Setup] from the shortcut menu.  
The [Setup] screen is displayed.  
3 Click the [Netw ork] tab, then click the check box next to the  
user name for HotSync.  
4 Click [TCP/IP Settings], and enter a Subnet Mask.  
5 Click [OK].  
6 Connect your CLIÉ handheld to your computer, and perform a  
HotSync operation.  
The computer information is transferred to your CLIÉ handheld.  
When you perform a HotSync operation via a wireless LAN, your  
CLIÉ handheld identifies the computer based on the information  
transferred.  
Pre p a rin g yo u r CLIÉ h a n d h e ld  
Follow the steps below to set up your CLIÉ handheld for a HotSync  
operation via a wireless LAN.  
1 Select [Wireless LAN] in [Service] on the [Netw ork] screen of  
[Preferences], and select a profile name for a HotSync operation  
on the [Wireless LAN details] screen.  
For details, see the Steps 1 to 6 of Connecting your CLIÉ Handheld  
to a Wireless LANon pages 21 and 22.  
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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.  
4 Check that correct data is entered in [Primary PC Address] and  
[Subnet Mask(optional)], and tap [OK].  
5 Tap the  
Menu icon, and tap [Modem Sync Prefes] from the  
[Option] menu.  
6 Tap [Netw ork], and tap [OK].  
7 When the HotSync screen appears, tap [Modem], and then tap  
[Select Service].  
8 Tap V of [Service], select [Wireless LAN], and tap [Done].  
Tip  
It is unnecessary to enter a telephone number in [Enter phone #].  
No t e  
It is also necessary to select [Wireless LAN] in [Service] on the [Network] screen  
of the [Preferences] that can be started from the home screen.  
Pe rfo rm in g a Ho t Syn c o p e ra t io n  
When you finish the preparation of your CLIÉ handheld and your  
computer, tap the [HotSync] icon on the [HotSync] screen.  
Your CLIÉ handheld automatically connects to the network and  
begins a HotSync operation.  
Wh e n co m m u n ica t io n is n o t p o ssib le  
Following the above Step 3, erase the [Primary PC Name].  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
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.  
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Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico:  
Customers in European Countries:  
Customers in Asia-Pacific Countries:  
If the problem persists, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased  
this product or a Sony service representative serving your area.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
Your CLIÉ handheld  
does not recognize this  
Wireless LAN card.  
(Although connection  
has started, the LED  
indicator on the  
The Wireless LAN card is not installed  
correctly in your CLIÉ handheld.  
p Insert the Wireless LAN card into  
Wireless Communication Slot of your  
compatible CLIÉ handheld in the  
correct way until it fully mates with the  
connector.  
Wireless LAN card  
does not flash.)  
A service other than [Wireless LAN] is  
selected in the [Network] of [Preferences].  
p Select [Wireless LAN] in [Service].  
You cannot connect  
your CLIÉ handheld to  
an access point.  
A wrong profile is selected.  
p Check the [Profile Name] you have  
selected on the [Wireless LAN Setup]  
screen.  
The settings for communications are not  
correct.  
p Check the settings of Network ID, WEP  
key, etc.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
You cannot connect  
your CLIÉ handheld to  
an access point.  
Your CLIÉ handheld and the access point  
are placed too far apart.  
p Decrease the distance between them.  
There is an obstacle that could block off  
radio waves (e.g., metal plate, concrete  
block) between your CLIÉ handheld and  
the access point.  
p Move your CLIÉ handheld and/or the  
access point to different places.  
p Disable the power saving mode.  
(This will increase the power  
consumption. Be careful of the  
remaining battery power).  
The channels of the access point are not set  
at 1-11.  
p Change the channel setting of the access  
point.  
You cannot access the  
Internet.  
The access point you are using is not  
configured for internet access.  
p Connect the access point to the Internet,  
following the operating instructions of  
the access point.  
There is a mistake in the Network settings.  
p Ask your System Administrator about  
the settings.  
The data transfer rate is Some other access points are interfering  
slow.  
with communication.  
p Change the channel number of the  
access point you are using. For details  
on how to change the setting, see the  
Operating Instructions of your access  
point.  
The access point is being heavily used.  
p Wait a while and try access again.  
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Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
The data transfer rate is There is an obstacle that could block off  
slow.  
radio waves (e.g., metal plate, concrete  
block) between your CLIÉ handheld and  
the access point.  
p Move your CLIÉ handheld and/or the  
access point to a different place.  
p Disable the power saving mode.  
(This will increase the power  
consumption. Be careful of the  
remaining battery power).  
There is a device operating at the 2.4 GHz  
band of frequencies (microwave oven,  
Bluetooth-enabled device, etc.) around  
the CLIÉ handheld.  
p Increase the distance between the  
device and the CLIÉ handheld or turn  
off the power of the device.  
You forget a WEP  
(encryption) key.  
p After changing all the settings of the  
access point to its factory default setting,  
set the access point again.  
To restore the default settings, see the  
operating instructions of the access point.  
You cannot send or  
receive email.  
p Check the settings of the emailing  
software you are using.  
For details on how to set the emailing  
software, see its operating instructions.  
You cannot perform a  
HotSync operation.  
p Check the settings of HotSync.  
For details on how to set HotSync, see the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
CLIÉ handheld.  
You cannot browse  
homepages.  
p Check the settings of the web browser  
you are using.  
For details on how to set the web  
browser, see its operating instructions.  
Tip  
You can view the data of the communication preferences.  
While performing communications using your CLIÉ handheld in which this  
Wireless LAN card is inserted, show the [Network] screen of [Preferences].  
Select [Option] on the menu, then select [View Log].  
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Pre ca u t io n s o n 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.  
- excessive dust  
- high humidity  
- vibrations  
- poor ventilation  
It may cause a malfunction.  
Do not use the card in a shaky, unstable place.  
Do not put a metal object such as a metal clip etc. inside the card.  
When inserting the card in the CLIÉ handheld, take care not to force  
it in the wrong way. It may cause a malfunction.  
When there is a device operating at the 2.4 GHz band of frequencies  
around the CLIÉ handheld, the card and the CLIÉ handheld may not  
work correctly.  
Condensation  
Condensation is a phenomenon that occurs when moisture in the air  
becomes water drops when it contacts a metal plate etc. Condensation  
may occur on the surface or inside of the Wireless LAN Card on  
occasions when you quickly move it from a cold place to a warm  
place, when you turn on the heater in the room on a cold, winter  
morning. Using the Wireless LAN Card with condensation on it may  
cause a malfunction. If condensation occurs on the Wireless LAN  
Card, leave it without turning on the power of the CLIÉ handheld  
until the condensation disappears.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Pow er source  
Powered by CLIÉ handheld  
Pow er 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.)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 1 11/16 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (width/length/thickness)  
(42.8 × 55.4 × 5.9 mm)  
Mass  
Approx. 0.5 oz (14 g)  
Maximum communication range1)  
Indoor: 300 ft. (90 m)  
Outdoor: 1000 ft. (300 m)  
Supported protocol  
TCP/IP  
Applied standard  
IEEE 802.11b  
Frequency band  
2.4 GHz band (1 11 channels, ISM band)  
WEP (data encryption)  
128-bit/40-bit  
Modulation method  
DS-SS (in conformity to IEEE 802.11b)  
Operating temperature  
41 ˚F 95 ˚F (5 ˚C 35 ˚C)  
1) Actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between  
devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity,  
interference, radio wave conditions, reception sensitivity or antenna  
performance, or the operating system or software application, etc.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Customer Support  
For the latest support information,  
check our official Sony CLIÉ Web site  
Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico:  
Customers in European Countries:  
Customers in Asia-Pacific Countries  
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VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free  
vegetable oil based ink.  
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