Windows 8 - How to connect to a wireless access point
How to connect to a wireless access point
Note
- Please make sure to have the wireless switch turn to on for models that comes with a wireless hardware button.
Refer to the user guide if you are unsure if your VAIO PC comes with a wireless hardware button
- Please confirm that the Wi-Fi option is turn on within PC Settings
- Display the Charms menu by placing the cursor on the top right hand corner or bottom right hand corner
- Select “Settings”
- Select “Change PC settings”
- Select the “Wireless” category
- Confirm that the “Wi-Fi” is set to on
From the Charms menu
- Display the Charms menu by placing the cursor on the top right hand corner or bottom right hand corner
- Select “Settings”
- Select the Wireless icon
- Confirm that the “Airplane mode” is set to Off
Please set it to off if it’s currently turned on - Select the prefer wireless network to connect
- Place a checkmark to “Connect automatically” if you prefer to connect to this access point automatically
- Select “Connect”
Enter a passkey if prompted - Select the prefer sharing options:
- No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to device (For networks in public places)
- Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices (For home or work networks)
From the Desktop
- Select the Wireless icon located to the right within the taskbar
- Confirm that the “Airplane mode” is set to Off
Please set it to off if it’s currently turned on - Select the prefer wireless network to connect
- Place a checkmark to “Connect automatically” if you prefer to connect to this access point automatically
- Select “Connect”
Enter a passkey if prompted - Select the prefer sharing options:
- No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to device (For networks in public places)
- Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices (For home or work networks)