# Personal Computer VAIO Pro 11/13 SVP1122/SVP1322

## Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)

Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.

Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and the other end to your network.

#### Note

- For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.

- When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with network or Ethernet printed on it.

- Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.

  If the computer is connected to the one of the networks or the LAN port is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire.

  - Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks

  - Public telephone subscriber line

  - Private branch exchange (PBX)

  - Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)

#### Hint

- To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. See Starting Wireless LAN Communications for more information.

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### Related Topic

- About the Internet Connection Services
- About the Network (LAN)
- Starting Wireless LAN Communications

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