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    grt basics

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ldk, Jul 20, 2004.

  1. ldk

    ldk Newbie

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    I have a grt-360 zg and love it, especially the screen, which helps me as I have some vision loss.

    How do I clean the screen without damaging it?

    I have no idea about how to use "wireless lan:

    Can I tune in to tv/cable without an antenna? If so, how.

    glad forum is here and I am happy to be a new member
     
    ldk, Jul 20, 2004
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  2. Venombite

    Venombite Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi ldk,

    I'd like to be the first to welcome you to the site. I hope I can give you the answers you need.

    I can give you help on the 1st 2 questions, but don't know about the 3rd since I don't have a 360.

    1. There have beens posts about this with varying answers. Probably the best thing to do is go to your local computer/electronics store and get some anti-static screen wipes or cleaner for LCD's. Another thing you can try is just a soft clean damp cloth (with water), rinse it out completely and then wipe your screen and then using a dry one, dry it off or let air dry (air dry may leave spots).

    2. To get the wireless connection working, you of course need a wireless accesspoint/router. Once you have that, you then need to setup the router and wireless card in your notebook. Basic setup would be to enter an SSID (name of the wireless network, anything will work) and select a channel (1, 6 & 11 are best to avoid interference). Turn on your wireless card in your notebook and then enter the same SSID name & channel you did for the router and that's it. Once connected and you know it works, you now need to enable the encryption. This will encrypt your connection and data so that other people can't get access to your system or files. Enable WEP 64 or 128Bit or WPA (whichever one both supports). WEP 64bit is the lowest form of protection, WPA is one of the higher methods. Most cards may only support upto WEP 128Bit which is fine. Enable WEP 128Bit on the router and enter an encryption key (a alphanumeric phrase or HEX) upto 26 characters and save. Now add the same 26 character key into the wireless card on your notebook and you should be done.

    You can also look at this link to help you setup your wireless network.

    http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,102461,pg,5,00.asp

    -Vb-
     
    Venombite, Jul 21, 2004
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  3. ldk

    ldk Newbie

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    many thanks for your help. It's great to get a grt and discover all it can do.
     
    ldk, Jul 23, 2004
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