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Changing the power scheme
To change the power scheme:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel 
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance 
and Maintenance
.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control 
Panel window opens.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power 
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3Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click the power 
scheme you want.
- OR -
Click an arrow button for the 
System standby, Turn off monitor, or Turn off 
hard disks
 timer, then click the time you want. To save your custom power 
scheme, click 
Save As and type a name for the scheme.
4Click OK.
Changing advanced power settings
To change advanced power management settings:
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3Click the Advanced tab.
4Click the arrow button to open a Power buttons list, then click the power 
setting mode you want to use.
5Click OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about changing the power 
management settings in Windows XP, click Start, then 
click Help and Support.
Type the keyword power management in the HelpSpot 
Search box  , then click the arrow. 

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Activating and using Hibernate mode
To activate Hibernate mode:
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel 
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance 
and Maintenance
.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control 
Panel window opens.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power 
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To use Hibernate mode:
■As an automatic power savings mode:
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Power Schemes 
tab. Click the arrow button to open a 
System hibernates list, then click the 
time you want to use.
-OR-
Open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then click the 
Advanced tab. 
Hibernate is now an option in the 
Power buttons lists.
■As a manually-selected power savings mode:
In Windows XP, click 
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Setting up an uninterruptible power supply
To install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS):
1In Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel 
window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Performance 
and Maintenance
.
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click 
Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control 
Panel window opens.
2Click/Double-click the Power Options or Power Management icon. The Power 
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4Click Select. The UPS Selection dialog box opens.
5Click the manufacturer and model of the UPS device.
6Click the serial port where the UPS device is attached.
7Click Finish, then click OK.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about setting up an uninterruptable 
power supply in Windows XP, click Start, then click Help 
and Support.
Type the keyword uninterruptable power supply in the 
HelpSpot Search box  , then click 
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Networking Your
Computer
Connecting your home, small office, or home office 
computers lets you share drives, printers, and a single 
Internet connection among the connected computers.
Read this chapter to learn about:
■Benefits of using a network in your home, small office, 
or home office
■Types of network connections
■Purchasing additional network equipment 

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Benefits of networking
A network lets you:
■Share a single Internet connection
■Share computer drives
■Share peripheral devices
■Stream audio and video files
■Play multi-player games
Sharing a single Internet connection
Each computer that is connected to the network can share the same broadband 
connection or modem and telephone line and access the Internet at the same 
time. This saves on the cost of installing another telephone line for your...