Network Setup Wizard; Power Management - Dell Dimension 3100 Owner's Manual

2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device.
network adapter
connector
network adapter connector on computer

Network Setup Wizard

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through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a
home or small office.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then
click Network Setup Wizard.
2 On the welcome screen, click Next.
3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
NOTE:
integrated firewall provided with Windows XP.
4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.
5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.

Power Management

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your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitor
or the hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire
computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is
restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode.
NOTE:
Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network,
different options related to security and networking appear in certain windows.
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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Windows XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you
Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the
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Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity
Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in
network device
network cable