Module 12: Configuring Windows XP Professional

for Mobile Computing

Overview

Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile ComputingMaking Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use

Lesson: Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing

Introduction to Configuring Hardware for Mobile ComputingSelecting a Power Scheme Using Power-Saving Options

Introduction to Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing

Docking Station Local Printer

Wireless Modem

Selecting a Power Scheme

Home/Office DeskPortable/LaptopPresentationAlways OnMinimal Power ManagementMax Battery

Portable/Laptop

A power scheme is a collection of settings that manage a computer’s power usage

Select a power scheme

Select a time to hibernate the computer automatically

Standby For short periods of non-use The monitor and hard disk turn off automatically The operating system continues to run in a

low-power state

Hibernation For extended periods of non-use The desktop is saved to hard disk The monitor and hard disk turn off automatically The system shuts down

The following power-saving options reduce power consumption:

Using Power-Saving Options

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Lesson: Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use

Examining Offline Files and FoldersConfiguring Files and Folders for Offline UseConfiguring Caching Settings for Offline FilesMaking Web Pages Available for Offline UseManaging File Synchronization

Examining Offline Files and Folders

User logs off

Local files are synchronized with server files

Log off

User logs on

Local files are synchronized with server files

Log on

User is disconnected from the networkUser works with the marked local copy of the file

Synchronize

Synchronize

Configuring Files and Folders for Offline Use

Configuring Caching Settings for Offline Files

Automatic Caching Files will automatically be cached when they are first opened

Program Caching Read-only files will be cached once; then the local copies will be used

Manual Caching Only files specifically marked by the user will be cached

Making Web Pages Available for Offline Use

To configure synchronization settings:

Start synchronization from the Accessories menu

Choose a network connection

Choose when to synchronize

Select offline items to synchronize

Managing File Synchronization

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Lab A: Configuring Offline Files

Exercise: Configuring a Client Computer for Offline Files