Module 12: Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile Computing

Overview Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use

Lesson: Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing Introduction to Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing Selecting 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 Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Home/Office Desk Portable/Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max 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 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 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 zzzz

Lesson: Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use Examining Offline Files and Folders Configuring Files and Folders for Offline Use Configuring Caching Settings for Offline Files Making Web Pages Available for Offline Use Managing 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 network User works with the marked local copy of the file 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

Lab A: Configuring Offline Files Exercise: Configuring a Client Computer for Offline Files