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Technical Information
If the power saving function (standby or hibernation mode) activates while communications
software is being used, the network connection may be interrupted, or performance may be
adversely affected. If this happens, restart the computer.
Be sure to close the communications software before using the power saving function.
When using the computer in a network environment, we recommend that you set [System
standby] and [System hibernates] to [Never], using the following procedure:
Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power
Schemes].
The Windows files included in the Retail Version of the Windows CD-ROM for each OS are
contained in the following folders:
c:\windows\docs, c:\windows\dotnetfx, c:\windows\i386, c:\windows\support,
c:\windows\valueadd
Each COM port of this computer is assigned to the following serial device.
COM1 : Serial Port A
COM2 : Serial Port B (Port Replicator
*1
)
COM3 : GPS
*1
COM4 : Smart Card
*1
COM5 : Modem
COM6 : MP Serial Port
*1
COM7 : 1st port of wireless modem
*1
COM8 : 2nd port of wireless modem
*1
*1
Optional
If the above assignment is changed in Device Manager, the serial devices may not work
properly.
Network Connections and Communications Software
When Using the Files on the Retail Version of the Windows CD-
ROM
Using the Serial Devices
