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Using the Computer as a Network Computer
This is a function to automatically power ON the computer from a network server. To use
this function, it is necessary to have a network environment that accommodates Wake up
from LAN.
To use this function:
Windows 98
Windows 2000
1
Select [Device Manager]*
1
in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [System].
2
Select [Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100)] from [Network adapters].
3
Select [Properties]*
2
.
4
Select [Power Management] and add the check mark for [Allow this device to bring the
computer out of standby], and then press [OK].
*
1
Windows 2000: [Hardware] - [Device Manager]
*
2
Windows 2000: [Action] - [Properties]
Windows NT
Set [Wake up from LAN] to [Enable] with the Setup Utility. (
page 7)
Be sure to connect the AC adaptor, and enable the supply of power.
Make settings to allow the use of a Local Area Network.
Windows 98
Windows 2000
When using the Wake up from LAN function, delete the check mark for [Prompt for
password when computer goes off standby] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] -
[Power Management]* - [Advanced].
* Windows 2000 : [Power Options]
The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:
- When the computer has been shut down.
-
Windows 98
When the computer has been placed in standby or hibernation mode from MS-DOS
mode.
This works on Windows 98 or Windows 2000 irrespective of the [Wake up from LAN]
setting of the Setup Utility.
Windows NT
The Wake up from LAN function will not operate under the following conditions:
- When the computer has been shut down by sliding the power switch for more than
four seconds.
- When the password has been input incorrectly, and the computer has returned to
standby, hibernation, or power off status.
When using the Wake up from LAN function, the password is not necessary even if
the password has been set in the Setup Utility.
When using the computer as a network computer, some additional settings may have to be
made depending on the usage conditions. We recommend asking your system administrator
or the person in charge of the network.
Wake up from LAN
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