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Technical Information
Close the communications software before using the power saving function.
If the power saving function (standby or hibernation) is activated while communications software is used, the network con-
nection may be interrupted, or the performance may be adversely affected. In this case, restart the computer.
In a network environment, set the [System standby] and [System hibernates] settings to [Never].
Click [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Power Schemes].
Computrace
®
software tracks your stolen computer.
Computrace
®
software is not included in this computer.
Refer to the following URL for Computrace
®
software for installation and available service regions. Note that this service is
only available in certain regions.
http://www.absolute.com
NOTE
Consult Absolute Software Corp. before disposal.
You can select the Classic view of Control Panel or the Classic Start menu. You can also change the way a user logs on or off.
This manual explains using the Windows XP default setting (not Classic view or Classic Start menu etc.).
Windows Update
You can update to the latest patches and service packs for Windows with the following menus.
Click [start] - [All Programs] - [Windows Update].
Do not apply “Driver Updates” even if a message to update a driver appears. If a driver update is required, contact your
technical support office.
If the message “Your computer might be at risk” is displayed
Select
(red icon) on the notification area and make the appropriate settings. The Windows Security Center regularly
gives you notice so that you can make the optimum settings. This is not an error message and you can use the computer.
However, making appropriate measures is recommended to reduce the risk of virus and other attacks.
Network Connections and Communications Software
Computrace
®
software
Regarding Windows XP