HP Nc4010 Getting Started - Page 22

Preventing Power Surges, Preventing Shutdown Problems

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Hardware and Software Setup ✎ Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer and file sharing within a network. If this occurs, you can disable the firewall or contact your firewall provider for configuration information. Disabling your firewall will reduce your level of protection. Preventing Power Surges To protect the notebook from power surges caused by an uncertain power supply or electrical storm: ■ Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most computer or electronics retailers. ■ Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem to the telephone line. ■ Run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and disconnect the power cord. Preventing Shutdown Problems Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the appropriate Windows shutdown procedure: ■ In Windows 2000, select Start > Shut Down > Shut Down, then select the OK button. ■ In Windows XP, select Start > Turn off computer > Turn off. 1-18 Getting Started

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Getting Started
Hardware and Software Setup
✎
Using a firewall can block access to Internet games, or to printer
and file sharing within a network. If this occurs, you can disable
the firewall or contact your firewall provider for configuration
information. Disabling your firewall will reduce your level of
protection.
Preventing Power Surges
To protect the notebook from power surges caused by an
uncertain power supply or electrical storm:
■
Plug the notebook power cord into an optional, high-quality
surge protector. Surge protectors are available from most
computer or electronics retailers.
■
Provide surge protection on the cable that connects a modem
to the telephone line.
■
Run the notebook on battery power or shut down the
notebook and disconnect the power cord.
Preventing Shutdown Problems
Whenever possible, shut down the notebook by following the
appropriate Windows shutdown procedure:
■
In Windows 2000,
select Start > Shut Down > Shut Down,
then select the OK button.
■
In Windows XP,
select Start > Turn off computer > Turn off.