HP Tc4200 Hardware-Software Guide - Page 212

Security Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. If you are using Windows Firewall and an application attempts an inbound connection to your tablet PC for the first time, a security alert will be displayed. The security alert allows you to configure the firewall permission for the application. ■ To allow the application to connect to your tablet PC, select Unblock this program. The application is added to the Exceptions list and will not be blocked by Windows Firewall. ■ To permanently block the application, select Keep blocking this program. Windows Firewall will block the application anytime the application tries to connect. ■ To temporarily block the application, select Keep blocking this program, but ask me again later. The next time the application attempts to connect to your tablet PC, you will receive the security alert. To manually add an application to the Windows Firewall Exceptions list so that it will not be blocked by the firewall: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Windows Firewall. 2. Select the Exceptions tab. 3. Select Add Program and enter the required information about the application. 4. Select OK. The application is added to the Exceptions list and will not be blocked by Windows Firewall. If you are using an optional firewall and you want to allow a blocked application to connect: ■ Temporarily solve the problem by disabling the firewall, performing the task, and then reenabling the firewall. ■ Permanently resolve the problem by reconfiguring the firewall. Refer to the firewall documentation or contact the firewall manufacturer. Hardware and Software Guide 14-23