22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer2 Connect the other end of the network cable to a network device.Network Setup WizardThe Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide youthrough the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in ahome or small office.1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and thenclick Network Setup Wizard.2 On the welcome screen, click Next.3 Click Checklist for creating a network.NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables theintegrated firewall provided with Windows XP.4 Complete the checklist and required preparations.5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen.Power ManagementThe Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricityyour computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitoror the hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entirecomputer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop isrestored to the state it was in before it entered the mode.NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available inWindows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network,different options related to security and networking appear in certain windows.network devicenetwork adapter connector on computer network cablenetwork adapterconnector
