Chapter 7 Part 5

Explain how to configure wireless communication on laptops.

Explain how to configure power settings on laptops.

Target Question: Describe how to configure wireless and cellular data settings?

You are the IT administrator for a small corporate network. A visitor is preparing to give a presentation. She expects the machine to be plugged in during the presentation. However, while she prepares the presentation, she will likely run on battery power. You need to help her create a power plan to accommodate both conditions that won't interfere with the presentation if the machine is not plugged into a power source.

Make the new power plan the current plan.

The ability for a computer to manage devices to conserve power is made possible by implementing the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standards.

ACPI is also known as Instant Available and Always On. Is often mistakenly referred to as APM (an older standard).

The operating system, BIOS, and devices interact to manage power