Section 8.3: Notebook Power Management

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  Edit Power Options
  
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  Create a Power Plan
  

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Section 8.4: Mobile Devices

Summary

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  Touch screen interface
  
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  Accelerometer
  
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  Gyroscope
  
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  Internal storage
  
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  Networking capabilities
  
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  Phone
  
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  Operating system
  
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  Architecture
  
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  Apps
  

Students will learn how to:

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  Connect a mobile device to a wireless network.
  
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  Secure a mobile device.
  
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  Synchronize data between a mobile device and desktop PC or notebook computer.
  

A+ 220-802 Exam Objectives:

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  3.1   Explain the basic features of mobile operating systems.
  
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    Android vs. iOS
    
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      Open source vs. closed source/vendor specific
      
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      App source (app store and market)
      
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      Screen orientation (accelerometer/gyroscope)
      
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      Screen calibration
      
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      GPS and geotracking
      
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  3.2   Establish basic network connectivity and configure email.
  
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    Wireless / cellular data network (enable/disable)
    
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    Bluetooth
    
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      Enable Bluetooth
      
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      Enable pairing
      
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      Find device for pairing
      
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      Enter appropriate pin code
      
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      Test connectivity
      
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    Email configuration
    
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      Server address
      
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        POP3
        
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        IMAP
        
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        Port and SSL settings
        
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      Exchange
      
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      Gmail
      
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  3.3   Compare and contrast methods for securing mobile devices.
  
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    Passcode locks
    
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    Remote wipes
    
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    Locator applications
    
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    Remote backup applications
    
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    Failed login attempts restrictions
    
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    Antivirus
    
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    Patching/OS updates
    
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  3.4   Compare and contrast hardware differences in regards to tablets and laptops.
  
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    No field serviceable parts
    
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    Typically not upgradeable
    
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    Touch interface
    
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      Touch flow
      
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      Multitouch
      
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    Solid state drives
    
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  3.5   Execute and configure mobile device synchronization.
  
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    Types of data to synchronize
    
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      Contacts
      
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      Programs
      
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      Email
      
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      Pictures
      
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      Music
      
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      Videos
      
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    Software requirements to install the application on the PC
    
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    Connection types to enable synchronization
    

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  What is the difference between a notebook computer and mobile device?
  
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  What operating systems run on mobile devices?
  
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  What features are commonly included in mobile devices?
  
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  How do you install apps on a mobile device?
  
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  How do you connect a mobile device to a network?
  
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  How do you secure a mobile device?
  
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  How do you synchronize data between a mobile device and desktop PC or notebook computer?
  

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  Manage Mobile Devices
  

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