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Preferences
The Preferences page contains the following:
• USB Mode — The USB mode menu changes the USB mode to Ethernet over USB or Charge
only.
• Charge only — If selected, the Jetpack will only draw power from the USB port. No
communication is possible between your computer and this device when connected
via USB. Note that a standard USB port does not provide sucient current to power this
device, so the battery will still be depleted.
• Ethernet over USB — If selected, an Ethernet (TCP/IP) connection is established between
the Jetpack and your computer. The computer can access the Internet and the Web-based
interface via the USB connection. For Windows XP, drivers must be installed to enable
Ethernet over USB. The link to download and install these drivers is located on the Home
page.
• Automatic shutdown — The Automatic shutdown menu changes the amount of time (After
5 minutes, After 10 minutes, After 30 minutes or Never) that expires before the Jetpack
automatically shuts down.
• Turn off display — The Turn off display menu changes the amount of time (After 30 seconds,
After 1 minute, After 5 minutes or Never) that expires before the display turns o.
• Save Changes — Click Save Changes whenever you make a change to nalize and save the
new setting.