Using Your Computer At The Office; Exchanging Data With Another Computer; Setting Up A Direct Cable Connection - Toshiba 1405-S171 User Manual

Using your computer at the office

By connecting an external monitor, external full-size
keyboard and an external mouse, you can work with your
notebook as if it were a standard office computer.
An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port.
An external mouse and keyboard connect to the USB ports.
In addition, you can connect your notebook to the office
network. See
page 172.

Exchanging data with another computer

There are several ways in which you can transfer information
between your notebook and another computer:
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Infrared transfer
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Locally, using a direct cable link
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Locally, over a network
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Remotely using a dial-up connection

Setting up a direct cable connection

NOTE: To establish a direct cable connection, you will need a
DirectParallel cable. The cable does not come with your system
and must be purchased separately.
To establish a direct cable connection with another computer:
1 Click Start, All Programs.
2 Point to Accessories, Communications, and click New
Connection Wizard.
3 Click Next.
Using your computer at the office
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