Toshiba SATELLITE 2455 - Manuel (Page 175)

175 Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
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4 Select the type of connection you want to make.
❖ Connect to the Internet
❖ Connect to the Network at My Workplace
❖ Set up a home or small office network
❖ Set up an advanced connection
5 Click Next and follow the directions on the screen.
The computer connects to the network.
Exchanging data with another computer
To transfer a large amount of information between
computers, you need a physical connection and a
synchronization program.
You can use the Windows
®
XP Briefcase or a specialized
synchronization program that transfers data using a cable
connected to the computers’ parallel ports.
Transferring files using a parallel port connection
To transfer files using the computers’ parallel port, you need
a LapLink
® - compatible parallel cable.
Getting started
1 Connect the cable.
2 Load the transfer program on both computers.
3 Set any specific options.
4 Start the transfer.
5 When you have finished transferring files, close the
programs on both computers.