SouthPro Technology Using MidasPAD
MidasPAD Quick Start Guide 21
MidasPAD, we strongly recommend you backup both your
data and any custom applications.
To back up your data and custom applications:
1. Tap Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel
appears.
2. Double-Tap System Backup and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Connecting to another computer
MidasPAD is a smart display so its main function to
connect to another computer. This lets you turn your
powerful desktop or server computer into a portable device.
Remotely connecting to another computer with MidasPAD
is easy, but before you can connect to another computer,
the following conditions must be met:
Other computer:
• Running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1,
and enabled Remote Desktop.
• Has hooked up a wireless network adapter
• Know the IP address of your computer
Note: To learn how to enable Remote Desktop or find the IP
address of your Windows XP computer, consult the Windows XP
online help, click Start > Help and Support.
MidasPAD:
• Has a wireless network card plugged in
• Is within range of the other computer
To remotely connect to another computer:
1. In the Computer box, type the computer name or
IP address of the target computer (for example,
192.123.212.100). Make sure the IP address is
typed correctly.