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Using your computer at the office
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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 “Connecting your computer to a network” on
page 170.
Exchanging data with another computer
There are several ways in which you can transfer information
between your notebook and another computer:
❖ Locally, using a direct cable link
❖ Locally, over a network
❖ Remotely using a dial-up connection
Setting up a direct cable connection
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.
4 Select Set up an advanced connection.
5 Click Next.
6 Select Connect directly to another computer.
7 Choose the appropriate role for your computer:
❖ Guest
❖ Host