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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
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Using SPANworks
TM
2000
For systems with WiFi and/or Bluetooth, the SPANworks
2000 application offers enhanced communication between
networked computers. You can do such things as transfer files
between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation
simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic
business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to
everyone in your proximity.
NOTE: Before using SPANworks, you must establish a network
link between computers.
SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired
LAN, a wireless LAN or between devices equipped with
Bluetooth.
To access SPANworks 2000:
1 Click the SPANworks icon on the desktop.
2 Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a
connection to the network.
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: