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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
Transferring files
You can transfer files to another computer using your infrared port,
or with an adapter cable.
To transfer files through the parallel port, you need an optional
LapLink
®
-compatible parallel cable.
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.
Getting help transferring files
1 Click Start, then Help and Support.
2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar.
3 In the dialog box, type
direct cable connection.
4 Follow the online guide instructions.
Setting up for communications
In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another computer,
you need:
❖ A modem (one comes with your Satellite Pro
®
6000 Series
computer)
❖ A telephone line
❖ A browser or communications program
❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you
plan to use the Internet