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Note: The Auto Detect Bandwidth setting selected by default. If performance is
an issue, conference users can select Low Bandwidth in the remote connection
item's Properties window on the Connection Info tab.
To start a conference
1
In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager,
click Hosts.
2
In the right pane, double-click the host connection item that is configured
for conferencing.
The Symantec pcAnywhere Waiting icon appears in the Windows system
tray, which means the host is available for connections.
See “Letting multiple remote users hold a conference” on page 89.
Chatting online with the remote user
During a remote control session, the host and remote user can have a typed
conversation in a chat window. Either the host or remote user can initiate a chat
session. This feature is helpful for sending brief messages or instructions.
To chat online with another user
1
On the system tray, right-click the host icon, and then click Chat.
2 In the Chat window, in the lower pane, type your message.
3
Click Send.
Your messages and the other user's responses appear in the upper portion
of the chat window.
Ending a host session
Either the host or remote user can end a session. If the remote user ends the
session, the end of session options that are configured for the host connection
item determine whether the host waits for another connection or is canceled. The
caller rights that are configured for the host connection item determine whether
the remote user is allowed to cancel the host.
See “Setting end of session options” on page 83.
See “Configuring caller rights” on page 207.
To end a host session
◆ On the Windows status bar, right-click the host icon, and then click Cancel
Host.
91 Allowing others to control your computer
What you can do during a host session