Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.5, User Manual

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6 In the File name box, type the file name that you want to use.
The file is saved with a .pcainv file extension.
7 Click Save.
If you selected to have your computer wait for the host to call, the pcAnywhere
host icon appears on the Windows status bar.
8 Send the invitation file (.pcainv) to the host user.
When the host user accepts the invitation, and the connection is established,
you can take control of the host computer.
You need an email client configured on the host computer to send the file in
an email. At least one caller is required on the host machine.
Host user need to select the host from the ‘Select the host item that you want
to use to call the remote’ drop down box.
If any host is running, it will be stopped and the selected host will be launched.
9 To send the file instantly, click Send file via mail.
10 In the pcA host invitation message window, enter the email ID in the To box.
If required, you can also copy the invitation email by specifying an email ID
in the Cc box.
The .pcainv file is attached to the email.
11 Click Send.
When the host user saves and opens the attachment, and the connection is
established, you can take control of the host computer.
See “Accepting a host invitation” on page 90.
Using pcA Quick Connect
You can use pcA Quick Connect to connect to the host computer. You can use the
options to select a computer from the network, enter the logon information,
preserve credentials, and host deployment settings.
To use pcA Quick Connect
1 Double-click the PcA Quick Connect icon.
2 In the pcAQuickConnect dialog box, do one of the following:
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Select the name of the host computer to which you want to connect.
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Type the IP address or the computer name.
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Click Browse for more and select a computer from the network.
Controlling another computer remotely
Ways to start a remote control session
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