Symantec PCANYWHERE - V12.5, User Manual

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Waiting for a connection from a remote computer ....................... 88
Calling a remote computer ....................................................... 89
Accepting a host invitation ...................................................... 90
What you can do during a host session ............................................. 90
Working with the host online menu ........................................... 90
Letting multiple remote users hold a conference .......................... 91
Chatting online with the remote user ......................................... 93
Using draw feature on the host computer ................................... 93
Ending a host session .............................................................. 94
Chapter 5 Controlling another computer remotely
......................... 95
Managing remote connections ........................................................ 95
Adding a remote connection item to Favorites ............................. 95
Locating a recent remote connection item .................................. 96
Ways to set up a remote computer ................................................... 96
Using the Connection Wizard to configure a remote
connection ...................................................................... 97
Configuring a remote connection using advanced properties .......... 98
Knowing which connection device to use for remote sessions ....... 100
Configuring a remote network connection ................................. 101
Customizing the data port range for remote connections ............. 102
Changing the default port numbers on the remote ...................... 103
Configuring a remote modem connection .................................. 104
Configuring a direct connection on a remote ............................. 108
Configuring a remote computer to use directory services ............. 109
Connecting through pcAnywhere Gateway or pcAnywhere Access
Server .......................................................................... 110
Modifying connection speeds .................................................. 111
Adjusting video performance settings ...................................... 112
Automatically logging on to the host computer .......................... 113
Automatically reconnecting if the host is busy ........................... 114
Ways to start a remote control session ........................................... 115
Starting a remote connection item ........................................... 115
Waiting for a host connection ................................................. 116
Connecting to a host computer using Smart Card
authentication ............................................................... 116
Connecting to another computer using Quick Connect ................. 117
Using pcA Quick Connect ....................................................... 124
What you can do during a remote control session ............................. 125
Taking a snapshot ................................................................ 127
Changing display settings during a remote control session ........... 128
Changing the background colors ............................................. 131
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