168 Exploring Your Options
Using your computer at the office
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Using your computer at the office
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size
keyboard and an external mouse, you can work with your
notebook as if it were a standard office computer.
An external monitor connects to the RGB (monitor) port.
An external mouse and keyboard connect to the USB ports.
In addition, you can connect your notebook to the office
network. See “Connecting your computer to a network” on
page 170.
Exchanging data with another computer
There are several ways in which you can transfer information
between your notebook and another computer:
Locally, using a direct cable link
Locally, over a network
Remotely using a dial-up connection

Setting up a direct cable connection

To establish a direct cable connection with another computer:
1Click Start, All Programs.
2Point to Accessories, Communications, and click New
Connection Wizard.
3Click Next.
4Select Set up an advanced connection.
5Click Next.
6Select Connect directly to another computer.
7Choose the appropriate role for your computer:
Guest
Host