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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 172.
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

NOTE: To establish a direct cable connection, you will need a
DirectParallel cable. The cable does not come with your system
and must be purchased separately.
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.