170 Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
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Using SPANworksTM 2000
For systems with Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth, the SPANworks
2000 application offers enhanced communication between
networked computers. You can do such things as transfer files
between two computers, broadcast a slide presentation
simultaneously to several machines, set up electronic
business cards, and send text messages to a few people or to
everyone in your proximity.
NOTE: Before using SPANworks, you must establish a network
link between computers.
SPANworks 2000 supports communication over a wired
LAN, a wireless LAN or between devices equipped with
Bluetooth.
To access SPANworks 2000:
1Click the SPANworks icon on the desktop.
2Follow the instructions on your screen to set up a
connection to the network.
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: