User Guide

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Exchanging data with another computer
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Exchanging data with another computer
To transfer a large amount of information between computers
you can use the Windows
®
XP Briefcase or a specialized
synchronization program (not shipped with your system) and
the computer’s parallel port.
Getting help transferring files
To find detailed steps on how to transfer files:
1 Click Start, then Help and Support.
2 Click the Index icon on the toolbar.
3 In the dialog box, type
direct cable connection.
4 Follow the online guide instructions.
Setting up for communications
In order to connect to the Internet, use an online service, or
communicate across the telephone lines with another
computer, you may need:
❖ A modem (one comes with your computer)
❖ A telephone line
❖ A browser or communications program
❖ An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if
you plan to use the Internet
Determining the COM port
Your modem is connected to one of the computer’s COM
(communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is
COM3.
The following procedure is intended to support you if you
need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the
default settings.