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> Using Remote Desktop Mobile

> Remote Desktop Mobile lets you access your computer remotely from your mobile device and use all programs which are available on your computer.

> Notes |

> | • | Make sure that you configure the remote computer to allow remote desktop connections. Refer to your operating system’s manual or help file for details.

> | • | You need to be connected to the Internet to remotely access your desktop computer.

> To configure the remote desktop display:

> Before you connect to your remote computer, configure the Remote Desktop Mobile to optimize the remote computer display on your device.

> 1. | Tap Start > Programs > Remote Desktop Mobile.

> 2. | Tap Options > Display tab.

> 3. | Do any of the following:

> |  | In Color, select 256 Colors.

> |  | Select the Full screen check box to display the remote desktop in full screen.

> |  | When using programs which are specifically configured for use with a mobile device, select the Fit remote desktop to screen check box to fit the program on the device screen.

> 4. | Tap ok.

> To connect to a remote computer:

> 1. | On the Remote Desktop Mobile screen, enter the computer name (or IP address), user name, password, and domain of the remote computer, and then select the Save password option.

> Note | If the computer is set up on a custom port, include the custom port number with the computer name (computername:portnumber). You can get this information from your system administrator.

> 2. | Tap Connect. When connected, you can now access and start using the desktop computer programs on your device.

> To disconnect from the remote computer:

> Do one of the following to disconnect the device and the remote computer:

> |  | Tap Disconnect.

> — or —

> When in full screen mode, tap Start > Disconnect on the Windows desktop (on the device). When prompted, tap the Disconnect button.

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