Learning the Basics
Transferring Files to Another Computer
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Transferring Files to Another Computer
You’ve learned how to use diskettes to copy files from one com-
puter to another. Unfortunately, a high-density diskette can only
hold 1.44 MB, a serious limitation if you want to transfer a large
amount of information. There are several other ways. One is to use
the Windows 95 briefcase. See Windows 95 Help for more infor-
mation about the briefcase.
Another way is the TranXit
™
program, included with your com-
puter, which lets you transfer files through your computer’s serial,
parallel or infrared ports.
The steps in this section provide an overview of how to use
TranXit to transfer files. For more detailed information about
TranXit, refer to the program’s on-line help.
To use TranXit to transfer files, you’ll need one of the following:
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To use the serial port, you’ll need a null modem serial cable.
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To use the parallel port, you’ll need a LapLink-compatible
parallel cable.
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To use the infrared port, you’ll need another computer with
either an internal or external infrared port.
Set Up Your File Transfer
To set up your file transfer, follow these steps:
1 Use one of these methods to connect the two computers:
The left side and back of the computer
Serial port
Port cover Parallel portInfrared port
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