User manual LAPLINK PCSYNCHOST QUICK START GUIDE FOR MAC REV 02-10

[. . . ] Other trademarks, product names, company names, and logos are the property of their respective holder(s). 2/2010) PCsyncHost http://www. laplink. com/help 1 Quick Start Guide E-mail us at CustomerService@laplink. com Tel (USA): +1 (425) 952-6001 Fax (USA): +1 (425) 952-6002 Tel (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-983 Fax (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-984 Fast, Easy, and Secure File Transfer and Synchronization Laplink PCsync is a file transfer and synchronization solution that allows you to access files and synchronize folders between your two computers. PCsyncHost gives the option of file transfer and synchronization between a Windows PC and a Mac. [. . . ] After installation is complete, navigate to your Applications folder and double-click PCsyncHost to start the application. Continue to the next section to configure the PCsyncHost connectivity settings. Glossary Host computer ­ The computer to which you will connect in a PCsync session. When connecting to a Mac from a Windows PC, the Mac is always the Host. Guest computer ­ The computer from which you will connect to the Host computer in a PCsync session. When connecting to a Mac from a Windows PC, the PC is always the Guest. Synchronization ­ The procedure that copies the most recently changed version of a file from one folder to another. The outcome of synchronization will depend on the direction of the transfer and the conflict resolution rules that you specify. Note: See the PCsync User Guide on Laplink's Web site for more information about setting up a transfer or synchronization from the Windows PC: http://www. laplink. com/pcsync 2. 3. PCsyncHost http://www. laplink. com/help 2 Quick Start Guide E-mail us at CustomerService@laplink. com Tel (USA): +1 (425) 952-6001 Fax (USA): +1 (425) 952-6002 Tel (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-983 Fax (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-984 Fast, Easy, and Secure File Transfer and Synchronization · Configuring PCsyncHost PCsyncHost allows you to configure how PCsync on the Windows PC will connect to your Mac. Review the settings in PCsyncHost and confirm that they are correct for your connection needs. Note: To change the settings on the four segmented menu tabs, click on the desired tab and choose "On" or "Off" from the menu that appears. Set Username and Password: Click the Toggle arrow button in the upper right corner of the window to open the drawer tray (shown in picture in previous column). Note: Even if the authentication information has been previously set, Username and Password will not be displayed for security reasons. If you enter a new Username and Password and click `Save', the previously entered information will be overwritten. · Use with Different Connection Methods: The PCsync user will be prompted to enter the Username and Password to connect to the Mac, whether connecting by network, Laplink USB cable or Laplink Ethernet cable. SSL (Secure Connection) · · · Default: Set to "On". Use: SSL ensures that data sent between the PC and the Mac is secure, using the same technology found in Internet banking. Ports: The default network port numbers are used, which match the default configuration of the port numbers in PCsync on the Windows PC. If you do choose to change from the defaults, be sure to also change the port numbers in PCsync on the Windows PC so they match the numbers in PCsyncHost. Authentication · Default: Set to "On". The user at the Windows PC must enter the correct Username and Password before they can connect to the Mac. [. . . ] This Synchronization Job will be saved allowing files transfers from your PC to your Mac to be completed easily in the future. Once you create the initial connection to the Mac, the Migration Wizard will open on the PC: PCsyncHost http://www. laplink. com/help 4 Quick Start Guide E-mail us at CustomerService@laplink. com Tel (USA): +1 (425) 952-6001 Fax (USA): +1 (425) 952-6002 Tel (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-983 Fax (UK): +44 (0) 870-2410-984 Fast, Easy, and Secure File Transfer and Synchronization Additional Assistance Live Chat - Engage in a live chat online with a Customer Service or Technical Support Representative at the link below, during the hours listed on the Web page: http://www. laplink. com/contact/mychat. html E-mail: CustomerService@laplink. com · Standard - Select this option to choose the basic Windows files/folders you want copied to your Mac. Your PC's files will be copied to a new "Windows PC" subfolder under the similar Mac folder (Ex. , your PC's "My Documents" files will be copied to your Mac's "Documents\Windows PC" folder). [. . . ]