ARRIS Timbuktu for Macintosh v8.8.3- Getting Started Guide User Manual

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Getting Started with Timbuktu Pro for Macintosh

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Customizing Your Timbuktu Pro Preferences ......................................................................... 31

Setting General Preferences ......................................................................................... 32
Checking for Updates ................................................................................................... 33
Using the Features Manager ......................................................................................... 34
Setting Master Password Preferences ........................................................................... 36
Setting Password Rules ................................................................................................ 38
Using the Sound Manager ............................................................................................ 39
Setting Messages Received Options ............................................................................. 40
Setting Screen-Sharing Preferences ............................................................................... 41
Setting IP Locator Preferences ...................................................................................... 42
Setting Proxy Server Preferences .................................................................................. 44
Setting the TCP Contact Port ......................................................................................... 44
Setting Connection-Security Options ............................................................................ 45
Setting Dial Direct Preferences ..................................................................................... 46

Preparing to Make Dial Direct Connections .......................................................................... 49

Configuring Timbuktu Pro for Your Modem .................................................................... 49
Setting Your Calling Location ........................................................................................ 49

Controlling Access to Your Computer ................................................................................... 50

Making a Timbuktu Pro Connection ...........................................................................................51

The New Connection Window ............................................................................................... 51

Tabs in the New Connection Window ............................................................................ 52

The Button Bar .................................................................................................................... 54
Making a New Connection................................................................................................... 54

Using the TCP/IP Tab ..................................................................................................... 55
Using the Skype Tab to Find a Remote Computer........................................................... 58
Using the Bonjour Tab to Find a Remote Computer ......................................................... 61
Using the TCP/IP Scanner to Find a Remote Computer................................................... 62

Re-Establishing a Previous Connection................................................................................ 63

Using the Address Books.............................................................................................. 64

Making a Dial Direct Connection ......................................................................................... 67
Timbuktu Pro Connection Documents.................................................................................. 69

Using Connection Documents to Save Custom Remote-Control Settings........................ 70

The Timbuktu Pro Services ........................................................................................................71

Send: Sending FlashNotes and Files to Remote Computers................................................... 71

The Send Status Dialog Box.......................................................................................... 73
Receiving FlashNotes..................................................................................................... 74

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