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Notify: Requesting Notification When the Remote User is
Active
Timbuktu Pro’s Notify service lets you leave a request to be notified when another
Timbuktu Pro computer becomes active. This is a useful way to find out when the
person you want to communicate with is available. You can then open another
Timbuktu Pro connection (for example, if you need to ask for permission) or con-
tact the user of the remote computer.
To request notification of another user’s presence
1.
Select the remote computer or establish a Dial Direct connection. (See
ter 4, “Making a Timbuktu Pro Connection.”
2.
From the Service menu, choose Notify. Or click the Notify service button.
3.
In the Log In dialog box, log in as a Registered User or Guest User, or ask for
permission.
The Notify window is displayed.
“Waiting for activity” appears near the top of the window. Below it are the fol-
lowing fields:
•
Last Active tells you the date and time the remote user last moved the
mouse or pressed a key. This field changes to Became Active the next
time the remote user moves the mouse or presses a key, and displays
the new date and time.
•
Idle Time tells you how much time has passed since the remote user has
used that computer.
4.
While you’re waiting, you can work on tasks in other windows. You can mini-
mize the Notify window, but don’t close it.