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3 using the shared folder, 4 using the shared network printer – Acer IEEE 802.11b WLAN PC Card User Manual

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3.3 Using the shared folder

1. Double-click the “ Network Neighborhood “ icon, and then double-click the

computer where the shared folder is located.

2. Double-click the folder you want to connect to.

3. You may want to assign a drive letter for shared folder that you connect to.

4. In the “ Network Neighborhood “, double-click the computer where the shared

folder is located.

5. Click the folder you want to connect, and click “ File “ menu, and then click “ Map

Network Drive “.

6. Select an available drive, and then click “ OK ”.

Note: If a password is required, the Windows will prompt you. Then you need to enter
the password that had been assigned to this shared folder.

3.4 Using the shared network printer

1. In the “ Network Neighborhood “, locate and double-click the computer where the

printer you want to use is located.

2. Double-click the printer icon in the window.

3. To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the screen.

Note:

1. After you have set up a network printer, you can use it as if it were attached to

your computer.

2. If a password is required, the Windows will prompt you, and you need to enter the

password that had been assigned to this shared printer.

Whenever printing a document through the network, be sure to select the printer

that is set as the network printer.