Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 121

Controlling another computer remotely 121 What you can do during a remote control session Changing the background colors During a remote control session, pcAnywhere displays a solid color in the background of the Session Manager window. This solid color is used to clearly distinguish the edges of the host computer screen from the unusable portion of the window. This background is visible if you use screen scaling to reduce the size of the host screen. You can customize the background colors and pattern that are displayed in the Session Manager window. To change the background colors 1 In the Symantec pcAnywhere window, on the Edit menu, click Preferences. 2 In the pcAnywhere Options window, on the Session Manager tab, select one of the following: Solid Checkerboard Uses a solid color for the background of the Session Manager window during a remote control session. Uses a grid pattern for the background of the Session Manager window during a remote control session. To find the Session Manager tab, click the left and right arrows in the pcAnywhere Options window to scroll through the tabs. 3 To change the background color, click Edit next to the color you want to modify. 4 To select a custom color, in the Color window, click Define Custom Colors. 5 If you select a custom color, click Add to Custom Colors. 6 Click OK. 7 To adjust the size of the grid, in the Size box, select the size that you want to use. This option is only available if Checkerboard is selected. 8 Click OK. Configuring remote printing If the host user has configured your printer information in pcAnywhere, you can print a file that is located on the host computer to a printer at your location during a remote control session. As you run programs on the host computer, you can select your printer from the list of installed printers. If the host user has not