Symantec 14541094 User Guide - Page 89

Allowing others to control your computer 89 What you can do during a host session Note: All participants in the host conference must select the low bandwidth optimization setting. This setting is available in the remote connection item's Properties window on the Connection Info tab. To start a conference 1 In Advanced View, on the left navigation bar, under pcAnywhere Manager, click Hosts. 2 In the right pane, double-click the host connection item that is configured for conferencing. The Symantec pcAnywhere Waiting icon appears in the Windows system tray, which means the host is available for connections. See "Letting multiple remote users hold a conference" on page 87. Chatting online with the remote user During a remote control session, the host and remote user can have a typed conversation in a chat window. Either the host or remote user can initiate a chat session. This feature is helpful for sending brief messages or instructions. To chat online with another user 1 On the system tray, right-click the host icon, and then click Chat. 2 In the Chat window, in the lower pane, type your message. 3 Click Send. Your messages and the other user's responses appear in the upper portion of the chat window. Ending a host session Either the host or remote user can end a session. If the remote user ends the session, the end of session options that are configured for the host connection item determine whether the host waits for another connection or is canceled. The caller rights that are configured for the host connection item determine whether the remote user is allowed to cancel the host. See "Setting end of session options" on page 81. See "Configuring caller rights" on page 198. To end a host session ◆ On the Windows status bar, right-click the host icon, and then click Cancel Host.