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RemotePC Lite User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3 System Requirements.................................................................................................................. 3 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Installing the RemotePC Lite application ..................................................................................... 5 Login to RemotePC Lite............................................................................................................... 7

Working with RemotePC Lite ....................................................................................................... 9 RemotePC Lite Host tray menu ................................................................................................... 9 Enable Remote Access.............................................................................................................. 10

Access data enabled for remote view via browser .................................................................. 11 Access data enabled for remote view........................................................................................ 11 Access Email.............................................................................................................................. 12 Share.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Thumbnails................................................................................................................................. 15 Upload Files ............................................................................................................................... 16 Download Folder........................................................................................................................ 18 Edit Profile.................................................................................................................................. 19

Access data enabled for remote view via iPhone .................................................................... 20 View data enabled for remote access........................................................................................ 20 Email .......................................................................................................................................... 21 Share.......................................................................................................................................... 22 Thumbnails................................................................................................................................. 23 Support....................................................................................................................................... 24

Introduction RemotePC Lite is a secure and a simple way to access file/folders and emails on your computer/laptop via any browser or using a handheld device like iPhone. You can share data/ photos with associates and read emails. Data between your computer and browser is transferred using SSL encryption, ensuring that all communication is secure.

System Requirements

For RemotePC Lite Host

Windows XP/Vista/ 2003 Server

Stable Internet connection For RemotePC Lite web interface

Any web browser

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Features

Via any browser, you can:

Read MS Outlook/Outlook Express emails on the remote computer

Upload files to your remote computer

Download folder from the remote computer

Create share links to allow your associates and friends to view data enabled for remote access

View thumbnails of images (.bmp, .gif, .jpeg) Note: Remote computer implies the PC/laptop on which the RemotePC Lite Host application is running.


Installing the RemotePC Lite application

1. Download and Install the RemotePC Lite application from http://www.remotepc.com/lite.htm.

2. Double-click to run the setup file. 3. The ‘Install RemotePC Lite’ screen is displayed. Click the ‘Next’ button.

4. The ‘License Agreement’ window is displayed. Click the ‘I Agree’ button to proceed.


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5. The ‘Where to Install’ screen is displayed. ‘Browse’ to select the destination folder to

which you want to install the application and click the ‘Next’ button.

6. The RemotePC Lite Explorer screen that is displayed. By default ‘Desktop’, ‘My Documents’, ‘Favorites’, ‘Outlook Express’ and ‘Microsoft Outlook’ are enabled for remote view. You may modify the selection.


7. The ‘Installation successful’ screen is displayed. Click the ‘Finish’ button to complete the

installation.

Login to RemotePC Lite

Login to the RemotePC Lite application to enable remote access for your data and emails.


The Login window has the following fields/options: Username or Email address: Enter the 'Username' or 'Email address' provided while registering for your RemotePC Lite account. In case there are multiple accounts associated with the email address, choose the appropriate Username to login to your account. Password: Provide the Password used to sign up for your account. Remember Username/Email address and Password: Saves the 'Username' and 'Password'. This option is selected by default, and can be changed. Login: Logs you into RemotePC Lite application. Close: Closes the login window. New user sign up: Lets you sign-up for an account from the website. Forgot password: Your password is mailed to the email address provided during registration.


Working with RemotePC Lite RemotePC Lite Host tray menu

The RemotePC Lite Host tray menu has the following options:

User Info Displays the login window from where you can update your Username and Password. RemotePC Lite File Explorer Opens the 'RemotePC Lite' main screen from where you can enable data for remote view. Enable Remote Access/Disable Remote Access Enables or disables remote access of your data. View Log Displays the logs of tasks done at the Host (remote computer) end. Send Error Report Opens the 'Report Feedback' screen from where you can email your query/suggestions to our technical support team. Help Opens the RemotePC Lite Help Guide that takes you step-by step through the application. About Us Displays the RemotePC Lite Host version number and the copyright information. Exit Lets you disconnect and exit the application.


Enable Remote Access

To view and share data on the remote computer (where the RemotePC Lite Host is running) via a browser or using a handheld device like iPhone, the files/folders/drives need to be enabled for remote view. Steps: 1. On the RemotePC Lite Host tray menu, select the ‘RemotePC Lite - File Explorer’ option. 2. The 'RemotePC Lite' screen is displayed. Select the files/folders/drives that you wish to

enable for remote view. The data enabled for remote access is displayed on the lower pane (under 'Files and folders selected for remote access'). By default, 'Desktop', 'My Documents', ‘Favorites’, ‘Microsoft Outlook’, ‘Outlook Express’ are enabled for remote view.


Access data enabled for remote view via browser Access data enabled for remote view

You can access data and emails enabled for remote view via any browser. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Files/folders and images enabled for remote view are displayed. You can share data and

images, read emails, upload files to your remote computer and download folders to your local computer.


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Access Email

You can view the latest 100 emails that you have received on MS Outlook or Outlook Express, if the email folders have been enabled for remote access. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Click the 'Access emails' icon. 3. Select your email client to view the messages on the remote computer. 4. Your mailbox with all the folders are displayed. You can locate emails within a folder based

on the 'subject' or 'from' criteria.



Share

You can create share links to allow your associates and friends to access data on the remote machine (where the RemotePC Lite Host application is running). Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Select the files or folder that you want to share and click the 'Share' icon.



3. Provide the email address of your associate. Click the 'Address book' link to import the email addresses

4. Click the 'Send' button to share the link. Your associate needs to click the share link. He is taken to the web interface, where he can see the shared resources.


Thumbnails

You can view your .gif, .jpg, .bmp images on the remote computer (where the RemotePC Lite Host application is running) as thumbnails. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Click the 'Thumbnail' icon for a preview.



Upload Files

You can upload files to your remote computer (where the RemotePC Lite Host application is running), via the web interface. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/ 2. Click the ‘Upload File icon.



3. Browse to select the file that you wish to upload to your remote computer.

4. Click the 'Upload' button. The file is uploaded to your remote computer.


Download Folder

You can download any folder enabled for remote access to your local computer. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Browse to the folder that you wish to download and click the ‘Download Folder icon. Your

folder is downloaded as a zip file.



Edit Profile

You can edit your Password and Email address from the web interface. Steps: 1. Login from the website with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password at

http://www.remotepc.com/. 2. Click the 'Edit Profile' icon. 3. Modify your Password/Email address.


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Access data enabled for remote view via iPhone View data enabled for remote access

You can access data and emails enabled for remote view via your iPhone. Steps:

1. On your iPhone, login to your account at http://www.remotepc.com/ with your RemotePC Lite Username and Password.

2. Files/folders and images enabled for remote view are displayed. You can share data and

images and read emails.


Email

You can read the last 100 emails that you have received on MS Outlook or Outlook Express, if the email folders have been enabled for remote access. Steps: 1. On your iPhone, login to your account at http://www.remotepc.com/ with your RemotePC Lite

Username and Password. 2. Click the ‘Emails' icon. 3. Select your email client to view the messages on the remote computer. 4. Your mailbox with all the folders is displayed. You can locate emails within a folder based on

the 'subject' or 'from' criteria.



Share

You can create share links from your iPhone to provide access to data on your remote computer to your associates and friends. Steps: 1. On your iPhone, login to your account at http://www.remotepc.com/ with your RemotePC Lite

Username and Password. 2. Select the file that you want to share and click the 'Share' icon. 3. Provide the email address of your associate.



Thumbnails

You can view your .gif, .jpg, .bmp images (present on the remote computer) on your iPhone as thumbnails. Steps: 1. On your iPhone, login to your account at http://www.remotepc.com/ with your RemotePC Lite

Username and Password.

2. Click the 'Thumbnail' icon for a preview.



Support

You can use the feedback form at http://www.remotepc.com/support.htm to send your support related requests and queries. Alternatively, contact the technical support department. 1-800-949-3555 ext 117 from within USA Or 1-818-594-5972 ext 117 from outside USA (Monday thru Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM PST) For sales or billing issues, you can reach us at 1-800-949-3555 ext 114 from within USA Or 1-818-594-5972 ext 114 from outside USA (Monday thru Friday, 6-00 AM to 6-00 PM PST)


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