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admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:56:56 +0000

Quick Start on Windows

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:29:29 +0000

Windows Automatic Setup

To get up and running quickly, we’ll use Jump Desktop’s automatic configuration wizard to configure your computer and use your Google account to connect to your PC. Lets start!

Using a Mac? Try the Mac Quick Start Guide instead.

1. Download Jump Desktop

Download Jump Desktop
for Windows

2. Install

Once the download completes, double click the JumpDesktopInstaller.exe file to start installation.

3. Automatic Setup

Once installed, Jump Desktop will launch automatically. Click the Start Automatic Setup button to launch the Jump Desktop Configuration Wizard. Follow the recommended wizard instructions to setup your PC.

4. Google Account information

Make sure you enter your Google login and password on the Google login screen.

5. Make sure you’re connected and online

Once the Wizard finishes configuring your PC, you’ll see the Jump Desktop status window. If you don’t see it, double click the Jump Desktop tray icon on the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Make sure the Jump Desktop window status says Connected and online. Tip: If you have trouble logging in, please make sure you’re using a Google account to connect: Troubleshooting login problems

6. Configure Jump Desktop on your iOS or Android device

Click here to configure Jump on Android

Configure Automatic Setup

Open up Jump Desktop on your Android device. If you see the Automatic Setup button, tap it and enter the same Gmail credentials you used to configure your computer. After a brief wait you should see your computer appear on the main screen.

Connect

Tap your computer’s name to connect. Thats it! To add more computers, just install and configure Jump Desktop on the PCs and make sure you use the same Google account during configuration. The computers will automatically show up on your Android device.

Click here to configure Jump on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

Configure Automatic Setup

Now we’ll configure your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Launch Jump on your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch. Then tap the wheel button on the top left hand corner of the Jump Desktop screen (as show in the screenshot above). Then tap the Email row in the Automatic Setup section.

Enter your Google account details

Enter the same Google account details you used to configure Jump Desktop on your PC.

Connect

Go back to the main Jump screen. After a brief wait, you’ll see your PC listed there. Simply tap your PC’s name to connect. To add more computers, just install and configure Jump Desktop on the PCs and make sure you use the same Google account during configuration. The computers will automatically show up on your iPad / iPhone / iPod Touch.

Next steps

Learn how to use Jump Desktop’s features and controls: Also, see the controls guide and read the documentation.

Quick start on Mac OS X

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:51:55 +0000

Mac Automatic Setup

To get up you and running quickly we’ll use Jump Desktop’s automatic configuration wizard to configure your computer, and use your Google account to connect to your Mac.

Note for OS X 10.4 users: 10.4 users should follow the manual configuration guide.
Using Windows? Try the Windows Quick Start Guide instead.

1. Download Jump Desktop

Download Jump Desktop
for Mac OS X 10.5+

2. Install

Double click on JumpDesktop.dmg and then open JumpDesktop.pkg.

3. Sign in with your Google account

After installation completes, you’ll see the Jump Desktop status icon on the top right hand corner of your toolbar. Click the icon and then click Sign in.

Enter your Google email address and password in the box. If you don’t have a Gmail account, sign up for a free account here: Gmail signup .

Important: Make sure you enter your full email address (including the @gmail.com suffix).

4. Start Screen Sharing

If screen sharing isn’t already enabled on your Mac, you’ll be prompted to start screen sharing. Make sure you press the Yes button.

After a brief wait, the Jump Desktop icon will turn black. This means you’re online. If there was a problem with your Google account information, you will be prompted to re-enter it. Tip: If you have trouble logging in, please make sure you’re using a Google account to connect: Troubleshooting login problems

5. Configure Jump Desktop on your iOS or Android device

Click here to configure Jump on Android

Configure Automatic Setup

Connect

Tap your computer’s name to connect. You’ll be prompted to enter your Mac Credentials. Use your Mac’s password to connect.

To add more computers, just install and configure Jump Desktop on the Macs and make sure you use the same Google account during configuration. The computers will automatically show up on your Android device.

Please read this if you have trouble with Mac Credentials

Click here to configure Jump on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

Configure Automatic Setup

Open Jump on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Tap the Settings button on the top left hand corner of the screen, then tap the Email row and enter the same Gmail account information you used on your Mac.

Connect

Go back to the main Jump screen and you’ll see your Mac’s name listed there. Tap it to connect. You’ll be prompted to enter your Mac Credentials. Use your Mac’s password to connect.

Please read this if you have trouble with Mac Credentials

Next steps

Learn how to use Jump Desktop’s features and controls:

See the controls guide and read the documentation.