Teamviewer manual

Manual - TeamViewer 6.0

Revision TeamViewer 6.0 – 9947c

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 Scope of Service.......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 About TeamViewer .................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 New with Version 6.0 ................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Functions of Mac and Linux Version....................................................................................... 2
1.4 About this Manual .................................................................................................................... 2

2 Installation ..................................................................................................................................3
2.1 TeamViewer Downloads ............................................................................................................3
2.1.1 TeamViewer Full Version ..........................................................................................................3
2.1.2 TeamViewer QuickSupport: ......................................................................................................3
2.1.3 TeamViewer Host ......................................................................................................................3
2.1.4 TeamViewer QuickJoin............................................................................................................. 4
2.1.5 TeamViewer Portable................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.6 TeamViewer Manager ............................................................................................................... 4
2.1.7 TeamViewer MSI Package........................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Installing TeamViewer...............................................................................................................5
2.3 Configure TeamViewer to Start with Windows ...................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Differences between Application and System service ............................................................ 7
2.3.2 Configuring TeamViewer as Windows System Service ......................................................... 7
2.4 Terminal Server Operation ....................................................................................................... 9
2.5 License Activation ................................................................................................................... 10
2.5.1 Activating the TeamViewer License ....................................................................................... 10
2.5.2 Terminal Server Licensing ..................................................................................................... 10

3 Basics ........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Connection ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 TeamViewer Main Window..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.2 Presentation.............................................................................................................................. 13
3.3 QuickSupport Main Window ..................................................................................................14
3.3.1 Configuring QuickSupport......................................................................................................14
3.3.2 Individual QuickSupport Preferences .................................................................................... 15
3.4 QuickJoin Main Window ......................................................................................................... 17
3.4.1 Configuring QuickJoin ............................................................................................................ 17
3.4.2 Individual QuickJoin Preferences ...........................................................................................18

4 Remote Control ....................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Connecting to a Partner .......................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 The Remote Control Window.................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2 Operations in the Remote Control Window ........................................................................... 21
4.1.3 Operations in the Remote Control Window .......................................................................... 26
4.2 File Transfer ............................................................................................................................ 27
4.2.1 The File Transfer Window...................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2 File Transfer Operations ......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 The File Transfer Event Log ................................................................................................... 29

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5 Remote Control - Advanced Functions .................................................................................. 30
5.1 Connecting with Windows Authentication ........................................................................... 30
5.2 Connecting via the Web Connector ........................................................................................32
5.3 Connecting via QuickConnect................................................................................................ 34
5.4 Remote Update........................................................................................................................ 36
5.5 Remote System Information .................................................................................................. 36
5.6 Access Control .......................................................................................................................... 37
5.6.1 Overview of Access Control ..................................................................................................... 37
5.6.2 Selecting the Access Mode for the Current Session ............................................................. 38
5.6.3 Access Control Details ............................................................................................................ 39
5.6.4 Overview of the Detailed Settings for Access Control .......................................................... 39
5.6.5 Custom Settings .......................................................................................................................41
5.6.6 Interdependency between Access Control and Security Settings .........................................41
5.7 Connection Info ...................................................................................................................... 43

6 Presentation............................................................................................................................. 44
6.1 Basics ....................................................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Connection with TeamViewer Full Version .......................................................................... 45
6.3 Connection with TeamViewer QuickJoin.............................................................................. 46
6.4 Browser-Based Presentation ................................................................................................... 47
6.5 Operations in the Presentation Control Panel ...................................................................... 48

7 TeamViewer Partner List ........................................................................................................ 54
7.1 TeamViewer Account.............................................................................................................. 54
7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer Account ............................................................................................ 55
7.1.2 Managing the TeamViewer Account ..................................................................................... 56
7.1.3 Logging in to Your TeamViewer Account .............................................................................. 57
7.2 Operations in the Partner List ................................................................................................ 58
7.2.1 Icons in the Partner List ......................................................................................................... 59
7.2.2 Adding Groups and Partners to Your Partner List ............................................................... 59
7.2.3 Quick Access ........................................................................................................................... 61
7.2.4 Partner Context Menu ............................................................................................................ 62
7.2.5 Partner Chat and Offline Messages ....................................................................................... 62
7.2.6 Operations in the Chat Window............................................................................................. 63
7.2.7 Pre-Chat via TeamViewer QuickSupport .............................................................................. 64

8 Multimedia Functions ........................................................................................................... 66
8.1 Audio Transmission .............................................................................................................. 66
8.1.1 Establishing an Audio Transmission to a Partner ............................................................... 66
8.1.2 Audio Options ........................................................................................................................ 66
8.2 Video Transmission ................................................................................................................ 68
8.2.1 Establishing a Video Transmission to a Partner ................................................................... 68
8.2.2 Video Options .......................................................................................................................... 68
8.3 Chat .......................................................................................................................................... 70
8.4 Conference Call ....................................................................................................................... 70

9 Miscellaneous Functions ......................................................................................................... 71
9.1 Session Recording .................................................................................................................... 71
9.2 Channel Use ............................................................................................................................ 72

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9.3 VPN Connection ...................................................................................................................... 73
9.3.1 Examples for the Usage of TeamViewer VPN ........................................................................ 73
9.3.2 Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................. 73
9.3.3 Connecting to a Partner .......................................................................................................... 74
9.3.4 Operations in the VPN - TeamViewer Window .................................................................... 74
9.4 LAN Connection...................................................................................................................... 76
9.4.1 Activating LAN Connections .................................................................................................. 76
9.4.2 Connecting to a Partner .......................................................................................................... 76

10 Options .................................................................................................................................... 77
10.1 General Category ..................................................................................................................... 77
10.1.1 Options in the General Category............................................................................................ 77
10.1.2 Proxy Settings Dialog .............................................................................................................. 78
10.2 Security Category .................................................................................................................... 79
10.3 Remote Control Category ....................................................................................................... 82
10.3.1 Options in the Remote Control Category .............................................................................. 82
10.3.2 Custom Settings Dialog .......................................................................................................... 84
10.4 Presentation Category ............................................................................................................. 85
10.5 Partner List Category .............................................................................................................. 87
10.6 Audio Category ........................................................................................................................ 89
10.7 Video Category ........................................................................................................................90
10.8 Custom Invitation Category ................................................................................................... 91
10.9 Advanced Category.................................................................................................................. 92
10.9.1 Configure QuickConnect Dialog ............................................................................................ 95
10.9.2 TeamViewer Server Dialog .................................................................................................... 96
10.10 QuickSupport Properties ........................................................................................................ 97
10.11 QuickJoin Properties............................................................................................................... 98

TeamViewer - Scope of Service

1 Scope of Service

1.1 About TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a simple, fast and secure application for PC remote control and teamwork. You
can use TeamViewer for the following scenarios:

 Provide ad-hoc remote support to colleagues, friends or customers.

 Administer Windows servers and workstations. You can operate TeamViewer as Windows
system service so that your computer is reachable even before you are logged in to
Windows. Cross-platform connections with Mac OS X and Linux are also possible.

 Share your desktop for online presentations or collaboration.

TeamViewer can communicate across firewall barriers and proxies without any need for special
configurations.

1.2 New with Version 6.0
TeamViewer QuickSupport:

 Link with partner list possible - during the creation of an individual QuickSupport, the
data of the own partner list can also be specified

 User-defined disclaimer (exclusion of liability)

 Adjustable password complexity

 Exchange of chat messages possible

TeamViewer Host:

 Visually adjustable with own logo, text and user-defined colors

 Remote Access wizard as support guide during the installation

 TeamViewer Host can be added to the partner list directly from the context menu of the
tray icon

Additional new functions:

 TeamViewer QuickJoin: new module to simply online presentations and meetings

 Sending chat messages to computer (TeamViewer IDs)

 TeamViewer connections are possible directly from within the chat window

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 Automatic reconnect after remote reboot and update

 Password protection for TeamViewer options

 Higher performance and improved stability, particularly to and in between company
networks

 Besides IDs, partners (TeamViewer accounts) can also be entered in the blacklist and
whitelist accounts

 Local deletion of blocked IDs/partners possible

 New user-friendly design

 Additional language: Chinese (simplified)

1.3 Functions of Mac and Linux Version
TeamViewer also supports Mac OS X version 10.4 and higher as well as Linux (z. B. Red Hat,
Fedora, Suse, Mandriva, Debian and Ubuntu). By and large, the Mac OS or Linux version
corresponds to the Windows version, although some of the functions are not yet available. Please
use our free trial versions to gain an understanding of the scope of functions.

1.4 About this Manual
This manual describes the use of TeamViewer. Unless specified otherwise, the described
functionality always refers to the version of TeamViewer indicated in the title.

Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linux
Foundation.

The terms "Microsoft" and "Windows" used here are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries. For simplification purposes, this manual
refers to the operating systems Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft®
Windows® 2000, Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows® Vista and Microsoft®
Windows® 7 simply as “Windows.”

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TeamViewer - Installation

2 Installation

2.1 TeamViewer Downloads

2.1.1 TeamViewer Full Version
This is the full version. You can use this module to connect to partners and to accept incoming
connection requests.

The TeamViewer main window

2.1.2 TeamViewer QuickSupport:
This is an application in form of a single executable file. You can run this application without any
installation and, therefore, without the need for Windows or Mac OS administrator rights.

You can accept incoming connections, but cannot start any outgoing connections. Typically, you
provide your customers with this module.

On our website, you can create your individual TeamViewer QuickSupport which can be designed
with your welcome text and your logo as well as additional useful functions (see 3.3.1 Configuring
QuickSupport).

The QuickSupport main window

2.1.3 TeamViewer Host
This application is installed as a Windows system service. Computers on which TeamViewer Host
is installed can be administered right after the start up (and before the Windows® logon screen).
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Outgoing connections are not possible (TeamViewer Host offers a subset of the features of the
full version of TeamViewer.)

You would typically install this module on servers or, generally speaking, on unattended
computers which you would like to administer remotely at any time.

On our website, you can visually adjust the TeamViewer Host according to your needs - with own
logo, text and user-defined colors. To do so, visit
https://www.teamviewer.com/download/customdesign.aspx.

2.1.4 TeamViewer QuickJoin
TeamViewer QuickJoin is an individually executable file that was developed specifically for
participating in online presentations or meetings. The presenter can use the invitation function to
send the session data to his participants beforehand via an e-mail. They connect with the
presenter via the module.

On our website, you can visually adjust the QuickJoin module according to your needs - with own
logo, text and user-defined colors (see 3.4.1 Configuring QuickJoin).

2.1.5 TeamViewer Portable
TeamViewer Portable includes the scope of functions of the full version. However, it is not
installed and hence can be started from any data carrier, e.g. a USB stick or a CD. More
information on the configuration is available in the download package. TeamViewer Portable is a
component of the TeamViewer Premium and the TeamViewer Corporate license.

2.1.6 TeamViewer Manager
TeamViewer Manager is a database application in which you can manage all of your partners. In
addition, the software provides extensive functions for analyzing sessions, e.g. for invoicing
purposes. TeamViewer Manager is a component of the TeamViewer Premium and the
TeamViewer Corporate license.

2.1.7 TeamViewer MSI Package
The TeamViewer MSI package is an alternative installation file for TeamViewer full version and
TeamViewer Host. It is suited for deploying TeamViewer via a Group Policy Object (GPO) in an
Active Directory Domain. More information on the configuration is available in the download
package. TeamViewer MSI is a component of the TeamViewer Corporate license.

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2.2 Installing TeamViewer
Run the setup file that you downloaded. An installation wizard guides you through the installation
process:

1. Welcome to TeamViewer
Click on Next to continue the installation process. (If the Show advanced options check
box is not activated, steps 5, 6, 7 and 8 will be skipped.)

2. Environment
Select whether you use TeamViewer in a commercial environment (e.g. support,
presentations, home office, desktop sharing with colleagues, etc.) or in a personal
environment (e.g. connections to friends or relatives or to your own computer). If both
cases apply, please activate the option Both.

3. License agreement
Read the license agreement and check I accept the terms in the license agreement if you
agree. If you selected personal use in step 2, please confirm the selection in the scope of
the license agreement via the option I agree that I will only use TeamViewer for
noncommercial and personal use. Click on Next to continue.

4. Choose installation type
Select Normal installation to start TeamViewer later on as needed via the Windows start
menu. Select Yes if you want to install TeamViewer as system service. You can find
further information in the chapter 2.3 Configure TeamViewer to Start with Windows. If
you selected Yes, a wizard provides assistance during the setup of TeamViewer as system
service.

5. Access control (optional)

If you select Full access (recommended), your connection partner gains immediate full
access to your computer. If you select Confirm all, all TeamViewer actions at the local
computer must be confirmed. For more details, please see chapter 5.6 Access Control.

6. Install VPN adapter (optional)
Activate the Use TeamViewer VPN check box, if you would like to use TeamViewer VPN.
You can find further information in the chapter 9.3 VPN Connection.

7. Choose installation location (optional)
Choose your destination folder for the installation and click on Next to continue.

8. Choose start menu folder (optional)
Choose the start menu folder into which the TeamViewer hotkeys should be placed. Click
on Finish to start the installation.

9. The installation of TeamViewer is complete.

Note for 4: The Start TeamViewer automatically with Windows option is not available on the
operating systems Windows 98, NT and ME.
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Note for 6: The Use TeamViewer VPN option is only available for the Windows 2000 operating
system or higher.

General Note: Some options may only be available if you have Windows administrator privileges.

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2.3 Configure TeamViewer to Start with Windows

2.3.1 Differences between Application and System service
You can setup TeamViewer as a Windows system service either during the installation process or
later in the options. This chapter discusses the differences between running TeamViewer as a
regular application and running TeamViewer as a Windows system service:

When running TeamViewer as a Windows application:
 You will have to start TeamViewer manually if you want to give remote support, receive
remote support, or give an online presentation.

 If you close the TeamViewer window, your computer is no longer reachable via
TeamViewer.

 By default, TeamViewer creates a new session password whenever you start it (you can
configure a fixed password in the security settings). Your computer is only reachable for
persons to whom you have given your TeamViewer ID and the session password. Since
the password changes with each start, persons who have connected to your PC before are
not able to connect again until you give them your new password. This prevents anyone
from having permanent control over your PC.

 This is the standard mode. It is perfectly suitable for most application cases.

When installing TeamViewer as a Windows system service:
 TeamViewer will run during your entire Windows session.

 Your computer is reachable via TeamViewer even before the Windows logon.

 Your computer is always reachable if it is switched on (and not in standby mode or idle
state).

 This mode is perfect, e.g. for remote maintenance of servers. In this case, nobody needs to
be present at the other end. You can even restart and reconnect with TeamViewer after the
restart.

2.3.2 Configuring TeamViewer as Windows System Service

How to configure TeamViewer to run as a Windows system service:
If you did not configure TeamViewer to run automatically with Windows® during the setup, you
can do this later at any time by taking the following steps:

1. Start TeamViewer.

2. In the Extras menu, click on Options

3. Select the General category.

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4. Activate the Start TeamViewer with Windows® option in the Startup section.

→ A Window for entering a password appears.

5. Enter a secure password in the Password field and confirm it.

6. Click on OK.

7. Click on OK in the Permanent Access Activated dialog window.

Note: Instead of restarting the computer, you can also start the TeamViewer system service
manually in the services snap-in of your computer management console.

Note: A TeamViewer service is always running under Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Do not stop
this service manually! This service is used to optimize TeamViewer for Windows 7 and Windows
Vista.

Note: TeamViewer Host is always installed as a Windows system service.

Note: The TeamViewer Host can be added to your own partner list directly from the context menu
of the tray icon (see also 7. TeamViewer Partner List).

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2.4 Terminal Server Operation
TeamViewer can be made equally accessible to all users when it is operated on a terminal server.
By assigning a separate TeamViewer ID in each case, the server itself as well as every individual
user can work independently with TeamViewer. To accomplish it, simply perform the following
steps after the installation on the terminal server.

How to activate multi-user support on terminal servers:

1. Start TeamViewer on the terminal server (console).

2. Click on the Extras / Options menu.

→ The TeamViewer Options dialog opens

3. Select the Advanced option and click on Show advanced options.

4. Activate the option Enable enhanced multi-user support (for Terminal Server).

5. Click on OK.

→ Every user receives a separate TeamViewer ID at the start of TeamViewer

Depending on where you logged in, the TeamViewer main window will now display the personal
TeamViewer ID of the user or the server. If you are logged in as user, you can also display the
server ID by clicking on Help / About in the menu. More details about the TeamViewer ID are
available in the chapter 3. Basics.

User ID and server ID in the
About dialog.

Note: Please note that TeamViewer manages every terminal server user account as an
independent workplace. This also applies to licensing (see 2.5.2 Terminal Server ).

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2.5 License Activation

2.5.1 Activating the TeamViewer License
Personal users can use the free version of TeamViewer. For commercial use, you can purchase a
license in our online shop http://www.teamviewer.com/licensing/index.aspx and activate
TeamViewer afterwards with your license key.

How to activate your TeamViewer license:

2. Run the command Extras / Activate License

3. Enter your license code

4. Click on Activate License

→ Your TeamViewer license is now activated.

License Activation window.

Note: If you are in possession of a TeamViewer Premium or Corporate license, you can also
assign it to your account (see 7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer Account). By doing so your license will
be available for you on any unlicensed installation of TeamViewer as soon as you log into the
partner list on your TeamViewer account.

2.5.2 Terminal Server Licensing
Since TeamViewer manages each terminal server user account as an independent workplace,
every user must be licensed accordingly. Hence, it is recommended to activate a license with
unlimited installations (Premium or Corporate License). This type of license can be activated in a
console session as well as a user session following the procedure described above. Afterwards,
please note that the license is automatically available to the terminal server itself as well as all
users. That is, it needs to be activated only once. If necessary, it is also possible to issue separate
licenses to individual users by activating a single-user license in the user session.

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TeamViewer - Basics

3 Basics

3.1 Connection
If you compare a phone call with a TeamViewer connection, the phone number is equivalent in
function to the TeamViewer ID.

Computers can be identified worldwide by a unique ID. This ID is generated automatically based
on hardware characteristics during the first start of TeamViewer and will not change later on. This
ID is completely independent of your computer's IP address.

Unless otherwise specified, this manual describes the connection to only one connection partner.
If you are in possession of a TeamViewer license, connections to multiple partners are possible
(1:n). The number of possible simultaneous partners per session can be found in the current
license overview on our website: http://www.teamviewer.com/licensing/index.aspx.

All TeamViewer connections are encrypted and are protected from access by third parties.
Technical details about connection, security and data protection in TeamViewer can be found in
the security statement on our website: http://www.teamviewer.com/products/security.aspx.

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3.2 TeamViewer Main Window
The main window of TeamViewer is subdivided into Remote Control and Presentation.

The TeamViewer main window

3.2.1 Remote Control
The Remote Control tab features the following two areas:

 Wait for Session
This area contains your TeamViewer ID and your session password. Give this data to your
partner and he can connect to your computer. (If you assigned a fixed password, you can
also use this permanent password.)

Clicking in the Password field calls up a menu to change the automatic session password
or to copy it to the clipboard (Copy & Paste function of Windows). In addition, you can
specify a user-defined password.

The link Setup unattended access provides you with the option to start TeamViewer as
Windows system service and assign a fixed password. Afterwards you can always reach
your computer via TeamViewer.

 Create session
In this section, you can enter your partner's ID if you want to establish a connection. In
addition, several connection modes are available:

 Remote control
Control your partner's computer or work together on one computer (desktop sharing).

 File transfer
For transferring files from or to your partner’s computer. (You can also start the file
transfer option during an ongoing remote support session.)

 VPN
For establishing a VPN connection to your partner. This requires that TeamViewer
VPN is installed, see also 9.3 VPN Connection.

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3.2.2 Presentation
The Presentation tab provides the following subdivision:

 Wait for Participants
This section contains Your ID and your Password to be forwarded to your presentation
participants. As soon as your partners have been connected with you, it is indicated below
the Start Presentation button. You can start the presentation by clicking on this button as
the presenter.
The link Invite further participants... allows you to send an invitation e-mail to your
participants which contains your ID and your password.

 Join Presentation
Here, you can enter your partner's ID and your name to participate in a presentation.
Click on Join Presentation. A dialog window now requests that you enter your partner's
password.

Note: Different passwords are used for Remote Control and Presentation. You can store a
permanent password for presentations (see 10.4 Presentation Category).

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3.3 QuickSupport Main Window
TeamViewer QuickSupport is an application in form of an executable file. You can provide
TeamViewer QuickSupport for download on your website. No installation or administrator
privileges are required.

The QuickSupport main window

Note: The button with the tool icon can be used after the download to call up the
QuickSupport Properties dialog (see 10.10 QuickSupport Properties).

3.3.1 Configuring QuickSupport
Besides the use of the standard QuickSupport, it is possible to create one or several personalized
QuickSupport modules. This provides you with additional functions, such as adjusting the design,
inserting your own disclaimer, automatically displaying your partner in your partner list and
allowing your partner to send you chat messages prior to the TeamViewer connection.

How to configure the QuickSupport customer module:
1. Visit our website: https://www.teamviewer.com/download/customdesign.aspx.

2. Select the Module to be the QuickSupport option.

3. Select the operating system on which QuickSupport will later be executed.

4. Select the TeamViewer version (relevant only if you have a license for an older version).

5. Define the different configuration options below the preview image according to your
needs. More details about the individual options can be found in the chapter 3.3.2
Individual QuickSupport Preferences.

6. Click on Create QuickSupport.

→ The download link of your QuickSupport module appears above the preview image.

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7. Click on the link Download TeamViewer QuickSupport and save the file. You can now
make it available to your partners.

An individually created QuickSupport
module

Note: All the data transmitted on this website are transmitted as encrypted for your security (SSL
protocol).

Note: A TeamViewer license is required to be able to use the adjusted QuickSupport module
without restrictions. Otherwise, the connection is automatically aborted after five minutes.

3.3.2 Individual QuickSupport Preferences
As described in the previous section, you can create individual QuickSupport modules. The
following options are available on our website for this purpose:

Text settings

 Language
Creates text suggestions for the next two fields in the respective language.

 Title
Used for editing the window title.

 Text
Used for editing the welcome text in the main window.

Display settings

 Logo
You can select your own logo which will be displayed in the top part of the main window.

 Text color
Used for editing the text color. Click in the left field to display a color palette and select a
color.

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 Background color
Used for editing the background color. Click in the left field to display a color palette and
select a color.

Access settings

 Use random password
If this option is selected, the password for establishing a connection is generated anew
with every restart of the QuickSupport module.

 Password strength
Used for selecting the strength of the random password.

 Add users automatically to partner list
If this option is enabled, the user of the QuickSupport automatically appears in your
partner list as soon as he starts the QuickSupport. To use this function, enter the
access data of your TeamViewer account in the corresponding fields. Select a group
name for these users in your partner list. An existing TeamViewer account is required
for this purpose (see 7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer Account).

 Users may start chat
This additional function provides the user with the option to send you chat
messages via QuickSupport, even before a TeamViewer connection, e.g. to
describe the support case to you.
The function is displayed in QuickSupport only if you are online in your partner
list (status: Online, Busy or Away). You partner does not require his own
TeamViewer account for this purpose.

 Use predefined password
Alternatively, you can assign a fixed password for QuickSupport. However, this excludes
the functions underneath the Use random password option.

 Show disclaimer at startup
Here, you can enter your own disclaimer text (exclusion of liability). It is displayed before
the start of TeamViewer QuickSupport. Your users must accept it to be able to execute
TeamViewer QuickSupport.

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3.4 QuickJoin Main Window
TeamViewer QuickJoin is specifically suited for online presentations or meetings. The
presentation participants start TeamViewer QuickJoin and enter the connection data of the
presenter to connect with him. Several participants can connect with the presenter
simultaneously and before the start of the presentation (see also 6.3 Connection with TeamViewer
QuickJoin).

Participants connect with the presenter via
TeamViewer QuickJoin

Note: For connections via TeamViewer QuickJoin, all of the usual TeamViewer functions are
available for online presentations, such as VoIP, Webcam, Whiteboard and Chat.

3.4.1 Configuring QuickJoin
The QuickJoin module can also be configured individually. e.g. to adjust text, logo and colors or to
permanently store the connection data of the presenter to enable one-click connections.

How to configure the QuickJoin customer module:
1. Visit our website: https://www.teamviewer.com/download/customdesign.aspx.

2. Select the Module to be the QuickJoin option.

3. Select the operating system under which the QuickJoin module will later be executed
(currently available only for Windows).

4. Select the TeamViewer version (available starting with version 6).

5. Define the different configuration options below the preview image according to your
needs. More details about the individual options can be found in the chapter 3.4.2
Individual QuickJoin Preferences.

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6. Click on Create QuickJoin.

→ The download link of your QuickJoin module appears above the preview image.

7. Click on the link Download your individual TeamViewer QuickJoin and save the file. You
can now make it available to your partners.

Note: All the data transmitted on this website are transmitted as encrypted for your security (SSL
protocol).

Note: A TeamViewer license is required to be able to use the adjusted QuickJoin module without
restrictions. Otherwise, the connection is automatically aborted after five minutes.

3.4.2 Individual QuickJoin Preferences
As described in the previous section, you can create individual QuickJoin modules. The following
options are available on our website for this purpose:

Text settings

 Language
Creates text suggestions for the next two fields in the respective language.

 Title
Used for editing the window title.

 Text
Used for editing the welcome text in the main window.

Display settings

 Logo
You can select your own logo which will be displayed in the top part of the main window.

 Text color
Used for editing the text color. Click in the left field to display a color palette and select a
color.

 Background color
Used for editing the background color. Click in the left field to display a color palette and
select a color.

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Access settings

 Partner ID
You can store the TeamViewer ID of a selected computer, from which presentations will
be started in the future, as predefined ID in QuickJoin. It later appears in the Partner ID
field, but remains editable.

 Password
If you predefined a TeamViewer ID, you can also define the matching password here.
This enables connections with only one click. But you should make sure to use the
presentation password here since the TeamViewer full version reserves different
passwords for Remote Control and Presentation by default.

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TeamViewer - Remote Control

4 Remote Control

4.1 Connecting to a Partner
In the remote control mode, you can remotely control your partner's computer. This chapter
describes how to establish a remote control session between two TeamViewer full versions or a
TeamViewer full version and a TeamViewer QuickSupport in just a few steps.

Other possibilities of connecting as well as additional functions for the remote control are
described in chapter 5. Remote Control - Advanced Functions.

How to connect with a partner for a remote control:
1. Start TeamViewer and click on the Remote Control tab.

2. Ask your partner to start TeamViewer or TeamViewer QuickSupport.

3. Ask your partner for his TeamViewer ID and password (important: in the full version, the
Remote Control tab must be selected).

4. In the Create Session area, select the Remote Control mode and enter the ID of your
partner in the Partner ID field.

5. Click on Connect to partner.

→ The TeamViewer Authentication dialog opens.

6. Enter the password of the remote computer and click on Log On.

→ You are connected to your partner’s computer.

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4.1.1 The Remote Control Window
This chapter discusses your possible actions and options during an ongoing remote control
session. In the remote control window, you can control your partner’s computer as if you were
sitting in front of it. You can use your keyboard and your mouse for controlling your partner’s
computer.

The TeamViewer remote
window.

4.1.2 Operations in the Remote Control Window
In the title bar of the remote window, either the partner’s name or ID is displayed. There is a
toolbar under the title bar with buttons for the following actions:

Close Connection
Quits the current connection.

Actions
Switch sides with partner

Click on this button to change the direction so your partner can control your computer.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete

This button sends a Ctrl+Alt+Delete command to the remote computer. Please note that
this button is only available if TeamViewer runs as a Windows system service.

Lock Computer

This button allows you to lock the remote computer.

Remote reboot

 Log off
Log off from the system or switch user.

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 Reboot
Restart the remote computer.

 Reboot in safe mode
Restart the remote computer in safe mode with network drivers.

Note: As soon as the remote computer has been restarted, a dialog window is
automatically displayed. You can then re-establish the connection.

Send key combinations

If activated, key combinations (e.g. Alt+Tab) are transmitted directly to the remote
computer and not locally executed. (hotkey: Scroll)

Disable remote input

Deactivates mouse and keyboard input on the remote computer.

Show black screen

Switches the monitor of the remote computer to a black screen. (Only available if the
Disable remote input function has been activated first.) Please note: To guarantee a
reliable dark screen, a one-time driver installation can be performed. If you disable the
input and the display on the remote computer, the Show black screen dialog appears.
Here you can install the driver by clicking on the Continue button.

Note: With the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Del, the black screen can be deactivated on the
local computer.

View
Quality

 Auto select
Adjusts quality and speed automatically to the available bandwidth.

 Optimize speed
Optimizes the speed of the connection. The quality is reduced in this case -
optimal for remote control.

 Optimize quality
Optimizes the display quality - ideal for presentations.

 Custom settings
Activates the Custom Settings quality mode.

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 Edit Custom Settings…
Opens the Custom Settings dialog in which you can perform differentiated
quality settings for the Custom Settings quality mode.

Scaling

 Original
The screen of your partner is transmitted unscaled. If the remote screen has a
higher resolution than yours, you can navigate with the scrollbar.

 Scaled
If your partners screen has a higher resolution, the screen will be scaled down.

 Full Screen
If you have the same resolution on both sides, this setting will be most suitable.

Active monitor

 Show monitor n
Shows the respective monitor of your partner.

 Show all monitors
If you partner has multiple screens, you have the possibility
to display them all simultaneously.

Screen resolution

With this menu item you can adjust the screen resolution of the remote computer for the
duration of the connection. A lower resolution on the remote computer can lead to an
increased performance since less data needs to be transferred.

Select single window

Allows you to select a single window on the remote machine. Use the cross-hair cursor
that appears and click on the desired window.

Show whole desktop

Click on this button to show the remote computers whole desktop again.

Refresh

Forces a screen refresh for cases when the automatic refresh function does not work.

Remove wallpaper

This option allows you to remove the remote computer's wallpaper which may lead to an
increase in connection speed.

Show remote cursor

With this option you can show or hide your partner´s cursor.

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Audio/Video
Details about the Audio/Video functions can be found in chapter 8. Multimedia
Functions.

 Voice over IP
Opens an additional widget for voice transmission.

 My Video
Opens an additional widget for webcam transmission.

 Chat
Opens a chat widget for written communication with your partner.

 Conference Call
Opens an additional widget with the option of starting a conference call or
participating in one.

File transfer
This menu item opens the File transfer dialog which allows you to transfer files between
your local and a remote computer (see 4.2 File Transfer).

Extras
Session recording

With this menu option you can record your remote control session as a video (see 9.1
Session Recording).

 Start
Starts recording your partner´s screen.

 Pause
Pauses the recording of your partner's screen.

 Stop
Stops recording your partner´s screen.

VPN

You can find more information about TeamViewer VPN in the chapter 9.3 VPN
Connection.

 Start
Starts the VPN connection.

 Stop
Stops the VPN connection.

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 Status
Opens the status window, in which you can, e.g. see the IP address of the virtual
network.

Remote Update
Starts checking for a more current version of TeamViewer on the remote computer (see
5.4 Remote Update).

System information ...
Opens a dialog with the system information of the remote computer.

Connection Info ...

Opens the Connection Info dialog.

Next Monitor
Shows the image of the next monitor if several monitors are active on the remote
computer. (As an alternative, you can also select the desired monitor under View / Active
Monitor or display all monitors at the same time.)

Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Simplifies sending this key combination by clicking on a button. It is shown
automatically as soon as the remote computer requests the key combination (e.g. o the
computer was locked).

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4.1.3 Operations in the Remote Control Window

The Remote Control window

On the side of the partner that is receiving remote support, a small window (the remote control
window) offers several options:

Close Connection
Quits the current connection.

Functions
 Voice over IP
Opens an additional widget for voice transmission.

 My Video
Opens an additional widget for webcam transmission.

 Chat
Opens a chat widget for written communication with your partner.

 Conference Call
Opens an additional widget with the option of starting a conference call or
participating in one.

(see chapter 8. Multimedia Functions)

 Session list
Displays the session list widget again if it was previously closed by clicking on
the X button.

The partner who has been controlled so far, now takes over control of the other
computer. (Available only if the initiator of the connection has already changed
directions once.)

Enabling remote input
Enable/Disable Remote Input.

Additional Options
You can display detailed connection information here (see 5.7 Connection Info) or close
this particular connection.

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4.2 File Transfer
To transfer files to the remote computer, drag the desired file during an ongoing remote session
from your local monitor to the remote control window (drag & drop). To receive files or
conveniently navigate within a folder structure, please observe the following chapters.

4.2.1 The File Transfer Window
The File Transfer window allows you to send files to and receive files from your partner’s
computer. There are two ways to start the file transfer window:

1. On the Remote Control tab, select the File Transfer mode when you start the connection.

2. During an ongoing remote control session, click on File Transfer in the remote control
window.

The file transfer dialog allows you to send
and receive files to and from the remote
computer.

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4.2.2 File Transfer Operations
In the file transfer dialog, you see your file system on the left and your partner’s file system on the
right side. The buttons are used to control the file transfer operations:

Refresh (hotkey: F5)
Refreshes the current folder.

Delete (hotkey: Delete)
Deletes the selected files and folders.

Create a new folder
Creates a new folder.

Browse to parent folder (hotkey: Backspace)
Moves to the parent folder.

Browse to drives (hotkey: Ctrl+Backspace)
Changes to the drives view. You can also reach special Windows folders
here, such as My Files and Desktop.

Send (hotkey: F11)
Sends the selected files and folders to the remote computer.

Receive (hotkey: F11)
Transfers the selected files and folders from the remote computer to the
local computer.

Rename To rename a file or folder, click once on an already selected item to make
the name editable.

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4.2.3 The File Transfer Event Log
At your partner’s location, all file system operations are logged in the File Transfer Event Log
window.

The File transfer event log window

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Advanced Functions

5 Remote Control - Advanced Functions

5.1 Connecting with Windows Authentication
Instead of the TeamViewer Authentication by means of ID and password, you can also establish a
connection using the ID plus the user name and password of a remote Windows account.

How to connect with Windows Authentication:


3. Ask your partner for his TeamViewer ID.

4. On the Remote Control tab, select the Remote Control connection mode and enter your
partner's ID in the ID field in the Create Session section. (Windows authentication can be
used for all other connection modes as well.)



6. Click on Advanced.

→ The dialog displays the advanced settings.

7. In the drop-down field, select Windows.

8. Enter the Windows username and password.

9. Click on Log On.


The Advanced Authentication dialog

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Note: For connections to TeamViewer QuickSupport, you can always establish a connection with
your Windows login data. In TeamViewer Host and in the full version of TeamViewer, you first
have to enable this functionality in the TeamViewer options menu on the Security tab.

Ensure that all Windows logins are secured with strong passwords!

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5.2 Connecting via the Web Connector
If you have already created a TeamViewer account (see 7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer Account), you
can connect with your partner using your web browser. This is particularly suited for spontaneous
support to connect to your partner from a random computer.

How to connect to your partner via the Web Connector:
1. Call up the website http://login.teamviewer.com in your web browser.

2. Enter the user data of your TeamViewer account and click on Sign in.

→ The user interface of the Web Connector will be loaded. Your partner list appears on
the left side. In chapter 7.2 Operations in the Partner List, you can learn more on how
to manage it.


4. Ask your partner for his TeamViewer ID.

5. Enter your partner's ID in the TeamViewer ID field in the Establish quick connection
section.

6. Enter your partner's password in the Password field.

7. Click on Connect.

→ The connection window will appear on the right side of the window as soon as you are
connected to your partner.

The Web Connector is started
directly from your browser and is
instantly ready for establishing
connections.

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Note: In order to use the Web Connector, Adobe Flash has to be installed in your browser.

Note: In the Web Connector, only the remote control mode is available. More enhanced functions
are available with the TeamViewer software.

Note: The TeamViewer software must always be running on the computer you want to
administer.

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5.3 Connecting via QuickConnect
With the QuickConnect function, you can spontaneously present any application window to a
partner in your partner list or even collaborate in a specific application. For this purpose, the
Quick Connect button is displayed at the upper side of every application window. By default,
this is activated for almost every application, but it can also be deactivated if necessary.

How to use the Quick Connect button:
1. Start TeamViewer and log in to your TeamViewer account (QuickConnect only works
when you are logged in to your TeamViewer account, see 7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer
Account).

2. Open the application which you would like to present to your partner.

3. Click on the QuickConnect button on the title bar of the application window.

4. Select the partner to whom you would like to present the application window. Activate the
Allow partner to interact option if you would like to allow your partner to control the
respective application as well.

5. If your partner granted you quick access (see 7.2.3 Quick Access), he will receive a
message that you are trying to establish a connection which he needs to accept. If your
partner has not granted you quick access, you will have to enter your partner's password.

→ The selected application and all of its associated windows will be transmitted to your
partner's screen. The rest of your desktop will not be visible to your partner.

With a click on the QuickConnect
button, all available connection
partners are displayed.

The QuickConnect button can be deactivated for all or only individual applications, if needed. At
the same time, the position of the button can be changed. The respective setting can be found in
the advanced options of TeamViewer (see 10.9 Advanced Category). The QuickConnect button
can also be deactivated directly via the button itself.
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How to deactivate the QuickConnect button in an application:
1. Click on the QuickConnect button of an open application and select Disable this
feature in the lower part of the menu.

→ A dialog with the option of disabling the button in all applications or just this
application is displayed.

2. Click on Yes to deactivate the QuickConnect button according to your previous selection.

→ The button has been deactivated. This setting can be undone in the advanced options
of TeamViewer (see 10.9 Advanced Category).

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Advanced Functions

5.4 Remote Update
With the Remote Update function, you can update TeamViewer on the remote computer. This
function is particularly interesting for updating TeamViewer on unattended computers (e.g.
servers).

A requirement for this function is that TeamViewer on the remote side is configured for
automatic start with Windows.

How to perform a remote update:
1. Click on Extras / Remote Update in the tool bar of the remote control window during a
running session.

2. Follow the instructions in the remote control window.

Note: After a remote update, you can be reconnected with the remote computer, if necessary.

5.5 Remote System Information
This function displays information about the remote computer.

The Remote System Information dialog (You can select
the text and copy it to the clipboard.)

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5.6 Access Control

5.6.1 Overview of Access Control
Access control allows you to configure the actions which the TeamViewer user on the remote
control side carries out during a session after a connection has been established.

(This chapter is intended almost exclusively for professional IT service providers. If you are not
part of this group, you can skip the chapter 5.6 Access Control in its entirety.)

The following access modes are available:
 Full access
You can directly control the remote computer. Actions such as file transfer can also be
carried out instantly.

 Confirm all
Your partner has to confirm all TeamViewer actions. Hence, you can view the partner's
desktop only after his/her confirmation and only take over the control over the remote
desktop after a further confirmation.

 View and show
After confirmation by the partner, you can view the remote transfer pointers to the remote
computer by clicking with the mouse. Remote control is not possible with this setting.

 Custom settings
You can configure your access settings individually.

 No outgoing connections allowed
You cannot establish any outgoing connections from this computer

Examples for access control applications:
 You would like to restrict your access flexibly: For remote supporting customers with
whom you have a trustworthy relationship or for access of your own workstations, you can
choose direct full access. For sensitive customers, you can switch to the confirm all mode.

 The Windows administrator defines special custom settings and locks them in
TeamViewer. Perfect for use in call or support centers where the supporters should not be
able to use all options of TeamViewer.

You can define the default access mode in the options menu on the Remote Control tab (see 10.3
Remote Control Category). The default setting after the TeamViewer installation is Full Access.
While establishing a connection, you can select an alternative access mode that differs from the
standard one.

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5.6.2 Selecting the Access Mode for the Current Session

How to select the access mode for the current remote control session:

1. In the authentication dialog, click on the icon next to the word Advanced.

2. The access control panel expands and offers further options.

3. From the Access Control drop-down list, select your mode for this connection and click on
Log On to establish the connection.

In the authentication window you can choose
the access mode for the current session.

In the Confirm all mode, you can only perform
further actions if your partner confirms them.

On the Remote Control tab, you can select the
default mode for access control.

Note: If you do not select an option for access control, the default setting defined in your
TeamViewer options (see 10.3 Remote Control Category) will be used.

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5.6.3 Access Control Details
With the access modes listed above, you select a certain combination of settings in each case. This
section explains which settings are defined and what this means for your connection.

How can I find out which permissions I have on the remote computer?
1. Select the access mode as described above.

2. Click on Details.

→ The Access Control Details dialog opens.

The Access Control window shows the precise impact of the
selected mode.

5.6.4 Overview of the Detailed Settings for Access Control

The following settings can be controlled with Access Control:

View remote screen
Controls whether the remote screen in a remote control session can be viewed directly or only
after the request for viewing the screen has been confirmed. Possible values:

 Allowed

 After confirmation

Remote control

Sets the circumstances under which remote control is possible: Possible values:

 Allowed


 Denied

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File transfer

Sets the circumstances under which file transfer is possible: Possible values:

 Allowed


 Denied

VPN connection

Determines whether you can establish a VPN connection during the remote control session.
Possible values:

 Allowed


 Denied

Disabling remote input

Determines whether you can disable input at the remote computer during a remote control
session. Possible values:

 Allowed


 Denied

 On every session start

Control remote TeamViewer

Determines whether you can control the remote TeamViewer during a remote session, e.g. to
change the TeamViewer configuration. Possible values:

 Allowed


 Denied


Determines under which circumstances a the change of sides is possible: Possible values:

 Allowed

 Denied

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5.6.5 Custom Settings
The modes >Full Access, Confirm all, View and show modes are appropriate for the most usage
cases. In the Custom settings mode, you can define your own access rights individually.

5.6.6 Interdependency between Access Control and Security Settings
With the outgoing access control, you determine which possibilities you have after connecting to a
remote computer, or an administrator defines this for the supporters.

As counterpart for the outgoing access control, you can adjust the incoming access control on the
Security tab.

Application example: You purchase TeamViewer and would like to have a uniform remote
support solution for your IT employees. You would like to configure TeamViewer so that your
clients have to confirm actions such as file transfer or remote control of their computers. For this
reason, you set Access Control (Incoming) to Confirm all.

It is obvious that deviating settings between the local and remote computer can lead to conflicts:
For example, if the supporter has set full access for the outgoing connection and the connection
partner Confirm all, then these are opposite settings. This conflict is resolved as follows:

If the settings for the local outgoing access control deviate from the remote incoming access
control, then the effective lowest privileges always apply.

Examples:

 You have chosen Full Access for the outgoing Access Control, but your connection
partner has chosen Confirm all for incoming connections. As a result, all actions will have
to be confirmed first.

 You have selected View and show for outgoing and your partner has Full Access as
incoming access mode. You can only view and show things on the partners screen.

A dialog informs you about the effective access rights in case of conflicting settings.

On the Security tab, you can
determine the incoming Access
Control.

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The discrepancy between the outgoing access
control for the local computer and incoming access
control for the remote computer will be shown in a
window after the connection has been established.

Note: TeamViewer QuickSupport was developed for the spontaneous and straightforward
support. If you connect to a TeamViewer QuickSupport, the settings of the local computer will
always apply.

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5.7 Connection Info
The Connection Info dialog informs you about the current connection data. You can open this
dialog by clicking on Extras in the Remote Control dialog and then on Connection info .

Access Control

In the Access Control area, the effective settings of the access control for the current connection
are displayed.

Information

 Connection type
Displays the type of connection being used.

 Duration
Displays the duration of the session.

 Traffic
Displays the amount of data transferred.

 Display
Displays information about screen resolution and color depth.

 Version
Displays the TeamViewer version used by your connection partner.

The Connection Info dialog
displays information about your current session.

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TeamViewer - Presentation

6 Presentation

6.1 Basics
In presentation mode, your desktop is transferred to the computer of your partner. You have
several options to establish a TeamViewer connection:

 If several participants want to see your online presentation, we recommend using
TeamViewer QuickJoin (see 6.3 Connection with TeamViewer QuickJoin). This
application can also be adapted to your corporate identity in a simply way.

 Spontaneous presentations without TeamViewer software at the partner's side can be
handled by using our browser-based solution (see 6.4 Browser-Based Presentation).

 If all the participants are already on your partner list, the QuickConnect button is suitable
for the spontaneous presentation of a single application (see 5.3 Connecting via
QuickConnect).

Note: Different passwords are used for Remote Control and Presentation modes. During the
initial start of TeamViewer, a password is being generated for your presentation. It can
subsequently be changed by right-clicking on Password on the Presentation tab or under Extras /
Options / Presentation.

Note: You can send the TeamViewer ID and password to your participants ahead of the session,
e.g. via e-mail. To do so, click on the Invite further participants... link on the Presentation tab.

Note: Please note that the number of possible simultaneous partners per session is dependent
upon your license. The current license overview is located on our
website: http://www.teamviewer.com/licensing/index.aspx.

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6.2 Connection with TeamViewer Full Version
Here you learn how to start a Start presentation if the TeamViewer full version is already installed
on both sides.

How to connect with a partner for a presentation:
1. Start TeamViewer and click on the Presentation tab.

2. Ask your partner to start TeamViewer and to click on the Presentation tab.

3. Give your partner your ID and the password which are displayed in the Wait for
Participants area.

4. Ask your partner to enter the Partner ID and his name (freely selectable) in the Join
Presentation area and to click on the button with the same name.

→ The TeamViewer Authentication dialog opens at your partner's side.

5. Ask your partner to enter the password in this dialog and to click on Log On.

→ The dialog Please wait until the presenter starts the presentation appears at the
participant's side.

→ Underneath the Start Presentation button at the presenter's side, the information
about the waiting participant appears.

6. Click on Start Presentation.

→ You are connected to your partner’s computer and are presenting your screen.

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6.3 Connection with TeamViewer QuickJoin
TeamViewer QuickJoin is a simple module with which presentation participants can connect with
you. You can send the module to your partners, e.g. via e-mail, or provide it on your website as a
download option.

If you make presentations more frequently, we recommend creating an individual QuickJoin
module in your corporate design and to store predefined connection data. This allows the
participants to connect with you with a simple click (see 3.4.1 Configuring QuickJoin).

How the presentation connection setup with TeamViewer QuickJoin works (example with several
participants):

2. Ask your participants to start TeamViewer QuickJoin.

3. Provide the participants with your ID and the password that are displayed in your Wait for
Participants area.

4. Ask your participants to enter the Partner ID and their name (freely selectable) and to
click on Join.

→ The TeamViewer Authentication dialog opens at the participants.

5. Ask your participants to enter the password in this dialog and to click on Log On.

participants.

→ Underneath the Start Presentation button at your presenter's side, the information
about the number of Waiting participants who established a connection with you
appears.


→ You are connected with the participants and are presenting your screen.

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6.4 Browser-Based Presentation
By means of the browser based presentation you can give a presentation from your TeamViewer
to any kind of web browser. Your partner does not have to run any software for this purpose.

How to give a presentation to your partner's web browser:

2. Ask your partner to open the following website in his browser: http://go.teamviewer.com

3. Give your partner your ID and the password which are displayed in the Wait for
Participants area.

4. Ask your partner to enter the ID and password as well as a name in the respective fields
on the website and click on Connect to partner.

participant's side.

→ Underneath the Start Presentation button at the presenter's side, the information
about the waiting participant appears.


→ Your partner is now connected and will see your desktop in his/her web browser.

Your partner can directly join your
presentation through his/her web browser

Note: Adobe Flash has to be installed in the web browser to allow this kind of presentation.

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6.5 Operations in the Presentation Control Panel
As soon as you have started a presentation session, the control panel will appear in the bottom
right corner of the screen and will offer a variety of actions for controlling the session. Single
widgets (control menus) can be docked, undocked and moved freely by simply dragging and
dropping them. Please note that some of the described functions are not available in the browser-
based presentation.

toolbar

widgets

The Presentation Control Panel

The following actions are available in the toolbar:

Close all connections
Closes the connections with all partners. Single connections can be closed in the
Session list widget.

Functions
Here you can display individual widgets again by clicking on the respective name if
you previously closed them by clicking on the respective X.

You will find here a complete list of all the widgets as well as the following functions:

Pause presentation (hotkey: Pause)

The connection will be paused and your partner(s) will see your 'frozen' screen which
will let you perform tasks on your desktop the attendees of the presentation are not
supposed to see.

Continue presentation (hotkey: Pause)

Your screen is broadcast live again (this option is available only if you previously
clicked on Pause presentation ).

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Remove wallpaper

This option removes the wallpaper of the local computer which allows a faster
performance

Quality

 Auto select
Adjusts quality and speed automatically to the available bandwidth.

 Optimize speed
Optimizes the connection speed; the display quality may be reduced which is
ideal for connections with low bandwidth.

Optimizes the display quality - ideal for presentations.

 Custom settings
Activates the Custom Settings quality mode.

 Edit Custom Settings…
Opens the Custom Settings dialog in which you can perform differentiated
quality settings for the quality mode Custom Settings .

Active monitor

 Show n monitor
Lets you present only the selected monitor.

 Show all monitors
Lets you present all monitors at the same time.

The following options are available in the widgets section:

Session list

The Session list widget


Changes the viewing direction so that you will be able to see your partner's desktop.
(Not available with the browser-based presentation.)

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Enable/Disable Remote Input

Allows your partner to control / no longer control your computer.

Remote input is disabled by default. Your partner is only able to see your desktop. His
mouse clicks will be displayed as large blue mouse pointer so that your partner can
highlight interesting items during a presentation.

Additional Options

 Connection Info ...
Opens the Connection Info dialog (see chapter 5.7 Connection Info).

 Close connection
Closes the current connection with this particular partner.

Local Monitor
Thanks to this function you can see you own desktop from your partner's perspective.
This gives you an overview on which application windows are visible for your partner
and which are not.

The Local Monitor widget

Application selection
This function allows you to quickly select which applications / windows should be
presented. Remove the check mark for the application(s) that you do not want to
present.

The Application selection widget

 Present all windows
Shows all windows on your desktop

 Present new windows
Shows only the windows that you open during the presentation

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Note: In the Options menu under the Presentation category, you can select whether all
applications / windows are activated or deactivated by default at the beginning of the
presentation (see 10.4 Presentation Category).

My Video
Here you can control the settings for your webcam (see chapter 8.2 Video
Transmission).

The Video widget

Audio Transmission
This function allows controlling the audio transmission (VoIP) (see chapter 8.1 Audio
Transmission).

The VoIP widget

Conference call
If not all of the attendees have a headset at hand, you can also start a conference call as
an alternative (see chapter 8.4 Conference Call).

The Conference call widget

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Whiteboard
Displays a drawing palette. With the tools in the drawing palette you can draw or write
anything on the desktop.

The Whiteboard widget

On/Off

Shows / hides all previous drawings.

Control mode

Pauses the drawing mode and lets you control the computer normally. The same can
be achieved with a right click on the desktop.

Pen

Lets you make freehand drawings. With a right click on the icon you can select a color
and the size of the pen.

Marker pen

For highlighting texts. With a right click on the icon you can select a color and the size
of the pen.

Eraser

Deletes parts of a drawing. With a right click on the icon you can select the size of the
tool.

Rectangle

Draws a rectangle. With a right click on the icon you can select the color of the frame
and the filling as well as the width of the line. Press Ctrl while drawing to draw a
square. Press Shift to center the rectangle. Press Ctrl and Shift simultaneously to draw
a square with center alignment.

Ellipse

Draws an ellipse. With a right click on the icon you can select the color of the frame
and the filling as well as the width of the line.

Press Ctrl while drawing to draw a circle. Press Shift to center the ellipse. Press Ctrl
and Shift simultaneously to draw a circle with center alignment.

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Text

Write a text. With a right-click on the icon, you can determine the font size, color and
type.

Balloon

Draws a speech bubble. Click on the place where you would like to create a speech
bubble, write your comment and then click a second time to define the direction of the
speech bubble. With a right-click on the icon, you can determine the font size, color
and font.

Chat
Through the integrated chat you can exchange messages with your partner. (This
widget is deactivated by default and can be activated in the Functions menu.)

The Chat widget

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TeamViewer - TeamViewer
Partner List

7 TeamViewer Partner List

7.1 TeamViewer Account
In the TeamViewer partner list you can create your connection partners (or computers). You can
see at a glance which partners (computers) are online and then connect directly through the
partner list via TeamViewer. Aside from that TeamViewer offers additional useful functions e.g.
instant messaging.

The partner list is an ideal means for spontaneous teamwork across distant locations.

The partner list offers you the following benefits:
 Online display: Who of your partners is online?

 Quick connection without entering an ID

 Immediate sessions without password entry

 Central, worldwide accessible partner list

 Instant Messaging function including group chat, offline messages and blacklist

 Own availability status selectable in the partner list - including Offline display

 Partner management including a notes function

In the Partner List, you can see at a glance which
partners (computers) are online

Note: The partner list can be synchronized with the TeamViewer Manager database. For more
information please refer to the TeamViewer Manager manual.

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7.1.1 Creating a TeamViewer Account
In order to use the partner list, you will have to create a TeamViewer account. The partner list is
bound to this account and not to a specific computer. That means for you that wherever you are,
you just have to log on to your respective TeamViewer account to work with your personal partner
list.

How to create a TeamViewer account:

1. Click on the button in the lower right corner of the TeamViewer main application
window in order to show the partner list.

→ The Partner list window appears.

2. Click on the Sign Up text link or button in the partner list

→ A wizard appears that guides you in two steps to create a TeamViewer account.

3. In the dialog window Create TeamViewer account - Step 1 of 2, enter the required data for
User name, E-mail and Password.

4. In the second step, assign a name and an access password for your computer to be able to
access it remotely.

→ After confirming the second step in the wizard, you will receive an e-mail with an
activation link.

5. Click on the link in your e-mail to confirm your e-mail address and thus complete the
creation of your TeamViewer account.

If you want to make any changes later on, e.g. your e-mail address or password, use the account
management. It also allows you to assign your Premium or Corporate license to your account (see
chapter 10.5 Partner List Category).

Creating the TeamViewer account via
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Note: Alternatively, you can also create a TeamViewer account via our website. In the web
browser, enter the URL http://login.teamviewer.com. Here, you can create a new account via the
Register link.

Note: A TeamViewer account is not necessary for using TeamViewer! A TeamViewer account is
required merely for the additional functionality of the partner list and the online status
information.

7.1.2 Managing the TeamViewer Account
The most important settings for your TeamViewer account can also be managed through a web
browser. You can also manage your TeamViewer account directly in TeamViewer. For more
details, please read chapter 10.5 Partner List Category.

How to open the TeamViewer account management in your web browser:
1. Call up the website http://login.teamviewer.com in a web browser.

2. Enter the user name and password of your TeamViewer account and click on Sign in.

→ The interface of the Web Connector and your partner list will be loaded.

3. Click on Edit profile.

→ A window with the settings of your account will be displayed.

The account management in the web browser
can also be accessed from anywhere even if no
TeamViewer is installed.

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7.1.3 Logging in to Your TeamViewer Account
You can log on to any TeamViewer (except for QuickSupport or TeamViewer Host) using your
TeamViewer account.

How to log in to your TeamViewer account:

1. Click on the button in the lower right corner of the TeamViewer main application
window in order to show the partner list.

2. In the fields User name and Password, enter the data you specified during the sign-up
process.

3. Click on Log On.

→ You are logged on now and your partner list (which will be empty at the first log in)
will appear.

You can spontaneously log on to
your account from any TeamViewer.

How to sign out from your TeamViewer account:
1. In the upper area of the partner list, click on your display name to open the menu and
select the entry Sign Out.

→ You have signed out.

Note: On external (public) computers, you should never activate the functions Remember me and
Remember my password. Aside from that you should always sign out when you leave the
computer.

Note: If you own a Premium or Corporate license and your license is also assigned to your
account, this license is also valid for unlicensed TeamViewer installations as long as you are
logged in.

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7.2 Operations in the Partner List

Add Group
Creates a new group. You can use it for grouping your partners according to any
criteria, e.g. clients, customers, colleagues, friends,...
Add Partner
Creates a new partner.
Delete
Deletes a marked group or partner.
Partner Properties
Opens the dialog Partner Properties where details of the partner can be displayed
and changed.
Remote control
Creates a remote control session with the marked partner.
Search
Looks for groups or partners in your partner list (group name, account name or ID)
as soon as you type anything into the search field.
Account menu
In the upper area of the partner list, click on your display name to open a menu in
which you can select your availability status. Your current status is displayed with
matching colors in the TeamViewer tray icon

You have the choice between
Online

Busy

Away

Show as offline

If any inactivity exceeds 5 minutes, your availability status is automatically set to
Away.)

IN addition, you can call up the account management in TeamViewer via the Edit
profile... menu item and sign out of your account via Sign Out.

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7.2.1 Icons in the Partner List

Online
Indicates that the partner or a computer is accessible via TeamViewer.
Busy
Indicates that the partner or a computer is online, but busy.
Away
Indicates that the partner or a computer is online, but away.
Offline
Indicates that the partner or a computer is currently not accessible via
TeamViewer.
Group
Groups help you keep your partner list well organized.

7.2.2 Adding Groups and Partners to Your Partner List

How to create a new group:

1. Click on the Add Group button.

→ The Add Group dialog opens.

2. Enter the name of the group in the Group name field.

3. Click on OK.

→ A new group will be created and will appear in the partner list.

How to create a new partner:
1. Mark the group to which a new partner is supposed to be added.

2. Click on the Add Partner button.

→ The Add Partner dialog opens.

3. In the Partner Type option field, specify whether you want to add a TeamViewer account
or a TeamViewer ID.

4. In the menu item Group you can determine to which group the partner should be added.
Later on you can assign the partner to a new group by drag & drop or via the context
menu.

5. Enter your partner's account name in the field Account name. (In the TeamViewer ID
field, enter the ID of the remote computer if you want to add a computer.)

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6. Assign an alias in the field Alias which will then be displayed in the partner list.

7. If you added a partner via his/her TeamViewer account you have the option of activating
the Grant quick access check box to allow the partner to establish a simplified connection
(see 7.2.3 Quick Access). If you added a computer via a TeamViewer ID, you have the
option of storing a predefined password for this ID - if known - in the Password field.

8. In the field Notes you can enter some information on this partner

9. Click on OK.

→ The new partner has been created and will appear in the partner list.

In the partner list, you can add
TeamViewer accounts and
TeamViewer IDs.

Note: When you create an individual QuickSupport module on our website, you can directly enter
your partner list data in the process. If your customer starts QuickSupport, it automatically
appears in your partner list and you can reach it with a single click.

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7.2.3 Quick Access
Particularly for teamwork as well as for remote support and presentations quick access can be an
interesting option. If you activate the check box Grant quick access in the Partner Properties, your
partner can do without entering a password and directly establish a connection to your computer.

How to grant quick access to your partner:
1. Mark the respective partner in the partner list.

2. Select Properties from the context menu (right-click on the partner)

→ The Partner Properties dialog will open up.

3. Activate the check box Grant quick access.

4. Click on OK.

→ Your Partner can now access your computer using quick access.

How to establish a remote support connection via quick access:
1. Mark the respective partner in the partner list.

2. Select Remote Control (quick access) or Presentation (quick access) from the context
menu (right-click on the partner).

→ On your partner desktop the dialog remote support (Quick Access) will pop up. You
partner can confirm the access by clicking on Allow.

→ The connection will be established.

Note: Only partners can be granted quick access. For computers added via ID, you can store a
permanent password instead.

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7.2.4 Partner Context Menu
You can access the partner context menu by making a right click on a partner. Please note that
depending on the type of partner (user or computer, online status, browser-based module,
TeamViewer version) not all functions might be available.

The context menu offers the following functions:
 Send message
Opens the Chat dialog (see 7.2.5 Partner Chat and Offline Messages).

 Remote Control (quick access), Presentation (quick access)
In case your partner has granted you quick access, you can establish a connection without
entering a password (see 7.2.3 Quick Access).

 Remote Control, Presentation, File Transfer, VPN
Establishes the respective connection to the partner.

 Delete
Deletes the partner irreversibly from your partner list.

 Rename
Offers the possibility to enter a new alias for the partner.

 Properties
Opens the Partner Properties dialog which offers the Partner Type option in addition to
the same functions as the Add Partner dialog (see 7.2.2 Adding Groups and Partners to
Your Partner List).

7.2.5 Partner Chat and Offline Messages
You can send instant messages to any partner in your partner list. If the partner is currently not
online, he will receive the message as soon as he logs on. If your partner is online, he will receive
the message immediately in a new chat window and you can exchange messages in real time. In
addition, you can invite further partners to a group chat.

How to send a message to a partner and invite further partners to a chat session:
1. Open the context menu of the respective partner (right-click on the partner) and select the
Send message option.

→ The Chat dialog opens up.

2. Write your message in the lower text box and click on Send or press the Enter key on your
keyboard.

→ Your message is displayed in the upper field and is being sent directly or later -
depending on whether the partner is currently online in TeamViewer or not.

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3. If your partner is online, he can directly respond to your message. You can also send
additional messages.

4. In order to invite further partners to your chat session, click on Invite in the menu and
select the desired partner. In addition, you can change the default invitation text. Then
click on OK to send your invitation.

→ The selected partner will receive you invitation message. If he joins the chat, he will be
displayed as an additional partner in the current chat dialog and he can join the
conversation.

If you are connected with more than one chat
partner, they will be displayed in the left part of the
window.

Note: If your partner is offline, he will receive all the messages you have sent to him as soon as he
logs back in, even if the dialog was closed in the meantime (does not apply to group chat).

Note: You can only invite partners to an existing chat who are currently logged in to TeamViewer.

7.2.6 Operations in the Chat Window
From within the chat window, you can display the partner properties or initiate the following
operations via the Connect button:

 Remote Control (quick access)

 Presentation (quick access)

 Remote control

 Presentation

 File transfer

 VPN

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Chat window from which TeamViewer
connections can be started

In the chat window, the recipient of a chat message can add the initiating partner to his partner
list if he has not yet been added to the partner list. In addition, the initiating partner can be added
to the blacklist. The blocked partner can be removed again from the blacklist with a single click.

7.2.7 Pre-Chat via TeamViewer QuickSupport
If you create the TeamViewer QuickSupport customer module on our website for your customers,
you can also specify your partner list data. If you also activate Users may start the chat, then your
customer can send messages to you via the chat dialog after starting his QuickSupport, even
before a TeamViewer connection has been established. In chapter 3.3.1 Configuring
QuickSupport you can learn more about activating this function.

The QuickSupport customer module with
chat window

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Note: If you did not log in to the partner list (offline) or selected Show as offline as your status, no
chat window appears in the QuickSupport of your customer. It will only be available in
QuickSupport as soon as you are online.

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TeamViewer - Multimedia
Functions

8 Multimedia Functions

8.1 Audio Transmission

8.1.1 Establishing an Audio Transmission to a Partner
With Voice over IP (VoIP), you can save costs for phone calls and get in touch with your partners
with a few clicks of the mouse. All you need is a headset or microphone and loudspeakers.

How to establish a VoIP connection:
1. After establishing a connection with your partner, click on the Audio/Video / Voice over
IP option in the TeamViewer menu.

→ The VoIP widget opens up and starts blinking.

2. Set the desired volume for your speakers and your microphone.

3. To start a transmission, click on Transmit my audio now.

4. To end the transmission again, click on Stop audio transmission.

Note: Closing the VoIP widget does not close the audio transmission.

8.1.2 Audio Options
To get to the Audio Options, please click on the symbol in the bottom right corner of the
VoIP widget.

→ The audio options menu will open up.

The Audio menu

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You have the following setting options:

 Speakers
Selects the corresponding loudspeakers.

 Volume
Adjusts the desired volume of your loudspeakers. By clicking on the Play button, you will
hear a sound that is used to check the volume.

 Mute (speakers)
Completely mutes your loudspeakers.

 Microphone
Selects the corresponding microphone.

 Microphone level
Adjusts the desired volume of your microphone.

 Mute (microphone)
Completely mutes your microphone.

 Noise threshold
Allows removing any degree of background noise.

Note: You will also find the same menu under Extras / Options / Audio.

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8.2 Video Transmission

8.2.1 Establishing a Video Transmission to a Partner
If you want your partner not only to hear, but also to see you, you can transmit your video with a
webcam.

How to establish a video transmission with your partner:
1. After having successfully connected to your partner, click on the Audio/Video / My Video
menu item in the menu bar at the top part of the window.

→ The webcam widget will pop up.

2. To start sharing your webcam, click on Transmit my video now.

3. To end the transmission, click on Stop video transmission.

8.2.2 Video Options
With the video options, you can make changes to your camera settings. In order to do that, click
on the icon in the lower right corner of the video widget. Here you can specify the size of
your video.
Select Video Preferences to display the Advanced video options.

→ The Video options menu opens.

TeamViewer video options

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You have the following setting options:

 Video source
Lets you define your default webcam.

 Video driver settings
Depending on the webcam, you can adjust more advanced settings of the respective
model.

 Quality
You can choose between Automatic quality selection (automatically determines the best
ratio between quality and speed), Optimize quality and Optimize speed.

Note: You will find the same menu under Extras / Options / Video.

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8.3 Chat
The Chat window allows you to chat with your partner during an active session (e.g. remote
control). You can start a chat session by clicking on the Audio / Video / Chat menu item in the
remote support window or the control window. If you click on the icon at the bottom right,
you can save the chat session as a text file.

The Chat widget

8.4 Conference Call
If not all of the attendees have a headset at hand, you can also start a conference call as an
alternative. Just click on the menu item Audio / Video / Conference call in the remote support
window or the control window. Then select your country and dial the service number displayed
underneath it. You will be asked to enter the conference pin via the keys of your telephone pad.
You will instantly be connected with all the participants that have joined the conference call with
their PIN.

The Conference call widget

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TeamViewer - Miscellaneous
Functions

9 Miscellaneous Functions

9.1 Session Recording
During the session, you have the option of recording your remote session as a movie. The
recording is made in TeamViewer's own .tvs file format. This ensures that the file is
unchangeable and can also be used for revision purposes.

How to record a session:
1. Click on Extras / Record / Start in the menu of the remote control window to start the
recording.

2. To finish the recording, click on Extras / Record / Stop, or just close the TeamViewer
session.

→ A window will ask where you would like to save your file.

How to play back a recorded session:
1. Click on Extras and Play recorded session... in the TeamViewer application window

→ The Open file dialog appears.

2. Chose the desired file.

→ The video clip will be played back in TeamViewer.

Note: You can also play the file by double-clicking on it in Windows Explorer. TeamViewer is
automatically started and plays back the recorded session.

Note: If you would like to record all your sessions, please navigate to the option Extras / Options /
Remote Control / Automatically record remote control sessions .

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9.2 Channel Use
If you possess a Premium (or Corporate) license with several session channels, this dialog will
give you an overview of the current use of the channels of your license. This dialog can be found
in the menu Help / About / Channel use.

This dialog shows which IDs
are currently having a session.

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9.3 VPN Connection
With the VPN option, you can establish a virtual private network between you and your partner.
Two computers that are connected via VPN are in a common network. You can access the
network resources of the other computer and your partner can also access the resources of your
own local computer.

9.3.1 Examples for the Usage of TeamViewer VPN
 You can print documents on the shared printer of the remote computer.

 You can use an application locally on your machine which accesses a remote database by
having a VPN connection to the remote database server (e.g. for a home office).

 Make peripheral devices (e.g. printer) and files in your local system accessible to external
partners.

 In a support case, access remote databases from your local frontend (e.g. SQL Server
Management Studio).

9.3.2 Prerequisites
A prerequisite for the use of TeamViewer VPN is that TeamViewer is installed on both sides with
the option Use TeamViewer VPN.

Note: You do not need TeamViewer VPN for remote control of the partner PC or transferring
files. Professional IT staff will know the possibilities and advantages of this connection.

Note: If you connect to the remote PC with TeamViewer VPN, both computers are in a common
virtual network. Further computers in the respective LANs of both computers are not included.

Note: The VPN driver can also be installed afterwards. Uninstalling or reinstalling TeamViewer
itself is not necessary. See 10.9 Advanced Category.

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9.3.3 Connecting to a Partner
This section describes how to establish a VPN connection from TeamViewer to TeamViewer in a
few simple steps (VPN is not supported by TeamViewer QuickSupport).

Alternatively, you can click on the menu bar item Extras, then VPN and Start in the remote
control, window during a remote control session.

How to establish a VPN connection:

2. Ask your partner to start TeamViewer and to click on the Remote Control tab.

3. Ask your partner for his TeamViewer ID and the password which are displayed in the
Wait for connect area.

4. In the Create Session area, select the VPN option and enter the ID of your partner in the
Partner ID field.




→ You are connected to your partner’s computer and the VPN - TeamViewer dialog
appears.

9.3.4 Operations in the VPN - TeamViewer Window
In the VPN - TeamViewer window, you have the following options:

 In the Current VPN Connection drop-down menu, you can define in case of multiple VPN
connections to which connection the information displayed in the dialog and possible
actions refer.

 If you click on the Close connection button, you can close the selected connection.

 In the Status section, you can see your IP address and the IP address of your partner.

 In the Actions section, you can test the VPN connection using two buttons:

 The Share files via Explorer button opens Windows Explorer with access to the remote
files. (Please note that you may have to authenticate yourself at the remote computer.)

 The Test ping button sends a ping signal for testing the network

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The VPN TeamViewer dialog

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9.4 LAN Connection

9.4.1 Activating LAN Connections
Connections in the local network can also be initiated via the IP address (or the computer name).
For this purpose, you have to configure TeamViewer to accept incoming LAN connections.

How to activate incoming LAN connections:
1. Click on Extras / Options / General.

2. For Incoming LAN connections, select the option accept from the drop-down menu.

9.4.2 Connecting to a Partner
This section describes in simple steps how to establish a LAN connection between two
TeamViewer applications (TeamViewer QuickSupport does not support this function).

How to establish a LAN connection:

2. Ask your partner to start TeamViewer and to click on the Remote Control tab.

3. Ask your partner for his IP address and TeamViewer password.

4. Select the desired connection mode (Remote Control, File Transfer, VPN) and enter your
partner's IP address in the Partner ID field under Create Session.





Note: Please note that in the special case of direct connections within your own LAN, none of our
servers is involved. Therefore, a regular symmetrical encryption without Public/Private Key
exchange will be used.

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TeamViewer - Options

10 Options

10.1 General Category

10.1.1 Options in the General Category
The General category includes the most commonly used settings:

Important options for working with TeamViewer:

 Your display name
Enter your (company) name here. This text is displayed in the title bar of the remote
control window and in the Chat window on the partner side.
While you are logged into your TeamViewer account, the display name of your account is
used instead.

 Start TeamViewer with Windows
TeamViewer starts automatically with Windows so that it is executed directly after the
start of Windows and before the Windows logon.

 Close to tray menu
Minimizes TeamViewer to the system tray (info area of the taskbar) after closing the
program. TeamViewer can subsequently be shut down with a right-click on the icon in the
system tray.

Network settings:

 Proxy settings
Configure opens the Proxy settings dialog (see 10.1.2 Proxy Settings Dialog).

Connection in local network (via IP address):

 Incoming LAN connections deactivated
LAN connections are not allowed.

 Incoming LAN connections - accept
Accepts incoming LAN connections via port 5938 (see 9.4 LAN Connection).

 Incoming LAN connection - accept exclusively
The computer will not establish a connection to the TeamViewer network and is only
available via its IP address

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The General category provides the most
basic setting options.

10.1.2 Proxy Settings Dialog
In most cases, the default settings (Use web browser proxy settings) are sufficient. You can use
custom settings, for example, if you have not configured the proxy settings in your browser.

 No proxy
Use this setting if you are directly connected to the Internet.

 Use web browser proxy settings
(recommended)
Use this setting if you are behind a proxy server and the proxy settings are already
configured in your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer or Firefox).

 Use manual proxy
Use this setting to manually enter the data of your proxy server.

In the Proxy Settings dialog, you can configure
access to the Internet if you have a proxy server..

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10.2 Security Category
In this category, you can change all security-related settings.

Permanent password for unattended access:

 Password
When you enter a password in the Password field, it can be used as an alternative to the
automatically generated session password to access your computer.

Windows logon:

In this drop-down menu, you can determine whether remote users can connect to the local
computer using their Windows credentials instead of the TeamViewer password.

 Not allowed
Default setting. An authentication is possible only with the TeamViewer password.

 Allowed for administrators only
Windows administrators can connect with their admin credentials.

 Allowed for all users
All users of the computer can connect via the Windows authentication routine.

Password strength for spontaneous access:

Select how secure (i.e. complex) the automatically generated password is supposed to be which
will be regenerated with every start of the application.

 Standard (4 digits)
The password consists of 4 digits.

 Secure (6 characters)
The password consists of 6 characters.

 Secure (8 characters)

 Very secure (10 characters)

 Disabled
TeamViewer will not generate any session password.

Note: If you disable the session password and you have not defined a fixed password in the
General category, you will not be able to connect to the computer.

Note: If you activated the Start TeamViewer with Windows option, the session password will
automatically be set at least to Secure (6 characters).

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Note: If you activated the Windows logon option, the security of your computer depends directly
on the strength (complexity) of the Windows passwords of all Windows users of this computer.

Ensure that all Windows logins are secured with strong passwords!

Rules for connections to this computer:

 Black and whitelist
Opens the Black and whitelist dialog. In this dialog, you may either explicitly store the IDs
that are allowed access to the local computer (whitelist), or the IDs that are denied access
to the local computer (blacklist).

The Black and whitelist dialog

Note: Please note that when you configure a black or whitelist, you are in danger of locking
yourself out! If you should replace your remote control computer, the new computer will receive a
new ID. Use this function only if you can either access the computer locally if need be, or always
enter multiple IDs/partners (TeamViewer account) in your whitelist.

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 Full Access
This option allows your connection partner to have immediate access to all functions of
the local computer.

 Confirm all
Your connection partner can initially only look at the desktop of your computer. Any
further actions have to be agreed on by you.

 View and show
Your connection partner can look at your desktop, but cannot control it.

 Custom Settings
The Configure... button offers you the possibility to define individual settings and,
therefore, to disable different features completely, to allow after confirmation or to permit
from the beginning of the session.

 No incoming connections allowed
No incoming connections are allowed.

(Further details are located in chapter 5.6 Access Control.)

In the Security category, you can
change all security-related settings.

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10.3 Remote Control Category

10.3.1 Options in the Remote Control Category
The Remote Control category offers settings for TeamViewer's remote control sessions. The
settings in this dialog have an impact on all future remote support sessions.

Display:

 Quality
Here you can select from the following:

 Automatic quality selection


 Optimize speed
(default setting - an attempt is made to reach the best speed, depending on the
available bandwidth)

 Custom Settings
When you select Custom Settings, the Custom settings... button is enabled. This
button opens the Custom Settings dialog (see 10.3.2 Custom Settings Dialog).

 Remove remote wallpaper
Removes the remote desktop background during the session.

 Show your partner's cursor
Displays the movement of your partner's mouse cursor on your desktop.

Session recording:

 Automatically record remote control sessions
The session recording starts automatically at the beginning of the session. You can specify
in which directory the recordings are saved.

Rules for access to other computers:

 Access Control

Allows you to configure which level of access your partners have on your computer.

 Full Access
This option allows you to have immediate access to all functions of the computer.

 Confirm all
You can initially only look at the desktop of the remote computer. For further actions
your connected partner has to agree.

 View and show
You can look at the desktop of the remote computer, but you cannot control it.

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 Custom Settings
The Configure... button offers you the possibility to define individual settings and,
therefore, to disable different features completely, to allow after confirmation or to
permit from the beginning of the session.

 No outgoing connections allowed
No outgoing connections are allowed.

In the Remote Control category, you
can perform all the settings about
quality, session recording or access to
other computers.

In the Access Control Details dialog, you can
perform the detail settings for the Custom Settings
mode.

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10.3.2 Custom Settings Dialog
The custom settings dialog is only available if you select Custom settings in the quality drop-down
menu of the display settings and click on the Custom Settings... button. You can specify your
custom settings here.

 Colors
You can set the desired color depth here. More colors require more bandwidth. You can
improve performance by reducing the color depth.

 Quality
You can set the display quality level here. If you use the color modes High or True Color
and move the quality control to the left, a lossy compression is used to minimize the data
volume.

 Improve application compatibility
Increases the compatibility with older Windows applications at the expense of lower
performance.

 Disable Aero Glass
Disables Aero Glass on Windows Vista / Windows 7 remote computers to improve
performance.

In the Custom Settings dialog, you
can configure quality options.

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10.4 Presentation Category
The Presentation category offers settings for the TeamViewer Presentation mode. The settings in
this dialog have an impact on all presentation sessions.

Display:

 Quality
Here you can select from the following:

 Automatic quality selection

 Optimize speed
Default setting - an attempt is made, to achieve the best possible image quality

 Optimize speed

 Custom Settings
When you select Custom Settings, the Custom settings... button is enabled. This
button opens the Custom Settings dialog (see 10.3.2 Custom Settings Dialog).

 Remove own wallpaper
Removes the wallpaper of the local computer during the session.

Rules for presentation connections

 Allow presentations
This option allows you to generally forbid presentations.

 Change direction allowed
If enabled, the direction can be changed during a presentation so that you can see the
remote computer.

 Allow partner to interact
If enabled, the input on the remote computer can be activated during a presentation. The
connected partner is then able to operate your presentation machine.

 Use TeamViewer 5 presentation mode
If activated, a TeamViewer session is established identical to TeamViewer version 5. That
is, the presenter establishes the TeamViewer connection, e.g. by adding a participant on
the Presentation tab of the TeamViewer main window.

 Change presentation password
Here you define your presentation password which henceforth applies to your
presentations. The password can be changed again at any time.

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 Initiation options

 Show entire screen on startup
Shows the entire desktop at the start of a TeamViewer presentation.

 Use application selection to unblock windows during session
Only those applications/windows which you activate during the presentation inn the
application selection are transmitted (see 6.5 Operations in the Presentation Control
Panel).

In the Presentation category, you can
define all the rules for your
presentation connections.

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10.5 Partner List Category
You can manage your TeamViewer account in this category and make some additional settings
for your partner list.

Local settings
 Offline partners in separate group
Organizes all offline partners in one group.

 Notify me of incoming messages
Informs you with a short message when you have received a message from a partner.

 Notify me when partners sign in
Informs you when a partner has signed in to his TeamViewer account.

 Show partner list on startup
Shows the partner list besides the main screen when you start TeamViewer.

Account settings

 Display name
Enter a name with which you can recognize your partners during a session.

 E-mail
Edit this field to change your e-mail address.

 New password
Edit this field to change the password for your TeamViewer account.

 Activated license
If you have a Premium or a Corporate license, you can assign it to your TeamViewer
account. To do so, please click on the link Activate license and enter your license key.
Next, click on Activate License. This license applies henceforth if you are logged in, even if
you are using unlicensed TeamViewer installations.

 Only partner in my list may see my online status and send messages to me
If this option is activated, you are displayed as Online only for partners found on your list.
At the same time, only those partners can send messages to you.

 Blacklist for accounts - Configure...
Here you can maintain a blacklist for user names of other users. If you add a user name
you will not be displayed as Online to this user anymore and will not receive any messages
from him either.

 Delete account (only available in the web browser)
Click on Delete account to permanently delete your TeamViewer account. You will be
asked one more time if you would really like to delete your account. Please note that by
deleting your TeamViewer account, your partner list will also be permanently deleted.

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 Current password (only necessary in the web browser)
Enter your current password to confirm your changes.

The account management in
TeamViewer provides additional
options.

Note: All the settings you make in the Local Preferences section only affect the computer you are
currently working with (or for the partner list in the Web Connector). The settings in the Settings
for account section are stored centrally and apply for any computer as soon as you log on to your
TeamViewer account.

Note: The blacklist in this category is only for functions within the partner list. If you would like to
prevent connections from particular TeamViewer IDs, please use the blacklist and whitelist
function in the Security category (see 10.2 Security Category).

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10.6 Audio Category
In this category, you can change setting for your VoIP connections and test them.

Details can be found in chapter 8.1 Audio Transmission.

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10.7 Video Category
In this category, you can select a webcam and test its quality and settings. You can also perform
additional settings for the video driver.

Details can be found in chapter 8.2 Video Transmission.

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10.8 Custom Invitation Category
The Custom invitation category provides you with the possibility to invite your business partner
quickly and uncomplicated by e-mail to a remote control session or presentation.

 Template
Offers various texts as template.

 Subject
Here you can change the subject line of your invitation e-mail.

 Invitation message
Here you can set the template text of your invitation mail individually. After activating the
Test invitation button, the invitation e-mail is being generated in your e-mail program.
You can then send the e-mail directly from this application. Clicking on Reset restores the
default mail.

In the Custom invitation category, you
can create an individual invitation e-
mail.

Note: The template texts contain various placeholders. If necessary, you can always replace them
with your own texts. Click on Test invitation to view the final text.

Note: An invitation via e-mail can be generated via TeamViewer only if an e-mail program is
configured on your computer.

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10.9 Advanced Category
In the Advanced category, you can perform advanced settings in your TeamViewer.

General advanced settings

 Display language
Enables you to select the display language which will be used by TeamViewer. Next, it is
necessary to restart TeamViewer.

 QuickConnect Button
Configure opens the Configure QuickConnect dialog (see 10.9.1 Configure QuickConnect
Dialog).

 Clear list of blocked accounts
Deletes all blocked accounts with a single click.

 Disable TeamViewer shutdown
Prevents the shutdown of TeamViewer.

 Hide online status for this TeamViewer ID
If activated, your TeamViewer ID (computer) is not displayed as online on any partner list.

 Accept messages from trusted accounts
If activated, messages from accounts with which you have had a TeamViewer connection
are accepted or displayed.

 Full access if a partner connects on a Windows logon screen(visible only if Start
TeamViewer with Windows has been enabled, see 10.1 General Category)If access was
restricted on the Security tab (e.g. Confirm all), this can be used to grant full access if no
user is currently logged in. This allows, for example, a user or administrator to work on
the computer without restrictions after logging onto the computer with his windows login
data.

 Enable enhanced multi user support (for Terminal Server)
Must be enabled for operation on a terminal server so that all users can independently
work with TeamViewer (the server as well as every user receive a separate TeamViewer
ID, see 2.4 Terminal Server Operation).

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Log files

 Enable logging
If enabled, TeamViewer writes all errors and events into a log file.

 Log outgoing connections
If enabled, TeamViewer writes information about all outgoing connections into a log file.
This option has to be enabled when you are using the TeamViewer Manager.

 Log incoming connections
If enabled, TeamViewer writes information about all incoming connections into a log file
(Connections_incoming.txt in the program directory).

Advanced settings for connections to other computers

 Enable black screen if partner input is deactivated.
If you deactivate entries by your partner, the screen is also deactivated at the remote
computer.

 Temporarily save connection passwords
Session passwords will be saved by default to enable the immediate resumption of the
connection. After the shutdown of TeamViewer, the passwords are no longer saved. This
option allows you to prevent any passwords from being saved.

 Automatically minimize local TeamViewer panel
The TeamViewer control panel will be automatically minimized after use.

 Ignore alpha blending on this computer
Semitransparent windows are broadcast as plain windows.

Advanced network settings:

 Enable DirectIn Performance optimization
When this check box is activated, TeamViewer tries to configure the port forwarding for
the ports 80 and 5938 in UPnP-compatible routers (see TeamViewer DirectIn check).

 TeamViewer DirectIn check
Opens a dialog where the availability of TeamViewer is checked. The DirectIn ports 80
and 5938 do not have to be open. However, if they are open, TeamViewer can use these
ports to establish even faster connections.

 TeamViewer Server
Opens the TeamViewer Server dialog (see 10.9.2 TeamViewer Server Dialog).

 Install VPN driver
With the Install VPN button, you can install the VPN driver which is required for
establishing VPN connections. The same button can be used for uninstalling the VPN
driver again.
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 Install monitor driver
With the Install monitor driver button, you can install the TeamViewer monitor driver.
This driver is recommended to ensure a black screen if the screen display at this computer
is deactivated via TeamViewer (see 4.1.2 Operations in the Remote Control Window).

 Enable UDP
TeamViewer attempts to establish fast UDP connections. You should only disable this
feature when connection interruptions occur on a regular basis.

 Do not use incoming port 80 and 443 (recommended for web servers only)
If enabled, it prevents TeamViewer form occupying port 80 or 443. It is useful if other
services, such as web servers, require this port.

TeamViewer options

 Access to the TeamViewer options is possible only for users with Windows administrator
rights
Activate this option so that all TeamViewer options can be changed only by
administrators.

 Protect options with password
Enter a user-defined password if you want to protect your TeamViewer options.

 Confirm password
Confirm the previously entered password.

 Export options to a *.reg file
Exports the options from the selected categories to a *.reg file in the designated folder.

 Import options from a *.reg file
Imports the stored options from the selected *.reg file.

 Export settings for TeamViewer Portable
Clicking on Export... allows exporting the settings for TeamViewer Portable. More
information on how to export the settings for TeamViewer Portable are provided in the
download package.

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Under Advanced settings, you will
find all the advanced options.

10.9.1 Configure QuickConnect Dialog
In this dialog, you can change various settings for the QuickConnect button (see 5.3 Connecting
via QuickConnect).

 Show QuickConnect button
Activates/deactivates the QuickConnect button in all applications

 Deactivate for a particular application
Add the name of the process of an application in which you would like to remove the
QuickConnect button. To reverse that setting, simply remove the name of the process
from the list.

 Change the position of the QuickConnect button
Changes the position of the QuickConnect button in all applications.

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Open this dialog to configure the QuickConnect button
according to your requirements

10.9.2 TeamViewer Server Dialog
In this dialog, you can define a specific server.

In the TeamViewer Server dialog, you can
enter a fixed TeamViewer Server.

Caution: Please enter a server only if requested to do so by the TeamViewer support staff!

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10.10 QuickSupport Properties
In the QuickSupport Properties window, you can define settings for the TeamViewer
QuickSupport module.

You can access this dialog by clicking on the tool icon in the top right-hand corner of the
TeamViewer QuickSupport screen. In the General category, the following options are available:

Important options for working with TeamViewer

 Enable logging
If enabled, TeamViewer QuickSupport writes to an event log. This log may help when
searching for errors in support cases.

 Open log files
Opens the folder in which the log file is stored.

Network settings

 Configure Proxy settings...
See 10.1.2 Proxy Settings Dialog.

Display name

 Your name
Here you can enter your display name in the text field (selectable only in the individually
created QuickSupport).

For the options in the categories Audio and Video, please see chapters 8.1.2 Audio Options and
8.2.2 Video Options.

The QuickSupport options dialog

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10.11 QuickJoin Properties
In the QuickJoin Properties window, you can define settings for the TeamViewer QuickJoin
module. The setting options correspond largely to those for QuickSupport, see 10.10
QuickSupport Properties. But in this case, the display name can already be selected in the main
window.

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