File access or transfer

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File access or transfer

Is there a way to access files (e.g. Word, Excell) that are on my desktop PC via my wifi network? The Apple saleman said no; you'll have to somehow use iTunes to transfer the file.

If I have to use iTunes, how do I do that? And where do the files end up? If I boot up an app to edit one of these files, does it ask me which files to open?

Thanks,

Cliff

HP Pavilion a340n, Windows XP

Posted on Jun 9, 2010 12:01 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 9, 2010 12:35 PM in response to Robocheme

Many answers, depending on what you use. You can use an app like GoodReader, and the files will be stored within that app. You can use Air Sharing, or iDisk. If you buy apps that promise Office compatibility they will let you use the iTunes approach, and again store the files within the app. You can also simply mail yourself these files, and Mail will handle them, at least up to a point.

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jaxjason

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Jun 9, 2010 1:47 PM in response to Robocheme

If I have to use iTunes, how do I do that?

In itunes when the iPad is connected, you go to the App tab for the iPad on ituens and scroll down to the bottom where there is a place you can upload files for specific apps into the iPad, or save them back to your desktop from the iPad.

Jason

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Answer 3

Jun 9, 2010 1:49 PM in response to jaxjason

True, but only if you have an app that does "file sharing" on the iPad.

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