Migrating Files - PC to iMac Intel

Hello, my parents just bought a new iMac and I am going to transfer some of their files from their PC. I went on the Mac website and found the "Switch 101" page. It talks about directly connecting the two computers using and ethernet cable. It gives the following instructions:
Type your PC's network address in the Server Address text box using one of these formats:
* smb://DNSname/ShareName
* smb://IPaddress/ShareName
How do I find out this information on their PC? They run a Dell and have it connected to a cable modem with Comcast service.
Thank you in advance!

Hi Valion,
for a good guide to sharing files between a PC and a Mac over a small network like this see http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3020.html
Cheers
Rod

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