User's Manual Chapter 5

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Infrared Port
Figure 5-16: Infrared Port
To use you IR port, place the two IR ports within one meter, about four feet, of
each other and either directly in line or at an angle of less than 30 degrees.
Click on the
Infrared
icon in the
Control Panel (Start/Settings/Control
Panel/Infrared)
.
This will bring up the IR software built into Windows. This software will
begin scanning for a present IR device. If one is found, it will complete the
connection. If a device is not found, try adjusting the distance and angle
between the two IR ports.
For proper operation of an IR connection, you might need to set up the
identification information in the IR software.
Once your connection is established, be careful not to obstruct the connection
between the machines. Maintain the distance and angle and do not place any
objects between the ports, as this can disrupt the connection.
IR Connections between Computers
If you are going to use the IR port to send information between you notebook
and another IR-capable computer, there are a couple of steps that you will
need to perform before your notebook is ready to be used in this way.
If you have not already set up your system for a Direct Cable Connection or
for file sharing, you will need to do this first.
Direct Cable Connection
In the
Control Panel
, select the
Add/Remove Programs
utility by double
clicking on it. When the Add/Remove Program Properties window opens,
click on the
Windows Setup
tab. Click on
Communications
and then the