Infrared Data Communications
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Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer data without a cable.
Preparations for Infrared Data Communications
Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. (
below)
Position your computer so that the port is
Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
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Problems with infrared data communications
An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a televi- sion, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause interference with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.
Setting for Infrared Data Communications
1 Run the Setup Utility ( | page 34) | ||
2 Using | and | , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter | |
3 Using | and | , select [IrDA], set [Automatic (PnP)] with | |
, then press | Esc |
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4 Close the Setup Utility ( | page 34) | ||
Data Communications
NOTE
Before data communications, please do the following.
Add the check mark 
for
Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] for [Network Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Ser- vice].
Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.
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Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable Connection]
Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]
Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]
If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].
4 Press [Finish]
Infrared data communications will begin.
NOTE
To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is necessary.
When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared], this will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.
Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.