Compaq N150 Series manual Infrared Configuration Guidelines, Enabling the Infrared Port

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External Device Connections

Infrared Configuration Guidelines

■The infrared port default settings are as follows:

❏Port—COM3

❏Address—1487-147F

❏Interrupt request (IRQ)—9

■If you use Direct Cable Connection and the utility prompts you to choose a port for the infrared connection, you can select Serial Cable on COM5 or, if the computer is running a preinstalled Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Professional operating system, select Parallel Cable on LPT3.

Enabling the Infrared Port

The infrared port is enabled by default each time the computer starts up.

■When the infrared port is enabled, the infrared icon is displayed on the taskbar and Infrared Monitor Search is enabled by default.

■While the Infrared Monitor Search is enabled:

❏You can establish an infrared link.

❏The system cannot initiate Standby. User-initiated Standby is not affected.

■When the Infrared Monitor Search is disabled:

❏Power is conserved.

❏You cannot establish an infrared link.

❏The system can initiate Standby.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition May Part Number Contents Battery Packs Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord Opening the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Setting Up the Software Completing Initial SetupAfter Software Setup Installing Optional ApplicationsHardware and Software Setup Look at the Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Component FunctionTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Component Lights Top Component Lights Right Side Component Right Side ComponentLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsComponentFunction Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsLook at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Using the TouchPad Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing Hotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceSwitch Display and Image Fn+F3 HotkeysInitiating Standby Fn+F4 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadUsing the Easy Access Buttons Disabling the Numeric KeypadConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Identifying the Easy Access buttons Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackRemoving the battery pack Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack Removing a Media Bay device Using the Battery Quick Charge Check Calibrating the BatteryHardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackDrives Caring for DrivesRemoving and Inserting the Hard Drive Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive Removing and Inserting Storage Media Inserting and Removing a DisketteInserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive Viewing the CD Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD DriveChanging the Startup Sequence Using Audio Features AudioConnecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack Audio ComponentsAdjusting Volume Connecting to the Stereo Line-In JackConnecting an External Keyboard or Pointing Device External Device ConnectionsConnecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting USB Equipment Connecting a Modem or NIC CableHardware Guide Using the Security Slot Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Removing a memory expansion board Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving EnergyAdding Wireless Devices Installing Additional Device DriversBattery Packs Media Bay DevicesUpgrading the Hard Drive Specifications Regulatory Agency Series NumbersAgency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsCommunications Specifications CommunicationsTemperatures Power Requirements Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power ManagementComputer Utilities Enabling Power Savings Timeout SettingsSetting Standby Hibernation Security10-4 Index Index-2 Products Reference Library CD-ROM2-15 Modem cable internal modem models only 2-14,2-15 Safety & Comfort Guide. See Index-6 Index-7