Compaq 319921-001 manual Using the Infrared Port, Printing to an Infrared Printer

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Basic Operation

Using the Infrared Port

Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared port of the device with which you want to communicate lie in a straight line facing each other. The 2 ports should be no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart with no obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors.

1.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System.

2.Select the Hardware tab > Device Manager button > ALI fast infrared controller > Enable Device button.

3.Select Next > Finish > Close. Then close all open dialog boxes.

To check the status of communications, open Wireless Link by selecting Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other Hardware > Wireless Link.

Printing to an Infrared Printer

Install your printer and assign it to the notebook infrared port. You can then print from your applications or by following the directions for infrared ports.

Transferring Files Through an Infrared Connection

You can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by using Wireless Link. See the Windows online Help for instructions on using Wireless Link.

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Startup Guide

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Contents Startup Guide Page Your Hewlett-Packard product contains software programs Software Product License AgreementFor a notebook supplied with a Microsoft operating system Startup Guide Software Product License Agreement Contents Troubleshooting Battery Packs and Power ManagementIndex Getting Started with Your Notebook Important Safety InformationIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Front Panel and Right Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Left Panel and Back Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Bottom Panel Components Getting Started with Your Notebook Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Using the Documentation Library CDOperating Your Notebook Basic OperationFollowing table is describing the default power setting Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightThis hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Play DVD Movies Using CDs or DVDsTo Connect an Infrared Device Select Models Only To Connect a TV to Your NotebookPrinting to an Infrared Printer Using the Infrared PortTransferring Files Through an Infrared Connection Using Battery Power Battery Packs and Power ManagementTo Check Battery Status From the Windows Control Panel To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Recharge the Battery Pack If the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Your Notebook Display ProblemsIf the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not Spin Hard Drive ProblemsIf the Screen Is Difficult to Read If an External Display Does Not WorkIf the TouchPad Does Not Work Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsPerformance Problems If the Pointer Is Difficult to ControlIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On Power and Battery Pack ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery Power To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookTroubleshooting Index Index Index Index