Sony PCG-F450, PCG-F430 manual Using Infrared Communication Devices

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Using Infrared Communication Devices

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Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.

To use infrared communication with another computer

Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.

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