Apple G4 15 manual Infrared IrDA, Making an Infrared Connection, For More Information on Infrared

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Infrared (IrDA)

Because your PowerBook is equipped with infrared (IR), you can exchange files and data without using wires. The type of IR used is the industry-standard IR communication method known as IrDA.

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You can use infrared to share files with another IrDA-equipped computer, communicate with other infrared devices such as handheld organizers, connect to an infrared network, and even print on an infrared printer. Sharing files using infrared is the same as sharing files using Ethernet, except that AppleTalk and TCP/IP are set to Infrared instead of Ethernet.

Note: You cannot share files with a computer that only supports IRTalk (a non-standard IR communication method used by some older computers).

Making an Infrared Connection

To connect to another computer using infrared:

1Position the IR windows of the two computers so that they are directly facing and within 3 feet of each other.

2Configure AppleTalk and TCP/IP to communicate using infrared.

3Make sure that file sharing is turned on in the File Sharing control panel.

For More Information on Infrared

Information on configuring the Mac OS to communicate using infrared and setting up file sharing is available in Mac Help (see page 36). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “infrared” or “file sharing.”

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncContents PowerBook Specifications BatteryGetting Started Plugging In the Computer Connecting the Internal ModemOpening the Display Problems Turning the Computer On? Turning the Computer OnIf the computer still doesn’t start up, see Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Adjusting the Internal DisplayAbout the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Adjusting the Display ResolutionWhere to Go From Here Calibrating Your Battery for Best PerformanceIf you would like additional information, see the following What to Do When You Are Finished Working Put Your PowerBook to SleepShut Down Your PowerBook Page This Chapter If You Are New to the MacBasic Features of Your PowerBook Press this key to eject a CD or DVD disc Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Optional AirPort Card Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective To Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn MoreKidSafe ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersUpload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards What You Can Do To Get StartedApple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web IReviewApple Support QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawerWhat You Can Do Playhead IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Accounts Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into ManyCreate a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire PC Cards Inserting and Ejecting a PC CardFor More Information on PC Cards AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetInfrared IrDA Making an Infrared ConnectionFor More Information on Infrared External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External MonitorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceRemoving and Replacing the Battery BatteryCharging a Battery Calibrating a New Battery for Best PerformanceSwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Battery-Saving Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryUse a lighter desktop pattern Inserting Discs DVD DriveEjecting a Disc From the DVD Drive Playing DVD DiscsFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Using the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysAssigning Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFor More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockWorking Inside Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional MemoryWorking Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Start up your computerInstalling an AirPort Card Chapter AirPort antenna AirPort Card Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Working Inside Your Computer Page Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsApple System Profiler SpecificationsPowerBook Specifications Modem speed 53 kilobits per second KbpsOutput DC 14.4 External monitor in extended desktop mode Page To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Cleaning Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW