Infrared Feature | Compaq 2100 guide

chapter 11

INFRARED FEATURE

The infrared (IR) port allows for bi-directional communication between your Compaq Aero 2100 Series and other infrared-equipped devices such as other Palm-size PCs, desktop and notebook computers, printers, or any other device that has a compatible IR feature.

In order to use your Compaq Aero 2100 Series’s infrared port, you must set up the ports on both the sending and receiving devices.

This chapter describes the following features:

connecting to ActiveSync with infrared

file transfer with another Palm-size PC

guidelines for using IR transfer

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Compaq 2100 manual Infrared Feature

Contents

Aero 2100 Series Color Palm-size PC Aero 2100 Series Color Palm-size PC Table of Contents Finding Information Before YOU Begin Name Location To Find Information About Look Here Locating Information Quickly Outside of North America Customer RegistrationNorth America Symbols and Conventions Introducing the Device Chapter Item Component Function Front Side ComponentsFront Side Component Function Recorder Left Side Left Side Components Top Edge TOP Edge Components Bottom Edge Bottom Edge Components Back Side Back Side Components Back Side Components Standard Cradle Cradle Components AUTO-SYNC Cable AC Adapter Using the Cradle Deluxe Cradle Auto-sync Cable Basic Operations Using the Stylus Using the Stylus Program Description Programs Programs Active Desktop Screen Active Desktop Display Properties Screen Start Menu Start Menu and Taskbar Taskbar Command BARCommand Bar Typing with the Keyboard Typing and Writing on Your DeviceType with the keyboard Write using character recognition Input Panel Using the Word Completion Function Finding Information Screen Viewing Information Customizing Your Device Display Properties Screen Icon Meaning Adjusting the BacklightUsing the Power and Backlight Button Using the Light Bulb Icon Backlight Menu Using the Q Menus Backlight Control Setting the Backlight Timeout Using Power Changing the Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery Pack Removing the Battery Compartment Cover Inserting the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Pack Charge Power Properties Battery Tab Screen Low Rechargeable Battery Indicators Responding to a Low Battery Pack Charging the Battery Using the AC Adapter Directly Charging the Battery PackBattery Pack Inside the Palm-size PC Battery Charge Light Charging the Battery Using the Cradle Charging the Battery Using the Deluxe Cradle Using the Deluxe Cradle Charging Compartment Battery Disposal Useful Battery Life Backup Battery Compartment Backup Battery Changing the Backup Battery Low Backup Battery Inserting a Backup Battery Opening the Backup Battery Compartment Cover CompactFlash Cards Conserving Battery PowerBacklight Active Synchronization Automatic Power OffInfrared Transmissions Setting the Power Off Timeout Using AC Power Reset Button Resetting Your DevicePerforming a Normal Reset Performing a Full Reset Software Functions Asset Viewer Screen Using the Asset Viewer Menu Tab in QUtilities Using the Qutilities and Q Menu Menu Task Management Volume Slider Controlling VolumePower Backlight Control File Explorer Auto Run Tab Auto Run Diagnostics Tab Diagnostics Select Show all file types. Tap OK CF Backup/Restore Game Keys Tab Game Keys Sound & Vibratory Alarm Status Setting Notification Alarms Appointment Screen Setting an Alarm in Calendar World Clock Alarms Tab Screen Setting an Alarm in World Clock Setting a Password File Explorer Screen Using File Explorer Organizing Your Files Navigating among Your Files Managing a Network Connection Backup and Restore Backing UP Data to a CF Card Using CF BACKUP/RESTORE CF Backup/Restore Utility Backup Tab Screen Restoring Data from a CF Card CF Backup/Restore Utility Restore Tab Screen Pocket Outlook This chapter describes the following features Program Buttons Program Buttons Program Button Description Changing the Program Button Shortcuts Calendar Screen Calendar Application Appointment Screen Tap File then Make Meeting Contacts Contact Details Screen Contacts Screen Task Details Screen TasksTasks Screen Synchronize Messages Inbox Inbox Options Screen Set up remote mailSend e-mail remotely Using Inbox with a Remote Connection Inbox Message Screen Receive messages Inbox Screen Send messages Inbox New Message Screen Voice Recorder Do this Using the Hardware ButtonsMake a recording Voice Recorder Hardware Buttons Navigate Play a recording Voice Recorder Screen Using the Screen Buttons Organizing recordings Settings and OrganizationAdjusting memory Choosing a recording format Organizing Recordings Chapter Creating a Note Entering Information Entering Information Using Note Taker Writing and Drawing Writing and Drawing Using Note Taker Editing And Formatting a Note Editing and Formatting a Note Adding Space in a Note Saving and Organizing Your NotesSaving your notes Saving a Note Organizing Your Notes Organizing your notes Picture Viewer Picture Viewer Screen Using Picture Viewer Viewing Images Stored on a CompactFlash Card Getting Images from a Desktop Computer Audibleplayer AudiblePlayer Screen Using AudiblePlayerInstalling AudibleManager Purchasing Audio Programs Tap and Hold Using the Software ButtonsButton AudiblePlayer Menus Using the Hardware Buttons Controls Additional Playback Time Infrared Feature Setting up Infrared on the Palm-size PC Connecting to Activesync with InfraredSetting up Infrared on the Computer File Transfer with Another PALM-SIZE PC Connecting To Your Desktop Computer Guidelines for Using IR Transfer Compactflash Cards Operating Guidelines Software Inserting a CompactFlash card Inserting a Compactflash CardRemoving the CompactFlash slot cover Running a Program Stored on a Compactflash Card Removing a Compactflash CardPage Microsoft Activesync Channels Channel Icon on the Taskbar Viewing Channel ContentPersonalizing Channels Mobile Desktop Components Getting Connected Remotely Select StartàProgramsàCommunicationàConnections Connecting to AN ISP Connecting to a Network Getting Help on Connecting Remotely Upgrading the memory module Using CompactFlash memory Upgrading the memory module involves these steps Making a Full Backup Removing the Existing Memory Module Removing the Batteries Disconnecting AC Power Removing the Memory Module Removing the Memory Compartment Cover Memory Module Connector Installing a NEW Memory Module Inserting the Memory Module Restoring the BACKED-UP Data Input Method Menu Using JOT Character Recognizer Using Jot Character Recognizer Areas of the Input Panel Number Area of the Input Panel Symbols Natural Character SET Help Writing CharactersOptions Using the letter areas Editing Stroke options Using the Number Area Period Comma Writing Accented Letters Char Stroke Options Using the Symbol Panel Char Char Stroke Options Simplified Uppercase Character SET Editing Character Stroke options Undo Paste Cut Carriage Return Writing Accented Letters Comma Apostrophe Dash Underscore Symbols Symbols Char Stroke Options Tips & Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Infrared Communications Troubleshooting Infrared Communications Troubleshooting Partnership Troubleshooting Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting Screen and Stylus Troubleshooting StartàSettingsà Problem System Response Troubleshooting System Response Troubleshooting Memory Module for more Information Memory Troubleshooting Memory Troubleshooting Battery and Power Troubleshooting Conserving Battery Amber battery AC adapter has Routine Care Routine Maintenance International Travel Travel Guidelines Shipping Guidelines System Hardware SpecificationsSystem Specifications Operating Environment Metric Physical SpecificationsPhysical Specification Metric Operating Environment Icon Reference Appendix B Connection Icons Battery Icons Other Icons Regulatory Agency Identification Numbers Accessories Series NumberRegulatory Notices Cables Modifications Avis Canadien Canadian Notice European Union Notice Battery Warning