Using Your Infrared Port

The IrDA-compliant infrared port provides “point and beam” wireless serial communications capability for mobile computer users, and replaces network, printer, and other cable connections between IrDA- compliant devices.

The IrDA infrared data link standard gives ActionNote users the capability of transferring data at speeds much faster than a standard modem. You can exchange and synchronize data files between your ActionNote and other notebooks and desktop PCs, printers, fax machines, network nodes, and personal digital assistants (PDAs).

To transfer data you must have another IrDA- compliant device and run IrDA software, such as Puma TranXit.® This software is provided with your ActionNote.

IrDA devices constantly poll for data and establish a communications link if they are within each other’s line of sight. The technology is similar to a television remote control. The two infrared ports must be able to “see” each other at a distance of no more than three feet and an angle of 30° or less. The communications software provided with your

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