Panasonic CF-71 Infrared Data Communications

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Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer

data without a cable.

Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)

Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another com-

puter.

Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.

A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.

Problems with infrared data communications

An object is located between both ports.

There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a televi-

sion, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.

Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause

interference with communications between the ports.

When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.

Setting for Infrared Data Communications

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Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)

Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

Using and , select [IrDA], set [Automatic (PnP)] with

, then press Esc

Close the Setup Utility ( page 34)

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Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable

Connection]

Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]

Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]

Press [Finish]

If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].

Data Communications

Infrared data communications will begin.

To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is

necessary.

When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared],

this will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.

Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.

Before data communications, please do the following.

Add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [Win-

dows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].

Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for Microsoft

Networks] for [Network Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Ser-

vice].

Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.

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Contents

Main CF-71 Personal Computer Reference Manual Contents Key Combinations Fn + F2 Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F6 10 Fn + F5 LED Indicators Panasonic Hand Writing Drawing Characters or Figures Select from the taskbar or select [Panasonic Hand Writing] from [Start] - [Program] - [Panasonic] Change to the Hand Writing mode Draw a character or figure using the work surface of the touch pad Panasonic Hand Writing Select [Save As] or [Save] from [File]. Close the Hand Writing mode Setting the Suspend or Hibernation Function Using and , select [Power Management], then press Enter Suspend/Hibernation Functions Differences between the suspend function and hibernation function Suspend/Hibernation Functions Resuming Operation Suspend/Hibernation Functions Precautions for Using the Suspend or Hibernation Function Situation Function to use Reference Security Measures When the User Password is set Setting the user password When you do not want your computer to be used without permission Close the Setup Utility When you do not want your computer to be used without permission while away temporarily At the confirmation screen, press Enter Press Esc to end the password setting procedure When the coffee break password is set To disable your password Page Preventing theft of damage to data using a floppy disk Procedure When you do not want your Supervisor Setup changed without permission Setting the Supervisor Password Conserving Power Things to Remember Computing On the Road Page Computing On the Road Power Management settings Battery Power Use the Battery Indicator to Check on the Battery Status Battery Status Getting a detailed reading Fn + F9 When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low If the suspend or hibernation function is set If the suspend or hibernation function is not set save your data and power off your computer Replacing the Battery Pack Close the cover Connect the battery pack Using a Multimedia Pocket De vice Installing/Removing a Multimedia Pocket Device Removing the device Installing the device Turn your computer on Using a Multimedia Pocket Device Using the Floppy Disk Drive as an External Drive Using PC Cards Installing a PC Card Type I or II Installing/Removing the PC Card PC Card Using PC Card PC Card Utility Program About PhoenixCard ManagerTM for Windows 95 Installing Uninstalling Adding Memory RAM Module Port Replicator Using a Printer Using an External Display Using USB Devices Using and , select [Power Management], then press Enter Using and , select [Power Saving], set [OFF] with Close the Setup Utility Using USB Devices Connect the USB device to your computer Turn on the USB device, then turn on your computer Infrared Data Communications Preparations for Infrared Data Communications Setting for Infrared Data Communications Data Communications Hard Disk Drive To change y our har d disk drive, contact Panasonic T ec hnical Support 22 Removing/Installing the hard disk Installing/Removing the hard disk Hard disk Drive Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Closing the Program System Setup Power Management Power Management Settings Supervisor Setup Page Technical Information Network Hard Disk Technical Information FAT32 Technical Information Internet Explorer Reinstallation Power Saving Function in the Sound Chip List of Error Codes DMI Viewer Running DMI Viewer Saving information to a file Dealing With Problems Starting Up Battery Indicator Disk Operations Display Setup Utility Application Software Network Character Input Connecting Peripherals