Infrared Data Communications

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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

1 Run the Setup Utility (

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2 Using

and

, select [Supervisor Setup], then press Enter

3 Using

and

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

, then press

Esc

 

4 Close the Setup Utility (

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Data Communications

NOTE

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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2

3

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

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

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

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

4 Press [Finish]

Infrared data communications will begin.

NOTE

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.

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