Sony PCG-F640 manual Using Infrared Communication Devices, To enable infrared

Using Infrared Communication Devices

Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can use this port to communicate with other infrared-equipped devices with compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.

To use infrared communication with another computer

1Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.

Connecting with Infrared

✍Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is disabled when your system is shipped. Use the infrared icon in the Windows Control Panel to enable/disable infrared communication.

To enable infrared

1Click Wireless Link icon in the Windows Control Panel. Wireless link dialogue box displays.

2Select File Transfer Options Allow others to send files to your computer using infrared communications and/or Display status while receiving files.

3Click OK.

4Infrared Monitor icon appears in the task tray, open the monitor to verify that your computer has detected a nearby unit.

5Once another unit is detected, your computer is ready to send/receive data.

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