Infrared Data Communications - Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 Series Reference Manual

Infrared Data Communications

Infrared Communication Port
NOTE
Windows NT
An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The
infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed.
Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-
fer data without a cable.
Preparations for Infrared Data Communications
Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. (
Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
A port-to-port distance of 20 cm to 50 cm {8" to 20"} 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 television,
VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause interfer-
ence with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.
If [IrDA Port] is set to [Disable] in the Setup Utility, set [IrDA Port] to [Enable] or [Auto]
as follows.
1 When the message [Press <F2> to enter SETUP] is displayed, press F2 and
then run the Setup Utility.
2 Select [Advanced] menu and then set [IrDA Port] to [Enable] or [Auto].
3 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The
computer will reboot.
Setting for Infrared Data Communications
Windows 98
Add the check mark for [Enable infrared communication] in [Start]
- [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared] - [Options] and then se-
lect [OK]
Windows 2000
Add the check mark for [Allow others to send files to your com-
puter using infrared communications] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-
trol Panel] - [Wireless Link] - [File Transfer] and then select [OK]
Windows 98 Windows 2000
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