Establishing An Infrared Connection; Step 1: Configure The Software; Step 2: Set Up The Infrared Devices; Step 3: Transfer Information - Compaq 1610 Reference Manual

Establishing an infrared connection involves three steps:

Step 1: Configure the software

Step 2: Set up the infrared devices

Step 3: Transfer information

To set up the IR communications ports on the sending and
receiving devices, refer to "Connecting with an Infrared Port" in
the Windows CE Services Help that you installed on your
computer.
To prepare for IR communication between your handheld PC and
another IrDA-compliant device, follow these guidelines:
Be sure the IR ports on both devices are turned on and facing
each other at a distance no greater than one meter (3.28 feet)
and no less than 5 centimeters (2 inches) apart.
Aim the ports directly at each other. (The maximum capture
angle is 30 degrees. Do not point one port more than 15
degrees away from the center line of the other port.)
Remove all obstacles between the IR ports.
Do not swing the device lid completely open, as this may
block the IR port.
Certain types of fluorescent lamps can interfere with IR
communication. If this happens, turn off the lights or move to
another location with different lighting.
When transmitting to another handheld device, tap Receive on
the Windows CE Explorer File menu of the receiving device
before sending.
When transmitting to a computer or another handheld PC,
ensure that each device has a unique computer (machine)
name. See the online Help for the operating system you are
using for instructions on assigning a computer name.
Do not transfer more than one file (or 25 Contact cards) at a
time.