Setting Up An Infrared Transmission; Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared - HP Compaq NC6140 Hardware Manual

Setting Up an Infrared Transmission

For information about using infrared software, see the operating
system Help files.
To set up infrared devices for optimal transmission:
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Prepare the infrared ports on both devices for transmission.
(The notebook infrared port is fully enabled whenever the
notebook is on.)
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Position the devices so their infrared ports face each other at a
distance no greater than 3.3 feet (1 meter).
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Position the ports so they face each other directly. Because
the maximum capture angle is 30 degrees, the ports must be
aligned no more than 15 degrees off center.
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Be sure that the optical drive media tray is closed.
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Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent
light, and energy-saving fluorescent light.
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Be sure that no signals from a remote control or other
wireless device, such as a cell phone, aims at either port.
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During the transmission, do not move either device and do
not allow objects or movement to disrupt the beam.

Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared

Standby is not compatible with infrared transmission.
If the notebook is in Standby, an infrared transmission cannot be
initiated.
If Standby initiates during an infrared transmission, the
transmission stops. The transmission resumes when the notebook
exits Standby. To exit Standby, briefly press the power button.
For more information about using Standby, see the Software
Guide, Chapter 1, "Power Management," on this CD.
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