Using Infrared Communication Devices - Sony Vaio PCG-745 User Manual

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Using Infrared Communication Devices

Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the back panel. 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 a digital still camera
Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that
they are in a direct line..
When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared, enable the IrDA in the
Control panel of Windows, as follows:
1.
In the Control panel, choose Infrared, then Options;
2.
Check Enable infrared communication, then click OK.
3.
As soon as your transfer is finished, disable Infrared, in the Control panel,
to reduce the power consumption.
To use infrared communication with another computer
Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct line.
Infrared port