Sending/Receiving Via The Infra-Red Link Or Cable - HP 39gs Master Manual

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Any aplet, note, program, matrix or list can be copied from one calculator to another via the infra-red link at
the top of the calculator on an hp 39gs or via the supplied cable on an hp 40gs. A sketch can be transferred
by sending the aplet to which it belongs.
The key to this ability is the screen key labeled
key . This is shown in the
can be used to send a copy of the highlighted aplet to any other
calculator. These
If using the infra-red on the hp 39gs then you should begin by putting the two calculators top to top with the
calculators no more than 8 -10 cm apart and line up the arrows. The best separation is about 3 - 4cm. It is
best not to put them extremely close together or touching because in that position a small misalignment will
cause most of the signal to be lost. Placing them 3 - 4cm apart allows the
beam to spread and compensates for any slight misalignment.
When you press
you need for an hp 39gs is "HP39 (IrDA)", which transmits via the infra ­
red link. On the hp 40gs this option is missing.
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view on the right. These keys
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and keys also appear in other views.
you will see the menu shown right. The option
If using the supplied mini-serial cable to copy from one hp 40gs to
another then you simply need to plug the cable into the mini-serial
ports at the top of each calculator. Make sure you are using the
correct cable and the correct port (see the previous page).
When you press
see the menu shown right. The
option you need for an hp 40gs
is "HP39/40 (Ser)", which
transmits via the mini-serial cable.
The diagram on the left is, of course, for a pair of hp 39gs
calculators using infra-red. To send an aplet, both calculators should
be showing the
to send.
- r e d l i n k o r c a b l
- r e d l i n k o r c a b l
and its companion
you will
view, with the highlight on the aplet you wish
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