Enabling The Infrared Port - NEC MOBILEPRO 780 User Manual

Enabling the Infrared Port

The infrared port on your host PC must be available for
synchronization with your NEC MobilePro. Follow these
steps to enable the infrared port.
Access the setup utility on your host PC to verify that
1.
the port is enabled. If required, select FIR support in
Setup.
Set up infrared software components on your host PC.
2.
In the Windows environment:
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Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel.
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If infrared is disabled, select the options tab and
place a check in the box "Enable infrared communi-
cations."
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Place a check in the boxes, "Search and provide
status for devices in range," and "Install software for
Plug and Play devices within range."
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Uncheck the box, "Limit connection speed to."
3. Click Apply and click OK.
4. Check the device manager on your host PC to identify
potential conflicts for the infrared port.
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Double click the System icon and select the Device
Manager tab.
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Check the Ports listing to determine if any conflicts
exist (another device is assigned to or is using the
infrared port). The port may be flagged with an ex-
clamation point, for example, if any conflicts exist.
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If another device is assigned to or is using the infra-
red port, you must reassign the device to free up the
infrared port for MobilePro synchronization.
Reboot your host PC.
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