Ir Port; Infrared Communications; Using The Ir Port; Enabling The Ir Port In Windows 98 - NEC VERSA SXI Manual

IR Port

The IR port on the right side of your system lets your NEC Versa SXi computer
communicate with other devices that also use infrared technology. The IR port is
Infrared Data Association (IrDA) compatible. You can easily transfer files between
your NEC Versa and an IR-equipped desktop, or print to an IR-equipped printer
without using cables.
IR transfer speed ranges from 2.4 Kbit/sec to 4.0 Mbit/sec. You can choose the IR
transfer speed through the Infrared icon in the Windows control panel. Double click the
icon and select the options to access the speed parameter.
Your NEC Versa transfers data at the speed compatible with the receiving device.
the IR port for the first time, you must enable the device. See detailed instructions in the
sections that follow.

Infrared Communications

Follow these guidelines when using the IR port to communicate with another infrared
device.
Position the NEC Versa SXi no more than three feet away from the IR peripheral
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device you are using.
Make sure that there is no greater than a 30º angle between the computer and the
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device.

Using the IR Port

For optimal performance when using the IR (infrared) port for file transfer, printing,
and other infrared communication, the Windows 98/2000 operating system is equipped
with infrared drivers for infrared communication on your NEC Versa.

Enabling the IR Port in Windows 98

Follow these steps to enable the IR port in Windows 98.
Right click the infrared icon and choose Enable Infrared Communication, highlight
1.
Open to open the Infrared Monitor window, or go to Start, Settings, Control Panel,
and double click the infrared icon.
Select the Options tab and place a check in the box labeled "Enable infrared
2.
communication."
6-8 Communicating with Your NEC Versa
Your NEC Versa ships with the IR port disabled. Before using