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As a default, the infrared port is turned off. When the infrared port is turned on, it
continually emits infrared signals to try and find a receiver. We suggest that you only
turn on the infrared port when you want to use it.
During infrared communications:
1.
Before you begin, disable any power management that is operating so that your
computer does not enter standby/suspend-to-RAM mode in the middle of an
infrared session.
2.
From the Start menu, select Settings - Control Panel.
3.
In Control Panel, double-click the Infrared icon to open the Infrared Monitor
window.
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4.
Click on the Options tab and check the Enable infrared communication box.
5.
You can click on the Status tab to track if an infrared receiver has been found.
Use the Preferences tab to set the way the infrared operates, and use the
Identification tab to name your computer for infrared communications.
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Do not move the computer or the target device
Do not enter standby/suspend-to-RAM mode
Do not use a cellular phone or other IR device near the computer
Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light
Disable the screen saver
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