To Make An Infrared Connection - HP OmniBook 2100 Reference Manual

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Making Connections
Connecting External Devices

To make an infrared connection

Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication.
By default, the infrared port is not enabled. You must enable it in the BIOS Setup
utility and then install the appropriate infrared driver. For details, refer to the driver's
Readme file located in \OmniBook\Drivers.
The infrared port is on the back panel. It provides wireless, serial communication
between the OmniBook and other infrared devices such as printers or other
OmniBooks.
• Line up the OmniBook's infrared port and the other infrared port in as straight a
line as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no
obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission
errors.
• To check the status of communications, go to Infrared Monitor (Start, Settings,
Control Panel).
Printing to an Infrared Printer
• Install your printer and assign it to the OmniBook's IR port. You can then print
from your applications as you would to any other printer. Be sure the OmniBook
and printer infrared ports are properly aligned.
Transferring Files with an Infrared Connection
To transfer files, you can use the Direct Cable Connection software built into
Windows 95 and Windows 98. You need to install it first.
1. From Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click Windows Setup, Communications, and select Direct Cable Connection.
See the Windows online help for instructions about how to use Direct Cable
Connection.
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