Ir Communication - Targa Extender User Manual

IR Communication

At the left side of the Notebook is the Infrared (IR) communication
module that consists of one Light Emitting Diode (LED) and one
photo sensor.
Its function is to act as a transmitter and the photo sensor acts as a
receiver. The IR module enables you to perform wireless, serial
communication.
receive data via the Notebook' s FIR module.
The following table briefly describes each of the IR modes available.
You must set these modes in BIOS. Please refer to Chapter Five for
information on the BIOS Setup program.
IR Type
FIR
IrDA
Follow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared
Communication module to transmit or receive data.
•
Make sure the Infrared Communication field in the BIOS Setup
program is set to FIR.
•
Ensure that the Notebook' s FIR module is properly lined up with
the other device' s Infrared Communication module with an angle
not exceeding ±15° .
•
There should be a clear, unobstructed path between the two
Infrared Communication modules; otherwise the optical signal
will be blocked.
•
Do not move either the Notebook or the other device during
transmission of data; otherwise data transmission will be distorted
resulting in loss of data or a system crash.
•
An error can occur if FIR transmission is conducted in an
environment with high levels of noise.
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Use an FIR-specified application to transmit or
Description
Fast Infrared.
Infrared Data Association protocol