Infrared Data Communications; Windows 98 Windows 2000 - Panasonic CF-72 Series Reference Manual

Infrared Data Communications

Infrared Communication Port
NOTE
Windows NT
An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. The
infrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed.
Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-
fer data without a cable.
Preparations for Infrared Data Communications
Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. (
Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
A port-to-port distance of 20 cm to 50 cm {8" to 20"} is recommended.
Problems with Infrared Data Communications
An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a television,
VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause interfer-
ence with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.
Setting for Infrared Data Communications
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Run the Setup Utility
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Using and
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Using and
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Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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Windows 98
Add the check mark for [Enable infrared communication] in
[Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared] - [Options] and
press [OK]
Windows 2000
Add the check mark for [Allow others to send files to your
computer using infrared communications] in [Start] - [Settings]
- [Control Panel] - [Wireless Link] - [File Transfer] and press
[OK]
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, select [Advanced]
, select [IrDA Port] and press Enter
, select [Auto] and press Enter
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