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Prepare for Infrared Data Communications
Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another
computer.
A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.
Infrared commu-
nication port
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Perform infrared communications
Perform communications using a store-bought infrared communications software
application or [Direct Cable Connection] in Windows.
N O T E
To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is
necessary.
When you select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel], and then select [In-
frared], this will give you the conditions for infrared data communica-
tions.
Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.
N O T E
Problems with infrared data
communications
An object is located between
both ports.
There are other electronic de-
vices nearby causing interfer-
ence, such as, a television, VCR,
wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing
light, such as fluorescent light-
ing; can cause interference with
communications between the
ports.
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