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CHAPTER 5
Communication Functions
This chapter explains how to use infrared communications and the built-in modem.
Infrared Communication
Using the IR (infrared) port located on the right side of your computer, you can
communicate wirelessly with infrared-equipped devices such as electronic
organizers, computers or printers. To establish infrared communication, follow the
instructions below. See the manual or online help of each application for details.
Positioning and Preparing the Computer and the Target Device
1. Put your computer on a flat surface.
2. Place the target device so that its IR port is in line with that of your computer.
3. Adjust the distance between the IR ports to be less than 20 inches (50 cm).
Setting for Infrared Communication
1. In
I/O Device Configuration
on the
Advanced
menu of the Setup Utility, make
sure the
COM2 Port
is
Auto
, and
Mode
to
IrDA.
2. Disable
System standby
and
System hibernate
in Window Me. Refer to
Disabling Power Management
in Chapter 3.
During infrared communication:
• Do not move the computer and the other IR device
.
• Do not enter
System standby/hibernate
.
• Do not use a cellular phone or another IR device near the computer.
• Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light.
• Disable the screen saver.