Fujitsu Lifebook L440, User Manual

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S e c t i o n T h r e e
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INFRARED PORT
Infrared IrDA-compatible communication
is a function that allows for wireless data
transfer between your notebook and other
IrDA-compatible devices. Examples of IrDA-
compatible devices are another computer or a
printer. When carrying out this kind of com-
munication, both devices must be set so their
infrared ports are directly facing each other
without obstructions.A distance of 6" to 36"
between the device ports is ideal. Dirt or
The following conditions may interfere with
infrared communications:
■
When the infrared communication ports
are not directly facing each other, or some
obstacle is between them.
■
When the infrared communication ports are
too far apart.
■
When a television or radio remote control
unit, or a wireless headphone is being
used nearby.
■
When a strong light such as direct sunlight,
fluorescent light, or incandescent light shines
on the port.
POWER MANAGEMENT
Your LifeBook L Series has many features for
conserving battery power. Some power savings
features are automatic and have no user con-
trol, such as those for the internal modem,
while others depend on the parameters you set
to best suit your operating conditions. Other
power saving features turn the display bright-
ness down, limit the use of high power devices,
activate an appropriate power savings profile,
P O I N T
Windows NT 4.0 does not support the
infrared port on your LifeBook L Series.
C A U T I O N
Do not move either device during
communication as it may interrupt
data transmission.
C A U T I O N
Be careful not to scratch the infrared port
lens. Scratches, dirt or other surface
marks can effect operation.
P O I N T
Modem voice functionality is not
supported under Windows NT 4.0.
scratches on the lens of your notebook or the
other device will degrade performance.
If you are using Windows 98, you can use the
Infrared Recipient program for infrared file
transfers.LapLink software can also be used
for infrared file transfers in Windows 95
and Windows 98. See your online help for
more information.
C A U T I O N
The internal modems on all Fujitsu
notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation
are not qualified for use with telephone
systems outside the United States and
Canada and may not operate in other
countries.