Basic Operation
Using the Infrared Port
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Make sure the infrared port of your notebook and the infrared
port of the device with which you want to communicate lie in
a straight line facing each other. The 2 ports should be no
more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart with no obstructions in
between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause
transmission errors.
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > System.
2. Select the Hardware tab > Device Manager button > ALI
fast infrared controller > Enable Device button.
3. Select Next > Finish > Close. Then close all open dialog
boxes.
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To check the status of communications, open Wireless Link
by selecting Start > Control Panel > Printers & Other
Hardware > Wireless Link.
Printing to an Infrared Printer
Install your printer and assign it to the notebook infrared port.
You can then print from your applications or by following the
directions for infrared ports.
Transferring Files Through an Infrared Connection
You can use your notebook infrared port to transfer files by using
Wireless Link. See the Windows online Help for instructions on
using Wireless Link.
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