Solving Computer Problems
1
Save your work and quit any program you are using.
2
Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
3
Click on the Infrared button.
4
Click on Enable.
A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resource
is being used by another communication port.
5
Click on Disable Device.
Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart your
computer.
6
Click on OK. The computer restarts.
After your infrared port is enabled, you can use it as a
communication port. If it does not work properly, you might
have a problem with your communication software or the
device that you are trying to communicate with. Check the
online help system for your communication software if the
other device appears to be working properly.
How can I use my serial port as a communication port?
If the serial port is disabled, you must enable it before you
can use it again. To enable your serial port.
1
Save your work and any program you are using.
2
Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
3
Click on the Serial Port button.
4
Click on Enable.
A “Warning” might appear that the hardware resource
is being used by another communication port.
5
Click on Disable Device.
Another “Warning” window prompts you to restart your
computer.
6
Click on OK. The computer restarts.
If you check your infrared port and it is already enabled, you
can use it immediately without changing any settings.
You can disable your computer's serial port to free resources
for another communication device, such as the infrared port.
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