Using the Hardware 4-25
Enabling the IR Port
Procedures for enabling the IR port for Windows 98, Windows 95 and
Windows NT systems differ. See the instructions appropriate for your
system.
Windows 98 or 95 Systems
In Windows 98 or 95, enable the IR port using the IR Setup utility
accessible through the NEC Customize icon. Follow these steps to
enable the IR port.
1.
Double click the NEC Customize icon on the Windows desktop.
2.
From the display window, select Install IR Setup utility.
3.
Click Launch to initiate the IR Setup utility.
The IR Setup utility windows displays.
4.
Select Enable and click OK.
A message displays indicating that you must reboot your system
TWICE to fully enable the IR port.
5.
Click OK to reboot your system. Be sure to reboot your system a
second time before attempting to use the IR port for infrared
communication.
6.
Click Exit to close the NEC Customize utility window.
Windows NT Systems
In Windows NT, enable the IR port using the hardware BIOS setup
utility. Follow these steps to enable the IR port.
1.
Access the BIOS Setup utility at power-on. Just press
F2
when the
prompt, “
Press <F2> to enter Setup
,” appears.
The BIOS Setup main menu appears.
2.
Use the down arrow key to select the Peripheral Setup menu.
3.
Use the down arrow key to select the IR Serial Port.
