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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).
When using a Sharp electronic organizer, make sure the two IR ports are
within 12 inches (30.5cm).
Setting for Infrared Communication
1.
In the
Advanced
menu of the Setup Utility, make sure the
IR Mode
is
IrDA.
2.
Disable
System standby
in Window 98. Refer to
Disabling Power Management
in Chapter 3.
3.
In the
Infrared Monitor
dialog box in the
Control Panel
, select
Options
and
enable infrared communication.
During infrared communication:
•
Do not move the computer and the other IR device
.
•
Do not enter
System standby
.
•
Do not use a cellular phone or another IR device near the computer.
