Using Your Notebook Computer
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Using Infrared Communication Devices
Your computer includes an infrared port, located on the left side. You can
use this port to communicate with other infrared-equipped devices with
compatible protocols, such as a digital still camera or other computers.
To use infrared communication with a digital still camera
Align the infrared ports on the computer and the digital camera so that
they are in a direct line.
To use infrared communication with another computer
Align the infrared ports on the two computers so that they are in a direct
line.
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When performing a data transfer with any software using infrared, enable the IrDA in the
Control panel of Windows, as follows:
1.
In the Control panel, choose Infrared, then Options;
2.
Check Enable infrared communication, then click OK.
3.
As soon as your transfer is finished, disable Infrared, in the Control panel,
to reduce the power consumption.
Infrared
port
