Checking Installation in Windows 2000 & XP
You can now verify the installation by looking at the listings in the Device Manger.
(Go there by Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Hardware-Device Manager).
The listings of “Vscom IrDA serial adapter” under “Infrared Devices” indicate the
drivers for the IR-200S has been properly installed. In the Control Panel, a “Wireless
Link” icon is added.
File Transfer over Infrared
To send a file from the computer connected with Vscom IrDA serial adapter:
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Point the Vscom IrDA serial adapter at the Infrared Port on the other computer.
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Both systems detect each other and connect.
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The “IR” icon in the system tray on the Taskbar is activated.
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A “Wireless Link” icon appears on the Desktop.
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Double-click on the “IR” icon, or “Wireless Link” icon, will bring up the
Wireless Link dialog box.
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Locate the folder from “Look in” and select the files that you want to send.
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Click on the “Send” button.
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If the notebook or other computer is running Windows XP or 2000 or ME, the
file will not be sent until permission to receive the file is confirmed on the
notebook or other computer. When asked “Do you want to accept this file?”,
click “Yes”.
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The file is now transmitted to the other computer. The “IR” icon in the System
Tray changes to show actual file data transfer.
To receive a file from the other computer running Windows 2000:
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Select a default folder to “received files”. The default folder is the “Desktop”.
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To select a new default folder, double-click on the “Wireless Link”.
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Click on the “Properties” button to bring up the dialog box.
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The default location for received files is displayed. Click on “Browse” button.
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Select a folder of your choice or the “My Received Files” folder.
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Click “OK” to set the new default folder.
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Click “OK” to accept the new default folder to store received files.
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