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Infrared Data Communications
Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-
fer data without a cable.
Windows 2000
Add the check mark for [Allow others to send files to your com-
puter using infrared communications] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Con-
trol Panel] - [Wireless Link] - [File Transfer] and then select [OK]
Windows XP
Add the check mark for [Allow others to send files to your com-
puter using infrared communications] in [Start] - [Control Panel] -
[Printers and Other Hardware] - [Wireless Link] - [Infrared] and
then select [OK]
Preparations for Infrared Data Communications
Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.
A port-to-port distance of 20 cm to 50 cm {8" to 20"} is recommended.
If [IrDA Port] is set to [Disable] in the Setup Utility, set [IrDA Port] to [Enable] or [Auto]
as follows.
1 Run the Setup Utility.( page 52)
2 Select [Advanced] menu and then set [IrDA Port] to [Enable] or [Auto].
3 Press F10 . At the confirmation message, select [Yes] and press Enter . The
computer will restart.
Problems with Infrared Data Communications
The following conditions can cause interference of the infrared data communications:
An object is obstructing the path between the two infrared ports.
Other electronic devices (television, VCR, wireless headphones, etc.) are operating
near the computers.
The computers are exposed to direct sunlight or white glowing light such as fluores-
cent lighting.
A computer is being moved while transmitting/receiving data.
Setting for Infrared Data Communications
Infrared Communication Port
NOTE
Be sure to enable the use of the infrared communication port in the same way for
the computer with which communications will take place.
NOTE
When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, you cannot
use the infrared communication port. Use the infrared communication port only
with the user whom you first logged on with.