Sony PCG-F520 Laptop User Manual


 
Notebook User Guide
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Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not
enabled when your system is shipped. To enable infrared use, click the infrared icon in
the Windows Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication check box
on the Options tab.
You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery
life.
Use the infrared icon in the Windows
Control Panel to enable and disable infrared
communication. Do not use the icon in the taskbar.
Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to
determine if the infrared device is detected.
If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be
interrupted or there may be noise in the transmission.
Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object.
Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared
ports.
The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39
/ inches (1 meter) with a
radius of approximately 15 degrees.
Infrared port
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