Panasonic CF-45 Series Reference Manual

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24Infrared Data CommunicationsYour computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer datawithout a cable.Preparations for Infrared Data CommunicationsSet the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another computer.Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.Problems with infrared data communicationsAn object is located between both ports.There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a television,VCR, wireless headphone, etc.Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause inter-ference with communications between the ports.When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.Setting for Infrared Data Communications321 Run the Setup Utility ( page 26)43214Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct CableConnection]Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]Press [Finish]If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].Data CommunicationsInfrared data communications will begin.To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is necessary.When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared], thiswill give you the conditions for infrared data communications.If the suspend or hibernation function stops working, disable the Infrared Port byremoving the check mark for [Enable infrared communication on:] in [Control Panel]-[Infrared] - [Options].Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.Direct Cable Connection is not installed after reinstalling the computer, so add thecheck mark for [Dial-Up Networking] and [Direct Cable Connection] in [Commu-nications] with [Windows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs] andsimply follow the on-screen instructions.Before data communications, please do the following.Add check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [WindowsSetup] in [Control Panel]-[Add/Remove Programs].Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworks] for [Network Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Service].Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.NOTENOTEUsing and , select [Advanced]Using and , select [IrDA Port] and press EnterUsing and , select [Auto] and press EnterPress F10 , then select [Yes]5