Infrared Data Communications - Panasonic Toughbook CF-71 Series Reference Manual

Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-
fer data without a cable.
Preparations for Infrared Data Communications
Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. (
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 cm to 50 cm {8" to 20"} is recommended.
Problems with infrared data communications
An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a televi-
sion, 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 Communications
1
Run the Setup Utility
2
Using and
3
Using and
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Using and
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Press F10 , then select [Yes]
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In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], select [Infrared]
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Add the check mark for [Enable infrared communication] in
[Options] and then [OK]
Data Communications
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. It is possible to confirm
whether infrared communications is possible with another computer by selecting
[Status] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Infrared].
1
Select [My Computer] - [Infrared Recipient] on both com-
puters
2
Press [Send Files] on the computer that will send a file
3
Select the file to be sent and then press [Open] to com-
mence the sending of the file
It will be sent to the [My Received Files] folder of the receiving computer.
NOTE
Separate application software is necessary for processing at a transfer speed
of 4 Mbps or when communicating with a computer running Windows 95 or
Windows NT.
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, select [Advanced]
, select [IrDA Port] and press Enter
, select [2F8/IRQ3/DMA3] and press Enter
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