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Using the IrDA port
Your computer supports IrDA (Infrared Data Association) standard for
infrared communication.
About IrDA port
Range: 1m
Beam angle: +-15
Data transmission speed: 4.0 Mbps
Your computer has an IrDA V3.0 Fast Infrared port allowing the data
transmission speed of Serial Infrared (115.2Kbps) and Fast Infrared
(4Mbps). Transmission speed depends on programs and devices used in
IrDA communication.
IrDA communication programs
General serial communication programs can be used, but programs
specifically designed for IrDA communication is recommended.
Your computer is configured to use COM port for IrDA communication in
FIR mode.
Using IrDA port
Your computer can communicate with another IrDA standard compatible
device supporting FIR data communication. IrDA communication provides
useful wireless communication between your computer and other computer
or devices. The following section describes how to establish IrDA
communication between 2 computers.
Make sure Wireless Link program is installed in your computer.
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Click Start button and right-click My computer to select Properties.
3. On Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
4. Right-click IrDA Fast Infrared Port and select Properties.
5. Click Advanced tab, and configure the device.
6. Align 2 computers so that their IrDA ports point to each other.