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The illustration above shows one way to place a TransPort X
KE
for an infrared data exchange. For best results, keep the
computers within a meter of each other, and align their IR ports
within ten degrees.
Using the Infrared Communication
TransPort X
K E
is equipped with a fast infrared (FIR)
communication feature that lets you transfer data quickly and
easily. Its two FIR ports are located in front and in the rear of the
computer.
Place the devices to be used for infrared communication on top
of a table. The computers should be no farther than one meter
apart, with their infrared ports facing each other at no greater
than a 10 degree angle.
Note:
• For best transmission, point infrared ports directly at each
other. The infrared signal becomes unreliable if the angle
between IR ports is greater than 10 degrees.
• Do not move the computers or put anything between them
during data transfer.
• Do not touch infrared ports together.
• The data transfer speed may be lower if the computers are
located directly below a fluorescent light.
• Because the two infrared ports share a single IRQ, your
system can use only one IR port at a time. Pressing <Fn +
F4> lets you select front or back IR port.
Infrared ports
Infrared (IR) ports on the front and the back of your TransPort
X
KE
let you communicate with other IR-equipped devices without
connecting cables between them. This allows you to synchronize
files between two computers, print files to an IR-ready printer,
use an infrared mouse, even network IR devices, all without
cables.
Figure 1-15: Using TransPort’s infrared (IR) port.