[ 132 ]SEND AND RECEIVE DATA VIA IR• Ensure that the IR ports of thesending and receiving devices arepointing at each other and thatthere are no obstructions betweenthe devices. The preferable distancebetween the two devices in aninfrared connection is from 3 inchesto 3 feet.• Activate IR in your phone by pressingMenu 11-1 (Connectivity > Infrared)at the Start screen.• The user of the other device should activate IR as well.If data transfer is not started within two minutes after the activation ofthe IR port, the connection is cancelled and has to be started again.IR CONNECTION INDICATOR• When is shown continuously, the IR connection is activated andyour phone is ready to send or receive data via its IR port.• When blinks, your phone is trying to connect to the other deviceor a connection has been lost.• GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service (GPRS) is a technology used to send andreceive data via short bursts or packets over the wireless network. WithGPRS, you can stay connected to the Internet and allow for fasterdownloads without completing a dial-up connection. Applications usingGPRS include the WAP browser, text messaging and dial-up connectionsfor making digital data calls.Note: Before you can use GPRS for dial-up connections you mustfirst subscribe to the GPRS network service. Contact your serviceprovider for details on pricing and availability.3 ft. maximumdistance
