44Infrared Data CommunicationsInfrared CommunicationPortWindows 2000Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to trans-fer data without a cable.Preparations for Infrared Data CommunicationsProblems with infrared data communicationsAn object is located between both ports.There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a tele-vision, VCR, wireless headphone, etc.Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can causeinterference with communications between the ports.When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.321 Run the Setup Utility ( page 51)Using and , select [Advanced]Using and , select [Serial Port B Device], then press EnterUsing and , select [IrDA], then press EnterPress F10 , select [Yes]45 In [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], select [Wireless Link]6 Add the check mark for [Allow others to send files to yourcomputer using infrared communications] in [File Transfer],select [OK]7Setting for Infrared Data CommunicationsBe sure to enable the use of the Infrared Communication Port in the same way forthe computer with which communications will take place. It is possible to confirmwhether infrared communications is possible with another computer by selecting[File Transfer] in [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Wireless Link].NOTEData CommunicationsSelect [Wireless Link] on the desktop on the computer thatwill send a fileSelect the file to be sent, select [Send]Select [Yes] on the computer that will receive the file and afterreceiving the file, select [Close]123Position your computer so that the infrared communicationport is face-to-face with the port of another computer4Set the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)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.It will be sent to the desktop of the receiving computer.NOTEInfrared communications cannot be performed with a computer runningan Operating System (OS) other than Windows 98 or Windows 2000.Communications at 4 Mbps is not supported due to the lack of software.An application software is needed to use the infrared data communications. Theinfrared data communications can not be used at 4 Mbps data transfer speed.Windows NTNOTE