Panasonic Toughbook CF-71 Series Reference Manual

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31Infrared Data CommunicationsYour computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transferdata without a cable.Preparations for Infrared Data CommunicationsSet the address of your infrared communications port to enable. ( below)Position your computer so that the port is face-to-face with the port of another com-puter.Be sure the computers are not in direct contact with one another.A port-to-port distance of 20 to 50 cm (8 to 20 inches) is recommended.Problems with infrared data communicationsAn 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 causeinterference with communications between the ports.When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.Setting for Infrared Data Communications321 Run the Setup Utility ( page 34)Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press EnterUsing and , select [IrDA], set [Automatic (PnP)] with, then press EscClose the Setup Utility ( page 34)43214Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct CableConnection]Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]Press [Finish]If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].Data CommunicationsInfrared data communications will begin.To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software isnecessary.When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared],this will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.Please refer to Windows help on how to use Direct Cable Connection.Before data communications, please do the following.Add the check mark for [Dial-Up Networking] in [Communications] with [Win-dows Setup] in [Control Panel] - [Add/Remove Programs].Select [Microsoft] for [Manufacturers:] and [File and printer sharing for MicrosoftNetworks] for [Network Services:] in [Control Panel] - [Network] - [Add] - [Ser-vice].Use Windows Explorer to set the folders for sharing on the host side.NOTENOTE