Sony PCG-F350 Manual

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VAIO Notebook Computer User Guide
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Infrared communication capability can be turned on and off. By default, it is not enabled 
when your system is shipped. To enable infrared use, click the infrared icon in the Windows 
Control Panel and select the Enable infrared communication checkbox on the Options tab.
You can disable infrared communication when you are not using it to conserve battery life.
Use the infrared icon in the Windows
 
Control Panel to enable and disable infrared 
communication. Do not use the icon in the taskbar.
Check the Status tag of the Infrared Monitor in the Windows Control Panel to determine if 
the infrared device is detected.
If the two devices are too far apart or too close together, data transfer may be interrupted or 
there may be noise in the transmission.
Do not cover the infrared ports with your hand or any other object.
Avoid direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light near the infrared 
ports. 
The active area of infrared transmission extends about 39 
3
/
8
 inches (1 meter) with a radius 
of 15 degrees.
Infrared port
39 
3/8
 inc
hes 
(1m)
 
15 
degrees