Panasonic cf-45njxxxxx User Manual

Infrared Data Communications

Your computer is equipped with an infrared communications port enabling you to transfer data
without a cable.

Preparations for Infrared Data Communications

Set 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 computer.
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 communications

An object is located between both ports.
There are other electronic devices nearby causing interference, such as a television,
VCR, wireless headphone, etc.
Direct sunlight or white glowing light, such as fluorescent lighting; can cause inter-
ference with communications between the ports.
When moving your computer while it is transmitting/receiving data.

Setting for Infrared Data Communications

Run the Setup Utility

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page 24)

Using and , select [Supervisor Setup], then press

Enter

Using and , select [IrDA], set [2F8] with , then press

Esc

Close the Setup Utility

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page 24)

Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Accessories] - [Direct Cable
Connection]

Select [Host] or [Guest], then press [Next]

Select [Serial cable on COM4], then press [Next]

Press [Finish]

NOTE

If [Serial cable on COM4] is not displayed, select [Install New Ports].

Data Communications

Infrared data communications will begin.

To process at a transfer speed of 4 Mbps, separate application software is necessary.
When you select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel], and then select [Infrared], this
will give you the conditions for infrared data communications.
Online help is available on how to use Direct Cable Connection.