Connecting External Desktop Equipment 7-9
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Accessing Infrared Software
Two preinstalled utilities support infrared communication, Direct
Cable Connection and Infrared Monitor.
Direct Cable Connection
Direct Cable Connection operates an infrared, serial cable, or
high-speed parallel cable connection between two computers.
To run Direct Cable Connection, click Start
Æ
Programs
Æ
Accessories
Æ
Direct Cable Connection. The program guides you
through establishing a connection. When you are asked to choose
a port for an infrared connection, select Serial Cable on COM4.
When two computers are connected using Direct Cable
Connection, the guest computer has access to shared resources on
the host computer and to any network to which the host computer
is connected.
Infrared Monitor
Infrared Monitor configures serial infrared communication,
displays the settings and properties of the infrared port, and
monitors the status of infrared communication links.
To access the Infrared Monitor dialog box:
■
Click the infrared icon in the system tray on the
Windows taskbar
or
■
Click Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control Panel
Æ
double-click the
Infrared icon.
For help, click the Help menu within Infrared Monitor.
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