9-2 Using the Infrared Port
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Infrared Software
Infrared Monitor
The Infrared Monitor utility configures and monitors serial
infrared communication. To run Infrared Monitor, double-click
the Infrared icon in Control Panel. For help using the utility, click
the Help button.
When you run Infrared Monitor, it searches for an infrared device
within range; the default is every three seconds. When you close
Infrared Monitor, its icon remains in the taskbar system tray until
you restart the computer. To reopen the utility, click its icon in the
system tray.
NOTE:
The computer cannot automatically initiate Suspend while
Infrared Monitor is searching for an infrared device. To disable
the search, click the Options tab, then click to remove the check
mark beside “Search for and provide status for a device in range.”
Remember to reenable that option when you next want to establish
an infrared connection.
Direct Cable Connection
The Direct Cable Connection program provides for a connection
between two computers via infrared ports, a serial cable, or a high-
speed parallel cable.
To run Direct Cable Connection, click Start
ÆProgramsÆ
AccessoriesÆDirect Cable Connection. The program guides you
through establishing a connection. When prompted to select a port
for an infrared connection, select Serial cable on COM4.
When two computer are connected, the guest computer has access
to shared resources on the host computer and to any network the
host computer is connected to.
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