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Infrared Port: Latitude LM

Infrared Port

The computer has an infrared port that is IrDA 1.0 compatible. An infrared data stream is transmitted through a lens in the computer, up to a distance of 1 meter, and received by a compatible computer, printer, mouse, or remote control. The infrared port allows the transfer of files from one computer to another infrared-compatible device, without using cable connections. Dell has installed data communications software to be used with the infrared port. In the Microsoft� Windows� 95 operating system, check the Dell Mobile Solutions folder in Dell Accessories; in the Microsoft Windows 3.x operating system, open the CommCentral icon in the Dell Accessories group. To map the address of the infrared port to avoid conflicts with other devices see Infrared in the Setup program.

You can also use other commercially available infrared-compatible application programs.

30� Cone

To use the infrared port, point the computer’s infrared port directly at the compatible device’s infrared port. Infrared devices transmit data in a 30�-cone of infrared light. Start the data communications software on both devices, and then begin transferring files. Read the documentation that came with your compatible device to make sure you operate it correctly.

NOTE: Make sure that there are no books, papers, or other objects between the 2 infrared devices and that the 2 devices are within the 30 cone.