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Title: C79FZMST CreationDate: 06/15/98 22:38:45 Solving Computer Problems 3 Click on the Infrared button. 4 Click on Enable. A "Warning" might appear that the hardware resource is being used by another communication device. 5 Click on Disable Device. Another "Warning" window prompts you to restart your computer. 6 Click on OK. The computer restarts. Notes: 1. If you check your infrared port and it is already enabled, you can use it immediately without changing any settings. 2. You can disable your computer's serial port to free resources for another communication device, such as the infrared port. After your infrared port is enabled, you can use it as a communication port. If it does not work properly, you might have a problem with your communication software or the device that you are trying to communicate with. Check the online help system for your communication software if the other device appears to be working properly. How can I use my serial port as a communication port? If the serial port is disabled, you must enable it before you can use it again. To enable your serial port, do as follows: 1 Save your work and any program you are using. 2 Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 3 Click on the Serial Port button. 4 Click on Enable. A "Warning" might appear that the hardware resource is being used by another communication device. 5 Click on Disable Device. Another "Warning" window prompts you to restart your computer. Chapter 2. Solving Computer Problems 9