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Frequently-Asked Questions The infrared port does not work. Check the following: u Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter apart. u Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared ports. Nothing should be blocking the ports. u Make sure you have the appropriate software running on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer). u During POST, press F2 to access the Setup Utility. Go to the Advanced screen and verify that the infrared port is enabled. u Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant. I want to set up my location to use the internal modem. To properly use your communications software (e.g., HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location: 1. Open the Windows 98 Control Panel and double-click on the Modems icon. 2. Click on Dialing Properties and begin setting up your location. Refer to the Windows 98 manual. What steps do I need to take after I upgrade my computer's memory? If you change the size of your computer's memory, you need to run PhDISK to reallocate the necessary disk space to properly use the hibernation function. 1. Click on Start, and select Shut Down.... 2. Click on Restart in MS-DOS mode, and click on OK. 102 User's Guide

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Frequently-Asked Questions
102
User’s Guide
The infrared port does not work.
Check the following:
Make sure that the infrared ports of the two devices are
facing each other (+/- 15 degrees) a maximum of 1 meter
apart.
Make sure there is a clear path between the two infrared
ports. Nothing should be blocking the ports.
Make sure you have the appropriate software running
on both devices (for file transfers) or you have the
appropriate drivers (for printing to an infrared printer).
During POST, press
F2
to access the Setup Utility. Go to
the Advanced screen and verify that the infrared port is
enabled.
Make sure both devices are IrDA-compliant.
I want to set up my location to use the internal modem.
To properly use your communications software (e.g.,
HyperTerminal), you need to set up your location:
1.
Open the Windows 98 Control Panel and double-click on
the
Modems
icon.
2.
Click on
Dialing Properties
and begin setting up your
location.
Refer to the Windows 98 manual.
What steps do I need to take after I upgrade my computer’s
memory?
If you change the size of your computer’s memory, you need
to run PhDISK to reallocate the necessary disk space to
properly use the hibernation function.
1.
Click on
Start
, and select
Shut Down...
.
2.
Click on Restart in MS-DOS mode, and click on
OK
.