Re: Infa Red Port

From: Michael Katz [MVP] (michaelk[AT]mvps.org)
Date: 11/09/04


Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 17:53:14 -0500

What kind of computer is it? If it's a laptop, infrared options can be
enabled in the BIOS. All you need to do is just associate the infrared port
with a free COM port. I use COM3 for mine on my Inspiron 600m.

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"Hi and Now" <Hi and Now@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
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> Hi, How do I know If I have an infa red port??? Also what are COM ports??
>
> Thanks everyone 


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