To view or change parallel port assignments 1. Open the System Configuration Utility . (This involves closing all files and rebooting the computer.) 2. From the Input/Output menu, choose LPT Port. Select the new port assignment and choose OK. From the Exit menu, choose Save and Reboot. • You can also view all port information in HP User Tools, Information, Resource Allocation. The OmniBook uses standard addresses and interrupts for its parallel port names—you shouldn’t use different settings in any applications. These settings affect only the internal operation of the port—they have nothing to do with the parallel device that’s connected. See the table above, System Resources. .
Making Infrared Connections The infrared port provides a type of fast serial connection (up to 4 megabits per second) that doesn’t require cables. The Infrared Monitor provides visual status for infrared communications and helps you resolve infrared communications problems. The IR Monitor displays an icon when it is on (along the bottom of the screen, if minimized). The icon changes to show the detection of another infrared device, and to show the transmission of information. Searching for infrared devices in range. One infrared device found. Transmitting data. To set up an infrared link 1.
Line up a device’s infrared port with the back-center of the OmniBook, where the OmniBook's infrared port is. Keep the distance within about 3 feet (1 meter) for optimum performance. 30