Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 19:34:33 +0100
From: "George Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: IRDA Lib100
I downloaded the Win95 IRDA software but had problem after installing it - when I ran
the program it briefly reported an <internal software error> but when I closed the
error message window the program appeared to be running but did not detect my
cellphone whilst it was IR-transmitting... I DO have the modem software for the
cellphone on cd rom but when I tried to install it BEFORE I was aware of the Win95
IRDA update it would not complete the installation. Ericsson (the cellphone
manufacturer) stated that I needed to ensure I had the right windows software before I
install their software. You may be wondering why I have not taken the next logical
step - i.e. installing the Ericsson software - reason is that I am not confident that
the windows IRDA software is working properly yet so would be just adding to my
problems. When I installed the windows software I selected <Generic Infrared Device>
and let it choose a COM port for me... something that may be of significance is that
when I closed the application (from the icon on sys tray) I got a <ERROR COM5>
warning... so even more confusion. One final point to make is that during the
deinstallation of the Windows IRDA software (I was worried that things were going to
get messed up in my registry) I also uninstalled the <Generic IRDA Device> - dont ask
why but I did! I now have an UNKNOWN DEVICE in my device manager listings and for a
long time when this device was detected on boot-ups my p.c. could NOT find any drivers
for it. I presume the <unkown device> is my Libretto's IRDA hardware but am mystified
regards how to reinstall it properly (I got windows to search ALL my Windows and
Toshiba floppy disks when trying to find drivers but no joy).
This whole IRDA issue has turned into a nightmare of confusion - someone tell me
things are simpler than I am experiencing!!
George
-----Original Message-----
From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Libretto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 10 October 2000 16:46
Subject: Re: IRDA Lib100
>Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:43:41 -0700 (PDT)
>From: David Chien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: IRDA Lib100
>
>For the Libretto, you need to have Windows IRDA installed.
>
>For Win95, go to www.microsoft.com/windows/ -> windows 95 -> download -> irda
>update.
>
>For Win98, it should be built-in and after Windows autodetects the IRDA port,
>it'll install virtual ports (eg. COM/PAR) for that. If it hasn't already, you
>can manually make it go - probably either Add/Remove new Hardware would be my
>guess.
>
>At that point, you should test it out. The easiest way is to find a HP laser
>printer with an IRDA port, then point and print (after installing the printer
>driver of course; win98 should autodetect and autoinstall the printer).
>
>Once you know the IRDA port communications is good, then it's really up in the
>air. You should investigate the instructions on the cell phone maker's web
>site, see www.deja.com/usenet/ and www.yahoo.com for other people's successful
>connects with the specific model and brand of cell phone you have, then twiddle
>until it works.
>
>Few cell phones will work correctly over the IRDA with any laptop, so don't
>expect wonders right away. You may even need special software from the makers
>as well.
>
>If the Libretto Mailing List members and the Compuserve Toshiba Laptops forum
>don't have more members to help, maybe a post to the Usenet newsgroups through
>www.deja.com/usenet/ will garner more help if you're stuck. I've never hooked
>up a cell phone over the IRDA, but I'm sure lots of other people have.
>
>d =)
>
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