Activating Infrared

[Bones92]

Okay, so i have a Compaq Presario v6000, and on the front I have the infrared logo

My question is, how do I used the damned thing? I can't find any resources on the internet about activating it, or if i need special software, or what?

I'm using Windows XP Sp3.

Any ideas welcome,
cheers,
Bones

[GlitchPC]

Bones92...

Actually, you'll need an optional remote control (available from the vendor) so you can operate your notebook up to 10 feet away.  Contact the manufacturer for pricing and availability.

[Bones92]

so its not a port that lets me communicate infrared to my palmtop 

[GlitchPC]

From what I read from the vendor's site...the infrared is for a remote control.

[Bones92]

Oh. Ok thankye that cleared the mystery up for me 

[patio]

Almost any IR device should work on any machine with built-in IR...
I'd investigate further.

[GlitchPC]

Well...from what I've read on these certain models...the built-in infrared is for an optional remote control that lets a user control certain functions of the laptop, such as Quick Play.

It controls some multimedia functions, as well as having the capability to turn the computer on/off.  It all depends on what keys are on the optional remote control.

Also...here's a link to the optional remote control:  http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/zkarlo/items/Compaq_Presario_V5000_V6000_Remote_Control_407313_001

[squall_01]

That maybe true, dont mean that the palm cant pick up on that code.  I can do my tv an air con an such with mine, Its more or less universal.

[Bones92]

so what do you use software wise to do those things?

[squall_01]

its a trail program for the most part its called novi remote you can get codes for ir devices or transmit them to it.  It does require payment after 30 days

[Bones92]

Wait, maybe I haven't been clear enough. I don't want a remote control for my laptop. I have a palmtop with an IR port - I want to be able to transfer files with the port, not use it for a remote control. Is this possible, and if so what software do I need to use?

I am a programmer so I could make my own, if I knew what to reference.

[mackrack5]

Why don't you see if laptop receives your file from palm top.
Just align palmtop's infrared port to laptop's and then send any small size file from your palmtop look what happens !

[Bones92]

Nothing happens. Believe it or not, I tried this before posting   

No hard feelings. i believe it is a "consumer IR" port - GlitchPC was correct - so apparently it doesn't do very much, and can't be used to transfer files with. Oh well. Thanks for help everyone.