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Audio and IR Troubleshooting, From the Windows Control Panel double

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Troubleshooting Audio and IR Troubleshooting Problem Sound is not working. Possible Cause Audio volume needs to be increased. System audio has been turned off. Configuration problem. File does not transfer. FIR port is disabled. Obstructed transmission path. Your FIR port is located too far from and out of plane with the other device's Infrared module. Action Adjust audio volume by pressing the [fn]+[s] hot key combination. Check the sound icon located on the Windows Taskbar. If sound is disabled/muted, press [fn] + [F7] to toggle on the internal audio feature. From the Windows Control Panel doubleclick the System icon and verify the sound device is properly configured and the drivers are loaded. Press [fn] + [F3] to enter the System Setup and enable the Infra-Red Port. Refer to Chapter 4 if you require additional information about System Setup. Ensure that there is a clear, unobstructed path between the two Infrared modules. Position your notebook closer to the other device's Infrared transceiver. For best results, keep transmission distances less than or equal to 1 meter and a bias angle of less than 15 degrees. Transmission subjected Do not transmit Infrared signals near to excessive noise levels. equipment with compressors, such as refrigerators or air conditioners. 6-9

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Troubleshooting
6-9
Audio and IR Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Action
Sound is not
working.
Audio volume needs to
be increased.
System audio has been
turned off.
Configuration problem.
Adjust audio volume by pressing the
[fn]+[
s
] hot key combination.
Check the sound icon located on the
Windows Taskbar. If sound is
disabled/muted, press [fn] + [F7] to toggle
on the internal audio feature.
From the Windows Control Panel double-
click the System icon and verify the sound
device is properly configured and the drivers
are loaded.
File does not
transfer.
FIR port is disabled.
Obstructed transmission
path.
Your FIR port is located
too far from and out of
plane with the other
device’s Infrared
module.
Transmission subjected
to excessive noise levels.
Press [fn] + [F3] to enter the System Setup
and enable the Infra-Red Port.
Refer to
Chapter 4 if you require additional
information about System Setup.
Ensure that there is a clear, unobstructed
path between the two Infrared modules.
Position your notebook closer to the other
device’s Infrared transceiver. For best
results, keep transmission distances less than
or equal to 1 meter and a bias angle of less
than 15 degrees.
Do not transmit Infrared signals near
equipment with compressors, such as
refrigerators or air conditioners.