Compaq Armada E700 Compaq Armada E700 Series Reference Guide - Page 127

Solving Infrared Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot link with another infrared-equipped computer or device (continued). A physical condition exists that affects the connection. Refer to "Data transmission problem" in this table. System does not initiate Suspend while infrared port is enabled. The system cannot initiate Suspend while Infrared Monitor search is enabled. To disable Infrared Monitor search, select StartÅ SettingsÅControl PanelÅ InfraredÅOptions tab, then remove the check from the Search for and Provide Status for Devices in Range checkbox. Data transmission problem. Direct sunlight, energy-saving fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light is close to the infrared connections. Remove the interfering light source(s). Move the infrared ports closer together. Select a slower fixed baud rate for both devices.* Interference from other infrared-equipped devices. Keep infrared-equipped remote control units, such as wireless headphones, pointed away from the infrared connection. Dirty infrared lens. Clean the lens with a lint-free cloth. Distance. Move the infrared ports closer together. They should be no more than 3 feet (1 meter) apart. Movement. Do not move either unit during data transmission. Orientation. Adjust the infrared ports so that they point within 15 degrees of each other. Physical obstruction. Remove any objects between the two infrared ports that could be interfering with the line-of-sight data transmission. *For instructions, refer to your infrared communications software documentation. 17-12 Troubleshooting