Compaq Armada e500 Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Guide - Page 171

Solving Infrared Problems Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot transmit data Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light is close to the infrared connections. Remove the interfering light source(s). There is interference from other wireless devices. Keep remote control devices such as wireless headphones and other audio devices away from the infrared connections. A physical obstruction is in the way. Do not place objects that will interfere with a lineof-sight data transmission between the two devices. One of the devices was moved during data transmission. Do not move either device during data transmission. The orientation of the Adjust the devices so that units is incorrect. they point directly at each other. The distance between Verify that devices are the devices is too not more than 1.5 feet great. (0.5 meter) apart. Infrared port does not work Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or flashing incandescent light is close to the infrared connection. Remove the interfering light source(s). There is interference from other wireless devices. Keep remote control devices such as wireless headphones and other audio devices away from the infrared connections. Troubleshooting 16-29