HP Blackbird 002-21A HP Blackbird Gaming System - PC Troubleshooting - Page 26

Miscellaneous continued, Windows Start Button, Computer, Properties, Tasks, Device Manager

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Miscellaneous (continued) Symptom Possible solution Remote sensor is not receiving a signal from the remote control (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Universal Serial Bus Controllers. 4 If eHome Infrared Receiver is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, Windows Vista is properly detecting the infrared (IR) receiver. If it is not listed, go to the next step. 5 Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the computer, and then plug it back into the same USB port. 6 Disconnect all other USB devices, leaving the remote sensor connected, and then restart the computer. Connect other USB devices after the remote sensor appears in the Device Manager window. Memory card reader (select models only) cannot read my memory card. Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in-use light is flashing. Doing so may cause data loss or permanently damage the card reader. Some memory cards have a Read/Write or Security switch. Ensure the switch is set to Write Enabled before you attempt to write data to the card. Ensure that the amount of data you are storing has not exceeded the storage limit of the memory card. Ensure that the memory card is one of the supported types: CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Some models may support additional types. Ensure that the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot. Inspect the ends of the memory card for dirt or material that closes a hole or spoils a metal contact. Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol. Replace the memory card if necessary. 22 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide

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22
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
Remote sensor is not receiving
a signal from the remote
control (select models only).
1
Click the
Windows Start Button
, right-click
Computer
, and then click
Properties
.
2
Under
Tasks
, click
Device Manager
.
3
Click the plus sign (
+
) next to
Universal Serial Bus Controllers
.
4
If eHome Infrared Receiver
is listed under Universal Serial Bus Controllers,
Windows Vista is properly detecting the infrared (IR) receiver. If it is not
listed, go to the next step.
5
Unplug the end of the USB cable on the remote sensor from the computer,
and then plug it back into the same USB port.
6
Disconnect all other USB devices, leaving the remote sensor connected,
and then restart the computer. Connect other USB devices after the remote
sensor appears in the Device Manager window.
Memory card reader
(select models only) cannot
read my memory card.
Do not insert or remove memory cards when the in-use light is flashing. Doing
so may cause data loss or permanently damage the card reader.
Some memory cards have a Read/Write or Security switch. Ensure the switch
is set to Write Enabled before you attempt to write data to the card.
Ensure that the amount of data you are storing has not exceeded the storage
limit of the memory card.
Ensure that the memory card is one of the supported types:
CompactFlash (I, II, and Microdrive), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro,
MultiMedia, Secure Digital, SmartMedia, or xD. Some models may support
additional types.
Ensure that the memory card is fully inserted into the correct slot.
Inspect the ends of the memory card for dirt or material that closes a hole or
spoils a metal contact. Clean the contacts with a lint-free cloth and a small
amount of isopropyl alcohol. Replace the memory card if necessary.
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Possible solution