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    ASUS G50VT - IR/Remote control

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Viliny, Jan 5, 2009.

  1. Viliny

    Viliny Newbie

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    Hello!

    I recenty purchased a ASUS G50VT here in Finland. I realize the specs might differ from those in the states.

    Mines something in this style:
    Silver casing instead of orange.
    P8400 CPU
    15.4"
    Dvd Sup. Multi
    5100 AGN Wlan
    4gb RAM
    64 Ultimate vista
    9800m gs

    My question is:
    How do you get the remote to work?
    Theres this media remote controller i can put in the pcmcia slot and im guessing it works through the IR receiver.

    I installed the OS again from the recovery DVD after raiding the two harddrives.

    I have no IR installed at the moment and i was wondering if anyone here has experience on everything i need to install in order to get this thing to work.

    Appreciated!

    Br. Mikael Nyberg, Finland
     
    Viliny, Jan 5, 2009
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  2. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a expresscard media remote which works through bluetooth. You should try going onto the asus website and downloading some relevant drivers, if you haven't already!
    Oh and your version sounds a lit like the G50vt-X1, which was supposed to be a BestBuy exclusive, but obviously isn't!
     
    Tenspeed33, Jan 5, 2009
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  3. bartystewart

    bartystewart Notebook Consultant

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    One problem with a Bluetooth remote. If you do have the X1, they took the bluetooth out of them to save a few bucks :( You would have to buy one of those tiny bluetooth adapters.
     
    bartystewart, Jan 6, 2009
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  4. Viliny

    Viliny Newbie

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    The remote is definetly a IR remote, and my model has bluetooth :)

    It's probably not the same as the bestbuy one
     
    Viliny, Jan 6, 2009
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