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    Remote for the G50Vt

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by varunmehta, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. varunmehta

    varunmehta Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is this? Is it for WiFi/Bluetooth or a receiver for an infrared remote?
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    Is it possible to use a remote for simple functions like start/stop, next/previous track and volume control when using the G50Vt as a HTPC?
     
    varunmehta, Jul 24, 2009
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    kaaos Notebook Enthusiast

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    i dont think it has infrared chip inside might have just the window, go to ctrl panel and system and device manager it will have an infrared devices if it has one on your laptop. or under control panel it will have wireless link and have a picture of a pc with red waves in the top corner
     
    kaaos, Jul 24, 2009
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    mr_milo Notebook Consultant

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    Check page 23 of the manual, it reads "Infrared Port (IrDA) (on selected models)". If you go to the Asus Drivers download page you can find the "ITE remote controller application" under other. Chances are you have this port.
     
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    varunmehta Notebook Enthusiast

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    I checked it out and the infrared receiver is present on my laptop.

    Where do I get a remote that works with it?
     
    varunmehta, Jul 25, 2009
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    st0nedpenguin Notebook Evangelist

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    I use the DirecTV remote from my receiver.
     
    st0nedpenguin, Jul 25, 2009
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Urm, I use my Nintendo Wiimote.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 25, 2009
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    varunmehta Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could you explain how exactly do you get a Wiimote to work with the G50Vt?
     
    varunmehta, Jul 25, 2009
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    Its complicated, I have other post on the forum with the directions though for the EEE and the C90S its the same for all computers.

    I currently own the W90 and it works on that laptop as well.

    For now I make you suffer by having to listen to me try to record a video from way back in the day:

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    <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Fllo6F-UP5o&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width='425' height='344'></object>

    I get stage fright when recording myself, plus I was at work so I couldnt really take my time and relax/focus.

    I have to try this again with a real camcorder instead of my digital camera and with the W90.

    I have some neat new tricks since then too.

    Edit: lol I recorded that when I owned the G50V, so the G50 makes a guest appearance :D
     
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    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 25, 2009
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