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    V3000 IR scam?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by mastapsi, Nov 7, 2006.

  1. mastapsi

    mastapsi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently read on a Linux compatability wiki for HP & Compaq that the IR unit in the V3000 is a non-functioning unit, even though it is listed as a feature on the site. Is this true? Here is a link to the site.

    http://hpwiki.cactii.net/hpwiki/Presario_V3%2A%2A%2A
     
    mastapsi, Nov 7, 2006
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    It only works with the media remotes you get from HP.
     
    JM, Nov 7, 2006
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, its just a Consumer IR so works only with remotes and such stuff & so is not really useful unless if you plan on using the remote. As for the presence of the IR in the V3000, I believe it is present since device manager lists a 'HID compliant consumer control device' which I think should be the IR. Thats all I can say for now since I have no way of testing it.
     
    miner, Nov 7, 2006
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  4. WeAreNotAlone

    WeAreNotAlone Notebook Deity

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    Just a thought..

    I wonder if a "learning" remote could learn the codes off the orginal remote???

    To the OP, V3000 IR scam?... Well the IR works in Windows... don't think the unit is certified to run Linux (and have all the org features).. is it?

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    WeAreNotAlone, Nov 7, 2006
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  5. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I tried it with my older iPaq, and Nevo, and it learned the functions from my dv1000 remote, and it did work on my dv1000.

    Not sure if it'd work with the newer HP notebooks, but I found it interesting it was able to control to notebook via my handheld, to some extent.
     
    JM, Nov 7, 2006
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  6. Troy

    Troy Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do you turn off the V3000 IR in Windows? When my wife uses one of our MCE remotes she scrolls my windows around and presses enter etc. Very annoying.
     
    Troy, Nov 26, 2006
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  7. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You should be able to disable the device in Device Manager.
     
    miner, Nov 26, 2006
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  8. studentsite

    studentsite Newbie

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    I recived reply on my question (from HP):

    Thank you for contacting the HP Home & Home Office Sales Center.



    The Hp remote control is not compatible with your notebook if you want to remove it from your order I would recommend that you call our Customer Service Team and they can help you out. They can be reached directly at 1-888-999-4747 Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM EST and Sat and Sun: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM EST
     
    studentsite, Nov 30, 2006
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  9. will1384

    will1384 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my v3000z NOV-27, got the remote with it - it works fine,
    may be it only works when you get a few upgrades with it like
    Optional Productivity Ports and Imprint Finish - thats what I got

    who knows - Good luck
     
    will1384, Dec 2, 2006
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