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TP 365,701,755,760 - MindPath Remote Control problem determination

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The ThinkPad system (in this case a 755CDV) was found to be configured correctly, but the Mindpath remote control still would not work. When running the diagnostics for the remote, it was found that the remote was sending incorrect data.

CONFIGURATION:
Any ThinkPad using the MindPath remote control.

SOLUTION:
The remote needs to be reset. To reset the remote press buttons 1 and 2 together, release button 2 then release button 1, then press and release button 5.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The remote diagnostics can be run from DOS to test the COM port and the remote. The command is :

COMTEST COM1

from the MPFX directory.

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Infrared

Date Created

21-02-97

Last Updated

25-05-98

Revision Date

22-05-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 365X/XD, ThinkPad 365C/CS, ThinkPad 365CD/CSD, ThinkPad 365E/ED, ThinkPad 701, ThinkPad 755CE/CSE, ThinkPad 755CX, ThinkPad 755CV, ThinkPad 755CD, ThinkPad 755CDV, ThinkPad 760C, ThinkPad 760E, ThinkPad 760CD, ThinkPad 760L/LD, ThinkPad 760ED, ThinkPad 760XD, ThinkPad 760EL/ELD, ThinkPad 760XL

Machine Type

2625, 2630, 9545, 9546, 9547

Model

Various

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