Compaq Armada 1700 Reference Manual page 169

Cannot transmit data Direct sunlight,
Infrared port does
not work
Continued
fluorescent light, or
flashing incandescent
light is close to the
infrared connections.
There is interference
from other wireless
devices.
A physical obstruction
is in the way.
One of the devices
was moved during
data transmission.
The orientation of the
units is incorrect.
The distance between
the devices is too
great.
Direct sunlight,
fluorescent light, or
flashing incandescent
light is close to the
infrared connection.
There is interference
from other wireless
devices.
Remove the interfering
light source(s).
Keep remote control
devices such as wireless
headphones and other
audio devices away from
the infrared connections.
Do not place objects that
will interfere with a line-
of-sight data transmission
between the two devices.
Do not move either
device during data
transmission.
Adjust the devices so that
they point directly at each
other.
Verify that devices are not
more than 1.5 feet (0.5
meter) apart.
Remove the interfering
light source(s).
Keep remote control
devices such as wireless
headphones and other
audio devices away from
the infrared connections.
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