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Kamal

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Jan 8, 2006, 12:20:31 PM1/8/06
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Is there anyway to program remote to switch on PC.

Thanks.

Doug Knox MS-MVP

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Jan 8, 2006, 4:21:18 PM1/8/06
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Using the Remote Control Learning Functionality

The TV, VOL +, and VOL – buttons on the remote control for Media Center PC can “learn” IR commands from other remote controls. This feature lets you use the TV button to turn on your TV and the VOL + and VOL - buttons to adjust the volume on your TV or another device, such as an audio receiver.

Notes

• By default, the VOL + and VOL - buttons on the remote control for Media Center PC control the system volume on your computer, and the TV button has no command assigned to it until it “learns” one.

• Do not perform this procedure in bright natural or artificial light.

To program buttons on the remote control by using the learning feature

1) Place the remote control for Media Center PC head to head (2 to 3 inches apart) with the remote control from which it is learning.

2) On the remote control for Media Center PC, press and hold the DVD MENU and OK buttons at the same time until the remote control lights turn off (2 seconds). The remote is now in learning setup mode.

3) On the remote control for Media Center PC, press and release the TV, VOL +, or VOL – button, depending on which command you want it to learn. The remote control for Media Center PC lights blink once to confirm the selection.

4) On the remote control that is teaching the command, press and hold the button that you want the corresponding button on the remote control for Media Center PC to learn. The remote control for Media Center PC lights blink twice to confirm the selection. If the remote did not learn the command, the lights blink quickly four times. To try again, repeat steps 1 through 4.

5) Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other buttons that can learn commands.

To restore the default remote control settings

1) Press and hold the DVD MENU button and LEFT navigation button at the same time until the remote control for Media Center PC lights turn off.

2) Press the OK button.

The remote control for Media Center PC lights blink twice to confirm that the buttons have been reset. The TV button will have no command assigned to it and the VOL + and VOL – buttons will adjust the Media Center PC system volume. If the default settings were not restored, the lights blink quickly four times.

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Kamal

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Jan 8, 2006, 6:02:59 PM1/8/06
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I guess you didn't understand my question. So let me try and rephrase it.

Instead of pressing the power button on my PC (Base Unit) is there a button
I can press or program on the remote to turn on the Computer


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Doug Knox MS-MVP

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Jan 8, 2006, 6:28:45 PM1/8/06
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Not if your computer doesn't support keeping the IR receiver powered when in Standby.

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Nigel Andrews

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Jan 9, 2006, 2:24:42 AM1/9/06
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Doug,

This is quite a surprise, that the standard MCE remote is also a learning
remote!
I suppose tho' as all the buttons have a default MCE function it doesn't
offer much extra benefit. But if there are also some buttons combinations
which can be programmed that maybe useful.

Thanks
Nigel
P.S. I wonder why a learning facility was included, which must have
increased the cost of the device?


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idiscuss

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Jan 8, 2006, 9:04:08 PM1/8/06
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Guess the answer really depends on the kind of system you have.
My HP media center can be turned on and off with the HP remote just
like a TV or VCR.

Baldfox

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Jan 8, 2006, 3:00:42 PM1/8/06
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Yes there is,
if you go to
http://www.thegreenbutton.com/community/shwmessage.aspx?ForumID=42&MessageID=49101
Look at the forum pages they have loads of coverage on this. Basically,
you need to
make sure that the bios on the mother board is set so that USB power on
is enabled, and then a couple of lines of code need to be added to the
registry. I used a program someone wrote to automatically edit the
registry. It worked for me, although some people have a few probs by
all accounts. It takes the pc into or out of S3 mode (no fans working
and so is silent !).

Hopefully, you'll have some luck !

Baldfox

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