Re: Microsoft MCE 2005 Remote

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Not if your computer doesn't support keeping the IR receiver powered when in Standby.

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"Kamal" <kamal@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:eH7BseKFGHA.2704@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>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
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eyTyslJFGHA.3200@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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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> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart
> Display\Security
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
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> "Kamal" <kamal@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Is there anyway to program remote to switch on PC.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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