Toshiba Qosmio F20 (PQF22) - Manual (Page 161)

User’s Manual 8-27
Using the Remote Controller, Front operation button and QosmioPlayer
Operational range of the remote control
Point the remote control at your computer and press a button.
The operational angle and distance are described below.
Operational range of the remote control
* The appearance of the provided Remote Controller may vary from model
to model, and it is not provided with some models. The Remote control
receiver is only provided with a Windows XP Media Center Edition model.
Distance
Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window.
Angle
Within about 30 degrees horizontally and about
15 degrees vertically of perpendicular to the
infrared receiver window.
Infrared
receiver window
Remote Controller
30 degrees
5m
30 degrees
15 degrees
(vertically)
15 degrees
(vertically)
Even if within the effective scope as described above, the remote control
may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases.
■ When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your
computer and the Remote Controller.
■ When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light strikes the infrared
receiver window.
■ When the infrared receiver window or the infrared emission part of the
Remote Controller is dirty.
■ When other computers which use an infrared remote controller are
used near to your computer.
■ When a low battery condition is present