Toshiba Qosmio G20 (PQG21) - Manual (Page 140)

8-12 User’s Manual
Using the Remote Controller, Front operation panel 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
Precautions for use
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.
Remote Controller
Infrared receiver window
30degrees
30degrees
5m
Infrared receiver
window
Remote Controller
30degrees
5m
30degrees
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