KnowledgeBase Archive

An Archive of Early Microsoft KnowledgeBase Articles

View on GitHub

Q272746: MSN Companion Keyboard doesn’t work

Article: Q272746
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.0,2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-NOV-2001

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information in this article applies to:

- MSN Companion, versions 1.0, 2.0 
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SYMPTOMS
========

When you try to use your MSN Companion keyboard, you cannot input any data or
use the mouse.

CAUSE
=====

This can occur if the batteries for the keyboard are low on power, you are too
far from the console, the keyboard is pointed away from the console, or somthing
is between the keyboard and console blocking the signal.

RESOLUTION
==========

The MSN Companion keyboard sends a signal to the console by ultraviolet light,
just like a TV remote control.

To fix your keyboard, if it is not working

1. Make sure there is nothing blocking the line-of-sight from the keyboard to
  the Web Companion Console.

2. Test the keyboard by placing it a few inches from the console and press the
  Start button or Start page button, or try moving the mouse control. If it
  works, move the keyboard further away, testing it as you get further away. Be
  certain the

3. Check the batteries. Take them out and insert a set of new batteries.

4. If after these steps, your keyboard does not work, please call MSN Technical
  Support at 1 (888) 386-6497

MORE INFORMATION
================


Additional query words: kbimu msn msnetwork web companion

======================================================================
Keywords          :  
Technology        : _IKkbbogus kbMSNSearch kbMSNCompanion
Version           : :1.0,2.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

=============================================================================

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.