I don't have a COM1-4 port, i've been trying to make it work through LPT1 port but i don't think that's going to work.
is there any way around to get it working?
does such COM port adaptors exist?

Hi, you will need a serial port to make the Creative Remote work.

There are USB-Com-Port adapters...

But i don't know if it works with the creative remote.

Hi tariq1st, here is a related thread on USB to serial port converters:
http://tekgems.com/forum/forum1-158.htm

We have not tested specifically on the Creative Remote, so your results may be different.

Hi

Am having the same issues here with lack of serial port on my laptop. My docking station has one, so I do have a workaround. Regardless, for my creative remote, is there any way I can convert a usb/lpt port to recognise the remote. I have read the thread on USB to serial port converters - following on from that, has any testing been done on that yet?

> has any testing been done on that yet?

Sorry, no testing has been done.

i bought the creative remote, works fine with windows media 7, but not at all with winamp3, my main media player. does not recognize it at all. Can you help me with this one?
PC SPECS:

windows XP pro
2.2 GHz intel Celeron
512 RAM
40 gig HD
10 Gig HD
com port 1,
11 USB ports,
windows media player 7
winamp3

Hi, the Creative Remote (cimr100) does not support Winamp 3 since this product was built before Winamp 3 was released.

Any patches in the works or do i have to returrn it?

You can use the Creative Remote with WinLIRC if you want to control other applications like Winamp 3. You can have WinLIRC "learn" the signals from the Creative Remote.

i have a criative remote from a old CD player
and a compaq presario 900 laptop with IR on it

how do i set up the remote on it?

Hi, is laptop port irDA? The creative remote is compatible with serial port infrared, not irDA built into most laptops.

so i cant use the remote with irDA?
am kinda new to IR... i know some electronics

Yes, that is correct - irDA is not compatible with the Creative Labs Remote Control (cimr100).

so what do i need to do to use the remote?
build a resiver?

I suggest buying the set which comes with remote control, infrared receiver, and software to drive the whole thing:

http://tekgems.com/Products/creative-multimedia-remote-cimr100.htm

is there a smaller version of the reciver?
and if a build my own reciver whold it be the same as the sold one?

allso is that a remote you reccomend? or are the other kinds better?

> is there a smaller version of the reciver?

We sell the Packard Bell FastMedia Remote and Receiver which has a smaller infrared receiver.

> whold it be the same as the sold one?

You'd have to buy one first and open it up.

ok thenx alot
i just got a USB irDA can that work?
allso
is there a remote that will work with irDA or is irDA only for very short range?

irDA is for very short range.
Infrared is better because of longer range.
If you want even longer range, you will need to use RF (radio frequency).

so what remote whold you reccomend for me?
i have a compaq presario 900 laptop and i want control over laptop and i allso like stuff like mouse control on the creative remote thow am sure its avalable on other remotes as well...
allso

is there A good PCI sound card that comes with a remote control?
i sow creative got some USB2 cards for that but i dont have USB2 and allso am not willing to spend 100$ on a sound card

> good PCI sound card w/ remote < $100?

That's going to be tough.

> mouse control

Free infrared programs like Girder will emulate mouse control.

Can i use my remote contained with my creative audigy 2 nx (remote: rm-1500) to use with dvd navigation on windows media player 9?

Hi, that question would be best answered by the staff at Creative. We do not carry the product you mention at this time.

I don't have a COM1-4 port, i've been trying to make it work through LPT1 port but i don't think that's going to work.
is there any way around to get it working?
does such COM port adaptors exist?

You can get yourself a PCI card that gives you extra COM ports:

LavaPort Dual Serial Port 9pin 16550 PCI Card
http://tekgems.com/Products/lavaport-pci-dual-serial-card.htm

PCI 2 Serial Port/1 Parallel Port I/O Card
http://tekgems.com/Products/et-10976-ccd-i-150.htm

hi tekgems,
your answers answered a lot of my queries.
now i understand that laptop IR wont work with creative infrared remote.

I've seen some shops selling remote which can be used with most of laptop IR ports. So it gives me the confidence that even creative remote can work with them.
I'll try and find some workaround and will surely update everyone here if i get successful at it.
Regards,
Mohsin