ActiMates Character Stutters or Misses Words Frequently When Used with the Computer (172666)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft ActiMates Arthur 1.0
- Microsoft ActiMates Barney 1.0
- Microsoft ActiMates D.W. 1.0
- Microsoft ActiMates PC Pack 1.0
- Microsoft ActiMates PC Pack 2.0
- Microsoft Arthur's Brainteasers 1.0
- Microsoft Arthur's Math Carnival 1.0
- Microsoft Arthur's Reading Roundup 1.0
- Microsoft Barney Goes to the Circus 1.0
- Microsoft Barney Under the Sea 1.0
- Microsoft Fun on Imagination Island with the Microsoft ActiMates PC Pack 1.0
- Microsoft Fun on the Farm with Barney
This article was previously published under Q172666 SYMPTOMS
The Microsoft ActiMates character stutters or misses words frequently
when you use it with the ActiMates PC Pack Transmitter, your computer,
and an ActiMates-compatible software title.
CAUSE
The ActiMates character and the ActiMates PC Pack Transmitter are low-
powered radio devices, much like an AM/FM radio or a cordless phone. Radio
interference may occasionally cause the ActiMates character to stutter or
miss a word.
RESOLUTION
Close all other programs while the ActiMates-compatible software is
running. If you find that the ActiMates character stutters or misses
words frequently when you use it with your computer and an ActiMates-
compatible software title, the character is not communicating clearly
with the Transmitter for some reason. To resolve this problem, try the
following: - Move the ActiMates character closer to the Transmitter or a few feet
to the right or left. The ActiMates character should be less than 15
feet (4.6 meters) from the Transmitter, and the Transmitter should be
at least 1 foot (0.3 meters) from the computer, monitor, and speakers.
- Try moving the Transmitter to a different location.
- Make sure the Transmitter's cable is fully extended.
- If you're using a cordless phone while the ActiMates character is
interacting with the ActiMates-compatible software, there may be
interference between the phone and the Transmitter. Change the
frequency (channel) of your cordless phone.
- Other radio-operated electronic devices may also cause interference with
the Transmitter. For example, baby monitors, garage door openers,
burglar alarms, radio controlled toys, or certain types of appliances
with electric motors. Turn off other radio operated devices while the
ActiMates character is interacting with the software.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/16/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbHardware kbusage KB172666 |
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