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Problems setting up bluetooth on laptop

Author
3 Nov 2006 11:47 PM
Doo0592
Hi all,

I have been trying to get bluetooth set up on my laptop (came
pre-installed) since I got it last year. Yesterday I got a new mobile
(windows mobile) with bluetooth so i installed activesnyc had again had
no luck finding the device. After checking the help (which actually did
help for a change, lol), i followed  the instructions and set the
computer to discoverable and added a comm port. Now at least i have two
error messages to work with! (progress).

The bluetooth radio is  not currently plugged in (when adding comm
port)

and

error occured while saving your settings: settings not saved

discoverability settings
connection settings

There is also nothing in the devices and hardware tabs, is this normal?
Or does it mean i'm missing some vital bluetooth hardware? *gulp and
sigh*

Thanks for any help

Doo x

Author
4 Nov 2006 12:01 AM
BobC
On 3 Nov 2006 15:47:14 -0800, Doo0592 wrote:

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> Hi all,
>
> I have been trying to get bluetooth set up on my laptop (came
> pre-installed) since I got it last year. Yesterday I got a new mobile
> (windows mobile) with bluetooth so i installed activesnyc had again had
> no luck finding the device. After checking the help (which actually did
> help for a change, lol), i followed  the instructions and set the
> computer to discoverable and added a comm port. Now at least i have two
> error messages to work with! (progress).
>
> The bluetooth radio is  not currently plugged in (when adding comm
> port)
>
> and
>
> error occured while saving your settings: settings not saved
>
> discoverability settings
> connection settings
>
> There is also nothing in the devices and hardware tabs, is this normal?
> Or does it mean i'm missing some vital bluetooth hardware? *gulp and
> sigh*
>
> Thanks for any help
>
> Doo x

Did you turn on the bluetooth in the laptop? Some laptops have a switch,
some use a function key, and some have some software that enables
bluetooth. Check your laptop manufacturer's documentation.
Author
4 Nov 2006 8:54 AM
Doo0592
Ah, now I remember! I have a memory like a fish these days! I'd missed
one of the switches.

Thanks muchly x

Doo


BobC wrote:
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> On 3 Nov 2006 15:47:14 -0800, Doo0592 wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have been trying to get bluetooth set up on my laptop (came
> > pre-installed) since I got it last year. Yesterday I got a new mobile
> > (windows mobile) with bluetooth so i installed activesnyc had again had
> > no luck finding the device. After checking the help (which actually did
> > help for a change, lol), i followed  the instructions and set the
> > computer to discoverable and added a comm port. Now at least i have two
> > error messages to work with! (progress).
> >
> > The bluetooth radio is  not currently plugged in (when adding comm
> > port)
> >
> > and
> >
> > error occured while saving your settings: settings not saved
> >
> > discoverability settings
> > connection settings
> >
> > There is also nothing in the devices and hardware tabs, is this normal?
> > Or does it mean i'm missing some vital bluetooth hardware? *gulp and
> > sigh*
> >
> > Thanks for any help
> >
> > Doo x
>
> Did you turn on the bluetooth in the laptop? Some laptops have a switch,
> some use a function key, and some have some software that enables
> bluetooth. Check your laptop manufacturer's documentation.
Author
4 Nov 2006 9:00 AM
Doo0592
I have to admit I did forget about that other switch, but i'm still
getting the same error messages :(

Doo

BobC wrote:
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> On 3 Nov 2006 15:47:14 -0800, Doo0592 wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have been trying to get bluetooth set up on my laptop (came
> > pre-installed) since I got it last year. Yesterday I got a new mobile
> > (windows mobile) with bluetooth so i installed activesnyc had again had
> > no luck finding the device. After checking the help (which actually did
> > help for a change, lol), i followed  the instructions and set the
> > computer to discoverable and added a comm port. Now at least i have two
> > error messages to work with! (progress).
> >
> > The bluetooth radio is  not currently plugged in (when adding comm
> > port)
> >
> > and
> >
> > error occured while saving your settings: settings not saved
> >
> > discoverability settings
> > connection settings
> >
> > There is also nothing in the devices and hardware tabs, is this normal?
> > Or does it mean i'm missing some vital bluetooth hardware? *gulp and
> > sigh*
> >
> > Thanks for any help
> >
> > Doo x
>
> Did you turn on the bluetooth in the laptop? Some laptops have a switch,
> some use a function key, and some have some software that enables
> bluetooth. Check your laptop manufacturer's documentation.