Re: Bluetooth com port

From: Sitaraman (arvind5972--REMOVE--ALL--CAPS--AND--DASHES_at_msn.com)
Date: 04/01/04 

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 12:02:33 -0800

>-----Original Message-----
>"Pelle" wrote in message
>> Using Windows XP SP1
>>
>> I have purchased the Microsoft keyboard and mouse that
is
>> using Bluetooth.
>> It works well but I have some problems using the
>> Bluetooth receiver for other devices.
>>
>> What I am trying to do it to synchronize my Outlook
with
>> my SonyEricsson T610 phone using Bluetooth.
>> The synchronization application that I am trying to use
>> is XTNDConnect PC.
>>
>> According to error message received I am supposed to
>> ensure that there is a proper comport in the "Phone
>> Monitor Options" (in control panel).
>> No virtual port available for Bluetooth to select so I
go
>> back to the "Wireless Link" settings to rediscover the
>> phone. Works fine but the only service available is
Dial-
>> Up Networking, DUN. According to the phone there should
>> be many other services provided.
>>
>> This leads me to believe that XP does not support other
>> services.
>> Is that a correct assumption?
>> If so; How can I add the other services? Especially the
>> synchronization and virtual com.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Pelle
>>
>
>Hi Pelle
>
>Your final assumption is correct. Networking services
are currently
>unavailable with MS bluetooth drivers.
>
>An update for the drivers has been expected for sometime
now... and I have
>seen some reports that Service Pack 2 - due out later
this year - includes
>an overhaul of the Bluetooth drivers... but I can't
confirm this.
>
>Apart from buying a different Bluetooth adaptor... wait
and see is the only
>thing to do.
>
>Sorry I don't have better news.
>Pete

Pelle,
Pete is correct in saying the current setup will not
allow more functionality.
However there may be ways around this.
Do reply if you are still interested in trying to get
more out of your Bleutooth.
Sitaraman

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