Re: Bluetooth com port

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From: Pete Baker (petebkrAThotmailDOTcom)
Date: 04/01/04 

Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2004 21:22:51 +0100

> >-----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

Don't be so coy, Sitaraman.

If you have a valid suggestion for the OP, post it openly and allow other
posters to add their opinions.. that's how peer scrutiny works.

Pete