Re: Bluetooth question

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Hi Lee,

Thanks for reading with an open mind, and addressing the question. I am a
current IT student, and am not the uneducated user that PK seems to wish to
make me out to be.

I agree that the MS article was designed for those much more familiar with
Bluetooth technology, and it most likely needs to be redrafted, or moved
somewhere where it is not accessible to the general public.

Thanks again for the response, and rest easy; my dongle is on the way, lol
--
"Friends Don''t Let Friends Dial-Up"


"Lee Antony" wrote:

Some comments inline:

"Vgolfmaster" <Vgolfmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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<i>"To install a Bluetooth device, you only have to connect it"</i>

No mention of extra hardware requirements. It is that far of a stretch for
a
reader to question the possibility of a wireless connection for a wireless
device based on this?

The reason for confusion over this issue is that the term "Bluetooth Device"
is being used to refer to both the transceiver that you plug into your
computer and the remote device that uses it such as a cellphone or printer.
When they say "To install a Bluetooth device, you only have to connect it"
they mean the radio adapter for your computer which must be physically
connected.

<i>"To add a Bluetooth device to your computer, you can use the Add
Bluetooth Device Wizard. To configure a Bluetooth connection, you use the
Bluetooth Devices item in Control Panel."</i>

I have no Bluetooth option in XP (sp3), maybe you might lead me in the
right
direction as to why.

When your Bluetooth adapter arrives and you connect it, the Add Bluetooth
Device Wizard should put a Bluetooth Devices item in Control Panel.

You can find the original article here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883259

And yes, it does say a Bluetooth device needs to be connected, it does NOT
however specifically say that any hardware other than the Bluetooth device
is
required. You may not see how that can lead a reader into this assumption
that a wireless connection might be possible with no additional hardware,
but
I unfortunately did.

I don't find it at all surprising that you interpreted the article the way
you did. Microsoft is assuming the reader is familiar with Bluetooth
technology. They fail to give any explanation of the differences between
Bluetooth device, Bluetooth adapter and Bluetooth connection.



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