This is how it is done with the TM300 Bluetooth (which uses the Widcomm Stack/Drivers from Dell and can also use the MS Stack from Windows XP sp2)
Widcomm Stack,>>> after creating that com port, open the Wizard, select the second button (I want to select...) have your device (PDA) in its
'discoverable mode' (could be a button but more likely will just be in 'discover' for a period of time after turn-on).
Bluetooth will search for and display Bluetooth devices in range, highlite the one (PDA) that you want to select and click next.
It will offer to "pair" if you want, or select "skip pairing' and click next, within a few seconds it should appear in the
Configure page and you can see or assure that the port created is the one selected and secure if pairing is needed.
Click 'Finish' and it should be done.
The MS Stack has a different procedure and I only tried it once, several months ago, so I did not memorize it, if you have
TM350, it uses a Toshiba Stack from Dell, (or the MS Stack) and I have never seen how it works at all.
"Widcomm Stack,>>> after creating that com port, open the Wizard,"
I'm sorry, but I have no clue where the wizard is. It's not in the Control Panel and it's not there when you right click on the bluetooth symbol in the tray.
"...not there when you right click on the bluetooth symbol in the tray. ..."
In that case it looks like you must have the TM350 (most Dells have, since Feb'05).
Your "User Manual/Guide" if it is not on your "Help and Support" under your Start Menu,
it can be downloaded and 'auto-installed' from the Product Support, upper left of this page,
should have a section on how to operate your Bluetooth.
As I said, I have not seen the "Toshiba Stack", I do know that it is 'too' easy
(happened to me, before I knew it) to switch to the MS Stack.
Should (after trying what is in your user guide) the Toshiba Stack not connect for you,
just CP; (Add/Remove) Bluetooth and reboot, Windows will see your "new hardware" and
install the MS Stack, with MS you would (on right-click of icon in taskbar) see an
"Add Device" and you will have an option to "pair" it for security and you will need
the "pair code" for your Device to do that, or you could select not to "pair".
To switch from MS Stack, back to Toshiba; Install the Dell supplied TM350 Driver
(pay attention to the 'address' it goes to) and when it says it 'can't find Bluetooth'
go into Device Manager-Bluetooth, install Driver, "let me choose, have disk" and point it to
that address where the Toshiba Driver installed itself.
Thanks for your help. When using help and support I'm told to "Open Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel. " I simply don't have that in Control Panel.
I did what you said, but I can't find the MS stack anywhere (not on the net or on any of my CD's) So I reinstalled the same stack and I am left where I was.
I'll call Dell and let them tell me how to do this. I think that will be best.
The MS Stack is included in your Windows XP, Service Pack 2, not available any other way.
Possibility occurs that your X1 may not have Bluetooth Radio Hardware installed (or connected)
as if you did what I said, MS Bluetooth Stack should discover it and auto-install. Check
BIOS Setup (F2 on bootup) and see if it is on, Fn/F2 (when booted) will turn Bluetooth and WiFi
on/off.
Bluetooth is a option on most Dell systems. BTW Sunday morning is an excellent time to phone
Dell Tech Support, have your Service Tag and system booted up.
Art
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September 23rd, 2005 17:00
Welcome to the Dell User Forum,
This is how it is done with the TM300 Bluetooth (which uses the Widcomm Stack/Drivers from Dell and can also use the MS Stack from Windows XP sp2)
Widcomm Stack,>>> after creating that com port, open the Wizard, select the second button (I want to select...) have your device (PDA) in its
'discoverable mode' (could be a button but more likely will just be in 'discover' for a period of time after turn-on).
Bluetooth will search for and display Bluetooth devices in range, highlite the one (PDA) that you want to select and click next.
It will offer to "pair" if you want, or select "skip pairing' and click next, within a few seconds it should appear in the
Configure page and you can see or assure that the port created is the one selected and secure if pairing is needed.
Click 'Finish' and it should be done.
The MS Stack has a different procedure and I only tried it once, several months ago, so I did not memorize it, if you have
TM350, it uses a Toshiba Stack from Dell, (or the MS Stack) and I have never seen how it works at all.
Art
NordicMaster
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September 24th, 2005 04:00
"Widcomm Stack,>>> after creating that com port, open the Wizard,"
I'm sorry, but I have no clue where the wizard is. It's not in the Control Panel and it's not there when you right click on the bluetooth symbol in the tray.
Thanks for your help!
Art
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September 24th, 2005 11:00
In that case it looks like you must have the TM350 (most Dells have, since Feb'05).
Your "User Manual/Guide" if it is not on your "Help and Support" under your Start Menu,
it can be downloaded and 'auto-installed' from the Product Support, upper left of this page,
should have a section on how to operate your Bluetooth.
As I said, I have not seen the "Toshiba Stack", I do know that it is 'too' easy
(happened to me, before I knew it) to switch to the MS Stack.
Should (after trying what is in your user guide) the Toshiba Stack not connect for you,
just CP; (Add/Remove) Bluetooth and reboot, Windows will see your "new hardware" and
install the MS Stack, with MS you would (on right-click of icon in taskbar) see an
"Add Device" and you will have an option to "pair" it for security and you will need
the "pair code" for your Device to do that, or you could select not to "pair".
To switch from MS Stack, back to Toshiba; Install the Dell supplied TM350 Driver
(pay attention to the 'address' it goes to) and when it says it 'can't find Bluetooth'
go into Device Manager-Bluetooth, install Driver, "let me choose, have disk" and point it to
that address where the Toshiba Driver installed itself.
Message Edited by Art on 09-24-2005 08:25 AM
NordicMaster
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September 25th, 2005 06:00
Thanks for your help. When using help and support I'm told to "Open Bluetooth Devices in Control Panel. " I simply don't have that in Control Panel.
I did what you said, but I can't find the MS stack anywhere (not on the net or on any of my CD's) So I reinstalled the same stack and I am left where I was.
I'll call Dell and let them tell me how to do this. I think that will be best.
-Kristian
Art
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September 25th, 2005 12:00
The MS Stack is included in your Windows XP, Service Pack 2, not available any other way.
Possibility occurs that your X1 may not have Bluetooth Radio Hardware installed (or connected)
as if you did what I said, MS Bluetooth Stack should discover it and auto-install. Check
BIOS Setup (F2 on bootup) and see if it is on, Fn/F2 (when booted) will turn Bluetooth and WiFi
on/off.
Bluetooth is a option on most Dell systems. BTW Sunday morning is an excellent time to phone
Dell Tech Support, have your Service Tag and system booted up.
Art
Message Edited by Art on 09-25-2005 09:29 AM