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P800 with Laptop via Infrared problems |
jimcarter
Joined: Dec 23, 2002
Posts: 73
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Hi,
I have a Toshiba Laptop and Im trying to use my P800 with GPRS to connect to the internet on my laptop.
I turn on infrared on the P800 with "modem" mode on, and the laptop picks up that the phone is within range. However, I simply cannot get the laptop to connect, it always either times out completely when trying to connect or will give a modem error. Does anyone have any ideas what I can use to try and fix the problem?
Thanks! |
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Asskicker
Joined: Mar 24, 2003
Posts: 69
From: UK
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Have u got PC suite for P800 installed on ur laptop? |
jimcarter
Joined: Dec 23, 2002
Posts: 73
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Yes |
chris725
Joined: Dec 27, 2002
Posts: 209
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jimcarter- you are not alone. I have the same problem. My laptop says that P800 is within range but then nothing happens. I have been trying to isolate the problem- it works well with my T68i and T39. I tried to reinstall the PC suite and even the newer version but nothing changed. All this happened after my upgrade to R2D- not sure if it has something to do with it. |
jimcarter
Joined: Dec 23, 2002
Posts: 73
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Im not sure if it has anything to do with R2D cos I have tried another P800 which doesnt have the latest firmware yet still doesnt work with my laptop  |
chris725
Joined: Dec 27, 2002
Posts: 209
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It used to work with my laptop. The problem only started after the upgrade. Again, I'm not sure if there is any correlation. Maybe a software conflict or something. By the way, i'm also using a Toshiba laptop. Have had to buy a bluetooth usb adaptor because of this so that I can sync while in my office. |
chris725
Joined: Dec 27, 2002
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jimcarter- think I figured it out. First, I reinstalled the PC Suite- though I am not sure if this has any bearing at all. Click on the "phone connection link" icon at the bottom right. The "link properties" will be pulled up. "Select the ports on which you want phone connection link to search for your phones" In my case, I noticed that the last option which happened to be INFRARED in this case was not checked. I simply checked the box and now after 2 months I can use my laptop infrared with my P800. |
jimcarter
Joined: Dec 23, 2002
Posts: 73
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Thanks for your reply,
I tried what you said but unfortunately I still cant get it to work
Keep on getting errors that there is an error with the modem,
Cant even get it to dial a normal number,
Any other ideas plz?
Thanks again |
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Posted: 2003-06-08 15:14
