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sinnerbo
Joined: Oct 09, 2003
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From: Sweden
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When I bought my bluetooth keyboard I thought I could use it for syncing my T610. But it doesn´t work so good. My computer finds the phone, but it is not more than that. I have noticed that this Microsoft dongle doesn´t create any virtual com ports, the only one I have is com 1 and 2. Is there a way to create those manually? I recently upgraded my phone firmware so that should not be the problem. The dongle also worked with my T68i.
Anyone else who have problems with this dongle and know a solution?
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fijbert
Joined: Dec 26, 2002
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From: Montreal / Beirut
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there were 3 topics about this in this week alone
it doesnt support profiles for the T610 or any other mobile unit
only for keyboard input and mouse input
however u can use ur T610 as a dial-up via that dongle
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Phantasm4489
Joined: Feb 24, 2003
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The drivers that come with the ms bluetooth dongle are pretty much useless. It is possible to track down copies of the widcomm drivers that will work with the microsoft bluetooth dongle.
[ This Message was edited by: Phantasm4489 on 2003-10-12 23:50 ] |
sirsycho
Joined: Dec 27, 2003
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Description:
If you have a MS BT mouse/keyboard, you may already know that it's impossible to get it to work with you Sony-Ericsson phone (perhaps other phones as well). This is a compilation of some information I've found on the web for getting your MS BT dongle to work with just about ANY BT device (including your Mouse and/or Keyboard). This will allow you to use all the S-E software including sync'ing and file transfer.
Some of these steps apply to any Bluetooth Dongle...
First Step: Gather the necessary files
Download Acer 1.3.2.7 and Dell 1.4.1.4 Software.
ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/network/acer/acer/test/bt500_600_700_v1327.exe
http://support.ap.dell.com/ap/en/filelib/download/jump.asp?fileid=R58915&format=71611&location=2
Second Step: Extract
Extract both files to seperate temporary directories
Copy license.dat from Acer into extracted Dell-Directory.
Third Step: Install
You will first need to uninstall all MS drivers and software, go to the device manager and uninstall the items under Bluetooth and under add/remove programs remove the MS Intellipoint Software.
Install software from the Widcomm (Dell) directory
NOTE: After install is complete DO NOT click on the BT icons anywhere!
Fourth Step: Hexedit
This is the reason I cannot provide a file or direct link to this software. If you don't have a hexeditor, you can get one here:
Download the Hex Workshop (trial version) and install it.
Open btsec.dll (into c:windowssystem32) with hexeditor.
Patch these bytes (There are two ways to look at this, the first one below groups 2 consecutive offsets and may be easier if you understand hex editing or are lazy. The second one is more specific but the values are the same, if in doubt about what you are changing check the current value and make sure it matches the "old value" below before editing.)
Option 1
Offset 000043EE Old Value: 75 4E new Value: 9090
Offset 00004402 Old Value: 75 3A new Value: 9090
Offset 00004408 Old Value: 74 39 new Value: 9090
Option 2
Offset: 000043EE Old Value: 75 New Value: 90
Offset: 000043EF Old Value: 4E New Value: 90
Offset: 00004402 Old Value: 75 New Value: 90
Offset: 00004403 Old Value: 3A New Value: 90
Offset: 00004408 Old Value: 74 New Value: 90
Offset: 00004409 Old Value: 39 New Value: 90
Save btsec.dll
Fifth Step: Test it out
You may now click on the bluetooth icons. Double click on the bluetooth icon on your desktop (or in your system tray).
Sixth Step: Pairing with your phone
This is the part you couldn't do before with the MS drivers (well not completely at least).
Make sure your phone is on and that it's bluetooth setting is set to discoverable (or visible) and from the "My Bluetooth Places" click on "View devices in range". Your phone should show up, right click on it and select "Pair Device". Enter in a numeric code and then click ok, your phone should prompt you for the same code (enter it).
Congratulations your phone is now paired, you should be able to transfer files now and some other basic things. NOTE: You will not be able to sync your phone yet with the XTNDConnect software or use the SE image editor software. That is the next step.
Seventh Step: Sony-Ericsson Software
Download and install all the latest SE software for your phone from www.sonyericsson.com. I would recommend getting the XTNDConnect software and the Image Editor.
To get this software to function properly you will need to find out which COM port your phone is using. To do this, open the "My Bluetooth Places" by doubleclicking on the desktop or systray icon and click on "View or modify configuration". This will open up a configuration window. Click on the "Client Configuration" tab and look to see what COM Port the Bluetooth Serial Port is using (in my case it's COM 4).
Now open the Windows Control Panel. Double click on the "Phone Monitor Options" applet. Select the "COM Ports" tab. Disable all COM Ports listed here except for the one that Bluetooth is using (COM 4 in my case) and Reserve that port as well. So all other ports should be disabled and No, and your BT port will be Enabled and Yes. (this will make sense when you see it). If you don't have the Phone Monitor Options applet, you may need to reinstall the SE software as this applet is part of the SE installation. You can find the phone monitor download seperately on SE's site (I don't have a direct link).
Once this is done it may take a minute or so until it is recongnised. To find out for sure open the Image Editor and select the type of phone that you have. It should open another window indicating it's found your phone and you will see the status change as well and the buttons will no longer be greyed out.
Eighth Step: CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE DONE!
You should now be able to run all SE software and transfer files.
Good luck!
David
[ This Message was edited by: sirsycho on 2003-12-30 17:55 ] |
bezlightyear
Joined: Jan 19, 2002
Posts: 26
From: uk
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virtual com ports are included in XP service pack 2, u can find a beta through bittorret, or wait till Q2 2004!
i've been waiting for a solution 2 this for ages so i'm taking my chances with the beta!! |
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Posted: 2003-10-09 14:23
