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    Logitech v470 Wont Auto Connect

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by j-dogg, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. j-dogg

    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    i was trying to get my girlfriends logitech v470 bluetooth mouse working on her inspiron 1400 with built in bluetooth. i installed the setpoint software, connect the logitech v470 mouse and everything seemed fine. but after a few reboots it wont auto connect anymore. i go to my bluetooth devices and i see the mouse but it doesn't work. i have to remove it, then add it again to get the mouse to work. shouldn't this mouse auto connect as soon as i boot the pc? if anybody knows what to do i would appreciate it. i know with my dv2500 i have a Microsoft 8000 bluetooth mouse and i connected it once and whenever i boot my laptop the mouse auto connects.
     
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    I have a HP dv2000 and the Logitech v470 auto connects just fine. It's the HP bluetooth software that makes this possible.

    You'd need to look for an auto-connect option on the Dell in the bluetooth config.
     
    agent007, Jan 13, 2008
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    thanks would that option be in the right hand corner where that bluetooth icon is?
     
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    Yes. You'd need to look into the Advanced Bluetooth Configuration. The bluetooth icon is in the system tray (right hand corner).
     
    agent007, Jan 15, 2008
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    ok thanks i havnt even had time to check it out yet but i till look there thanks
     
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    The logitech software isn't needed either. I connected mine by just turning it on and searching for the device.
     
    new2notebook, Jan 15, 2008
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    ok thanks for that info i install the software after i couldnt get it to stay connected it seems to be working fine now ill keep you posted
     
    j-dogg, Jan 15, 2008
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    I've read reports that the Logitech software creates issues instead of fixing them. Keeping that in mind, I did not install the software and hoped that the mouse would work out of the box.

    It sure did! I'm glad that Logitech created a great mouse without any dependencies. I've never had the need to install Logitech's mouse software.
     
    agent007, Jan 15, 2008
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    On a side note, I've only had my mouse for 4 days and love it so far. It fits in the hand perfectly and is very responsive. I've been using it on the arm of my over-stuffed leather chair and it also works great on my thigh, haha. Haven't needed a mousepad at all.
     
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    haha nice thats what i do with my microsoft mouse i use it on the side of the couch lol
     
    j-dogg, Jan 15, 2008
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