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    Bluetooth Help

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by RMSko, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. RMSko

    RMSko Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 5630 that did not come with Bluetooth. I bought a USB dongle that works great. However, I don't have an easy way to turn Bluetooth on and off. Is there an Acer or other third party program? I'm running Vista and the icon in the system tray doesn't have the option.
     
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  2. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Cant you just take out the dongle?
     
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  3. RMSko

    RMSko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, but I'd prefer to always leave it in b/c I do a fair amount of traveling (it's a micro dongle so it's easy to leave in).
     
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  4. kiriakost

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    What software do you use for it .

    Windows stack or BlueSoleil ?
     
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  5. RMSko

    RMSko Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm just using the regular Vista software. BlueSoleil wouldn't work.
     
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  6. kiriakost

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    Sorry , i have no idea about Vista , and i will never have , thats a promise.
     
    kiriakost, Aug 24, 2008
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    Good for you.

    To OP, do you use like WIDCOMM or some other Kensington driver? I know with WIDCOMM you can just right-click the tray icon.
     
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  8. kiriakost

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    Ok, you look eager to help , but your mouth are larger than the usual.

    I will give you the tools for your mission , because i have this item next to me.



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