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    TravelMate 4002WLMi Bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by mazmanr, Nov 7, 2004.

  1. mazmanr

    mazmanr Newbie

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    Hello All,

    This is my first time visiting this message board and I have found it to be quite useful so far. However, I have a question with regards to my newly purchased laptop (TM4002WLMi).

    There is a bluetooth button on the front of the laptop (which seems to be off). I can not figure out how I can connect a bluetooth device to my computer (I have a T610 phone Ericson). When I go to "Add a new device" section in windows, it says that it can't find any devices. I have discovery on in my cell phone, and it won't work.

    I also tried turning on discovery on the laptop, but i get this error:

    "An error occured while Windows was saving your settings. The following settings were not saved:

    Discoverability settings
    Connection settings"

    Does this laptop even have bluetooth support? By the way, I have Windows XP Home Edition SP2, and my phones bluetooth works just fine, because it works with my mac.

    Thank you in advance.
     
    mazmanr, Nov 7, 2004
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  2. mazmanr

    mazmanr Newbie

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    Any help?
     
    mazmanr, Nov 8, 2004
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    lordyeray Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by mazmanr
     
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  4. mazmanr

    mazmanr Newbie

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lordyeray
     
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  5. proempiet

    proempiet Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    You can buy an bluetooth module for the laptop.
    At least I can here in the Netherlands but I do not know where and how to fit it in my 4001WLMI.

    Does anybody know where to find pictures or an manual how to fit it?
     
    proempiet, Nov 10, 2004
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    proempiet Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    found a service manual but it I still do not know where an how to fit the bluetooth module

    http://fileshare.eshop.bg/service_manual/datasheets_a_100.html

    maybe somebody has installed one our dares to open there laptop an can take some pictures
     
    proempiet, Nov 12, 2004
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    suzzettemdiaz Newbie

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    where can I buy the bluetooth part?

    I'm planning in installing it myself too!
     
    suzzettemdiaz, Nov 13, 2004
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  8. proempiet

    proempiet Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    read this forum http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=38437 some people ordered one for an 2012 and I think the shop should also have one for the 4000 serie.

    Please keep us updated with your progess.
    Pictures of your update should be nice.

    If you need a Dutch shop for ordering mail to http://www.imd.nl they should sell you the item the price the gave me was arround €50,-
     
    proempiet, Nov 13, 2004
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  9. proempiet

    proempiet Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by suzzettemdiaz
     
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    suzzettemdiaz Newbie

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    no I Haven't. I'm planning on buying it, but I don't know where to get it?

    My brother is a computer wiz, he told me he could install it if I find the module. (he opened my laptop, so I figure he has somewhat of an Idea on where is the compartment 4 the module)

    any info will be apreciated!!
     
    suzzettemdiaz, Nov 21, 2004
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  11. Doleco

    Doleco Notebook Consultant

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    ok, correct me if I misread. The Acer 4000 series don't have USB?
     
    Doleco, Nov 21, 2004
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  12. george_l

    george_l Notebook Consultant

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    Doleco
    It has 3 USB ports for more info check out the manual
    http://csd.acer.com.tw/acer/URMUL1.NSF/0/7055b859d92e486748256eda003c8081/$FILE/TM2300_4000_4500_Eng_0623.pdf

    The manual is common for 2300/4000/4500

    As for Bluetooth Module it will cost around $80 or more(Depends) . But still its worth cuz u have the button which can be used and much more comfortable than carrying a USB dongle



     
    george_l, Nov 22, 2004
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  13. suzzettemdiaz

    suzzettemdiaz Newbie

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    yes,I have the part # but the company on the netherlands dosen'y sell to the U.S. Only to the neth. and belguim.
    Who distributes in the US?
     
    suzzettemdiaz, Nov 24, 2004
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  14. proempiet

    proempiet Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    According to this forum (http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=38437) you can get one for the acer 2012 at the company bellow.
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    Where did I get this Bluetooth module? Definitely not from Acer, since they refuse to sell it since the 2025 series laptop is still under warranty. I managed to track down a very nice company called Capital Data, INC. Their number is (517) - 371-7100. If you call, ask for their Acer parts department. They seemed very nice to me, as they initially didn't have the part but still offered to call around looking for it, and then they actually called me back and left a message saying they found it. This is very rare and excellent customer service! One minor issue I had was that they sent (and charged) me for some additional Bluetooth parts that -I believe- I only inquired about their price, and didn't actually order. Anyways, after some discussion they finally agreed to RMA it with no restocking fee, and even paid for shipping. I wanted to mention all that because they really do seem like a nice company, even with this dispute.
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    If you can not buy one from them we can buy one togheter (I live in the Netherlands) and I can shipe one to you.

    What I want to now first from you if we buy one thogether is were do I fit the module in my Acer.

    You can reach me on piet_DOT_proem_AT_zonnet_DOT_nl (replace _DOT_ whit an "." and _AT_ with "@")

     
    proempiet, Nov 25, 2004
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