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    Asus G50vt Bluetooth issue

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by scull20, Jul 26, 2009.

  1. scull20

    scull20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys...I really hope someone can help me with the very irritating Bluetooth issue I have been having.

    I recently received a replacement laptop from Asus, a G50vt-x1, for my busted G1s-A1. I was told over the phone that they would be installing a Bluetooth module before they sent it out to me.

    When I initially booted up the laptop everything was great, Bluetooth was in the system tray and in the device manager so I figured everything would work. Well I couldn't access the Bluetooth settings (the window wouldn't open), I couldn't even see any other Bluetooth devices that we're discoverable (mainly my Microsoft keyboard) and after a few min the Bluetooth icon would disappear from my system tray and the only way I could get it back would be to restart.

    Well I solved the problems above...sort of (By starting the Bluetooth Support Service). The icon no longer disappears, I can open the Bluetooth settings and I can see other Bluetooth devices. However, I am still unable to connect to my keyboard. I can see the device in the pairing window, but it "times out" trying to connect to it.

    I am able to connect a blackberry pearl to the laptop with no problem, and I can connect the keyboard to an iMac with bluetooth instantly.

    The Bluetooth Module is a BT-253 and I have the latest drivers installed, fresh batteries in the keyboard and gone through numerious restarts, and reinstalls of drivers and software and I still can't get the damn thing to connect. I just don't understand why I can SEE the keyboard, but it won't connect...

    Thanks for any help in advance!!!

    -Ryan

    P.S. Any have any ideas on how to silence this annoying buzz in my headphones???
     
    scull20, Jul 26, 2009
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    scull20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    mr_milo Notebook Consultant

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    Can't really say about the Bluetooth. Only thing that comes to mind is if you have the wireless console set-up correctly and have bluetooth turned on via the console. Not sure it this will help but it's the only idea I have.

    For the headphone, do not use any of the USB ports near the headphone jack. For some reason the USB ports make/give feedback on the headphones. Try using the port on the back of the computer or the left side.

    Hope this helps
     
    mr_milo, Jul 27, 2009
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