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    Problem with bluetooth.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dudester, Jun 13, 2008.

  1. Dudester

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    Hey guys,

    Iv'e got an inspiron 6400 and i'm having a problem with the BT.
    Mainly, it dosen't work.

    It's a 355 module. The correct driver is installed. Everthing *seems* to be working. Only it dosen't. When I search for bluetooth devices, the search comes up empty (althought I do have a bluetooth hub).
    So, I installed bluesoleil bluetooth manager, and i get a messege saying "please insert a bluetooth device".
    Just in case, I actually cheched physically that I do have the module (it's behind the panel that's accessible after removing the battery, right?).

    Any ideas?
     
    Dudester, Jun 13, 2008
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  2. jfdube

    jfdube Notebook Evangelist

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    Is the BT radio turned on (Fn+F2 I think)?
     
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  3. Dudester

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    Yeah, sure.
     
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  4. jfdube

    jfdube Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you have the blue bluetooth icon running in your tray, and the Bluetooth Support service running?
     
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    ymer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it listed correctly in the device manager and the bluetooth icon in the taskbar color blue with white or blue with red?
     
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    Blue and white means the radio is on. Blue and red means its off. Which one is yours?
     
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    The BT icon is present, active and ready for duty (blue with white).
    I suppose it's listed correctly in the device maneger (under "BT devices" Iv'e got "BT bus enumerator" and "dell wireless 355 module with BT 2.0 + EDR technology". I'm listing this just in case).

    As for Bluetooth Support service, I guess so, but I don't know exactly what you mean (where to look for it, that is).
     
    Dudester, Jun 13, 2008
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