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    T41 Bluetooth problem, HELP!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bigo, Mar 24, 2004.

  1. bigo

    bigo Newbie

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    Hello forum,
    I have a T41 but I can not use its Bluetooth! I am not new to bluetooth system as I used many BT devices before but I can not make T41 working. I turn the BT on find the device but nothing else can be done. I installed latest ''My BT Place'' software but that one also shows a red sign and says no connection, bla bla bla.. Is there a point I miss? Can any T41 owner help me? [:I]
     
    bigo, Mar 24, 2004
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  2. Ben Stafford

    Ben Stafford Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    I had a similar problem with my T40. I downloaded the software from IBM at http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-50245, but it didn't seem to work. So I removed the IBM software to use the built-in MS software (with WinXP). To add a device, hit Control Panel, Wireless Link, and the Bluetooth tab.

    When I did install the IBM software, I got the icon in the System Tray, but it was saying that it couldn't find the device. Now, with the built-in Windows software, I don't get a System Tray icon, but things work.

    Anyway, I found the built-in Windows Help and the Access IBM help to be useful.

    Good luck!
     
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  3. bigo

    bigo Newbie

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    Ok, I removed the IBM Bluetooth driver.. But what to do now? I can see the bluetooth device at control panel wireless link.. but nothing else can be done as I dont have ''My Bluetooth Places'' icon.. [xx(]
     
    bigo, Mar 25, 2004
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    bigo - when you get to the Bluetooth tab there's no add device option?

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    Brian, Mar 25, 2004
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    Hi.
    Have you tryed FN + F5, with this 2 you can switch the bluetooth and wireless on and off.
     
    kaaret, Apr 16, 2004
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