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    T61p Bluetooth and Plantronics headset

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Shandypants, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. Shandypants

    Shandypants Newbie

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    I'm not sure if anyone can help but I'm off to Europe in a few weeks and to use Skype on my T61p I figured I'd buy a Plantronics Voyager 520 bluetooth headset. As far as I know I have a bluetooth card preinstalled in my T61p, but when I try to pair the headset it is not found. I realize this may be a dumb question, but do I need the usb adapter for this? I confess to being bluetooth ignorant, but my understanding was that the bluetooth card should be able to pair up on its own without the need for any additional dongles or adapters.
    I'd really appreciate any advice.
    Thanks,
    Mel
     
    Shandypants, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. Fadeaway247

    Fadeaway247 Notebook Guru

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    Yeah I am having the same problem with my LG headset, I have it on and ready to be found as far as I know but my laptop says its not there. So i'd like to know this as well.
     
    Fadeaway247, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. GoGoGadget

    GoGoGadget Notebook Enthusiast

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    The bluetooth is an option built in...there are no external adapters. The antenna is inside the unit, assuming you did purchase the option. If you hit Fn+F5 it should pull up a menu that allows you to turn the bluetooth antenna on. When on, the bluetooth logo should show up with the other icons on the screen casing (wifi, power, hdd, etc.). If you take a look under (I'm assuming Vista) 'control panel', then 'network and internet', you should have an option for 'bluetooth devices'. From there you can set up new connections, etc. I suppose if the fevice is not installed those options will not be available.

    Good luck!
     
    GoGoGadget, Jul 26, 2008
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  4. Fadeaway247

    Fadeaway247 Notebook Guru

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    I figured it out last night just toying around and indeed my bluetooth radio's power was off, so I am all set now. Thank You.
     
    Fadeaway247, Jul 26, 2008
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