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    Help needed - Vaio TZ XP Bluetooth problems

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gilcar, Dec 12, 2008.

  1. gilcar

    gilcar Newbie

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    I've new Vaio TZ370N/B (Vista) downgraded to XP, using originally Sony Smartwi, I'm using Sony Bluetooth mice, after the unit goes into hibernate or standby it looses the connection with the bluetooth mice, to renew the connection - I must to restart the computer.
    Any idea how to solve the issue? Thanks in advance.
    S.G.
     
    gilcar, Dec 12, 2008
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    I don't have this problem, but I have another problem.
    When I plug or unplug USB, sometime bluetooth lost connection. I have to disable and reenable it to get my BT mouse connected again. This happened with TZ180NR I had before and now is TZ298NXC. Actually, they have exactly same hardware except different configuration.
     
    ngvuanh, Dec 13, 2008
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    You hav to download
    the Firmware update Bluetooth from site from Sony support site


    Applicable models:
    All VGN-TZ3 models after downgrade to XP Professional.



    Problem description:
    Problems connecting Bluetooth devices after standby / hibernation.



    Install Instructions:


    Complete the XP downgrade process and install all XP drivers and utilities.
    Make sure the unit is connected to the mains.
    Make sure the Wireless switch is on and the blue Bluetooth light is burning.
    Close all open applications.
    Run EP0000160926.exe
    Click Next on "Welcome to the DFU Wizard for Bluetooth Device".
    Check "I accept the terms in the license agreement." and click Next.
    "Ready to Start the DFU". -> Click Start.
    When the update is complete, click Finish.
     
    nais, Feb 18, 2009
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