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    Use bluetooth cell phone as mouse???

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LaZzZy_Dude, Dec 8, 2005.

  1. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi everyone,

    I saw one of my friend using his bluetooth phone as a mouse for his Mac laptop. Any idea how to do that on PC...B/c it would be really nice for Powerpoint presentation...
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    It's not good for a mouse, but for paging through PPT files, it works very well. I've done it a few times, it's something you launch from the phone if I remember correctly.
     
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    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    and how would you do that???
     
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    There's a program my brother had called Puppetmaster and with it he can see and control thing's on his PC with his bluetooth phone (nokia 3230) as far away as the bluetooth will allow! which is pretty good if he's in the next room and he want's to monitor downloads etc.I don't know where he got it but give me some time and i'll get you the site to download from ok! by the way what phone do you have it might be relevant.
     
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  5. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    I have one of the first bluetooth cell phone...a Ericsson T39
     
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    By the way i think it work's better if you've got a phone that's got the little joystick like the sony ericsson t630 etc as it makes it easier to move the cursor on the screen!, but it's certainly weird seeing an exact picture of your computer screen on your mobile!, i was impressed to say the least.
     
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not sure about that particular phone but it can't do any harm to try!
     
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    Cheers dude glad i could help! have fun i might have a go myself!
     
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    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    it works like a charm...however it's the free version...I'm limited.....why they don't make it free just like the MAC can have it build in!!! :(
     
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    Sorry to hear it fella! how limited is it?, what are you restricted too? more importantly is there a way round it i wonder? maybe i can ask my bro he might have some suggestions!
     
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    cheers for the rep point by the way! but it does'nt show up on my profile weird!
     
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  13. LaZzZy_Dude

    LaZzZy_Dude Notebook Evangelist

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    don't know how it works but click on the "balance" icon close to your name and check how many rep points you have....


    as for the software, I'm limited in # of buttons I can press....and it will disconect...it says I need to buy the software... :( :mad: :mad:
     
    LaZzZy_Dude, Dec 8, 2005
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