Hey everyone--I'm new to this forum and this whole Bluetooth thing, so perhaps you can help me out!
I would like to use a bluetooth wireless headset so that I can use NetMeeting and Internet teleconferencing. I own an IBM ThinkPad A31p with a bluetooth daughter card (or BDC), listed in the Windows XP Device Manager "IBM Integrated Bluetooth." I have been reading a lot of the posts on this forum, but haven't quite figured out how to get Bluetooth Audio (via the Headset profile) working with my device.
The BDC that came with my computer uses a CSR chipset. The most recent drivers that IBM released for it are Widcomm 1.2-based.
IBM also has software called Integrated Bluetooth II software, which is to be used with its combo Bluetooth+modem device in new T40 and X31 laptops. This is Widcomm 1.3-based.
The version 1.2 software doesn't have the headset profile. The version 1.3 software does. I also tried the Bluetake 1.3 software from the Bluetake website, which also has the headset profile. HOWEVER, upon installing the 1.3 software, the Widcomm driver claims that I am using an unlicensed version of the driver and software, so I can't access any Bluetooth functions. It prompts me for a license key. So, I can't use the 1.3 software. I've been reading reports on this forum about how to deal with this case (edit inf files, swap some old files in and out, use particular drivers-which-no-longer-are-available-for-download). However, none of the info I've found on the 'net fully explains it. Can someone please explain how to get the Widcomm 1.3 stack working for a generic CSR-based bluetooth device?
Thanks in advance for your help! After I confirm that I can *use* a headset with this computer, I'll select a headset. Suggestions welcome. ;-)