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Topic # 5562 8-Nov-2005 13:24
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i have a plantronics m2500 with a linksys usbbt100 usb/bluetooth dongle. i got windows to "see" my headset, but there is no option in sound control panel to output audio to it. please help before i make my computer a boat anchor. :)

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Reply # 22829 8-Nov-2005 14:47
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First, what software are you using? Is it the Windows XP SP2 Bluetooth or the Linksys software?

If you are using the Linksys software you should be able to pair the computer and headset and then double-click the icon corresponding to the headset. This will make a noise come out on the headset. At that moment you push the [Answer] button on the headset and it should get the sound from your computer.

Pretty much like it would work if it was a mobile phone instead of a PC on the other side...




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Reply # 22830 8-Nov-2005 15:42
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The WinXP SP2 Bluetooth Stack does not support audio devices. You can pair them and that's about it.

If you got a 3rd Party Bluetooth Stack install that and you'll be much happier.




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Reply # 22833 8-Nov-2005 16:09
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That's correct - I didn't read the headline, only the body of the OP. Since it is confirmed the use of Microsoft Windows XP SP2 software then there's nothing much that can be done without changing the drivers.

Have you tried using the Linksys drivers instead? Are they basedo on Widcomm or IVT BlueSoleil?




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Reply # 22838 8-Nov-2005 18:07
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the linksys drivers are Widcomm thats all i know because i saw it when i was uninstalling



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Reply # 22839 8-Nov-2005 18:08
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where do i get a 3rd party bluetooth stack for xp that works with my stuff?

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Reply # 22840 8-Nov-2005 18:16
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The Linksys software should do what you need.





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