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    any one succesful with BT headset and skype on Win7 1810TZ

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by obionenairobi, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    Well I guess the title says it all.... ;)

    I have been googling across the web to find some users that are succesfully using a BT headset with Skype (or any other VOIP app) with windows 7

    As this is the place where to find solemates who own an AS1810 what better place to check then here.

    Is there anyone that is successfully using a BT headset on his/her Acer (with Windows 7)

    If so which drivers and headset are you using?

    I am currently using a headset with cables but this is a nag.
    Under XP on my old laptop i always used a BT headset which gives you the freedom to get a cup of coffee while on the phone :D
     
    obionenairobi, Apr 30, 2010
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  2. decworld

    decworld Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess the question is why would any BT not work !
     
    decworld, May 1, 2010
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  3. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry, I am not sure I understand what you mean ?
     
    obionenairobi, May 2, 2010
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  4. decworld

    decworld Notebook Evangelist

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    Bluetooth devices connect to a bluetooth adaptor, independent of the computer they are working with.

    Skype will use any microphone/speaker that appears as a sound device in windows.

    So any bt headset should work with any application.

    My SonyEricsson works with Skype great.
     
    decworld, May 2, 2010
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  5. obionenairobi

    obionenairobi Notebook Consultant

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    Can you let me know which Sony Ericsson model you have ?

    Are you using it in combination with the internal BT from the AS1810 ?
     
    obionenairobi, May 2, 2010
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  6. decworld

    decworld Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a Sony Ericsson HBH-65.

    Using an external bluetooth dongle. However this is using standard windows drivers and software.
     
    decworld, May 2, 2010
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    Hi,

    this might be a stupid question, but have you verified your Bluetooth is working?

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, May 2, 2010
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    Indeed. Acer do not install Bluetooth on a number of models you might expect it on . . althoug they usually manage to leave the hardware button there
     
    BruBoo, May 2, 2010
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