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    Novice bluetooth question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by doogledore, Jul 14, 2006.

  1. doogledore

    doogledore Newbie

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    My grandparents recently bought me a wireless keyboard and mouse for my new laptop. My laptop has bluetooth capibilities but I was wondering do I still have to connect the the receiver for the wireless keyboard to my laptop. I was under the impression that bluetooth allowed me to connect wireless devices without the need for the logitech receiver thing. Do I need to buy a bluetooth compatible keyboard and mouse or will the wireless one I have work fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated for I am greatly confused.
     
    doogledore, Jul 14, 2006
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  2. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    Bluetooth only allows you to pair bluetooth wireless devices. If your mouse/keyboard set uses RF wireless or some other protocol you'll have to use the adapter that came with it.
     
    mach_zero, Jul 15, 2006
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