Newbie question here - I just got my M200 and am

[jonhoffm]

Newbie question here - I just got my M200 and am unsure as to whether it was configured with Bluetooth.

Here is my hardware info:


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My antenna switch is on, but when I run the Bluetooth Settings utility, it states that "Bluetooth is not ready" when I select a new connection. Also, the bluetooth icon is not in my tray.

Any thoughts?

[mannr]

I had the same question. When it was all said and done, I guess I didn't have it. Next question. Toshiba lists a SD-card BT option. Can you get an internal BT card for the 205-S810?

[logger]

quote:Originally posted by mannr

Can you get an internal BT card for the 205-S810?

Yes. Part number PA3235U-4BTM. You can find it if you do a Google search. About $100 and I think perhaps as little as $50 if you get it with your system new from Toshiba Direct. There is another detailed thread here somewhere decribing how to install it.

Re jonhoffm's question. Antenna switch may just indicate WiFi is on. Have you tried the function key (F8) I think to cycle between WiFi, BT and both Off. I don't have a M200 yet but have been reading up on BT in this group. I think you hit F8 and another key but someione else can confirm this.

[metalhawk]

Put it in to start with. I spent months trying to get one. Other then in AU, I don't see many listing it as in-stock. Discontinued in fact.

I finally ended up using a CF BT in a PCMCIA adapter. Works fine, only real problem is that it doesn't start bluetooth until after 1st login, so you don't get (for example) HID at the login screen.