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Can you hook up activesync via bluetooth
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Posted by: Willie3White

Does anyone know if you can connect to active sync or any other such program via bluetoothe by the way i have a 5600
thnx for the help

Posted by: Mark Larson

Connecting the Orange SPV C500 to ActiveSync via Bluetooth using Windows XP
(SP2) and the native Microsoft Bluetooth Driver

Created by: Garth Rautenbach
Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
Version: 1.0

Table of Contents

* Introduction
* 'Gotchas'
* Trying to initiate synchronisation from the PC
* Bluetooth connection type not available in ActiveSync profile on the phone
* Before we begin...
* Preparing the PC
* Preparing the C500
* Setting up the PC
* Setting up the C500
* Tidying up...
* Conclusion
Introduction

Getting the SPV C500 (and other) phone to connect to Microsoft ActiveSync via Bluetooth can
be a nightmare (as you've no doubt found!). This doesn't have to be the case -this document
was created to help you achieve this (simple?) task. This guide makes use of the C500, but it
may very well work on other models such as the Motorola MPX220, or similar handset. I have
not tested this procedure with any other handset but the C500, so your results may vary.

'Gotchas'

Trying to initiate synchronisation from the PC

It won't work. I spent a huge amount of time trying to get my C500 handset to connect to
ActiveSync from the PC without any luck. I kept receiving 'Handset is not recognised' by
ActiveSync. The main point to take note of is that the ActiveSync connection MUST be
initiated from the handset and not the PC. It will NOT work if you try and initiate a connection
from the desktop. I believe this is 'by design' and would love to see and example of this
working on the Microsoft Smartphone platform. I am currently developing an application for
the Smartphone 2003 platform (BTAutoSync SP) which will automatically initiate an
ActiveSync connection (via Bluetooth) at a user-configured time on the phone -In other
words, Bluetooth 'proximity' detection. I'll release the application on Modaco
(www.modaco.com) soon, so keep an eye out for it there.

Bluetooth connection type not available in ActiveSync profile on the phone

You will need to configure the ActiveSync profile on the phone to use Bluetooth as a
connection type (even if you've previously paired with your desktop machine). I found that
most of the time it was set to 'USB' or '19200', and not Bluetooth. Checking this setting is
covered later in this document (Settings up the C500).

If you don't setup the phone pairing via ActiveSync on the phone, Bluetooth will more than
likely NOT be available as a connection type and you will NOT be able to synchronise if this
setting is incorrect.

Please follow the guide 'step-by-step' and do not take any shortcuts (As I did!). Be patient,
and I'm sure you'll get it to work!

Finally, print this out and go make some coffee before you start!

Created by: Garth Rautenbach
Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
Version: 1.0

Requirements

* Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) with Service Pack 2
* Bluetooth Adapter (Using the standard Microsoft Bluetooth Driver)
* Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1
* Orange SPV C500 Handset (Or similar handset)
* Microsoft Outlook 2000/XP/2003
Before We Begin...

Disable all firewall software (Symantec, Windows XP, Etc.). Refer to your software
documentation on how to do this. If you are directly connected to the Internet (i.e. Using an
analogue or broadband modem and not a NAT router), disconnect from the Internet BEFORE
doing this. I have not personally experienced any issues with the Windows XP firewall, but
others have. I’ve merely noted this for completeness. Oh yes, don’t forget the coffee…

Preparing the PC

1. Open the Windows XP Bluetooth Manager by double-clicking on the icon in the system
tray.
1. Remove any existing pairings with the C500 by clicking on the 'Devices' tab; select the
Bluetooth device and click remove. This *should* remove the partner from your phone as
well (If it's within Bluetooth range).
Above: Bluetooth Devices Removed.

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3. Remove any existing Bluetooth COM Ports by clicking on the 'COM Ports' tab; select a
COM Port and click 'Remove'. Repeat until all Ports have been removed.
Above: All COM Ports removed.

4. Confirm the PC is 'Discoverable' by clicking on the 'Options' tab; ensure that 'Device
Discovery' is selected.
Above: Discovery turned on.

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Date: November 2004
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5. Temporarily disable ActiveSync by double-clicking on the ActiveSync icon in the system
tray; click on 'File > Connection Settings'. Un-tick all checkboxes (except for the bottom
6. Restart the computer (!Important).
Preparing the C500

Delete any existing pairings on the phone

1. Select 'Settings > Bluetooth'
2. Select 'Menu > Devices'
3. Delete existing pairing by selecting ‘Menu > Delete’
option) and click ‘OK.
< ActiveSync Icon -Disabled.
Above: Deleting existing Bluetooth Pairings

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Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
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Confirm COM Port Settings are disabled

1. Select 'Configuration'
2. Select 'BT SerialPortSetup' - disable both COM Ports (6 & 7)
Above: Disabling the Bluetooth Serial COM Ports
Disable Bluetooth on the Phone

1. Select 'Settings > Bluetooth'
2. Ensure Bluetooth is 'Off'
Above: Bluetooth disabled

4. Re-start the phone (!Important).
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Setting up the PC
Add a new Bluetooth COM Port to the PC

1. Double-click on the Bluetooth Manger icon in the task tray.
2. Click on the 'COM Port' tab.
3. Click on the 'Add' button.
Above: Adding a Bluetooth COM Port to the PC

4. Select 'Incoming' as the COM Port type and click 'OK'.
Once the Port has been added, make a note of the COM Port number -you will need this
when setting up ActiveSync on the PC later on.

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Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
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Above: New COM Port Number is 'COM7'

4. Restart the machine (!Important).
Configure ActiveSync to use the newly created Bluetooth COM Port

1. Double click on the ActiveSync icon in the system tray.
2. Click 'File -> Connection Settings' and select the COM Port number we have added in the
previous step. (If the COM Port number we previously configured is not available, repeat the
previous step - have you restarted the machine?)
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Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
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Setting up the C500
Enable Bluetooth on the Phone

1. Select 'Settings > Bluetooth'
2. Ensure Bluetooth is 'On'
Enable Bluetooth COM Ports on the phone

1. Select 'Configurations > BT Serial Port Setup'.
2. Ensure both COM Port are enabled.
-Once you confirm these settings, you will be prompted to 'Bond with anther Bluetooth
device' -Cancel from here (Press the 'back' key if required) and return to the homescreen.

Pair with the phone

1. Start ActiveSync and select 'Menu --> 'Setup ActiveSync Bluetooth' to start pairing with
the phone. Follow the instructions on the phone.
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Date: November 2004
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Above: Clicking on ‘New’ will initiate device discovery

Once your Bluetooth partner has been discovered, select it and enter a ‘Passkey’ when
prompted.

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Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
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After entering the passkey, a message will be displayed on the PC asking you to confirm the
Passkey entered on the phone.

Above: Successfully paired with the PC

Confirming Bluetooth is an available connection type

1. Start ActiveSync and select ‘Menu > Options’.
2. Select ‘2 PC Settings’.
3. Select ‘Menu > Advanced’.
4. Select ‘Bluetooth as a connection type.
If Bluetooth is not an available option, there is more than likely a problem with the serial port
setup configured on the PC in the previous step (Setting up the PC).

Created by: Garth Rautenbach
Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
Version: 1.0

Above: Confirming Bluetooth is an available connection type

Initiate a Connection and Test

1. Return to the Homescreen and start ActiveSync.
2. Select 'Menu > Connect via Bluetooth'.
Finally, pray that it works....

Tidying Up...

-Enable your firewall, connect to the Internet and test again.
-Configure ActiveSync exceptions in your firewall software if required.
-Go make some more coffee.

Conclusion

Whilst this document is convoluted and overkill, I believe that if you follow the procedure
step-by-step, you WILL get ActiveSync working over Bluetooth. Some steps may not be
necessary, I know…be patient, you’ll get it working. If you would like to contact me, please
send an E-Mail to gaplayer26@hotmail.com

Hope this guide helps! I’m tired…

[Garth]
Created by: Garth Rautenbach
Filename: C500 ActiveSync via Bluetooth.pdf
Date: November 2004
Version: 1.0

Posted by: Willie3White

I spent 2 hours yesterday trying to do this and after 5min with this document it works thanks alot you are the greatest!!!!