activesync and the SP5

[Guest martinr]

I am having some problems Syncing my SP5 to a windows XP machine. Using a cable is a bit of a problem due to the company's firewall and VPN settings.

I was hoping to use bluetooth, but the SP5 doesn't seem to have a service for syncing. Every time I pair to the PC, I get a choice of just type services, RAS and audio. I know that the computer can do Activesync over bluetooth because I used to do it with an WM2003 PDA.

I've even tried three different bluetooth adapters, but I still only get the choice of two services.

I am begining to think that it might be that the SP5 isn't capable of syncing over bluetooth. has anyone else had any success? Can you give me any advice?

Thanks,

Martin

[Guest wired&connected]

I am having some problems Syncing my SP5 to a windows XP machine.  Using a cable is a bit of a problem due to the company's firewall and VPN settings.

I was hoping to use bluetooth, but the SP5 doesn't seem to have a service for syncing.  Every time I pair to the PC, I get a choice of just type services, RAS and audio.  I know that the computer can do Activesync over bluetooth because I used to do it with an WM2003 PDA.

I've even tried three different bluetooth adapters, but I still only get the choice of two services.

I am begining to think that it might be that the SP5 isn't capable of syncing over bluetooth.  has anyone else had any success?  Can you give me any advice?

Thanks,

Martin

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I can certainly sync over BT on mine. Assuming you've paired, this is what I do. Turn on BT, Open active sync, click Menu and hit 7. This works for me. When I view what 'services' are listed for the PC only ActiveSync appears (and its checked). Are you using AS 4.1?

[Guest martinr]

I can certainly sync over BT on mine. Assuming you've paired, this is what I do. Turn on BT, Open active sync, click Menu and hit 7. This works for me. When I view what 'services' are listed for the PC only ActiveSync appears (and its checked). Are you using AS 4.1?

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Thanks wired&connected. I wwnt back and had a fiddle. I hadn't enabled the serial service on the Laptop. After I did that it all started working!

Martin

[Guest Tech]

yeh i can pair mines perfectly too via usb/bluetooth no problem:)