Bluetooth Blues

[Wathnix]

Hi, I got a Microsoft Wireless Desktop For Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. I want to be able to use these both at a range of 5-10 feet from the transceiver. My problem is that while the mouse works just fine the keyboard is intermittent, sometimes it will work great but then if I stop typing for a few minutes it doesn't work again, or will only pick up a few of the keystrokes I make. Any ideas on how to make it better. I tried running Windows Media Center 2005, when that didn't work I tries Windows Pro SP2 and had the same problem, got a 1Ghz Athlon on a late model motherboard.

[Wathnix]

BTW, yes I did try new batteries

[Pinky]

Anything in the field of view between the receiver and the mouse/keyboard? Other wireless devices present?

[Wathnix]

nothing in the field of view, no other devices

[Flip-Mode]

With BlueTooth it shouldn't matter.

I'm pretty sure your KB is the fault here but try the following:
Rise the receiver to the highest point you can, BT should work to around 10 meters with no regard for field of view but its worth a shot.
I'll think of something else in the meantime.

[TheGreySpectre]

can you try resinking the devices, and have you tried reinstalling the drivers and making sure you have the most updated ones

[murdok5]

ive had similar issues with my logitech bluetooth setup. I bought the kit, worked great 3 rooms away (even when i didnt want it to, jsut wanted to clean it). but the keyboard DELETES iteself often....

i cant find it....i cant reinstall it WITHOUT uninstalling the bluetooth software useing a older keyboard, then reinstalling the software again.

no amount of reconecting and new batteries would work

this happens more than it should, and logitech has a VERY nice 5 year waranty. they replaced one and it seems to be helping, only happened once in 6months, compared to monthly before.....

Mike

[Wathnix]

THEGREYSPECTRE, I don't know what resinking the device means. I have tried moving the transceiver to different positions, both up and down, no joy. and yes I am using the most up to date drivers and I tried it on a fresh install of XP Pro, still no joy, any more ideas?

[murdok5]

resinking means going into the software and seting up the device again, or reconnecting it.

the software will let you *look* for bluetooth devices. Try that and see if you find your keyboard.

Mike

[Flip-Mode]

Its called Pairing not Sinking. :)