How to configure a Bluetooth headset in Windows XP (SP2)?

Installing Bluetooth headset

The instructions below are given as an example using TOSHIBA stack. Follow similar steps according to your Bluetooth software.

- Turn on your Bluetooth headset, usually by pressing its power/talk button a bit longer until you hear a beep. Make the headset discoverable. In our model headset, we push both volume buttons concurrently until the headset shows blinking green and red lights. For your headset, follow the directions in its documentation.

- Right-click the Bluetooth taskbar icon and select Add New Connection. Select Express Mode on the Add New Connection Wizard since a Bluetooth headset only provides headset service. For other Bluetooth devices such as PC, PDA, and smart phone, you'd better choose Custom Mode.

Add New Connection on TOSHIBA Bluetooth taskbar icon   Add New Connection Wizard on TOSHIBA Bluetooth stack

Figure: Starting a new connection using TOSHIBA stack.

- The wizard will find the Bluetooth headset after Bluetooth device discovery process. Select it to start the connection from the PC to the headset.

Add New Connection Wizard on TOSHIBA Bluetooth stack   Add New Connection Wizard on TOSHIBA Bluetooth stack

Figure: Discovering a Bluetooth headset on TOSHIBA stack.

 
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