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Installing/Uninstalling Logitech desktop for Bluetooth on my computer 

 

Can I use my existing Bluetooth

®

 support? 

Wondering whether you should use your Bluetooth

 support or the Logitech 

wireless hub? The following table provides the answers. 

 

 

My computer has built-in 

Bluetooth

 support (e.g. laptop).

 

My computer has a Bluetooth

 

adapter (e.g. USB dongle). 

Can I use my existing 
Bluetooth

 support rather 

than the Logitech wireless 
hub? 

 

• 

Approved for mobile use of the mouse, 
providing HID devices are supported by 
the built-in Bluetooth

 module. 

• 

Advanced features such as hot keys 
and LCD displays will not work.  

• 

No Logitech Mobile Phone Suite 
support. 

• 

Bluetooth

 devices such as PDAs can 

connect directly to your built-in module. 

See page 

10

 

• 

Your existing Bluetooth

 stack may not 

support your mouse, keyboard 
and MediaPad. 

• 

Advanced features such as hot keys 
and LCD displays will not work.  

• 

No Logitech Mobile Phone Suite 
support. 

• 

Bluetooth

 devices such as PDAs can 

connect directly to your built-in module. 

Can I use my existing 
Bluetooth

 support with 

the Logitech SetPoint 
software? 

 

• 

Logitech SetPoint supports only the 
Logitech wireless hub. 

 

• 

Logitech SetPoint supports only the 
Logitech wireless hub.  

Can I use both my existing 
Bluetooth

 support and my 

Logitech wireless hub? 

 

• 

The Logitech wireless hub will only 
work as an access point for Logitech 
devices. The Logitech devices will be 
fully functional. 

• 

Other Bluetooth

 devices should be 

connected directly through the existing 
Bluetooth

 module. 

• 

No Logitech Mobile Phone Suite 
support. 

 

• 

The Logitech wireless hub will only work 
as an access point for Logitech devices. 
The Logitech devices will be fully 
functional. 

• 

Other Bluetooth

 devices should be 

connected directly through the existing 
Bluetooth

 module. 

• 

No Logitech Mobile Phone Suite 
support. 

Can I use my Logitech 
wireless hub and the 
Logitech SetPoint 
software only? 

 

• 

To be able to use the Logitech wireless 
hub and SetPoint you have to disable 
your Bluetooth

 devices and ports, and 

uninstall your existing stack. 

• 

If you do this your computer’s built-in 
Bluetooth

 support will no longer work. 

 

• 

You must uninstall the Bluetooth

 stack 

already installed which means losing 
your previous Bluetooth

 settings. See 

page 

13

.  

  Recommended – works without limitations.  
  Possible – may work, possibly with limitations.  
  Not possible.

 

© 2003 Logitech, Inc. 

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Summary of Contents for Bluetooth

Page 1: ...Installing Uninstalling the Logitech desktop for Bluetooth on my computer 2003 Logitech Inc ...

Page 2: ... assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Information contained herein is subject to change without notice 2003 Logitech All rights reserved Logitech the Logitech logo and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG In...

Page 3: ...r there are certain situations where this may not be advisable You may for example want to use your computer s existing Bluetooth support rather than the Logitech wireless hub In such cases a different approach is required This guide explains how you check whether your computer has existing Bluetooth support and recommends the software you should install and the hardware you should use with your s...

Page 4: ...connected the hub or installed the SetPoint software You are familiar with basic Bluetooth technology If not please read the section below Further information This guide contains all the information you need to connect and start using your Bluetooth device with your Logitech wireless hub If you need further information additional sources are available www logitech com bluetooth provides general in...

Page 5: ...this guide The following symbols are used in this guide Symbol Explanation Tip a handy hint that may provide a useful alternative or save time Note helpful information that requires your attention Caution proceeding with an action may harm your device or its data 2003 Logitech Inc 5 ...

Page 6: ...ooth support and using just your Logitech wireless hub page 12 for further details I have a laptop with Bluetooth built in What is the best approach You should not have two different Bluetooth stacks and antenna running on the same computer If the Logitech installer detects an existing Bluetooth stack it does not install the stack included in the SetPoint software In this case the Logitech wireles...

Page 7: ... software Logitech SetPoint supports only the Logitech wireless hub Logitech SetPoint supports only the Logitech wireless hub Can I use both my existing Bluetooth support and my Logitech wireless hub The Logitech wireless hub will only work as an access point for Logitech devices The Logitech devices will be fully functional Other Bluetooth devices should be connected directly through the existing...

Page 8: ... your computer supports Bluetooth without you realizing it The following sections help you determine whether your computer already has Bluetooth installed To determine whether your computer has Bluetooth support built in Check the computer s specification or user guide Check whether your computer has a Bluetooth logo on its case or keyboard Check whether your computer has a blue LED possibly next ...

Page 9: ...h or Widcomm applications installed on your computer In the Windows Control Panel select Add Remove Programs and look for Bluetooth or Widcomm entries in the list of currently installed programs If your computer has an external Bluetooth module such as a Bluetooth USB adapter or PCMCIA card you should also look for the software supplied with this module it is likely that this will contain a Blueto...

Page 10: ...se both your existing Bluetooth support and the Logitech wireless hub you should install the SetPoint software as usual When you install the software the installation routine detects an existing Bluetooth stack This stack remains intact The stack included with SetPoint is not installed Other options that are available to you if your computer has Bluetooth support built in are Use just your compute...

Page 11: ...connections are through your existing stack When you connect using your existing stack in this way please note the following Your Logitech devices will work providing your stack supports the HID service but advanced features such as hot keys and LCD displays are not available The Logitech Mobile Phone Suite is not available When connecting devices to your built in Bluetooth port DO NOT plug the Lo...

Page 12: ...o to the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button 3 Disable any Bluetooth devices installed To do this expand the Bluetooth Devices branch right click on each device listed within Bluetooth Devices and Disable each one 2 If you have an existing Bluetooth stack you must remove it To do this 1 Unplug your Bluetooth adapter e g USB dongle or PCMCIA card if you have one 2 Go to the Windows Con...

Page 13: ...apter To be able to use your Logitech wireless hub you must disable your existing Bluetooth support and remove any stack that is present The procedure you follow to do this is explained on page 12 Your computer should now act as if it does not have any Bluetooth support so you can use your Logitech wireless hub and install the SetPoint software in the same way as for a computer without Bluetooth A...

Page 14: ...th support What should I do If your computer does not have existing Bluetooth support you can proceed with the installation of SetPoint No additional actions are required before you start this process In this case all of the features provided by the Logitech wireless hub are available to you 2003 Logitech Inc 14 ...

Page 15: ...sconnected and uninstalled If you want to replace a Logitech device for example to use a different Bluetooth mouse or keyboard supplied by Logitech follow these steps 1 Uninstall the device or devices to be replaced by following the procedure above 2 Shut down your computer plug in the new device or devices and then start your computer again 3 Before you log in press the Connect button on the new ...

Page 16: ...he SetPoint software If you want to use the SetPoint stack you must remove all components that comprise your existing stack see page 12 for details and then reinstall SetPoint SetPoint does not install correctly If the SetPoint software does not install correctly this may be because you have a software firewall on your computer If you have a software firewall you must temporarily disable it before...

Page 17: ...check whether the Logitech wireless hub has installed correctly locate its entry in the Device Manager To do this go to the Windows Control Panel select System go to the Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button Expand the Bluetooth Devices branch You should see a device line similar to the following If this entry is missing or has an exclamation mark next to it this means that the hub did ...

Page 18: ...n the bottom of the device to be reinstalled 4 Press on the Connect button on the Bluetooth Wireless hub The Logitech Connection Wizard starts This wizard guides you through the procedure for uninstalling the device If the wizard does not start reboot your computer The wizard should start automatically when you log in 5 Follow the instructions provided by the wizard to uninstall the device 3 Reboo...

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