Windows Vista Bluetooth Device Errors
Bluetooth is a standard of wireless connectivity that has been heavily adopted by manufacturers and producers of cell phones, PDAs, computers, and other peripherals and accessories. Vista offers a number of Bluetooth connection wizards in order that you can transfer files from one Bluetooth enabled device or computer to another. However, Bluetooth devices have been known to experience problems especially when a computer is put into hibernation during its use.
Bluetooth Audio Device Failure
Users have reported that Vista does not automatically route an audio output to a new Bluetooth audio device once the device has been added. This is not considered an error or bug on the part of Microsoft Vista and occurs primarily because Vista does not automatically configure audio settings when a new Bluetooth device is added.
Settings will need to be changed manually in order to enjoy the benefits of a new Bluetooth audio device on your system. The device can be set as the default in order that you do not need to enable the device every time you connect it. In order to select a new Bluetooth device to handle all audio outputs as standard follow these instructions:
> Click “Start”
> Click “Control Panel”
> Click “Hardware and Sound”
> Click “Manage audio devices under the Sound heading”
> Under the resulting Sound heading ensure that the Playback tab is selected
> Select the Bluetooth device you wish to use and click Set Default
> Click OK
You will need to restart any multimedia or audio programs that are currently running in order to use the new Bluetooth device for the first time. However, once you have done this Vista will continue to use this device for the playback of all audio.
Bluetooth Transfer Failure Because Of Hibernation
When attempting to transfer a file or a number of files via Bluetooth the transfer may fail because one of the computers goes into hibernation. Computers are typically set so that they enter hibernation after a set period of inactivity. If you or another computer user involved in the transfer does not move the cursor within the allotted space of time the computer will enter into hibernation, thus canceling any transfer that was under way.
The resolution for this problem is to ensure that both computers have adequate power saving settings so that they do not enter hibernation at least until the file transfer is complete. In order to change power saving settings follow these instructions:
> Click Start
> Click Control Panel
> Click System and Maintenance
> Click Power Options
> Select the Select a power plan tab
> Choose the appropriate settings you want to use and click OK
