Car Kit For Nokia E50
Jaro 20. August 2007 :: bluetooth, car, car kit
The following article was submitted by Dale via email. Thanks Dale!
I’ve had a CK-7W car kit installed (full install with phone holder) and after lots of searching on the internet, I found lots of people on the discussions section of the Nokia site having problems. Basically the E50 only works with the CK-7W via Bluetooth, not the pop port. So what’s the point of having a fully integrated hands free kit with phone holder if it doesn’t really work. All you can do if the phone is in the holder and plugged in is answer a call and end a call. The ‘button’ doesn’t work and you have to use the handset.
If you connect via Bluetooth it works perfectly, but what’s the point in spending £300 to have a kit installed if it doesn’t really work. In fact a £70 Bluetooth adapter that plugs into your cigarette lighter has more functionality.
If you have an E50 running earlier versions of the firmware (not sure what version) then according to Nokia it will work fully with the CK-7W, but I can confirm that the 7.05 firmware doesn’t.
If you read the Nokia site it does not highlight this problem anywhere, but if you read the compatibility list all the other Eseries models only work via Bluetooth. Although the person from Nokia said these phones are listed as Bluetooth only as there is no phone holder, not that it wouldn’t work via the pop port.
As you can see lots off odd info going around. From my searching I have found the the CK-20W should work fully with the E50 and haven’t found anyone with problems with this combination.
I hope this information helps others.
Dale
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Problems with Bluetooth?
Jaro 16. October 2006 :: bluetooth, e50, nokia, pairing, problem, s60, transfer
Bluetooth is a great technology but sometimes it just doesn’t work. File transfer between pc and mobile phone often fails. Unless there is something really wrong with your pc or phone here are a few steps that should make your Bluetooth work:
1. Unpair all devices. Bluetooth doesn’t like too many paired devices. Go to the settings and delete all pairings.
2. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the right bottom corner of your pc screen and stop Bluetooth.
3. Unplug the Bluetooth dongle from your pc and plug it in again.
4. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon and start Bluetooth.
5. Pair your phone with computer. After searching and pairing allow also authorization. This will create more trust between the two devices.
Now you should be able to establish connection and transfer files without any problems.
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