Welch Company
San Francisco, CA


S U M M A R Y


DIARY: January 4, 2011 06:38 PM Tuesday; Rod Welch

Tony called with HP technical support discussed Bluetooth problem.

1...Summary/Objective
2...Windows XP Support Solved Radeon Video Graphics Adapter Installed
3...Radeon Video Graphics Adapter Installed Solved Windows XP Support
4...Windows Media Center Live Television
5...TV Tuner HP Accessory Complicated Takes Power Limited Use
6...Live Television Received C17 Web Browser Internet
7...Bluetooth Hawk Adapter Order Confirmation


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0403 -
0403 -    ..
0404 - Summary/Objective
0405 -
040501 - Follow up ref SDS 11 0000.
040502 -
040503 -
040505 -  ..
0406 -
0407 -
0408 - Progress
0409 -
040901 - Tony called about progress on pending issues.
040902 -
040903 - Explained failure of the bt500 bluetooth USB adapter to find the
040904 - bluetooth mouse, reported on 101231 2216. ref SDS 9 4W5K  Later, HP
040905 - technical support also failed to configure the HP bluetooth adapter to
040906 - recognize the bluetooth wireless mouse, reported 2 days later on
040907 - 110102 2033. ref SDS 11 NX9O
040909 -  ..
040910 - As a result, HP has been unable to accomplish the purpose of Tony's
040911 - work plan on 101220, 101220 1555, ref SDS 5 PX5L, and confirmed in his
040912 - letter explaining the HP order for bluetooth support on 101220 1555.
040913 - ref SDS 5 6N5V
040915 -  ..
040916 - During the call today, Tony decided to order a replacement wirless LAN
040917 - card that has integrated Bluetooth, in order to correct defects with
040918 - the bt500 Bluetooth USB adapter that has failed to find the Bluetooth
040919 - Targus mouse, reported on 110102 2033. ref SDS 11 4669  Tony ordered
040920 - part # 537516-001...
040921 -
040922 -            Built-in Bluetooth wireless USB module (hawk)
040924 -  ..
040925 - The part should be received on Thursday, and the technician is
040926 - scheduled for next Monday.
040927 -
040928 -            [...below received HP confirmation order EAP69901.
040929 -            ref SDS 0 OQ7O
040930 -
040931 -            [On 110105 1504 Ryan at Fry's advised that he got mouse to
040932 -            work with c16 by synchronizing the bluetooth software.
040933 -            ref SDS 12 NE5J
040935 -             ..
040936 -            [On 110106 0825 Tony's letter from HP advises Bluetooth
040937 -            part not in stock, shipment delayed until 110118, and
040938 -            installation will occur after delivery. ref SDS 13 MY7J
040940 -             ..
040941 -            [On 110107 1413 Ryan at Fry's advised that he synchronized
040942 -            the bluetooth wireless mouse with c16 merely by opening
040943 -            Bluetooth device manager and selecting "Add Device," and
040944 -            indicated that if this is not working on c17, then the
040945 -            bluetooth adapter may be defective. ref SDS 15 FL5I
040947 -             ..
040948 -            [On 110113 1225 HP technician, Pat, on site to install ATI
040949 -            Radeon HD 5570 Bluetooth adapter, ref SDS 16 RY5G, and
040950 -            successfully configure wireless mouse. ref SDS 16 PW9W
040952 -             ..
040953 -            [On 110113 1417 letter from Tony, HP Case Manager, reports
040954 -            HP notified Bluetooth part delivered, asks about progress
040955 -            on installation. ref SDS 17 SL9P
040957 -             ..
040958 -            [On 110113 1417 letter to HP notifies Tony, HP Case
040959 -            Manager, that HP technician completed installation of
040960 -            Bluetooth enabling wireless mouse. ref SDS 17 SF4T
040961 -
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040963 -
0410 -

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0503 -
050401 -  ..
050402 - Windows XP Support Solved Radeon Video Graphics Adapter Installed
050403 - Radeon Video Graphics Adapter Installed Solved Windows XP Support
050404 -
050405 - Explained that the Radeon video graphics adapter, which Tony ordered
050406 - to replace the NVIDIA adapter that failed to configure video for
050407 - Windows XP, on 101220, ref SDS 5 JF5H, oddly failed totally to
050408 - transmit video through the HDMI port, and so the HP technician ordered
050409 - a replacement, reported on 101223 1415. ref SDS 6 F56K
050411 -  ..
050412 - A replacement "Jaguar RV830XT Radeon HD 5570 2GB AT" video graphics
050413 - adapter, was installed on 101228 0944, ref SDS 7 MW8K, and since then
050414 - seems to be working correctly, also, reported on 101228 0944.
050415 - ref SDS 7 F634  The Radeon adapter successfully configured for Windows
050416 - XP using device drivers supplied by Pat, the HP onsite agent.
050417 - ref SDS 7 TA4X  This solves the problem reported to HP on 101122 2112,
050418 - ref SDS 3 JB9L, and implements HP's work plan developed on 101215
050419 - 1443. ref SDS 4 GL99
050421 -  ..
050422 - Additionally, the Radeon video adapter installed on 101228, solved
050423 - another problem with the NVIDIA video graphics adapter that failed to
050424 - transmit sound through the HDMI port to the Vizio 3A320M television,
050425 - reported on 101115 2018. ref SDS 2 OK5J  After removing the NVIDIA
050426 - adapter and installing the Radeon adapter on 101228, ref SDS 7 6G4N,
050427 - and after unplugging the speaker cable, C17 transmitted sound
050428 - correctly through the HDMI port to the Vizio VA320M HDTV. ref SDS 7
050429 - TA4H
050430 -
050431 -
050432 -
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0603 -
060401 -  ..
060402 - Windows Media Center Live Television
060403 -
060404 - Asked about using Media Center for watching live television, which is
060405 - shown in Windows 7 start Programs list?
060407 -  ..
060408 - Tony advised that Windows Media Center does not work well with
060409 - anything yet.  He recommends against using Media Center.
060410 -
060411 -
060412 -
060414 -  ..
060415 - TV Tuner HP Accessory Complicated Takes Power Limited Use
060416 -
060417 - Asked about buying the TV tuner that was omitted from the order
060418 - originally on 101021?
060420 -  ..
060421 - Tony explained that the HP built-in TV tuner can be purchased from
060422 - him, for about $80 with tax, and that it requires connection to the
060423 - cable television controller.  Tony said he has a TV tuner in his
060424 - computer at home, and never uses it.  The TV tuner takes a lot of
060425 - processing power and so slows the computer.  It is complicated to use,
060426 - and right now has limited application.
060428 -  ..
060429 - The TV tuner does not work with Microsoft Media Center.  It has
060430 - separate software interface for watching live television.
060431 -
060432 -
060433 -
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0703 -
070401 -  ..
070402 - Live Television Received C17 Web Browser Internet
070403 -
070404 - Tony asked if C17 has been used to open live television broadcasts
070405 - using web browser technology?
070407 -  ..
070408 - Reported initial efforts a few days ago, that seemed promissing, but
070409 - have not spent a lot of time on it, reported on 101231 1759.
070410 - ref SDS 8 Y688
070412 -  ..
070413 - Advised there is a new problem now getting sound through HDMI cable to
070414 - the Vizio television, reported on 110101 0824. ref SDS 10 0001
070415 -
070416 -            [On 110106 1104 sound now being transmitted again through
070417 -            the HMDI port on Radeon video adpater to the Vizio VA320M
070418 -            television. ref SDS 14 A26L
070420 -  ..
070421 - When Pat comes next Monday, to install the LAN wireless adapter with
070422 - Bluetooth, he can investigate problems with the sound.
070423 -
070424 -
070425 -
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0803 -
0804 - 2038
080501 -  ..
080502 - Bluetooth Hawk Adapter Order Confirmation
080503 -
080504 - Received letter from HP confirming Tony's call earlier today, per
080505 - above, ref SDS 0 JI5O, and saying...
080506 -
080507 -    1.  Subject: HP Order Confirmation -- EAP69901
080508 -        Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 03:47:02 +0000 (110104 1947 PST)
080516 -         ..
080517 -    2.  In an ongoing effort to ensure satisfaction with our service,
080518 -        we have attached a confirmation of your recent Hewlett-Packard
080519 -        Support Solution.  Please retain this document for your
080520 -        records. [...implementing HP's solution to the erroneous bt500
080521 -        Bluetooth USB adapter discussed with Tony today, per above.
080522 -        ref SDS 0 JI5O...]
080524 -         ..
080525 -    3.  The warranty status listed below is contingent upon the
080526 -        accuracy of the model number, serial number and proof of
080527 -        purchase (if required).  Please verify that all information is
080528 -        accurate.  If any of the information is incorrect, or if you
080529 -        have questions regarding customer service on your HP product,
080530 -        please contact our HP Customer Care center using the
080531 -        appropriate telephone number listed in your product user
080532 -        manual.
080534 -         ..
080535 -    4.  ***Important:  Please do not reply to this email.  This mailbox
080536 -        is not set up to receive email.***
080538 -         ..
080539 -    5.  You can check the current status of your order online at:
080540 -
080541 -              https://warp1.external.hp.com/CSO_Status/Order_Lookup.asp?country=US
080543 -         ..
080544 -    6.  You will need to enter your order number (EAP699) and postal
080545 -        code.
080547 -         ..
080548 -    7.  Great support is still available around the clock by logging in
080549 -        to
080550 -
080551 -              http://www.hp.com/go/support
080553 -         ..
080554 -    8.  Award-winning HP Customer Care brings a world of support
080555 -        services right to your desktop.  You'll find tips and tricks,
080556 -        troubleshooting help, drivers, community forums, e-mail
080557 -        technical support (only available on some products) and much
080558 -        more to help you quickly get the answers you need.
080560 -         ..
080561 -    9.  Sincerely,
080563 -         ..
080564 -   10.  HP Customer Care
080565 -
080566 - ****************************
080568 -  ..
080569 - Below and attached to HP's transmittal letter, per above, ref SDS 0
080570 - OQ7O, is the following additional document from HP that implements the
080571 - solution Tony developed on exchanging the Wireless LAN Adapter wtih
080572 - Bluetooth, per above. ref SDS 0 JI5O
080574 -         ..
080575 -    1.  Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Order:
080576 -
080577 -        Customer Service Order Number................. EAP699-01
080578 -        CSO Placement Date............................ 01/04/2010
080580 -  ..
080581 - Order placement date aligns with the call from Tony at HP earlier
080582 - today, per above. ref SDS 0 JI5O
080584 -  ..
080585 - Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Order continues...
080586 -
080587 -    2.  Model Number.................................. XM559AV
080588 -        Model Description............................. HP PAVILION ELITE CTO HPE-
080589 -        Serial Number................................. 2MD0440CCZ
080591 -  ..
080592 - HP's listing for model and serial numbers for c17 align with the
080593 - "Proof of purchase label" received with the computer from the factory,
080594 - reported on 101105 1141. ref SDS 1 Q36R
080596 -  ..
080597 - Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Order continues...
080598 -
080599 -    3.  Part Number................................... 537516-001
080600 -        Part Description................
080601 -
080602 -           Built-in Bluetooth wireless USB module (hawk)
080604 -  ..
080605 - This seems to align with the part Tony described earlier today, per
080606 - above. ref SDS 0 JI5O
080607 -
080608 -            [On 110106 0825 Tony's letter from HP advises Bluetooth
080609 -            part not in stock, shipment delayed until 110118, and
080610 -            installation will occur after delivery. ref SDS 13 MY7J
080612 -             ..
080613 -            [On 110113 1225 HP technician, Pat, on site to install ATI
080614 -            Radeon HD 5570 Bluetooth adapter, ref SDS 16 RY5G, and
080615 -            successfully configure wireless mouse. ref SDS 16 PW9W
080617 -             ..
080618 -            [On 110113 1417 letter from Tony asking about progress
080619 -            installing replacement bluetooth part in c17. ref SDS 17
080620 -            RY5G
080622 -             ..
080623 -            [On 110113 1417 letter to HP notifies Tony, HP Case
080624 -            Manager, that HP technician completed installation of
080625 -            Bluetooth enabling wireless mouse. ref SDS 17 SF4T
080627 -  ..
080628 - Hewlett-Packard Customer Service Order continues...
080629 -
080630 -    4.  You selected the following Hewlett-Packard Hardware Support
080631 -        Service for your product:
080632 -
080633 -            IN HOME SERVICE WITH RETURNABLE PART
080635 -         ..
080636 -    5.  Warranty Status............................... In Warranty
080638 -         ..
080639 -    6.  Total charge (including tax, if applicable)... $0.00
080640 -        Payment Method................................ No Payment
080641 -
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080643 -
080644 -
080645 -
080646 -
0807 -