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    ASPIRE 7745G - Missing Bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Raycaster, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. Raycaster

    Raycaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    2nd laptop as first one had DOA touchpad.

    Pretty nice laptop but darn if I can get the bluetooth working.

    The Atheros driver suite is installed (no separate drivers avail) but no Bluetooth icon in Device Manager or control panel etc.

    I went in and manually started bluetooth service and support. BT device searches but no go. Can't find phone or BT mouse or BT keyboard.

    Still searching but any hints?
     
    Raycaster, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    BT will not even show in device Manager until you've enabled it using dedicated button (requires Launch Manager installed) or Fn+F3 combo.
    Have you tries that already?
     
    downloads, Apr 5, 2011
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    Raycaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    Downloads.

    All I have to say... DUH.

    I ASSumed the Fn F3 was for just turning the WiFi off and on like my old laptop.

    Boy do I feel like a ...

    Took 30 seconds to pair mouse and cellphone...

    Boy do I feel like a ...

    Just in case your wondering, the touchpad was really doa on original laptop, really! Didn't work even from setup and even with Fn F7... I swear!
     
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  4. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Haha, oh well at least it works now.

    My first acer laptop had a dodgy keyboard and dead touchpad.

    Just so you know, the 7735 and up (inlcuding yours) can upgrade to a 1080p screen.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 5, 2011
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