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    M17x R2 - Stupid NOOB question from Not a NOOB (Bluetooth Enable)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Heatshiver, Oct 30, 2013.

  1. Heatshiver

    Heatshiver Notebook Consultant

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    Hi everyone,

    I am really stumped and feel pretty stupid about asking this. And yes, I did try some Google searches - which led me back to the forums - without getting a real answer. Perhaps I didn't use the right search criteria...

    Anyways, I am trying to figure out how to enable Bluetooth on the M17x R2. I know have it (checked BIOS), but I can't find a place where to turn it on and operate it. I have a USB device I need to test out to ensure that it is working (already tested on my desktop), but for the life of me I can't seem to find a switch, button, program, etc. in Windows 7 that will allow me to pair or otherwise...

    Can someone please tell me what I need to do to pair a device, or at least where to find Bluetooth settings?

    Thanks!
     
    Heatshiver, Oct 30, 2013
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  2. Akimitsui

    Akimitsui Notebook Evangelist

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    That's where my bluetooth settings are in all my laptops, the screenshot is of my M17X R1. If you don't see a bluetooth icon there then I guess uninstall/reinstall your bluetooth drivers.
     
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  3. Heatshiver

    Heatshiver Notebook Consultant

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    That's where I thought they should be. I'll give the Bluetooth drivers a re-install and pray that works. Will report back with results soon. Thank you for the quick reply!
     
    Heatshiver, Oct 30, 2013
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  4. KingSmoth

    KingSmoth Notebook Guru

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    I thought I was going crazy the first time I tried to sync also. Re-install the BT drivers and make sure that your wireless is turned on. Click on the BT icon and Add Device.
     
    KingSmoth, Oct 30, 2013
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  5. Heatshiver

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    Thanks to both of you. I installed the BT drivers and the icon appeared. This is odd as I could've sworn I already installed them - which is why I was hesitant just to install over old BT drivers - but it works so I'm grateful!

    @King Smoth, send me a PM about those M18x's you're selling. I am interested.
     
    Heatshiver, Oct 30, 2013
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    BT drivers for that machine sometimes require you to install them a couple of times for it to really work. IK it's odd but it happens :p
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 31, 2013
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