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    How do I get my bluetooth working?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by canada16, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. canada16

    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey

    I have done a system re-start after I got my laptop, But I have now tried putting the driver on for bluetooth, but its not coming up?

    Any ideas.

    Thanks
     
    canada16, Mar 29, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    What model is the notebook?
     
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    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry that would have been good

    XPS 1530 VISTA 32BIT

    Tried installing the driver and it says press fn+f2 but this is not doing anything.
     
    canada16, Mar 29, 2008
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    Is the bluetooth enabled in the BIOS? I don't think I actually had to install drivers for the bluetooth on mine, I could be mistaken though.

    Edit: The M1530 doesn't use the Fn+F2 key combo, it has a switch on the right side of the laptop, near the front. Make sure it is on also.
     
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    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    I got it.

    Dell does not make it easy.

    It should just auto connect and do everything.

    I had to go into drivers and there was a seperate thing which says win32

    Oh wel got there in the end.

    Thanks for your sugestions
     
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    canada16 Notebook Evangelist

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    I am getting really pissed off with this bluetooth.

    I had it installed and saw the icon in the task bar.

    I turned on my cell phone/mobile. and it is not detecting anymore.

    Is there a way of turning bluetooth on or off?

    Thanks
     
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    The switch on the side. Is it alright if I ask what you are trying to do with bluetooth and I might be of more help
     
    tumnasgt, Mar 29, 2008
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