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    Vostro 1400 Bluetooth HeLP!!!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FeeL_bLuE, Feb 26, 2008.

  1. FeeL_bLuE

    FeeL_bLuE Notebook Enthusiast

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    after i format my computer.. i can't install back my bluetooth device.. how to do with it??
     
    FeeL_bLuE, Feb 26, 2008
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    make sure its turned on in the F2 setup and drivers are installed
     
    Raven322, Feb 26, 2008
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    Go here and get the drivers.

    Oh, and make sure the bluetooth radio is on in the BIOS
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 26, 2008
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  4. FeeL_bLuE

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    when i wanna install da driver. it keep call me to click fn+f2 to open the bluetooth, but when i click it, it dint' show any respon. may i know wat driver should be install? what name? i use dell resource disk to install it.. but can't work =.= thx for help
     
    FeeL_bLuE, Feb 26, 2008
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    This question has been asked several times here. First, try the patch at Dell to see if your BT module was turned off. Second, try to install the driver using the instl.msi instead of setup.exe. When it prompts for fn+f2, just click cancel and it would finish the installation. In case you want to get a new version of driver, go to anycom.com and download the one for USB250.
     
    billcsho, Feb 26, 2008
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    restart then hit F2 at main screen. while in setup go down to wireless then to bluetooth and turn it on. after that you can install your drivers
     
    Raven322, Feb 26, 2008
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    The OP said that happens after he format the HD while he was trying to install back the driver. I'll assume he has the BT working before the formatting and the BIOS should have already been set.
     
    billcsho, Feb 27, 2008
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