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    Disabling battery draining devices

    Discussion in 'HP' started by digitalvynil, Sep 22, 2006.

  1. digitalvynil

    digitalvynil Newbie

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    Hey guys

    I have noticed my battery draining quickly when its not plugged in, and I do have bluetooth on. Now since I have this feature, but no use for it at this point...how is it that you go about disabling it.

    Is it as easy as right clicking the BT system tray icon>explore my bluetooth places>"view my bt services">and then individually disabling it during every single start up. There must be a better alternative to disabling the BT feature permanently when I am not in need of it.

    Thanks for all the help guys!
     
    digitalvynil, Sep 22, 2006
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Did you go into 'Network Connections' and disable your BT device?
     
    ScifiMike12, Sep 23, 2006
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  3. digitalvynil

    digitalvynil Newbie

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    Yes. it is disabled. Is that all that needs to be done.
     
    digitalvynil, Sep 23, 2006
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  4. Azinfellow

    Azinfellow Notebook Consultant

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    Answering your question, if you use HP Wireless Assistant, you can turn either wireless off/or bluetooth off. Configure the assistant so that you can turn them off individually...I just got my DV2000T today!!!
     
    Azinfellow, Sep 23, 2006
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