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    Contolling Bluetooth without Access Connections?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TriBruin, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. TriBruin

    TriBruin Newbie

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    I just setup my T500 using the instructions for a clean install. However, I needed to install Access Connections to turn-on bluetooth so that I could install all the Bluetooth drivers.

    I would like to uninstall AC now, but I like the ability to selectively turn off Bluetooth and WLAN. Is there any other utility that will allow that?
     
    TriBruin, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    You can do it via Device manager.

    You can also create shortcuts in the desktop to disable/enable them. Just do a quick search.
     
    flipfire, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. bananaman

    bananaman Notebook Consultant

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    You just need the Hotkey driver to selectively turn off Bluetooth and WLAN (Fn-F5). Access Connections is not needed.
     
    bananaman, Feb 7, 2009
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  4. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Exactly. I did a clean install and I didn't need to install Access connections to be able to turn on/off my Bluetooth/Wifi. I just hit Fn+F5 and get a little black windows that pops up. I choose what to turn on/off from there.
     
    The Fire Snake, Feb 7, 2009
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  5. Specialista

    Specialista Notebook Geek

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    One can also turn on via Start Menu > Control Panel > Classic View > Bluetooth
     
    Specialista, Feb 8, 2009
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