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    W500 issue with bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Jeebus420, Jan 13, 2009.

  1. Jeebus420

    Jeebus420 Newbie

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    I have tried to install the bluetooth drivers for my W500, but I get the error that no bluetooth device is detected. I was thinking that Lenovo may have made an error and giving me a laptop without the bluetooth hardware. How can I confirm whether or not I have the bluetooth chip?
     
    Jeebus420, Jan 13, 2009
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Hit fn f5 you have turn you bluetooth on before shiow up device manger

    and turn on bluetooth
     
    andyasselin, Jan 13, 2009
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    Jeebus420 Newbie

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    Yes, that solved my issue (I do have bluetooth). Thank you very much.
     
    Jeebus420, Jan 13, 2009
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    Glad that solved my x61t is same it does.nt show till you turn on it with hotkey
     
    andyasselin, Jan 13, 2009
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