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    SZ6: disable bluetooth on battery?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ss_blake, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. ss_blake

    ss_blake Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any way for the SZ650 to disable (turn off) Bluetooth radio when switching to battery mode?

    I cannot find a setting in the Control Panel / Power Management. And if I switch off the Wireless Switch on the laptop case, I lose WiFi as well, which I need

    If there is no way to do this automaticlly, what is the best way to disable all bluetooth to save power? I dont want to install the floating Wireless Sony tool if I dont have to

    Thanks
     
    ss_blake, Dec 31, 2007
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  2. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    Using the Wirless Lan Switch application in the taskbar, you can enable/disable WIFI and Bluetooth without even moving the switch. so just leave the wireless checkmark on, but disable the bluetooth. easy
     
    MaXimus, Dec 31, 2007
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    Mobilehavoc Notebook Consultant

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    I would use SmartWi to control BT. Sony's Wireless Switch Utility is junk and totally farks up your system. i.e. Turning BT off/on also turns your Wireless off then back on even if you left that as on. It's a pain in the ass.
     
    Mobilehavoc, Jan 11, 2008
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