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    Bluetooth Problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by peace frogs, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. peace frogs

    peace frogs Notebook Guru

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    Hello i reformatted my computer a while back and didn't leave the Bluetooth device on before hand. After installing the bluetooth software that would allow me to run it, it asked me to turn it on before it can start working. My question is how would i turn it on without using the bluetooth software

    thanks in advance for any and all help that you give me
     
    peace frogs, Jan 24, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    what exactly is this bluetooth device you have?
     
    goofball, Jan 24, 2009
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Also, what OS are you using?

    I know the Bluetooth on XP can be - sorry, a pain.

    I had some severe prolems with bluetooth and ended up figuring out an order of installing drivers...
     
    DetlevCM, Jan 25, 2009
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  4. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    Is there a hardware button on your notebook that controls Bluetooth? Like on my DELL, there is a slider on the left side of the notebook, using which I can turn my Bluetooth+WiFi on or off. Or maybe there might be a combination of keys to enable/disable it? It is usually the function button (Fn) + some key. You can check for the bluetooth symbol on one of the keys on the keypad and try it and see it if works.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Jan 25, 2009
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