Sony VAIO VGN-S170 CTO, User Manual

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Bluetooth Technology
Why can't other Bluetooth devices discover my computer?

Make sure both devices have the Bluetooth
®
feature enabled.

Your computer and the device may be too far apart. Wireless Bluetooth technology works best when the devices
are within 32 feet (10 meters) of each other.
 The discovery option on your computer may be disabled. To ensure the discovery option is available, follow these
steps:
1.
From the Start menu, click Control Panel .
2.
Click Printers and Other Hardware , and then click Wireless Link .
The Wireless Link window appears.
3.
On the Bluetooth tab, click Options .
The Bluetooth Options window appears.
4. In the Discovery box, click to select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box. Click
OK .
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Your security settings may not permit a response to device discovery. To ensure your computer sends a response,
follow these steps:
1.
From the BlueSpace NE window, click Setting , and then click BlueSpace NE settings .
2. Click to open the Security tab.
3. If it is not already selected, click to select the Respond to Device Discovery check box.
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