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BLUETOOTH Technology
BLUETOOTH Technology
What should I do if other BLUETOOTH devices cannot find my computer?
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Make sure both devices have the BLUETOOTH function enabled.
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Make sure the
WIRELESS
switch is on and the
WIRELESS
indicator light is lit on your computer.
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You cannot use the BLUETOOTH function while your computer is in a power saving mode. Bring the computer back to
Normal mode, then turn on the
WIRELESS
switch.
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Your computer and the device may be too far apart. Wireless BLUETOOTH technology works best when the devices are
within 10 meters of each other.
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If you have disabled the wireless devices in the BIOS setup screen, you cannot use the BLUETOOTH function. To enable
the devices, follow the steps in
Disabling Built-in Devices
.
What should I do if I cannot find the BLUETOOTH device I want to communicate with?
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Check that the BLUETOOTH function of the device you want to communicate with is on. See the other device's manual
for more information.
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If the device you want to communicate with is already communicating with another BLUETOOTH device, it may not be
found or it may not be able to communicate with your computer.
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To allow other BLUETOOTH devices to communicate with your computer, follow these steps:
1
Click
Start
and
Devices and Printers
.
2
Right-click the BLUETOOTH device icon and click
Bluetooth settings
.
3
Click the
Options
tab and select the
Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer
check box.