Today we decided to talk about how to turn on Bluetooth on a Windows 8 laptop. If you recently switched to this operating system, then you probably have such a question.
Inclusion
Currently there is a special program "Bluetooth" for the laptop, but we'll talk about it a little later. These instructions are suitable not only for the operating system "8", but also for earlier versions, for example, the article will be useful for users who use Windows 7. By the way, I would just like to note that each model of the laptop Bluetooth is included in different ways . In some devices, even special buttons can be designed for this action. Of course, you can also connect Bluetooth through specialized utilities from manufacturers, but most of them for some reason do not even provide a driver for this equipment. Yet operating systems should provide comfort to users.
Accordingly, if you plan to use Bluetooth on your computer, then you will definitely need to install drivers for this device, and also properly configure it. Right now we'll talk about how to use the free "Blutuz" for a laptop, because it can be done with all portable PCs that have similar features.
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Before you can connect a new wireless device, you should definitely make sure that the drivers are installed on the Bluetooth from an official source and they are working properly. It is necessary to know that if such software is not installed, then the combination of devices may not be correct. "Bluetooth" for the laptop is not so difficult to install, but its connection is possible only if the device was previously installed all the necessary drivers. If you have just bought a laptop and have not previously used the wireless connection function, check the operation of all devices
Automatic configuration
Drivers, of course, are recommended to download from the official site, as it is on it you can pick the most optimal options. As you probably already knew, there is also a program for Bluetooth, with which you can wirelessly connect with other available devices. In some cases, the system can automatically install drivers for this device, but here, in the first place, everything will depend on the OS, as well as its assembly. If the configuration has not occurred, and you still have not resolved the question of how to establish a Bluetooth connection for your laptop, in this case you will have to download and install the necessary software manually.
How to find?
Remember that you will not be able to activate the Bluetooth activation service in automatic mode, and in order to turn on this device, you will need to perform a number of actions. At the same time, for someone, they may seem extremely inconvenient. Not many users know where the "Bluetooth" on the laptop, so it is recommended to consult the documentation and on a special laptop scheme to check its location.
Control Panel
The question of how to enable Bluetooth on a Windows 8 laptop is the main one, but if you have already installed drivers on this device, then you should not have any difficulties with its connection. Once the hardware recognition is complete, you will be able to see an additional utility in the control panel. This is what it is designed to control the device, as well as possible connections. Of course, such a function will appear only if you did everything right. How to enable "Bluetooth" on a laptop Windows 8, you already know, for this you need to use the special program that is included in the package. Thus, you can choose the devices to which you want to connect or transfer files. If you do not already know where the "Bluetooth" on the laptop, then remember that it is most often highlighted in blue and has a distinctive logo.
Briefly about the main
In fact, the question of how to enable Bluetooth on a Windows 8 laptop is very simple, and you should not have any problems with it. And if there are any, we will detail in more detail some of the nuances discussed above. Let's start with Bluetooth search. Carefully study the keyboard of the laptop. Most modern models have a separate button for direct activation of this function. Necessary to us the designation reminds the angular letter "B", which is distinguished by the back tendrils enclosed in the dark oval. Most often the button is located on one of the side panels of the keyboard. Just click on it to activate "Bluetooth". The indicator lights up. In Windows 8, a small icon appears in the lower right corner, with the notation already familiar to us. Also you will see the message "Bluetooth on".
Important point - a special switch, which was discussed above, in some models of laptops may be missing, in which case you will most likely have to use the Fn key and the corresponding function button on the keyboard. Now about working in Windows 8. Try to call up the settings menu of the personal computer. Move the cursor to the edge of the (right) screen. Select Options, then Modify. Here are the buttons for managing the necessary wireless interfaces. If in general to speak about the wireless communication protocol "Bluetooth", it today received the widest distribution.