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    HEL80 BlueTooth Pointers

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by chrisyano, Aug 10, 2006.

  1. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I have the Bluetooth adapter in my HEL80. I think I have it installed correctly. I do remember a poster here saying that the driver Windows tries to install is not the right one, so I'm not sure.

    Anyways, I don't really know why I got the BT, since the only BT device I own right now is my cell phone. I do have the Blue/Red BT symbol in my systray which says "Bluetooth on HEL80".

    If I right-click the icon, though, it says "Bluetooth Device Not Found." Does that mean I need to reinstall the drivers or just that the computer doesn't sense any BT devices?

    This is not a big deal for me, but I was just curious. I tried playing with my cell phone to get it to connect to the laptop but couldn't really figure it out quickly so I gave up. Any pointers to help a clueless BT wannabe would be appreciated.
     
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    troll Notebook Guru

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    You have to install the driver that is on the HEL80/1 drivers CD.
    Also, make sure BT is not deactivated in the WIFI switch or in that software Wireless Select Switch.
     
  3. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Ok, I ran the HEL80 drivers CD, but at some point it seems like the Windows install takes over.

    Also, could you elaborate on the WIFI switch deactivation and the Wireless Select Switch?

    Thanks for the reply!