Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth-enabled devices. Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs.
If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth.
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones
You can wireless connect to your mobile phone. Depending on your mobile phone’s capabilities, you can transfer phone book data, photos, sound files, etc. or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet. You may also use it for SMS messaging.
Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs
You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse.
Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility
This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices.
1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Chapter 3).
2. Press [FN+F2] repeatedly until wireless LAN icon and bluetooth icon are shown.
Or double click the Wireless Console icon in the Windows notification area and select the Bluetooth icon.
3. From Control Panel, go to Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center and then click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane.
4. Right-click Bluetooth Network Connection and select View Bluetooth Network Devices.
5. Click Add a device to look for new devices.
6. Select a Bluetooth-enabled device from the list and click Next.
7. Enter the Bluetooth security code into your device and start pairing.
8. The paired relationship is successfully built. Click Close to finish the setting.