How do I turn on Bluetooth on my Lenovo ThinkPad laptop?
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Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops are commonly used in business because of their rugged design and longevity. Adding to their appeal to business users is the fact that these laptops are designed with convenient, built-in features to accommodate business-oriented tasks. One such feature is the ability to turn on Bluetooth in just a few seconds without having to search for utilities or programs on the computer. This makes pairing devices faster and easier, allowing you to get back to work sooner. Show
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© Lenovo. Q How to turn on the Bluetooth device on my Lenovo ThinkPad Windows 7 for the first time? A 1. On your Lenovo ThinkPad computer, Press 2. Click "Radio On" to turn on Bluetooth radio, if the status is "Off". 3. Click "Radio Off" to turn off Bluetooth radio, if the status is "On" as shown in the picture: 4. Click "Close" to close the Wireless Radios screen. 5. If you have not used the Bluetooth on your laptop before, it will installed the Windows generic Bluetooth driver and configure it for you automatically. The Bluetooth icon shows up in the system tray area. WARNING: You should turn off Bluetooth radio on your computer all the time except when you need it for connecting to other Bluetooth devices. This prevents others hacking into your computer through Bluetooth radio.  ⇒ Install Bluetooth Driver on Windows 7 for the First Time ⇠Managing Bluetooth on Windows 7 ⇑ Managing Bluetooth on Windows 7 ⇑⇑ Bluetooth Tutorials Why can't I turn on Bluetooth on my Lenovo laptop?Check if the Bluetooth driver was installed correctly or disabled (What do the icons mean in Device Manager). Try to uninstall all Bluetooth devices in Device Manager, and all Bluetooth related programs in Programs and Features. Go to Lenovo support website to download the latest Bluetooth driver then install.
Does Lenovo Thinkpad laptop have Bluetooth?Right-click the Windows icon, then click Device Manager. Look for the Bluetooth heading. If an item is under the Bluetooth heading, your Lenovo PC has built-in Bluetooth capabilities.
Why won't my laptop let me turn on Bluetooth?Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
Select Start , then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot . In Find and fix other problems, select Bluetooth, and then select Run the troubleshooter and follow the instructions.
What function key turns on Bluetooth?In the Settings for “Bluetooth & other devices,” press the Tab key once, and the Bluetooth switch should become highlighted. Press the Spacebar on your keyboard to enable (or disable) it. This is the surefire way to turn on Bluetooth using your keyboard.
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