using bluetooth

[Gennifer36]

I have new Dell laptop ( Xmas present) which has a Dell internal bluetooth module installed. Can anyone tell me how to activate it please (in simple English) also how to use it with my PDA (Acer) Thanks Genny

[vinrex7]

0n my pc i use a dongle, so it may be different, but this is how i do it. click start, all programs, accessories, comunications, bluetooth device. then just follow the instructions on screen. make sure the device you are looking for is activated.

[Gennifer36]

Thanks Vinrex 7 , Tried to do as you stated, my accessories list for communications is:-
Fax, Hyper terminal, Network connections
Network setup wizard.
Wireless network setup wizard, New connection wizard
Remote desktop connection
so which one do I use please? Genny

[LeMarchand]

Have a look in "Control Panel" to see if there is any Bluetooth stuff there. I have a feeling that the Dells are shipped with the feature turned off - you may need to go into the BIOS and enable the module. If so, watch the screen as you boot up - it will tell you which key to press to access the BIOS setup (I seem to thing it's DEL for the Dells). This flashes up quite quickly, so it may take a couple of goes to do it, then find Bluetooth in the menu, enable it and save the changes to your BIOS.

If this doesn't work/no-one comes up with anything better, I'll take a look at my D600 tomorrow.

Once turned on, you need to get the Bluetooth on your Dell to search for available devices (once you have turned your Acer on and made it "visible" - check the manual). Once paired up, you should be able to transfer files between the 2.

[Gennifer36]

Thanks everyone for your advice, contacted Dell support & they sent me a new bluetooth card. going to try to set it up Genny