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Old 12-29-2008   #1
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Question Bluetooth button doesnt work

hi i have a gateway mx6215b with a windows xp opperating system and on my laptop i have a bluetooth button i also have to press the fn button which is in a bluish colour i know how to do this because when i use my wifi i have to ativate it by pressing the wifi symbol and the fn button but the difference is that you know when the wiffi is activated because there s a a symbol that lights up just below the touchpad but there is no bluetooth symbol that lights up and i can't even find the bluetooth settings on control panel either please help!!
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Hello and welcome back to PCHelpForum.

Try an update driver from the manufacturers website support page.

I have marked your thread as "Open" to receive further help with this problem from our Tech Team and helpfull members.

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i cant seem to find an update driver plz help me find one or somethink else that could help
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If your model has it installed Fn + F6 turns Bluetooth on/off

What symbol is on your F6 key?
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the blutooth button i already know how to do this but it dosent seem to any effect because there is no light up sigh or anywhere in control panel that i can see it is working on/off
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Hello

Are you sure you have a bluetooth module installed?
Check in Device Manager (the attached screenshot is from my Desktop System)
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but surely if the module would be installed if my laptop has a button with the bluetooth symbol on it wouldn't it ?
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