Instruction
However, in order to fully enjoy all these convenient and pleasant features, you must first turn on bluetooth on and configure it. First of all, make sure that your laptop does indeed have bluetooth. Most manufacturers have very similar laptop models, which have different features hidden in an identical case, and bluetooth can be the first thing to concern. The presence of a bluetooth power button and even a cheerfully glowing indicator are not evidence of the presence of a bluetooth module in a laptop. That this model really equipped with bluetooth is evidenced by a sticker on the case with the appropriate marking confirming the licensing of bluetooth.
If bluetooth is present, then you just need to turn on bluetooth . Often bluetooth is turned on by the same button with the antenna icon as wifi. In other cases, you can only enable bluetooth programmatically, for example by clicking right click click on the bluetooth icon in the tray and select "Enable". Of course, for this, the necessary drivers must be correctly installed. If necessary, use the laptop manufacturer's website or the driver disk that came with your computer.
Install the USB module in the appropriate slot on the computer case. As a rule, the correct installation is confirmed by a color signal on the key fob body, usually.
Windows will detect the device and try to install drivers for it. It is better to take the drivers from the disk that comes with the module. As a rule, it has an installation program in the form of a wizard familiar to the user, which will guide you through all the necessary steps, copy files and make changes to the registry.
The installation of drivers does not end, but only begins. Now you need to actually configure bluetooth. To do this, you can either use the program supplied with the module, or try to do it yourself in the Panel Windows controls. In any case, the process is quite simple: you need to specify the computer name and its type (by default - " Personal Computer"). This data will be used to display the computer on other Bluetooth devices, such as mobile phone when searching for available devices.
Adjust your computer's visibility settings for other devices. You can make it visible or hide its presence in the bluetooth space. In addition, you can select the services that will be available via bluetooth. The adapters support all services, so everything can be left enabled.
Setup completed. Now the computer will be detected when searching for bluetooth devices from the phone, and you can transfer photos to it, download music found on the network to the phone, or use the phone as a GPRS modem.
To enable Bluetooth on a laptop running Windows 10, find the enable button for this feature, which is located in several places at once. Also, if you switch to airplane mode, Bluetooth will be turned off automatically. In some laptop models, to turn on Bluetooth, you need to move the hardware switch Wireless to the On position (for example, this principle of turning on Bluetooth works on Sony Vaio models). If this is not done, then you will not see the Bluetooth settings in the system, even if you correctly installed drivers. In the past, it was often used to turn on using the Fn + Bluetooth icon, but on the latest models, this way of turning on Bluetooth is rare.
There is a way turning on Windows 8.1, which is only suitable for this version operating system. To do this, open the Charms panel (it is located on the right) and click on the Settings button, and then on Change PC settings. Select "Computer and Devices", and in this menu - the sub-item Bluetooth. If you do not see this item, go to other methods. After selecting the specified sub-item, the Bluetooth module will automatically switch to the device search state and the laptop itself will be available for search.
You can turn on Bluetooth on Windows by opening the panel on the right, moving the mouse pointer over one of them and clicking the Options button. There, select Change computer settings, and in it - Wireless network. The wireless module management module will open, where you can turn Bluetooth off or on.
Having decided to use data transfer technology, the user may find that Bluetooth does not work on his laptop. This is not the most important module, but it is still frustrating that the computer is not in a fully functional state, so it is desirable to eliminate the glitch that caused Bluetooth to fail.
Troubleshooting
Before you try to fix the problem, do a little diagnostics, which may allow you to understand the cause of the problem and save time on fixing it.
Ways to turn on
We have already discussed how to turn on Bluetooth. Based on the ways to enable the module, let's see how to behave in a situation where Bluetooth is not working. Even if the device properties indicate that it is enabled and working properly, in fact, Bluetooth can be disabled by other means of the system.
Function keys
First of all, pay attention to function keys. Wireless modules can be launched with a single key, a combination of the Fn + F1-F12 type, or a separate physical button, depending on the laptop model. If your keyboard has a button with a picture of an airplane, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi icon, try pressing it and see how the state of the modules changes. 
If pressing the function keys does not affect the operation of the laptop in any way, check if the drivers for them are installed. Download software available on the manufacturer's website.
System settings
Bluetooth can be disabled in the system settings. Especially it concerns latest versions Windows. On the "seven" there are no separate options for deactivating Bluetooth, but even here it is recommended to check the status of the module by clicking on its icon in the notification panel.
On Windows 8 and 8.1, you need to look at the computer settings. On Windows 8.1, explore the Network section, in which you need to turn off Airplane Mode, and on Windows 8, look in the Wireless Network or Computer and Devices section, which has a separate Bluetooth switch. 
On Windows 10, there are even more options for disabling the module. So check a few settings:
If everything is fine in the system settings, go to other ways to activate the module.
Proprietary utilities
On some laptop models, a proprietary utility is required to enable Bluetooth. Here are some examples:
On Dell laptops and some models from other manufacturers, the switch may be built into the Windows Mobility Center. If there is a proprietary utility, then often Bluetooth can be controlled only with its help.
Enabling in BIOS
On Lenovo laptops, HP, Dell, etc. the enable option may be in the BIOS. You should check the sections "Advanced" or "System Configuration". The following points should be of interest:
- Onboard Device Configuration.
- Built-in Device Options.
- WLAN.
If there is one of the items listed, set it to "Enabled", which means "Enabled".
Driver installation
One of the main reasons why Bluetooth does not work is the lack of necessary drivers. Accordingly, to fix the problem, you need to find the right software. If you tried to update the driver, but received a message in response that it does not need to be updated, then this only indicates that the system cannot offer new version. However, this does not mean that it does not exist in principle.
- Go to the laptop manufacturer's website and download the drivers for your model. If there is no software for the current version, you can download the driver for the next version, as long as the bit depth matches.
- If any Bluetooth driver is already installed on the system, disconnect the laptop from the Internet, go to Device Manager and uninstall the module software.
- Install the original Bluetooth driver.
If several versions of drivers are posted on the site, then use the search by hardware ID.
After processing the data, a list will appear on the page suitable drivers. It is recommended to download them from the official site, just look at the version on devid.info.
Other troubleshooting methods
If none of the methods to turn on Bluetooth solves the problem and the module remains inoperative, try one of the following methods:
- Open the hardware properties in Device Manager and on the Driver tab, click Roll Back if the button is available. If it is not available, then there is simply nowhere to roll back the driver.
- If the Bluetooth module does not appear in the hardware list, but there is an unrecognized USB device among the controllers, try updating the drivers or disable power-saving shutdown.
- Some laptop models require not only Bluetooth drivers, but also software for power management and chipset operation. They should be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
The driver installer may report that the software is incompatible with the system. In this case, you can try to unpack the installation file using the Universal Extractor utility and install the driver manually. This usually resolves Bluetooth problems.
How to turn on Bluetooth on an Asus laptop is a fairly common question. The fact is that one of the advantages of a laptop is Bluetooth (a means wireless connection). Although it is available by default, it is not always available. Sometimes users just can't turn it on.
It would seem that there is nothing simpler - you press the desired key and everything is ready, but everything is not so simple. For the adapter to work, drivers must be installed on the computer that control it. But, they are not always installed. Moreover, often people buy laptops without a pre-installed operating system, such as Windows. This means that you need to install the OS yourself and install the necessary drivers.
Therefore, before moving on to how to enable Bluetooth on an Asus laptop, you should install the software.
Software installation
It is very easy to do this. You just need to visit the official Asus website, in the "Support" section (http://www.asus.com/ru/support/). In the search box, enter the model of your laptop (for example, k50ab). The system will find it and offer you several options for further action:
- Instruction.
- Guarantee.
- Knowledge base.
- Drivers and utilities.
Select the option you need (in our case, these are drivers). Now you need to select the version of the operating system. Specify the one that is installed on your laptop. After that, you will be offered a list of programs and utilities that are suitable specifically for your computer and for the specified OS. You just have to choose the right software, download and install it. Now you can move on to the question of how to enable the Bluetooth module on an Asus laptop.
How to turn on the wireless network on a laptop
As a rule, you can turn on Bluetooth on an Asus laptop by simply pressing the Fn + F2 key combination. On some Asus models, another key (F5 or F11) is responsible for activating wireless communication. But, in any case, it is indicated by the corresponding icon in the form of an antenna. Also, there are laptop models that have a separate button. In this case, it is marked with a Bluetooth icon and you just need to press it to turn on the adapter.
As you can see, everything is extremely simple and clear. So, we figured out the activation of the adapter, now you can go to the communication settings.
How to turn on Bluetooth on an Asus laptop: Video
How to set up Bluetooth
After installing the drivers and activating the adapter, the corresponding icon will appear in the system tray (lower right corner of the desktop). If you right-click on it, a menu will appear where you can do the following:
- Add device.
- Show available connections (devices).
- Join a personal network (PAN).
- Open options.
- Disable adapter.
- Remove icon.
We are interested in "Open Settings". Select this item and you will be taken to the Bluetooth settings menu. Here everything is already set up and ready to go. You only need to check the box "Allow devices to discover this computer".
Question from user
Hello.
Please tell me how to turn on bluetooth ASUS laptop. The fact is that I don’t have any tray icons at all next to the clock! There is also no function key on the keyboard to turn it on. I climbed and climbed, I understand all the absurdity: there is bluetooth, but you can’t turn it on ...
Good day.
I think that not everything is so deplorable, and it is possible to turn on bluetooth even on your laptop. In this article I will consider sequentially all the main things that need to be checked and corrected.
Addition!
Turning on Bluetooth: what to check
1) Checking if the driver is installed
Perhaps the first thing to start dealing with the problem of Bluetooth inoperability is to check if the drivers are installed. By the way, I highly recommend your current drivers (which got up by default along with the installation of Windows) update to those downloaded from your laptop manufacturer's website!
To see if there is a driver conflict, and if there are any in the system, open device Manager (either press the Win + Pause combination and you will see a link in the menu on the left, or go to the control panel and open the "Hardware and Sound" section - there will also be a link to launch it) .
Next, open the "Bluetooth" tab - if everything is fine with your driver, you should see a device whose name is something like "Wireless Bluetooth". If there are no such devices, or yellow lights are on opposite them. exclamation points- means you need to update the driver (It's also a good idea to check the "Other devices" tab - it displays devices for which there are no drivers) .
There are a lot of articles on my blog about how to update drivers on a computer (laptop). I will give below a couple of links, there you will find all the comprehensive information on this issue.
The best programs for automatic update drivers -
How to install drivers on a computer, laptop -
2) Whether the device is turned on, whether the adapter is turned on
Next, after the driver is installed and the device appears in the "Bluetooth" section of the device manager, check that it is turned on! Note: the "arrow" is on when the device is turned off (see screenshot below).
Universal way to enter "Network Connections":
- press the Win + R buttons at the same time to bring up the "Run" window (or go to the task manager and click file/new task) ;
- enter the ncpa.cpl command and press Enter.
AT network connections several adapters should be displayed (in most cases): Ethernet, Wireless network (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, etc.
Pay attention to the bluetooth adapter: click on it and turn it on (it does not always turn on automatically after installing the driver).
3) Check the options if the icon is disabled
- allow Bluetooth devices to discover this PC;
- notify me when a new device is connected;
- display an icon in the notification area.
4) Try adding a device (including turning on Bluetooth using the keyboard)
Actually, if all of the above is checked, the drivers are there and working, then it's time to try to connect some device!
Method 1
In the tray next to the clock, you should have a Bluetooth icon - by clicking on it, you can add a new device, receive or send a file, view current connections.
bluetooth icon in system tray
Method 2
Pay attention to the keyboard: some laptops have special function keys to turn on the wireless network. For example, below is a laptop that turns on bluetooth using the Fn + F8 button combination.
By the way, pay attention to the indicators (LEDs) on the laptop case (some models have a separate LED responsible for Bluetooth). If everything is in order with the adapter, it is turned on and working - you should see how the LED is on (or blinking).
Method 3
Another way to add a bluetooth device is to go to the Windows control panel, enter "blue" in the search box and select "Adding Bluetooth devices" (an example is shown below).
Another way to add a Bluetooth device
5) If suddenly it doesn't work...
If all of the above did not help, and the adapter does not show signs of life, it may simply be broken. This could happen too...
However, now you should not worry about this - in Chinese online stores you can buy a Bluetooth micro-adapter for literally 50-100 rubles. (when you insert it into a USB port, it simply will not be noticeable on the laptop case).
I will add!
The cheapest Chinese stores are presented in this article: (by the way, there are also tips for even more savings with cashback).
That's all...
Successful work!
Bluetooth is a modern technology that provides wireless transmission data between mobile devices. Using this technology, you have the ability to connect peripherals to your PC, and you can also connect to the Internet. However, not every user knows how to find bluetooth in a laptop. For several ways to find and connect this device, read below.
How to find out if there is bluetooth on a laptop
Today almost all modern models laptops come with a bluetooth adapter. If you are not sure if your portable PC has this feature, then it is not difficult to check it.
Each new laptop has a sticker, often attached to the inside of the device, next to the keyboard. The stickers indicate the functions that your laptop supports, note if there is a bluetooth logo there. The presence of an icon indicates that the function itself is present. Also pay attention to the keyboard itself. On some laptop models, there is a special button on the keyboard that is responsible for turning bluetooth on and off. Also take a look at function buttons, whether there is a bluetooth icon on one of them.
If you don't find anything, go to the Start menu, select Control Panel. If the bluetooth function is on your laptop, then you will see the "bluetooth devices" column.
You can also visit the official website of your laptop manufacturer and see if this feature is available in your model.
Where is bluetooth located in a laptop
If your laptop has such a function, then there should be a button on the case that turns it on. By pressing this key, you can enable and disable bluetooth. When turned on, the button should light up, and the bluetooth icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. The blue color of this icon indicates that the function is working and can be used, the red color indicates that the function is disabled. If there is no such button on the keyboard, then you can start the device using the Fn and F keys. different models The feature is enabled in different ways. On some laptop models, bluetooth can be turned on with the same buttons as wireless network WiFi.
In order to start bluetooth on a laptop, you need to use the keyboard functions or operating system settings. Before connecting it, make sure that this unit is properly installed. To start it, go to the "Start" menu, go to "Control Panel", among other names, find the item "bluetooth devices" and go to it. In this section, you can set up wireless data transfer.
Where to find bluetooth on windows 8 laptop
If your laptop has Windows 8 installed, then to start bluetooth, do the following:
- move the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the screen;
- select "Options";
- select the sub-item "Change settings";
- find the section "Wireless networks";
- select "bluetooth" from the list and turn it on.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated in carrying out this operation. By carefully reading the instructions, you can easily cope with the task. If your laptop does not have this feature, do not worry. You can always purchase a removable bluetooth adapter in a specialized store or via the Internet and install it on your laptop.
