| Bluetooth devices have become increasingly | | | | If you do not have the disc that came with your |
| popular in today's market because of their ability | | | | Bluetooth device then you may be able to locate |
| to allow commonly incompatible devices (such as | | | | the drivers automatically with Windows if your |
| phones and computers) to communicate with | | | | operating system is updated. If you want to |
| each other. | | | | update your operating system you will need a |
| Bluetooth devices allow users to transfer data | | | | connection to the internet, then go to the Start |
| such as photos' and music instantly form one | | | | menu and do a search for "Windows Update." |
| device to another with very little effort. There | | | | Once you have updated your operating system, |
| are even printers that have Bluetooth functionality | | | | you can attempt to connect the Bluetooth device |
| now, and it appears that everywhere you turn | | | | to your computer. |
| there is a new device incorporating the use of | | | | In order for your Bluetooth device to connect |
| Bluetooth technology. | | | | with your computer, you will need to make sure |
| Bluetooth technology is derived form infrared | | | | that both your computer and the Bluetooth |
| technology, which has been around for many | | | | device has Bluetooth enabled and they are both in |
| years. | | | | discovery mode. Once you have enabled |
| Even though Bluetooth has offered countless | | | | Bluetooth on both devices, do a search for |
| people convenience like no other, many individuals | | | | nearby devices in Windows or on the Bluetooth |
| experience problems when linking two devices | | | | device. |
| together. | | | | The devices should find each other and prompt |
| Drivers are like translators that let foreign devices | | | | you to pair them. Follow the on-screen instructions |
| communicate with one another efficiently. If your | | | | and then watch for a message to appear in the |
| device drivers are damaged, outdated or are | | | | bottom right corner of Windows. Click the box |
| incorrectly installed then you will experience | | | | that appears ot check the status of your driver |
| problems. To fix these issues refer to information | | | | installation. |
| below: | | | | Updating Bluetooth Drivers |
| Installing a Bluetooth Driver | | | | In some cases your driver may be obsolete or |
| When you buy a Bluetooth product from the | | | | outdated, in which case you would need to |
| store, it comes equipped with a CD that contains | | | | download the updated version of the driver. You |
| the device driver software. To install it you'll need | | | | can usually find the updated drivers at the |
| to insert it into your disc drive with your | | | | website of the manufacturer for the Bluetooth |
| computer powered on. | | | | device. If you are unable to locate the drivers on |
| When you insert the disc the software should | | | | the manufacturers website you can do a web |
| launch automatically on it's own. After you are | | | | search for the drivers based on the model name |
| greeted with an installation wizard, follow the | | | | number of your Bluetooth device. Most drivers |
| instructions given thoroughly. At the end of the | | | | can be downloaded and installed within a matter |
| installation you may need to restart your | | | | of minutes. |
| computer for the changes to take place. | | | | |