Today, almost all laptops samsung r430, rv511, r540, rv509, rv520, r530, r525, np300e5a, np r60xe02, rv515, s3600i and others are equipped with bluetooth adapters - you just need to turn it on.
To enable bluetooth on a samsung laptop with windows 7 or windows 8, you need three things (sometimes only two).
First, the bluetooth driver must be installed on your laptop. If you yourself installed Windows 8 / Windows 7 or "wizards" that do not pay attention to the installed PC components, then the driver will not be in the system.
If you purchase a Samsung laptop with preinstalled Windows 7/8, and in the near future already Windows 10, then bluetooth must be configured, unless the sellers themselves install Windows in the store (in order to sell at a higher price), and not specialists from the manufacturer.
Second - on most laptops, including Samsung, on the device case (on the sides, on the front) there is a special button that turns on and off bluetooth (usually compatible with Wi-Fi).
Third, for convenience, the manufacturer programs the device to enable and disable bluetooth and Wi-Fi with the keys (when these interfaces are turned on, the battery will be drained).
Where to get a bluetooth driver for a samsung windows 7 or windows 8 laptop
There are four reliable (free) drivers on the Internet for downloading drivers for all Samsung devices.
The official site is considered the best (the first in the list below). On it, you need to find your model and calmly load what you need.
There are also two additional resources (private). It's also safe and virus-free.
Http://samsung.com/ru/support
http://driver.ru
http://notebook-center.ru
Choose any option, search for your model, download and install
Direct inclusion of bluetooth in samsung laptops on windows 7 or windows 8
As mentioned above, you first need to look for a dedicated button on the case. If such is provided, then this is necessarily written in the instructions.
If you do not have instructions, you can download it for free on the manufacturer's website in electronic form.
In addition to the button on the case, look for a key with a drawn antenna (usually this is the topmost row from F1 to F12).
This button does not work on its own. Usually it turns on bluetooth in combination with another - Fn (press simultaneously or at the beginning of fn and without releasing it, press the one with the antenna pattern).
Since new models of Samsung laptops are constantly being released, some other option is not excluded.
Therefore, if something does not work out for you, write in the comments - we'll figure it out. Good luck.
Categories: UncategorizedIn today's world, you can transfer files and documents between a laptop and a phone or tablet in a variety of ways. You can use a cable from a charger, or any installed cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox. But if such options do not suit you, then you can use bluetooth, which is built into almost all modern laptops.
Enabling the module
Turning on bluetooth on a Windows 7 laptop is easy enough. First you need to make sure that it supports this technology. We go to the "Start" menu and select the section "Control Panel".
In the control panel, we are looking for the item "Device Manager" and click on it.
In the list that opens, you need to find "Bluetooth radios"... Right-click on your model of the radio module - I have it Generic Bluetooth Adapter, your name may be different - and select "Properties" from the list.
Next, go to the "Driver" tab. If the drivers are installed - click "OK" or close the window, if not - you can click "Update" or download them from the official website for your laptop model.
We return again to "Control panels" and choose "Network and Sharing Center".
Go to the tab "Change adapter settings".
We choose "Bluetooth network connection", click on it with the right mouse button and select "Enable".
Allow detection
Now let's look at how to connect a laptop to other devices via bluetooth. To do this, in the tray, click on the small arrow with the left mouse button. Then find the bluetooth icon from the list and right-click on it.
In the next menu, select the item "Open parameters".
If you want to connect to a laptop via bluetooth from a tablet or phone, you must enable detection. To do this, on the "Parameters" tab, put a tick in front of Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer... In the "Connections" section, we also put a checkmark in front of each item. If you want the bluetooth icon to be displayed in the notification area, put the appropriate checkboxes.
Go to the "Hardware" tab and click the "Properties" button.
In the next window, on the General tab, you can make sure that everything is working fine.
In the tab "Additionally" you can change the name of the radio. Then click "OK" and close the parameters window.
Adding a new device
Now you need to add a smartphone or tablet with which you will exchange data. In the tray, click on the triangle, then on the bluetooth icon and select from the list "Add device".
Then make sure that bluetooth is turned on on the device to which you want to connect the laptop. In the next window, the laptop will display all available gadgets on which bluetooth is enabled. Find the one you need and click "Next".
Now you need to compare the codes on the laptop and the connected smartphone (in this example). If the numbers match, put a marker opposite "Yes" and click "Next", and on the device, select the "Pairing" button.
If everything worked out, the next window will appear. We close it.
How to transfer files
To send the file to the connected device, again in the tray, click on the arrow and select the bluetooth icon. Then, from the list, click on the item "Send file".
The next window contains a list of all connected devices to the laptop, I have two of them. I select the one I want - the one that was just added - and click "Next".
Next, you need to select the files to send. Click "Browse" and look for the desired document, photo, video, etc., and click in that window "Open". When the file is selected, click "Next".
Then the file is sent, if necessary, confirm the file reception on the other device.
Despite the emergence of new ways of transferring data, Bluetooth technology is still in demand. Almost all laptops are equipped with a wireless module, so the question of how to turn on Bluetooth on a laptop periodically arises from different users.
Hardware enable
On some laptop models, the Bluetooth module is controlled using a hardware switch located on the device's case. Sometimes the switch is immediately responsible for turning on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so be careful.
Another option to enable the module is to use hotkeys. For example, in a number of Acer laptop models, you can enable bluetooth by pressing Fn + F3. The module is enabled in a similar way on ASUS (Fn + F2) and HP (Fn + F12) laptops. Look closely at the F1-F12 row to find the button you want. Look for the key with the Bluetooth icon and press it in combination with the Fn button. 
Pay attention to the indicator lights. When the wireless modules are turned on, the corresponding icon should light up. If it is enabled, then you can proceed to configuring the adapter in the system.
Installing drivers
After turning on the adapter hardware, you need to check that the wireless module drivers are installed correctly in the system:
- Open Device Manager.
- Find equipment that supports Bluetooth.
- Make sure the device is working properly.
Update device drivers if necessary. Choose automatic search. If this method of installation did not help, go to the website of the laptop manufacturer and download the software for your laptop model.
Establishing a connection
Some manufacturers (Samsung, Lenovo, ASUS) pre-install utilities for managing the Bluetooth adapter on laptops. If you have such a program on your laptop, then it is better to use it to add / remove devices and transfer files. If there is no proprietary utility, or you cannot use it, then you can establish a connection via bluetooth using the built-in system tools.
Windows 7
If you have flipped the hardware switch to the On position or used the hotkeys to launch the adapter and then verified that the wireless module software is working correctly, look for the Bluetooth icon in the notification area. With it, you can quickly add a new device.
If there is no tray icon, use the following instruction:
Another way to establish pairing with Bluetooth equipment:
The system will start searching for available devices. If the adapter drivers are working properly, and Bluetooth is enabled on the device that you want to connect to the laptop, then in a special window you will see the equipment available for connection. If you connect the phone, a code will appear on the screen, which must be entered on the mobile device to establish pairing.
If the built-in Windows tools do not solve the problem with adding a new Bluetooth device, try using third-party software to pair with, such as BlueSoleil or WIDCOMM. These utilities work with different laptop models and wireless adapters to connect to peripheral devices and enable you to send and receive files.
Windows 8
On Windows 8, Bluetooth is configured through the Charms bar, which can be invoked by moving the cursor to the upper right corner of the screen (or using the Win + C combination). Further:
The adapter is turned on and configured - you can now add a new device. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone or other device that you want to connect to your laptop. Go back to the "Change computer settings" section and open the "Devices" section. Click "Add a device" to pair the equipment wirelessly.
On Windows 8.1, the order to enable the adapter has undergone minor changes:
- Call the Charms bar, open "Options".
- Go to the "Change computer settings" section.
- Click the "Computer and Devices" tab.
- Find and open the Bluetooth submenu.
The laptop will automatically start searching for available devices to connect. At this point, Bluetooth should already be running on the device that you want to connect to the laptop.
Windows 10
With the release of a new version of the system from Microsoft, the order of turning on Bluetooth and adding a new device has changed a little more. Since the Charms bar in Windows 10 no longer exists, you will have to go the other way:
- Expand Start and launch Settings.
- Go to the "Bluetooth" tab.
The computer starts searching for Bluetooth devices. There is also a button "More options" - click on it to make sure that your laptop is detected by other devices. 
In the Discovery field, set the permission for Bluetooth devices to see your computer's name. Additionally, you can turn on notifications and display the wireless icon in the notification area. With this icon, you can later quickly add new devices, watch connected equipment, send and receive files.
If bluetooth does not work on a laptop, you need to check the system settings, drivers, everything in order - further.
Each device sooner or later needs to be adjusted, repaired or replaced. Even programs and drivers sometimes need to be updated. The same applies to bluetooth wireless technology, which can fail.
Problems can occur either while using bluetooth, or right after the first attempt to enable this option. The reasons for malfunctions can be a breakdown of the device itself or its incorrect configuration. First, you should try to solve the problem yourself, without anyone's help, since the actions described below do not require mechanical intervention.
Suppose that bluetooth technology performed well on a laptop, and then "dramatically" everything changed - this fact could be due to several reasons:
- Failure to configure drivers;
- Reinstallation of the operating system - without installing bluetooth drivers;
- Mechanical switch malfunctions;
- Various software glitches, etc.
The following tips can help you figure it out:
1. Find out if bluetooth is physically enabled. To do this, you need to check the buttons (not stuck or ignited), if you have a mechanical switch, then check its state on the computer case (on or off). Many laptops contain special indicators (pay attention to this). If the bluetooth function is on, the indicator lights up in blue, if it is off - in red.
2. If the bluetooth is turned on, but does not work, you need to check if this device is installed. To do this, go to "Control Panel", which is located in the Start menu, "Hardware and Sound", and "Add a Bluetooth device" under "Devices and Printers". Before that, make the bluetooth function available on your phone, for example.
If you get a message that no devices were found, then install the Bluetooth device again or take the laptop to a service center. If the device is found, but the bluetooth still does not work, try reinstalling the drivers.
3. When reinstalling bluetooth drivers, launch Device Manager. Next, go to "Bluetooth Devices" and remove the integrated module. Then restart your computer and let the system restore the drivers. You can also manually install them.
4. A CD with the necessary drivers is generally included with the laptop. If there is no such disk, do not be upset. Go to the laptop manufacturer's website and download the drivers there. Or just enter a query into a search engine and it will show you options for possible downloads. Pay attention to which OS the drivers are suitable for. Drivers designed for windows XP, for example, will not work on windows 7. Therefore, when looking for the necessary drivers, indicate not only the model of your laptop, but also the operating system on which it runs.
5. Reinstalling the OS can also be the reason that the bluetooth is not working. In this case, be sure to install the required drivers.
6. Never disassemble the laptop (computer) to figure out why bluetooth does not work! If reinstalling the drivers does not help, then the service center will come to the rescue. Don't forget to go to settings. Perhaps this is where the cause of the misunderstanding is concentrated. Sometimes, in order to communicate with other devices, you need to create a new connection, bring the device closer to your laptop, or enter a new PIN.
How to use Bluetooth on a laptop is a common question. Even though the technology is quite old, many are just beginning to discover its merits today. It should be noted that almost every modern laptop is equipped with a Bluetooth module.
This allows users to create private networks, share files and data, and so on. All this is available to everyone these days. But how do you use Bluetooth on a laptop? There is nothing difficult here. So, in order.
How to use Bluetooth: Video
Driver Installation
Before proceeding to use the functions, you need to prepare the laptop adapter for use. The first is to install the driver on Bluetooth. In simple words, it is software that ensures the correct operation of the equipment, controls its functions and allows you to control the equipment. You can find the software you need on the disc that comes with your laptop upon purchase.
If there is no such disk, then you can go to the official website of the manufacturer of your laptop model and download everything you need.
To do this, you will have to specify the full computer model in the search, for example, HPDV6 3170sr. Press "Enter" and the system itself will find the desired device. Now it remains to select "Support" (or "Software and drivers"), indicate the version of the operating system and download the required programs.
After installing the software, a Bluetooth icon will appear in the system tray. In addition, new equipment will appear in the device manager, which will have a name corresponding to the model of the wireless module. For example, Broadcome 2070 Bluetooth or Atheros Bluetooth adapter.
How to install or reinstall drivers for Bluetooth: Video
Bluetooth module control
As mentioned above, after installing the drivers, the corresponding Bluetooth icon should appear in the system tray. If you click on it with the right mouse button, the control menu will appear.
There will be several points here:
- Add device.
- Show connected devices.
- Join a Personal Area Network (PAN).
- Open options.
- Disconnect the adapter.
- Delete icon.
So, in order. The first option is to add a new connection. This way you can connect your mobile phone, wireless mouse or keyboard, headset and so on. It is important that before adding equipment to the connected device, you should activate detection (how to do this is indicated in the instructions).
The second option allows you to see all previously connected equipment. Moreover, it is not necessary that it be connected at the moment. Also in this menu you can manage the connection and its functions. For example, assign music playback from phone to PC via Bluetooth and so on. To do this, right-click on the required connection and select "Manage". This will open the control menu. You just need to carefully read the prompts on the screen.
A PAN is a regular local area network that you can create using Bluetooth.
Configuring the adapter on a laptop
It is worth noting that before moving on to the question of how to use the Bluetooth adapter on a laptop, you need to configure it. Basic settings are set during software installation. You just have to enable detection, assign a folder to save the received data (if necessary) and allow the search, sending and receiving files.
To do this, select the "Open parameters" item in the control menu. Here, in the "Options" tab, you just need to check the box "Allow this computer to be detected."
