Make More Efficient Use of ConfigFree

Turning Bluetooth On/Off

 

Use ConfigFree to manage the Bluetooth power state.
You can use this function to turn the power of the Bluetooth device on or off depending on whether you want to use Bluetooth or not. You can also use this function to start the Bluetooth Setup Utility. 

 
CautionThis function is supported for an internal Bluetooth device only.

 

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 Turning Bluetooth on



- We will turn the Bluetooth power on.

 

    

Displaying network devices

 

1

Left-click the ConfigFree Iconicon in the system tray.

2

Move the cursor to Bluetooth in Devices.

3

Click Power On.




Switching Devices

Switching Devices......Complete






Checking the Bluetooth Power On indicator

 

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The Bluetooth device is powered on now.
When the Bluetooth icon in the system tray lights up, this indicates that the power is on. 



Caution Message About Simultaneous Use of Bluetooth and Wireless LAN

Note: When you are connected to a wireless LAN network, a caution message appears.

Caution
Caution: Because Bluetooth and wireless LAN systems use the same radio band, using both systems at the same time may result in frequency interference, slower communication speeds, or a disconnection from the network. If you experience connection problems, disable either the Bluetooth or the wireless LAN connection.



- You can start Bluetooth Settings.

 

    

Starting Bluetooth Settings

 

1

Left-click the ConfigFree Iconicon in the system tray.

2

Move the cursor to Bluetooth in Devices.

3

Click Settings.




The Bluetooth Settings window appears.

 

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 Turning Bluetooth off



We will turn the power of the Bluetooth device off.

 

    

Displaying network devices

 

1

Left-click the ConfigFree Iconicon in the system tray.

2

Move the cursor to Bluetooth in Devices.

3

Click Power Off.




Switching Devices

Switching Devices......Complete






Checking the Bluetooth Power Off indicator

 

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The power to the Bluetooth device is now off.

 

When Bluetooth is turned off, the  Disabled Symbolsymbol appears next to the icon.
When the Bluetooth icon in the system tray is not lit, this indicates that the power is off.