How do I enable Bluetooth devices on Windows 7?

Before operating the speaker, be sure to do the following:

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Choose Start→Devices and Printers and look for a Bluetooth device.
Right-click the Bluetooth device and choose Bluetooth Settings.
Select the check box that says Allow Bluetooth Devices to Find This Computer, and then click OK.
Make sure that Bluetooth is working on the device you want to connect.
Back in Device Stage, in the upper-left corner, click Add a Device.
Double-click the phone (or headset or speaker or whatever).
Wait for windows to create a connection code, if one is necessary.
At this point, enter the connection code into your phone or other device (if necessary).
Leave everything going and return to the Device Stage by choosing Start→Devices and Printers. Wait until the new device appears without any swirly icons or yellow “warning” icons.
Right-click the Bluetooth device and choose Bluetooth Settings. Deselect the check box labeled Allow Bluetooth Devices to Find This Computer, and then click OK.
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Depending on your computer, it may be necessary to turn on the built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor. For details on how to turn on a built-in BLUETOOTH adaptor, refer to the instructions manual that came with your computer.
If the speaker was previously paired with a different device, turn off the BLUETOOTH function for the other device.

Turn on the speaker.
The
(power) indicator lights up in green.
The
(BLUETOOTH) indicator begins to flash in white.
When you turn on the speaker, the speaker tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on, the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. When you want to connect another BLUETOOTH device, terminate the current BLUETOOTH connection by operating the currently connected BLUETOOTH device.
Make the BLUETOOTH connection from the computer.
1. Click the [Start] button and then [Devices and Printers].
2. Double-click [SRS-XB3].
3. Confirm [Listen to Music].
  - If [Listen to Music] appears: Proceed to the next step.
  - If [Connecting to Bluetooth service] occurs automatically and a checkmark appears: The connection is complete. Check that the
    (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the speaker is lit up in white.
  - If “Searching services,” leads to an error: The speaker is connected to a different nearby BLUETOOTH device. Disconnect by operating the connected device, and then repeat the operation from the previous step (substep 2).
4. Click [Listen to Music].
  A check mark appears when the connection has been made.
Check that the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator has switched from flashing to a steady light.
When the speaker is connected to the computer, the
(BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit. You can enjoy playing back music from your computer.

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The operation above is an example. For more details, refer to the instructions manual for your computer.
When the BLUETOOTH standby function is turned on, the speaker turns on automatically by operating a BLUETOOTH device, and starts the BLUETOOTH connection.

Note

When the speaker made a connection automatically with the last connected BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH function may not work properly. In this case, terminate the BLUETOOTH connection by operating the connected BLUETOOTH device and reestablish a connection.
When an audio cable is connected to the speaker’s AUDIO IN jack while the speaker and the BLUETOOTH device have been connected via a BLUETOOTH connection, sound from the BLUETOOTH-connected device is not output from the speaker (the hands-free function is available). To listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device, disconnect the audio cable from the speaker's AUDIO IN jack.

You can use the Device Stage to set up a Windows 7 computer for Bluetooth to send information to and from your Windows 7 computer. Using Bluetooth, you can send information, music, and videos directly to your many devices, such as smart phones, without having to hassle with a bunch of wires.

Setting up Bluetooth can be challenging, but the results make it worth the effort.

Choose Start→Devices and Printers and look for a Bluetooth device.

The Device Stage will show all the devices that are connected to your computer. You might have to physically connect your device to the computer at this point just to set it up.

Right-click the Bluetooth device and choose Bluetooth Settings.

Windows shows you the settings.

Select the check box that says Allow Bluetooth Devices to Find This Computer, and then click OK.

This step turns on the Bluetooth transmitter, which beams out a welcoming signal to every Bluetooth device in the area — generally 30 to 50 feet (10 to 20 meters) away.

Make sure that Bluetooth is working on the device you want to connect.

This can be the tricky part, and each device uses slightly different settings to get you to the same place. You might find the Bluetooth settings in a variety of places. Once you find the link, click it and turn the Bluetooth On. It will most likely do a quick search of the area looking for available Bluetooth signals.

Back in Device Stage, in the upper-left corner, click Add a Device.

If you enabled Bluetooth correctly on both your PC and the device, they should — should — start the handshake stage.

Double-click the phone (or headset or speaker or whatever).

Your phone (or other device) is now ready to connect.

Wait for windows to create a connection code, if one is necessary.

If your device requires authentication — and all phones do — Windows 7 generates a random connection code and shows it to you.

At this point, enter the connection code into your phone or other device (if necessary).

Windows advises that it has made the connection — but you have to wait for the drivers to download. You’ll see the connection screen while you wait.

Be sure to keep your device turned on and within shouting range of your PC while the drivers are installed. For the process to work successfully, you’ll need to be connected to the Internet, and you have to have Automatic Update turned on.

Leave everything going and return to the Device Stage by choosing Start→Devices and Printers. Wait until the new device appears without any swirly icons or yellow “warning” icons.

At that point, you can use the device — but you still aren’t done yet.

Right-click the Bluetooth device and choose Bluetooth Settings. Deselect the check box labeled Allow Bluetooth Devices to Find This Computer, and then click OK.

Root around in your device and turn off Bluetooth there, too.

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How can I activate Bluetooth on Windows 7?

Turn on Bluetooth.

In Settings: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices , and then turn on Bluetooth ..

In quick settings: To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Bluetooth to turn it on..

Why can't I find Bluetooth on Windows 7?

If Bluetooth is not turned on it may not show up in control panel or device manager. Enable the Bluetooth radio first. Press the key or button to enable the wireless adapter. This key may be F8 or Fn+F5 (or F5).

Why is my PC not finding Bluetooth devices?

Check your PC Turn Bluetooth on and off: Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices . Turn off Bluetooth, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Remove the Bluetooth device, then add it again: Select Start , then select Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices ..