Using the BT Feature
The BT 4.0 technology allows short-range (about 50 meters) wireless
communications between devices without requiring a cable connection.
Data can be transmitted through walls, pockets and briefcases as long as two
devices are within range.
Turning On/Off the BT Radio
To turn on the BT radio:
1. Make sure that the Airplane mode is switched off. You can control the
Airplane mode using one of the below methods.
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Press Fn+F1.
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Use the Airplane Mode button in the OSD Control Panel.
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For Windows 8: Open the Charms Bar, tap Settings Change PC
Settings Wireless. Slide the Airplane mode switch to the Off
position.
2. If you have previously turned off the BT radio, use one of the below
methods to turn it on.
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For Windows 8: Open the Charms Bar of Windows. Tap Settings
Change PC Settings Wireless. Slide the BT switch to the On
position.
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For Windows 7: Use Getac Quick Bar. To open Getac Quick Bar, tap
and hold the Getac Utility icon
Quick Bar. Tap the BT button in the Quick Bar (an X over the button
means the radio is currently off).
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Operating Your Computer
on Windows taskbar and select