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Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer or tablet

Windows 10

  1. Enable Bluetooth on your computer or tablet and the device you are pairing. On a Dell laptop, turn on wireless to enable Bluetooth.
    NOTE For information to turn on Bluetooth on your device, see the documentation shipped with your device.
  2. Swipe in from the right edge of the display to open Action Center.
  3. Press and hold Bluetooth and then tap Go to settings.
  4. From the list of devices, tap the device you want to pair with and tap.
    NOTE If your device is not listed, ensure that your device is discoverable.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
    NOTE A passcode may be displayed on your computer or tablet and the device. A message confirming the pairing of the device appears once the pairing is complete.

Windows 8.1

  1. Enable Bluetooth on your computer or tablet and the device you are pairing.
    On a Dell laptop, turn on wireless to enable Bluetooth.
    NOTE For information to turn on Bluetooth on your device, see the documentation shipped with your device.
  2. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area of your taskbar and click or tap Add a Device.
    NOTE If you are unable to locate the Bluetooth icon, click or tap the arrow next to the notification area.
  3. In the Add a device window, select the device and click or tap Next.
    NOTE If your device is not listed, ensure that your device is discoverable.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
    NOTE A passcode may be displayed on your computer or tablet and the device.

    A message confirming the pairing of the device appears, indicating the pairing is complete.

Windows 7

  1. Enable Bluetooth on your computer or tablet and the device you are pairing. On a Dell laptop, turn on wireless to enable Bluetooth.
    NOTE For information to turn on Bluetooth on your device, see the documentation shipped with your device.
  2. Click Start > Control Panel.
  3. In the Control Panel search box, type Bluetooth, and then click Change Bluetooth settings.
  4. To make your computer discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, select the check box for Allow Bluetooth devicesto find this computer.

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