Bluetooth technology is found in many portable devices.
A Bluetooth headset is designed to transmit and receive audio from another Bluetooth device, like a smartphone or computer. Bluetooth technology works over-the-air, so it removes the need for wires to connect the two devices together. Before you can start using your Bluetooth headset with your Windows 7 laptop, you will have to put the two devices through a pairing process, where your laptop will search for your headset and establish a secure connection.
Instructions
1. Plug your Bluetooth headset into its charger and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Let the headset charge for at least 20 minutes to ensure it has enough power to get through the pairing process. Remove it from the charger when you are ready to pair it.
2. Place the Bluetooth headset into pairing mode. On older headsets, you will need to hold down a combination of buttons to force the headset into this mode. On most newer headsets, the headset will automatically enter this mode when you turn it on. Consult your product documentation to determine the exact method for getting your specific headset into pairing mode.
3. Click the "Start" button on your Windows 7 desktop. Place your cursor into the search box at the bottom of the start menu. Type in "Bluetooth" but do not press the "Enter" key. If you see "Add Bluetooth Device," click it. Otherwise, right-click the "Bluetooth" icon in the lower-right corner of your desktop and choose "Turn Adapter On." Then click the "Start" button again, type in "Bluetooth" and choose "Add a Bluetooth device."
4. Select your headset from the list of Bluetooth devices that appear on your screen. Click the "Next" button to continue. When your computer asks for a passkey, type in "0000," as this is the passkey for almost all Bluetooth headsets. If that passkey does not work, consult your headset documentation for the exact passkey for your device. Click "Finish" to complete the pairing process.
5. Right-click the speaker icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen and choose "Playback devices" from the pop-up menu. Select your Bluetooth headset from the list of devices and click "Set Default." Click the "Recording" tab at the top of the window, select your Bluetooth headset again and click "Set Default." Click "OK" to close the window. You laptop will now work with your Bluetooth headset.
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