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- From the search box on your taskbar, search for Device Manager , and then click on Device Manager from the result lists.
- From Device Manager, tap Bluetooth , and then click on the name of the Bluetooth adapter, which may contain the word “radio.”
- Press and hold (or right-click) on the Bluetooth adapter, and then click Update driver > Search automatically for updated driver software . Follow the steps, and then click Close .
- Once the updated driver has been installed, click on the Start button, tap power, click Restart if you are asked to restart, and then confirm whether this will fix the connection problem.
Follow the prompts below to have the Bluetooth driver installed manually;
Navigate to the website of the manufacturer of your personal computer to download the new driver. Then carry out one of the actions below;
▪ If it is an executable (.exe) file that you downloaded, simply double-click on the file to run the file and install the drivers.
▪ If individual file was downloaded, and one of the files contains a .inf file name extension and the other contains a .sys extension, just perform the actions below;
From the search space on your taskbar, type Device Manager to search, and then click on Device Manager from the result lists.
In the Device Manager, click on Bluetooth and select the Bluetooth adapter name. (If you cannot see it there, check it in Other devices .)
Press and hold (or right-click) on the network adapter, and then click Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software .
Tap Browse , choose the location where the files of the driver files are stored, and then tap OK .
Click Next , and install the driver by following the necessary steps. When you finish the installation, click close.
Once the updated driver has been installed, click on the Start button, tap power, click Restart if you are asked to restart, and then confirm whether this will fix the connection problem.
How to install and use a Scanner in Windows 10
By connecting your Scanner to your PC or by adding a new scanner to the home network of your PC, you can normally start scanning your pictures and documents. If the scanner fails to install automatically, you can make it work by following the procedures below.
Install or add a local Scanner
In some cases, all that you need to do to set up your scanner is to connect the scanner to your computer. There is always a USB port on your computer where the USB cable from the scanner can be plugged. Once the Scanner has been plugged, turn on the scanner. If this method fails, then you can follow the method below to do this manually;
- Click Start , tap Settings , select Devices and click Printers & scanners .
- Click Add a printer or scanner . Wait for the system to locate a scanner that is nearby, then select the scanner that you want to use, and click Add device .
If the scanner is included in an All-In-One printer or a multifunction,
you may only be able to see the name of the printer. If you want to see your scanner, under Printers & scanners , choose your installed printer, click Manage , and then select your scanner.
Install or add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth scanner
If you have powered on and connected your scanner to the network, Windows 10 should be able to find the scanner automatically. The available scanners can include all scanners on a network, like wireless scanner and Bluetooth or scanners that are attached to another device and shared on the network. See how to do this manually below;
- Click Start , tap Settings , select Devices and click Printers & scanners.
- Click Add a printer or scanner . Wait for the system to locate a scanner that is nearby, then select the scanner that you want to use, and click Add device .
If you cannot find your scanner on the list, choose The printer that I want isn't listed , and then add the printer manually by following the instructions on the screen.
Notes:
If you are in possession of a new wireless scanner that you have not added to the home network, simply go through the instructions that came with your scanner and check the website of the Scanner’s manufacturer to learn more about the scanner and access latest software for the scanner.
If the scanner is included in an All-In-One printer or a multifunction, you may only be able to see the name of the printer. If you want to see your scanner, under Printers & scanners , choose your installed printer, click Manage , and then select your scanner.
Some Scanners can only be installed with the permission of the PC’s administrator.
How to check if your scanner has been installed
To confirm if your scanner has been installed, ensure that the scanner is turned on and use the Open the Printers & scanners settings button, or use the steps below;
- Click Start , select Settings , tap Devices and click on Printers & scanners .
- Under Printers & devices , search for your scanner.
Note: If the scanner is included in an All-In-One printer or a multifunction, you may only be able to see the name of the printer. If you want to see your scanner, under Printers & scanners , choose your installed printer, click Manage , and then select your scanner
Scanning a file or picture using the Windows Scan app
Once you have successfully installed the Scanner, and then utilize the Windows Scan app to scan a document or picture. See how;
Turn on the Scanner.
Inside the search bar on your taskbar, enter Windows Scan , and then choose Scan from the results.
Carry out any of the action below;
▪ Make the document or picture that you wish to scan to face down on the flatbed of the scanner and then close the cover.
▪ Put the document or picture that you wish to scan inside the scanner's document feeder.
On the Scan page, carry out the actions below;
▪ Under Scanner , choose the scanner that you wish to use.
▪ Under Source, click on the location that you want to scan from.
▪ Under the File type , choose the file type that you want your scan to be saved as. For instance, the file can be saved on different formats – like PNG, Bitmap, and JPEG.
▪ Click Show more to bring the Save file to menus.
▪ Under the Save file to , navigate to the place where you wish to save the file to.
Click Scan at the lower end of your screen to start scanning your picture or document.
Once the scan has been done successfully, click View to take a look at the scanned file/picture before you attempt to save it, or click Close to save it.
CHAPTER FOUR
NETWORK AND INTERNET IN WINDOWS 10
Using and connecting to a Wi-Fi network on Windows10
Whether you are in your home, work or inside a mall or eatery, there is a high probability that you will see a Wi-Fi network that you can connect to for your internet access.
Click on the Network icon from your taskbar. The icon that you will see here actually depends on the current connection state of your computer. If you are unable to see one of the network symbols or even a similar one in the image below, click on the Up arrow to see if it will be available there.
Select the Wi-Fi network that you want, and then tap Connect .
Enter the password for the network, and click Next. If you don’t know the password, simply ask the network admin of the place where you want to use the network.
Click Yes or No , depending on the network type that you want to connect and whether you want your computer to be discoverable by other devices (smartphones) and computers on the network.
Fixing your Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows10
If you are unable to get email, stream songs online, or browse the web, it is possible that you are not connected to your computer network and cannot access the internet. To resolve this issue, here are some troubleshooting techniques you can try;
But before anything at all, you can try the following first to see if they
can fix the connection issue;
- Ensure that your Wi-Fi is actually turned on. Click the "No internet connection" icon located at the right edge of your taskbar, and make sure that the Wi-Fi is turned on. If the Wi-Fi is not turned on, click on it to turn it on. Also, endeavor to disable Airplane mode.
- From there, check if you can see a Wi-Fi network that you recognize and trust in the list of available networks. If it appears, click on the Wi-Fi network, and try to connect to the network. If the system says Connected underneath the name of the network, click on Disconnect , wait a bit, and then tap Connect again.
- Try to connect to a network on another frequency band. Many consumer Wi-Fi routers actually broadcast at two different network frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. You will see these frequency bands as separate networks in the list of Wi-Fi networks that are available. If the list of available Wi-Fi networks has both a 5 GHz network and a 2.4 GHz network, try connecting to the other network.
- Ensure that the physical Wi-Fi switch on your PC is turned on (you will see an indicator light telling you that it is ON.)
- Run a Network troubleshooter. The Network troubleshooter can usually help diagnose and fix some common connection issues.
To run the Network troubleshooter
Click on the Start button, select Settings , tap Network & Internet and choose Status .
Under the Change your network settings , click on Network troubleshooter .
Follow all the steps in the troubleshooter, and check if that actually fixes the network problem.
Restart your wireless router and modem. This will help to create a new internet connection to your internet service provider (ISP).
When you restart your wireless router and modem, everyone that is connected to your network will be disconnected temporarily. The steps you can use to restart your router and modem can actually vary, but you can find the general steps below. (Note : If you are in possession of a Wi-Fi router/cable modem combo device, you will only have to use the steps for the single device.)
Unplug the router’s power cable from the power source.
Unplug the modem’s power cable from the power source. Some modems actually have a backup battery. If you unplug your modem and the lights stay on, simply remove your battery from the modem.
Wait for about 30 seconds or thereabout. Put the modem back in if you had previously removed the battery.
Plug back your modem into the power source. The lights on your modem will blink. Wait a little bit for the lights to stop blinking.
Plug the router back into the power source. Wait for a few minutes for the router and modem to power on fully. You can usually know when they are ready by looking at the status lights on the two devices.
On your PC, try to connect again.
Network troubleshooting on your computer
Check if your network adapter is compatible with the latest Windows Update
If your network connection gets lost just after updating or upgrading your Windows, there is a probability that the current driver for the network adapter was actually designed for a previous edition of Windows. To check, try to uninstall the new Windows update temporarily;
Click on the Start button, then choose Settings, tap Update & Security, click on Windows Update, tap View update history and click on Uninstall updates .
Choose the most recent update, and then click Uninstall .
If your network connection is restored by uninstalling the most recent update, check to confirm whether an updated driver is available.
In the search bar on your taskbar, enter Device Manager , and then choose Device Manager from the displayed result.
Expand the Network adapters , and find the network adapter for your computer.
Click on the network adapter, choose Update driver ,select Search automatically for updated driver software , and then proceed with the instructions on the screen.
Once the updated driver has been installed successfully, click on the Start button, select Power and click Restart if you are prompted to restart. See if this resolves the issue.
If Windows is unable to find a new driver for your network adapter, go to the website of the manufacturer of your PC to get the updated network adapter driver. For this, you must know the manufacturer of the PC and the model name.
Carry out any of the action below;
▪ If you are unable to download and install a newer network adapter driver, you can hide the update that is making you lose network connection.
▪ If you could be able to install updated drivers for your network adapter successfully, then go ahead and reinstall the latest updates. For this, click on the Start , click Setting , select Update & Security , tap Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
Setting up Wireless network for Windows 10
Using wireless networks in your home allows you access to the internet from more locations in your house. See below for how to properly set up wireless network;
Get the right equipment
Consider having the following basic equipment before you set up wireless network;
Broadband Internet connection and modem . A broadband Internet connection is used to mean a high-speed Internet connection. Cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) are two of the most common broadband connections. To get a broadband connection, contact your internet service provider (ISP). Typically, Internet Service Providers that provide Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) are telephone companies and internet service providers that provide cable are cable TV companies. ISPs frequently offer broadband modems. Some Internet Service Providers equally offer combination modem/wireless routers. They can as well be found at electronic or computer stores, and online.
Wireless router .A router can be used to send info between the internet and your network. With a wireless router, your personal computers can be connected to your network by using radio signals rather than using wires. There are various types of wireless network technologies, which include 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11n, and 802.11ac.
Wireless network adapter . This device can connect your computer to a wireless network. To connect your portable computer (laptop) or desktop computer to your wireless network, your computer must have a wireless network adapter. Most portable laptops, tablets and some desktop computers actually come with a wireless network adapter installed already.
To verify whether your computer has a wireless network adapter:
Click on the Start button, enter device manager inside the search box, and then click on Device Manager .
Expand Network adapters .
Look for any network adapter that might have wireless inside its name.
Setting up the modem and Internet connection
Once all the equipment is ready, you can then set up your modem for internet connection. If the modem you have was not set up by your ISP, use the instruction that accompanied your modem to connect the modem to your PC and the internet. If you are using a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), connect the modem to a phone jack. If you are using cable, connect your modem to a cable jack.
Securing your wireless network
Security is very important when you are doing things online; in fact, security for your wireless network is even more important because the signal for your network could be broadcast outside of your home. In addition, if you do not secure your network, people can have access to your connection and start using it without your consent.
To enhance your network’s security, consider the following tips;
Change the default username and password. This will help to further enhance your router’s security. Most router manufacturers usually have a default username and password on the router and a default network name (also known as the SSID). Any other person could have access to this information without your knowledge. To avoid instances like that, the default username and pass-word should be changed for the router.
Set up a security key (password) for your network . If you don’t have a security key (password) for yo
ur network, your wireless network might be accessible to anyone, and this can lead to unauthorized access. It is advised that you use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security if your router supports it. Consult your router’s documentation for comprehensive information and to know the type of security it can support.
Some routers actually support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). If your own router supports WPS and the router is connected to the network, use the steps below to set up your network security key;
- In Windows 10, click Start , then tap Settings > click on Network & Internet , tap Status and click on Network and Sharing Center .
- Choose Set up a new connection or network .
- Click on Set up a new network , and then tap Next .
The wizard will usually walk you through how you can create your network name and security key. In addition, if your router actually supports it, the wizard will default to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA or WPA2) security. It is advisable to use WPA2, because it gives better security than the WPA or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security. With the WPA2 or WPA, you can as well use a passphrase, so you won’t have to remember a cryptic sequence of numbers and letters.