I have a Toshiba Satellite C-55 with windows 8. I bought the Toshiba USB adapter. Now how do I get it to work? Please help. Thanks
1479642
in 8 search bluetooth devices and pair there or in desktop click on bluetooth icon in task bar and pair there
1479643
It should just plug in and install automatically. When it does, you will see a bluetooth icon in the system tray, to which you can right click and add a device. Put your device you want to pair in paring mode and it should detect it automatically.
1479644
I assume you have already installed the Bluetooth adapter. If not, just insert it into an available USB port and the drivers should be loaded automatically. If the adapter has been successfully added, you'll be able to see an new icon representing Bluetooth in the notification area at the bottom right of your screen within the visible or hidden portion of this area. Right click on this icon and select "Enable Bluetooth Function" from the drop down list. From the same drop down list, select "Add New Connection". You will immediately see a dialog box actively looking for your Bluetooth enabled device. From there, you'll have to follow the instructions to pair this new device with your computer. I assume you have already installed the Bluetooth adapter. If not, just insert it into an available USB port and the drivers should be loaded automatically. If the adapter has been successfully added, you'll be able to see an new icon representing Bluetooth in the notification area at the bottom right of your screen within the visible or hidden portion of this area. Right click on this icon and select "Enable Bluetooth Function" from the drop down list. From the same drop down list, select "Add New Connection". You will immediately see a dialog box actively looking for... » Read More I assume you have already installed the Bluetooth adapter. If not, just insert it into an available USB port and the drivers should be loaded automatically. If the adapter has been successfully added, you'll be able to see an new icon representing Bluetooth in the notification area at the bottom right of your screen within the visible or hidden portion of this area. Right click on this icon and select "Enable Bluetooth Function" from the drop down list. From the same drop down list, select "Add New Connection". You will immediately see a dialog box actively looking for your Bluetooth enabled device. From there, you'll have to follow the instructions to pair this new device with your computer. « Show Less
1479645
You need to install the software that came with the USB adapter.I managed to plug in the adapter and Windows 8 made it work automagically. You should notice a bluetooth icon on your taskbar indicating that you have a bluetooth device installed.If after plugging it in, waiting a few minutes until windows installs it properly you don't see the blue bluetooth icon then you need to install the software manually forom the cd that came with your USB adapter.
1479646
Turn on your computer, plug in your Toshiba Bluetooth adapter, put the included CD in the cd drive. Your computer will recognize new software. Follow the prompts on computer for discovery and pairing. That is all that I did. Good Luck!
790831
I am running windows 8.1 (64) on a laptop. I probably loaded a driver that came with the drive, but I did not download anything. I have had no problems at all except that I would like to operate throught a usb3 hub and that is not reliable. I use the unit heavily and highly recommend it. good luck!
1343382
I tried this on a Toshiba laptop running Windows 8.1 and it installed just fine - it's just that Windows acts as if it's not there(GPS)... so I returned it. I researched and found GPSdirect and this is I guess will solve my problem. I'm buying this again and try it with that software.
2025863
TOSHIBA Satellite A505-S6998 RT is the Laptop I have, I know nothing of the C655-S5512 so you will have to research that on I suppose the Toshiba Website. If power stats on the adapter match-up the only other thing to be identical would be the plug as it enters the Laptop. Polarity is important (center pole being either + or -, and its size can be measured in millimeters usually. I think a lot of these Toshiba's are standard size plugs though.
246991
I have not plugged it in to a windows 8 platform. But there is no reason for it not to work. USB is USB and 8 handles USB.
1353977
I have used this for my Windows 7 pc. Although some people say it works with windows 8. To confirm that, you need to check: http://us.toshiba.com or their toll free phone number.
2278427
Try laptopcpufans.net They have several available for Toshiba Satellite. Good luck!
890023
I do not know about a Toshiba but I have a dell and a HP and it will not work on them and the add said it will work on all.
842205
I'm running it on Win 8 w/o any drivers and it runs just fine with the Win 8 built in drivers. Just plug it in. Remember to use the supplied dual USB plug because you can't get enough power from one USB 2.0 port to run the unit at it maximum performance, otherwise. It needs two USB ports for the extra power. You might try using a USB 3.0 port wince they put out more power, and then only use one usb dongle too. I haven't tried it.
696826
Yes, it worked perfectly on a Toshiba Satellite Windows 8 laptop. It loaded easily and works just fine!
1577747
it should. i have a toshiba satellite with 8 and it works fine. google add a bluetooth enabled device to your computer-windows
1679941
Dear Michael T.,I purchased the Toshiba bluetooth adapter and it worked fine without adding any additional drivers. Good luck!
2039671
Toshiba Canvio works great on my Windows 8.1 PC (USB 2.0/3.0 ports). Haven't tried it on a Windows 7 PC.
1258641
I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find software for your device". I am going to return it. I would not recommend that anyone using Windows 8 buy this device. I don't know about 7. I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find... » Read More I don't know about Windows 7, but unlike other writers here, I sure cannot get it to work on Win8 (8.1, in my case). I first downloaded the latest drivers, ran the setup program, and inserted the USB stick when directed to. The light came on the stick, but the software said it could not find the adapter. Since some here said they used the CD successfully with device manager, I tried that. The product is listed in device manager under "Other Devices" as USB2.0 WLAN. I did the Update Driver thing, pointed towards the CD, and got the error message "Windows could not find software for your device". I am going to return it. I would not recommend that anyone using Windows 8 buy this device. I don't know about 7. « Show Less
805622
I use mine with a toshiba satellite laptop with Windows 8 and it works perfectly.
2031651
I have an old toshiba dual core, with windows 10 (tech preview), and I put it to work there. Its faster than the other usb 2.0 already there. I use it for backup on usb 3 samsung drive. The trick was to download the appropiate driver because the one that came with it did not work.
548616
I worked for me too. I'm using it with a bluray drive from a dead HP laptop. No issues with Windows 7 or 8.