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When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to another Bluetooth enabled
device, Bluetooth status indicators appear at the top of the Home screen.
Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology
If you try to perform an action using Bluetooth technology, you may be prompted to turn on Bluetooth technology.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
• To turn on Bluetooth technology, select the Bluetooth checkbox.
• To turn off Bluetooth technology, clear the Bluetooth checkbox.
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
You must pair your BlackBerry smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it. For more information
about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled
device.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections > Add New Device > Search.
3. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
4. If necessary, do one of the following:
• If the Bluetooth enabled device does not have a keyboard (for example, a wireless headset), on your BlackBerry
smartphone, type the pairing passkey that either appears on the Bluetooth enabled device or is provided in the
documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device. The passkey is most often a numeric or alphanumeric
code.
• If the Bluetooth enabled device has a keyboard (for example, a laptop), type a pairing passkey of your choice on both
devices.
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Connect to or disconnect from a paired Bluetooth enabled device
To perform this task, Bluetooth technology must be turned on and your BlackBerry smartphone must be paired with the
Bluetooth enabled device.
Your BlackBerry smartphone might attempt to connect to a Bluetooth enabled device automatically when Bluetooth
technology is turned on and the devices are within range. Your BlackBerry smartphone will usually stay connected to a paired
Bluetooth enabled device, such as a car kit or headset, until you disconnect the devices.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device.
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