User guide

102 2G. Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth Modes
Bluetooth on your device has three different modes:
䢇 On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices within
range, but cannot be detected by other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
䢇 Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range can
detect your device.
䢇 Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information
using Bluetooth.
Turning Bluetooth On and Making Your Device Visible
The first time you use Bluetooth, follow the steps below to turn Bluetooth on and make your
device visible to other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
1. Tap
Start > Settings > Communications and then tap Bluetooth.
2. When prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap
Yes .
3. Tap the
Settings tab ( ), and then tap Not Discoverable.
4. Tap the drop-down menu and then select
Always Visible.
5. Tap
Done. The icon then appears in the title bar to indicate that your device is in
visible mode.
Notes
• By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on and then turn off your device, Bluetooth
also turns off. When you turn on your device again, Bluetooth automatically turns on.
• Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a
wireless device is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
Note
If you select Visible for 60 seconds, Bluetooth visibility will turn off automatically when the
time elapses and your device has not yet connected to another Bluetooth device.