User's Manual

6.3 Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with

Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 metres

without requiring a physical connection. You can even beam information to a device

in a different room, as long as it is within the Bluetooth signal coverage range.

The software included with your device makes Bluetooth available in the following

ways:

. • Beam information, such as ﬁles, appointments, tasks, and contact cards,

between Bluetooth-enabled devices.

. • Create a dial-up modem connection between your device and a

Bluetooth-enabled phone for transfering data via the Bluetooth phone as a modem.

Turn on or off Bluetooth on your device

1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device discoverable to other devices

check boxes in Mode tap.

3. Tap OK.

Bluetooth modes

Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes:

. • On. Bluetooth is turned on and ready for use.

. • Off. Bluetooth is turned off and not to send or receive information via Bluetooth.

Sometimes it is needed to turn the radio off for saving battery, or prohibited to use your

device by law, such as on an aircraft or in the hospital.

. • Discoverable. While Bluetooth is turned on, all other Bluetooth-enabled

devices within a range of 10 metres can detect your device.

Note By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If turn it on, then turn off your device, Bluetooth

will be turned off. When turn on your device again, Bluetooth will automatically be

turned on.

Make your device discoverable

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2. Select Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device discoverable to other devices

3. Tap OK.

Note To Select the Make this device discoverable to other devices also turns on

Bluetooth.

Bluetooth partnerships

A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that is createed between your device and

another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange information in a secure manner.

To create a partnership between two devices involves entering the same personal

identification number (PIN) or Passkey on both devices. To create a partnership