HTC F5151 Cell Phone User Manual


 
69 Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth basics
When Bluetooth is turned on, you can:
Connect and use Bluetooth accessories, such as a hands-free stereo headset or car kit
phone.
Exchange information with other Bluetooth-capable devices (such as your computer
or another phone) over a distance of up to eight meters.
Turning Bluetooth on or off
1. From the main Home screen, press OPTIONS, and then tap Settings > Wireless
controls.
2. Tap Bluetooth to switch between turning this feature on and off.
When Bluetooth is on, you’ll see the Bluetooth icon in the status bar.
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use to save battery power, or in places where using a wireless
device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
Changing the phone name
The phone name identifies your phone to other Bluetooth devices. You can use the preset
name or change it.
1. From the main Home screen, press OPTIONS, and then tap Settings > Wireless
controls.
2. Tap Bluetooth settings > Device name.
3. Enter the name you want for your phone.
4. When prompted, tap Yes.
Making your phone discoverable to other
Bluetooth devices
For other people using a Bluetooth-capable phone or computer to be able to search and see
your phone, you need to make your phone discoverable.
1. From the main Home screen, press OPTIONS, and then tap Settings > Wireless
controls > Bluetooth settings.
2. If Bluetooth is not yet turned on, tap Bluetooth.
3. Tap Discoverable.