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Bluetooth
Section 2H
Bluetooth
ࡗ Using Bluetooth (page 89)
ࡗ Bluetooth Explorer and Bluetooth File Sharing (page 92)
ࡗ Printing Files via Bluetooth (page 93)
Your device features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before.
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,
printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
This section shows you how to use Bluetooth on your device, including turning Bluetooth on and off,
connecting to another Bluetooth device such as a Bluetooth stereo headset, and more.
Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth Modes
Bluetooth on your device has three different modes:
ⅷ On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range, but
cannot be detected by other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
ⅷ Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range can detect your
device.
ⅷ 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
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > Bluetooth Devices > Mode tab.
2. Select the
Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device visible to other devices check boxes.
3. Tap
ok. The Title bar will show to indicate that the device is visible.
Turning Off Bluetooth Visibility After a Certain Period of Time
You can automatically turn off Bluetooth visibility after a specified period of time.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the
Settings tab and then tap Menu > Bluetooth Devices > Timeout tab.
2. In
Turn off Visible mode, select the time before your device’s Bluetooth visibility turns off.
3. Tap ok.
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.