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164 Getting Connected
Getting Connected 165
Note Creating a Bluetooth partnership between two devices is a one-time process.
Once a partnership is created, the devices can recognize the partnership and
exchange information without entering a passcode again.
To accept a Bluetooth partnership
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and in visible mode.
2. Tap Yes when prompted to establish a partnership with the other
device.
3. Enter a passcode (the same passcode that is entered on the device
requesting the partnership) to establish a secure connection. The
passcode must be between 1 and 16 characters.
4. Tap Next.
5. Tap Finish. You can now exchange information with the paired
device.
Tips • To rename a Bluetooth partnership, tap and hold the partnership’s name
on the Devices tab of the Bluetooth Settings screen, then tap Edit.
• To delete a Bluetooth partnership, tap and hold the partnership’s name on
the Devices tab, then tap Delete.
Connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset
For hands-free phone conversations, you can use a Bluetooth hands-free
headset such as a car kit with your device. Your device also supports A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) which allows you to use a Bluetooth
stereo headset for hands-free phone conversations and for listening to
stereo music.
To connect a Bluetooth hands-free or stereo headset
1. Make sure that both your device and the Bluetooth headset are
turned on and within close range, and that the headset is visible.
Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation to find out how to set the
headset in visible mode.
2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
3. Tap Bluetooth > Devices tab > Add new device. Your device
searches for other Bluetooth-enabled devices and displays them.
• Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled
devices can detect your device.
Note By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, then turn off your device,
Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your device again, Bluetooth
automatically turns on.
To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth
> Mode tab.
2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device visible to other
devices check boxes.
3. Tap OK.
Bluetooth partnerships
A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that you create between your
device and another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange
information in a secure manner.
To create a Bluetooth partnership
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. On the Devices tab, tap Add new device. Your device searches for
other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the box.
3. Tap the desired device name in the box, then tap Next.
4. Specify a passcode to establish a secure connection. The passcode
can be 1 up to 16 characters.
5. Tap Next.
6. Wait for the paired device to accept the partnership. The receiving
party needs to enter the same passcode that you specified.
7. The name of the paired device is then displayed. You may edit and
enter a new name for that device.
8. Select the check boxes of services that you want to use from the
paired device.
9. Tap Finish.