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About Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is designed to establish a wireless connection between your BlackBerry smartphone and a
Bluetooth enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or a wireless headset.
Before you can connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled device, you must first turn on
Bluetooth technology on both devices and then pair the devices. Pairing establishes a relationship between the
devices and usually needs to be done only once.
After you pair the devices, you can connect the devices when the Bluetooth enabled device is within range of your
BlackBerry smartphone (a typical range is approximately 10 meters). For best results, keep your BlackBerry
smartphone within direct line of sight of the Bluetooth enabled device. For example, if your BlackBerry smartphone
is on the right side of your body, wear a Bluetooth enabled headset in your right ear.
When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to another Bluetooth
enabled device, Bluetooth status indicators appear at the top of the Home screen.
Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology
If you try to perform an action using Bluetooth technology, you may be prompted to turn on Bluetooth technology.
In some cases, such as when using NFC technology, your BlackBerry smartphone will turn on Bluetooth technology
automatically.
On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
• To turn on Bluetooth technology, select the Bluetooth checkbox.
• To turn off Bluetooth technology, clear the Bluetooth checkbox.
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
You must pair your BlackBerry smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it. For more
information about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the
Bluetooth enabled device.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections
icon.
2. Click Networks and Connections > Bluetooth Connections > Add New Device > Search.
3. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
4. If necessary, do one of the following:
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