Samsung A197 Cell Phone User Manual


 
Changing Your Settings 55
Discoverable
The Discoverable option allows your phone to transmit by
wireless its phone name and status to every device within its
range. This transmission can pose a security risk and incite
unauthorized connection to your phone. It is recommended that
you remain hidden unless necessary.
1. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Bluetooth.
2. If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is
Discoverable : Off
, then highlight it and press the Select
soft key or the key.
If Bluetooth is deactivated, you must activate Bluetooth.
The
Visibility enabled
confirmation prompt displays on your
phone.
3. If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is
Discoverable : On
, then Visibility is already activated.
My Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast,
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and
authentication process.
The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless
technology devices discovered by your handset. To search for
new devices and pair with them:
1. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Bluetooth
My Devices.
2. Highlight Search for New Device and press the Select
soft key or the key.
– or –
Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the
key.
3. Enter the passkey (if applicable).
If connecting to a Bluetooth wireless device, consult your
Bluetooth device user manual for your assigned PIN.
If connecting to another handset, enter the same
user-defined PIN on both handsets.
4. Highlight the device and press
Options
Settings, then
highlight the
Connection Options
field. Use the
Left
or
Right
Navigation key to select
Automatic
(reconnects
automatically) or
Always Ask
(asks before reconnecting)
and press the
Save
soft key.