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> Using Bluetooth

> Bluetooth Modes

> Bluetooth on your device has three different modes:

> | On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range, but cannot be detected by other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

> | Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range can detect your device.

> | Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using Bluetooth.

> 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.

> 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.

> 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.

> Creating a Bluetooth Partnership

> 1. | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > Bluetooth Devices > Devices tab.

> 2. | Tap Add new device. Your device displays the names of other Bluetooth devices within range.

> 3. | Tap the device name in the box, and 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, and then tap Finish.

> 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.

> Accepting 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 screen, and then tap Edit.

> | • | To delete a Bluetooth partnership, tap and hold the partnership’s name on the Devices tab, and then tap Delete.

> Connecting 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 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. | On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > Bluetooth Devices > Devices tab > Add new device.

> 3. | Tap the name of the Bluetooth headset, and then tap Next. The device will automatically pair with the Bluetooth headset.

> Windows Mobile will automatically try one of the preconfigured passcodes (0000, 1111, 8888, 1234) to pair the Bluetooth headset with the device. If this fails, you have to enter the passcode delivered with your headset manually.

> Note | If the Bluetooth stereo headset becomes disconnected, turn the headset on and repeat step 1 to 2 in the previous steps. Tap and hold the name of the Bluetooth stereo headset and tap Set as Wireless Stereo.

> Beaming Information Using Bluetooth

> You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, tasks, and files from your device to your computer or to another Bluetooth-enabled device.

> Note | If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capability, you need to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer.

> To beam information from your device to a computer (Windows Vista or Windows XP SP2 only):

> 1. | Turn on Bluetooth on your device, and make your device visible. For information about this, see “Turning Bluetooth On and Making Your Device Visible.”

> 2. | Set Bluetooth on your computer to visible mode, create a Bluetooth partnership, and then enable your computer to receive Bluetooth beams.

> Note | If the Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer was installed using a third-party driver, open the Bluetooth software that came with the Bluetooth adapter or dongle and enable the adapter or dongle to be discovered by other devices. Refer to the Bluetooth adapter’s documentation for more information.

> 3. | On your computer, open Bluetooth Devices from the Control Panel, and then click the Options tab on the Bluetooth Devices window.

> 4. | For Windows Vista, select Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer. For Windows XP, select Turn discovery on and Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer.

> 5. | Create a Bluetooth partnership between your device and computer. For information about creating a partnership, see “Bluetooth Partnerships”.

> 6. | In the Options tab of Bluetooth Devices, select Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area.

> 7. | To enable your computer to receive Bluetooth beams, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area at the bottom right corner of your computer screen and select Receive a File. You are now ready to beam.

> 8. | On your device, select an item to beam. The item can be an appointment in your calendar, a task, a contact card, or a file.

> 9. | To beam a contact, tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam. To beam other types of information, tap Menu > Beam [type of item].

> 10. | Tap the device name to which you want to send the item.

> 11. | If you beamed a calendar, task, or contact item to your computer and it is not automatically added to Outlook, select File > Import and Export in Outlook to import it.

> To beam information to a Bluetooth-enabled device such as another Windows Mobile-powered device, follow steps 1 to 10 in the above procedure.

> Tips |

> | • | The default folder on your computer where beamed items are stored may be C:\Documents and Settings\your_username\My Documents in Windows XP or C:\Users\your_username\My Documents in Windows Vista.

> | • | For your device to receive Bluetooth beams, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam and make sure the Receive all incoming beams check box is selected.

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