Bluetooth Technology; Bluetooth Technology Basics - Blackberry 8100 User Manual

Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth technology basics

About Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth® technology is designed to enable you to establish a wireless connection between your
BlackBerry® device and another Bluetooth enabled devices, such as a handsfree car kit or wireless
headset.
When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your device to another Bluetooth enabled
device, Bluetooth icons appear on the Home screen. See the printed documentation that came with your
device for more information.
Turn on Bluetooth technology
1. In the device options, click Bluetooth.
2. Press the
3. Click Enable Bluetooth.
To turn off Bluetooth® technology, press the
About Bluetooth pairing
When you pair your BlackBerry® device with another Bluetooth® enabled device, you should be able
to connect to the other Bluetooth enabled device over the wireless network when it is within range of
your BlackBerry device (a typical range is approximately 10 meters)
Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device
Some Bluetooth® enabled devices have preset passkeys that you must type before you can pair with
them.
1. In the Bluetooth setup application, click OK.
2. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
3. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on your BlackBerry® device.
4. If required, type the passkey for the Bluetooth enabled device on the Bluetooth enabled device.
Connect to a Bluetooth enabled device
Verify that the Bluetooth® radio is turned on and that your BlackBerry® device is paired with a
Bluetooth enabled device.
1. In the device options, click Bluetooth.
2. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
3. Click Connect.
key.
key. Click Disable Bluetooth.
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