Samsung SGH-A827 Series User Manual page 124

The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the
ability to view and change the device name, show the visibility,
and set the security for the device.
Activation: allows you to use the Bluetooth features available when
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Bluetooth is activated. When Bluetooth features are deactivated, you
cannot send or receive information via any Bluetooth device.
Deactivate to save battery life or in situations where wireless
technology use is prohibited.
My Devices: provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices
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discovered by your handset.
My Phone's Visibility: allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its
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phone name and status when activated. Visibility is essential if you are
attempting to connect with Bluetooth devices. However, allowing your
phone to promote its visibility can pose a security risk and incite
unauthorized connection. Bluetooth Visibility should be paired with a
Bluetooth security option such as Secure Mode to minimize this risk.
Highlight the option (On/Off) and press the Select soft key or the
key.
My Phone's Name: allows your phone to identify itself using the
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name entered into this text field, when your phone's Bluetooth visibility
is turned On. This name can be altered by selecting the pre-existing
text and selecting a new text string in its place. This feature should be
paired with a Bluetooth security option.
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• Secure Mode: allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its phone name
and status in a secure manner when the Bluetooth Visibility is turned
On. When Secure Mode is also set to On, connection to your handset
from another device requires a password in order to pair the two
devices.
Remote SIM Mode: allows you to turn On or Off Remote SIM Mode.
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Remote SIM mode, when set to On, allows the Bluetooth phone car kit
to access the contact information stored on the SIM card.
Bluetooth Services: the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that
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describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas
individual profiles describe the services supported by individual
devices. Profiles increase the chance that different devices will work
together. Your phone supports the following profile services:
– Headset: enables outgoing and incoming calls with a Bluetooth
headset.
– Handsfree: the remote Bluetooth car kit enables outgoing and incoming
calls.
– Bluetooth Stereo Headset: enables outgoing and incoming calls via a
Bluetooth headset, plus allows you to listen to your music files.
– Serial Port: data communication can be established via a Serial Port
connection.
– Dial Up: The phone is configured as a dial up modem for access to the
Internet.