The Connections Tab; Bluetooth - Sony Ericsson StreamMan P800 User Manual

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T C
HE ONNECTIONS TAB
The connections tab contains settings related to how your P800
communicates with other devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless technology uses radio waves to enable
wireless connections between your P800 and other Bluetooth-
enabled devices. This method of linking works well at a range of
up to 10 meters. Obstructions between the transmitting devices
will have an effect on the performance. Read more about
connecting to other devices using bluetooth wireless technology
in"Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology" on page 127.
settings are shown on two tabs:
Bluetooth
Devices A list of all the Bluetooth-enabled devices that your
P800 is paired (bonded) with.
• To change the name of a device, select the name in the
list.
• To remove a device from the list, select the name and
select Remove .
Settings • A device name for your P800.
Security-related settings:
• Its Bluetooth wireless technology operation mode.
• How it should act when receiving a beamed entry.
Control panel
TipYou will probably find that the preset name of your P800,
and of devices you pair it with, are not very meaningful or easily
recognizable. It is a good idea to change these names to
something more useful. The name you choose for your P800
appears on any devices you pair it with.
To locate other Bluetooth-enabled devices in the vicinity
• Select The
Add. Available Bluetooth devices
– All enabled devices that are discoverable within range are
shown with their name and icon. You can use
restrict the list to one category (only PC, for example).
– Paired devices that are within range are shown with
regular text.
– Non-paired devices that are within range are shown with
their names in italics.
– Devices that are within range but unknown are shown
with a preset name.
If a device you want to pair with your P800 does not appear in
the list, check that:
• It is on and within range.
• Bluetooth function on the device has been activated and that
it is in discoverable mode.
To pair a device with your P800
1. Select the device in the
Available Bluetooth devices
dialog opens:
to
Show:
list.
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