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2.7 Using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows
you to connect the Mobile Computer with Bluetooth-enabled devices
such as computers, mobile phones and PDAs and exchange information
with these devices. Bluetooth also lets you connect peripherals such
as a Bluetooth printer, headset, etc. Normally, devices with Bluetooth
capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 8 meters.
Turn on Bluetooth and enable discoverable
(or visible) mode
For other Bluetooth-enabled devices to be able to detect your Mobile
Computer, you need to turn Bluetooth on and make the Mobile Computer
discoverable (or visible).
1.
Open the Control Center then tap Bluetooth.
2.
Tap Close to exit from the Control Center.
3.
Tap Start > Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.
4.
In the Bluetooth Devices dialog box, tap the Options tab and then
select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check
box.
5.
Select the Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area check
box. This allows you to add the Bluetooth icon to the notification
area so you can readily access Bluetooth functions.
6.
Tap Apply and then tap OK.
Pair with other Bluetooth devices
Follow the procedure below to connect the Mobile Computer with other
Bluetooth-enabled devices and peripherals.
1.
Make sure that the Bluetooth function on both your Mobile Computer
and the Bluetooth device are turned on, and that they are both
set to discoverable (or visible) mode. Refer to the manufacturer's
documentation to find out how to set the Bluetooth device to
discoverable (or visible) mode.
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