Using Bluetooth - HTC Dream User Manual

7.3 Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows
Bluetooth devices to exchange information over a distance of about eight meters
without requiring a physical connection.
Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes:
• On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled
devices, but not vice versa.
• Discoverable (Visible). Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-
enabled devices 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, 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 on board an aircraft and in hospitals.
To turn on Bluetooth and make the device discoverable (visible)
1. Press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings.
2. Touch Wireless controls, then select the Bluetooth check box to turn on
Bluetooth. When on, the Bluetooth (
3. Bluetooth visibility is off by default. Touch Bluetooth settings, then select
the Discoverable check box to make the phone visible to other Bluetooth
devices on. Your phone will be visible for up to two minutes. You must
remain in this screen for the device to remain visible.
Note Clear the Discoverable check box if you don't want other Bluetooth devices to detect
your device.
Getting Connected 149
) icon appears in the status bar.