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Using Bluetooth StoneStreet One Bluetooth Stack
The following sections provide information on using the Stone Street One Bluetooth stack.
Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off
Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). When the
radio is off, other Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the MC31XX. Turn on the Bluetooth radio to
exchange information with other Bluetooth devices (within range). Communicate only with Bluetooth radios in close
proximity.
NOTE To achieve the best battery life turn off radios not in use.
Disabling Bluetooth
To disable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon > Disable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that
Bluetooth is disabled.
Disable Bluetooth
Figure 3-15
Enabling Bluetooth
To enable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon > Enable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that
Bluetooth is enabled.
Enable Bluetooth
Figure 3-16
Modes
The BTExplorer application has two modes for managing Bluetooth connections: Wizard Mode and Explorer Mode.
The Wizard Mode is for novice Bluetooth users and the Explorer Mode is for experienced Bluetooth users. To
switch between modes, select View > Wizard Mode or View > Explorer Mode.
Wizard Mode
Wizard Mode provides a simple process for discovering and connecting to Bluetooth devices.