24 - Using a Bluetooth connection
USING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
Bluetooth is a technology enabling you to transfer data wirelessly over
short distances between many different types of devices. Bluetooth-
enabled devices include computers, cell phones, tablets, wireless
headsets, and keyboards.
To use Bluetooth, you must ensure the following:
1. Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
2. Your devices are "paired" (or connected).
Enabling and disabling Bluetooth
The Bluetooth adapter must be enabled on both devices.
Enabling Bluetooth from Windows 8.1
Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default. To enable your
computer’s Bluetooth adapter, do the following:
1. Open the Charms and select Settings > Change PC Settings >
Wireless.
2. Tap the toggle next to Bluetooth to enable/disable it.
3. Then, from the desktop notification area, tap the Bluetooth icon, and
select Open Settings.