YOUR CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB AND WIRELESS DEVICES
CONNECTING TO DEVICES WITH BLUETOOTH
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WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
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When you configure a headset (see
Connecting to a Bluetooth
®
hands-free
device), the headset is automatically added
to your trusted device list. Follow the steps
in this section to add other devices to your
trusted device list, such as your computer.
Entering basic Bluetooth settings
1 Press Start and select Settings.
2 Select the Connections tab, and then
select Bluetooth.
3 Select the Mode tab and check the Tu r n
on Bluetooth box.
4 Check or uncheck the Make the device
visible to other devices box.
Check this box to allow Bluetooth
devices that are not on your Trusted
Device list to request a connection with
your device. Your device remains
accessible to other devices until you
uncheck the box.
Requesting a connection with another
Bluetooth device
1 If necessary, prepare the device with
which you want to connect to accept a
new connection. Check the device’s
documentation for details. Be sure to
find out if the device has a predefined
passkey that you need to enter on your
smartphone in step 8.
2 On your smartphone, press Start
and select Settings.
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Check your battery level before
establishing a Bluetooth connection. If the
battery level is low, you can’t make a
Bluetooth connection.
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You can also turn the
Bluetooth feature on and off from your Today
screen. Select your wireless service provider
name or Phone off to open Comm Manager,
select Bluetooth, and then press Exit (left
softkey).
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