Blackberry BLACKBERRY 9981 manual How to Bluetooth technology, About Bluetooth

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Bluetooth technology

How to: Bluetooth technology

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth technology is designed to establish a wireless connection between your BlackBerry smartphone and a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or a wireless headset.

Before you can connect your BlackBerry smartphone to a Bluetooth enabled device, you must first turn on Bluetooth technology on both devices and then pair the devices. Pairing establishes a relationship between the devices and usually needs to be done only once.

After you pair the devices, you can connect the devices when the Bluetooth enabled device is within range of your BlackBerry smartphone (a typical range is approximately 10 meters). For best results, keep your BlackBerry smartphone within direct line of sight of the Bluetooth enabled device. For example, if your BlackBerry smartphone is on the right side of your body, wear a Bluetooth enabled headset in your right ear.

When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your BlackBerry smartphone to another Bluetooth enabled device, Bluetooth status indicators appear at the top of the home screen.

Turn on or turn off Bluetooth technology

If you try to perform an action using Bluetooth technology, you may be prompted to turn on Bluetooth technology. In some cases, such as when using NFC technology, your BlackBerry smartphone will turn on Bluetooth technology automatically.

On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.

•To turn on Bluetooth technology, select the Bluetooth checkbox.

•To turn off Bluetooth technology, clear the Bluetooth checkbox.

Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device

Before you begin: You must pair your BlackBerry smartphone with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it. For more information about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device.

1.On the home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.

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