oCancel - deny the connection
o Advanced (click the See Also button, below, for more information).
•A check box that, when enabled, grants (authorizes) the connecting device access to all of the services on this computer.
Security Request Dialog Box, Advanced Button
The check box on the main page of the Bluetooth Authorization and Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog boxes (“Check this box toALWAYS allow this device to access ALL the services of your computer”), when enabled, grants permission (authorizes) the device attempting to connect to access all services on this computer when attempting to connect in the future.
To limit the services the connecting device may use:
•Click the Advanced button
•In the expanded dialog box, select the services that the connecting device is authorized to use. When a service is selected, that service will NOT require authorization in the future (no prompt will appear when a connection is attempted)
Note: Regardless of whether the main dialog box is for Authorization or Authentication, these options pertain to Authorization; they do not affect Authentication.
•Click the Authorize or Authenticate button.
Troubleshooting
Q: Cannot connect to a paired device?
A:Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up.
Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up and then attempt the connection again.
Q:Cannot discover services on an un-paired remote device?
A:The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range.
•Verify that the remote device is powered up.
•Verify that the remote device is in Connectable mode (Bluetooth Configuration Panel
•Perform a Search for Devices to verify that the device is within range.
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