Term

Definition

 

 

Authentication

Verification of a numeric passkey before a connection or

 

activity can be completed.

 

 

Authorization

Approval of a connection, access, or activity before it can be

 

completed.

 

 

Bonding (Paired devices)

Creating a trusted connection between your device and

 

another. After a bond is created, the two devices become

 

paired. A paired device does not require authentication or

 

authorization.

 

 

Device address

Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device.

 

 

Device discovery

Location and recognition of another Bluetooth device.

 

 

Device ID

Name that a Bluetooth device provides when discovered by

 

another device.

 

 

Encryption

Method of protecting data.

 

 

Passkey

Code you enter to authenticate connections or activities

 

requested by other devices.

 

 

Personal Information Manager (PIM)

Collection of programs used to manage daily business tasks

 

(for example: Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks).

 

 

Profiles

Collection of Bluetooth settings.

 

 

Service discovery

Determination of which programs you have in common with

 

other devices.

 

 

Open Bluetooth settings

To open Bluetooth settings:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.

2.Tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings.Connect to a computer using Bluetooth

For best results, connect your HP iPAQ to the computer using USB to establish a synchronization before connecting via Bluetooth.

To connect to a computer via Bluetooth using ActiveSync:

1.Follow the instructions in synchronization software help on the computer for configuring Bluetooth on your computer to support ActiveSync.

2.On your HP iPAQ, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.

3.Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Make sure the device and computer are within close range.

4.If this is the first time you have connected to this computer via Bluetooth, complete the Bluetooth wizard on your HP iPAQ and set up a Bluetooth partnership with the computer.

5.Tap Sync.

6.When finished, tap Menu > Disconnect Bluetooth.

TIP: To preserve battery power, turn off Bluetooth.

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