Using Bluetooth

Understand Terms

There are several terms used throughout this booklet.

The Term...

Means...

 

 

Authentication

The user must verify a numeric passkey

 

before a connection or activity can be

 

completed.

 

 

Authorization

The user must approve a connection or

 

activity before it can be completed.

 

 

Bluetooth neighborhood

A collection of Bluetooth devices.

or device group

 

 

 

Bonding (Paired devices)

To create a trusted connection between

 

your device and another. Once a bond is

 

created, the two devices become paired.

 

A trusted device does not require

 

authentication or authorization.

 

 

Device address

The unique electronic address of a

 

Bluetooth device.

 

 

Device discovery

The location and recognition of another

 

Bluetooth device.

 

 

Device name

The name a Bluetooth device provides

 

when discovered by another device.

 

 

Encryption

A method of protecting data.

 

 

Link key

A key used to securely pair devices.

 

 

Passkey

A code you enter to authenticate

 

connections or activities requested by

 

other devices.

 

 

Personal Information

A collection of applications used to

Manager (PIM)

manage daily business tasks

 

(e.g., Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks).

 

 

Profiles

A collection of Bluetooth settings.

 

 

Service discovery

Determining which applications you have

 

in common with other devices.

 

 

Reference Guide

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HP H5400 manual Understand Terms, There are several terms used throughout this booklet