78 Getting Connected

5.5 Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 8 meters without requiring a physical connection. You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long as it is within the Bluetooth signal coverage range.

Bluetooth can be used in the following ways:

Beam information, such as fi les, appointments, tasks and contact cards between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.

Synchronize information between your phone and computer via Bluetooth.

Use a Bluetooth service. Once you connect your phone to another device or computer using Bluetooth, you can locate and use any of the services available on that device.

Use your phone as a Bluetooth modem for a computer.

Bluetooth modes

Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes:

1.On . Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice versa.

2.Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using Bluetooth. You might want to turn off the radio at times to conserve battery power, or in situations where radio use is prohibited, such as onboard an aircraft and in hospitals.

3.Discoverable . Bluetooth is turned on and all other Bluetooth- enabled devices within a range of 5 meters can detect your phone.

Note By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your phone, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your phone again, Bluetooth automatically turns on.

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HTC 3100, 3125 user manual Using Bluetooth, Bluetooth modes