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.