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

To turn Bluetooth on and make your device discoverable

1.On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2.Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device discoverable to other devices check boxes.

3.Tap OK.

Bluetooth partnerships

A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that you create between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership between two devices involves entering the same passkey on both devices.

Creating a partnership between two devices is a one-time process. Once a partnership is created, the devices can recognize the partnership and exchange information without entering a passkey again. Make sure the two devices are within a range of 10 meters from one another, and Bluetooth is turned on and in discoverable mode.

To create a Bluetooth partnership

1.On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2.On the Devices tab, tap New Partnership. Your device searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the box.

3.Tap the desired device name in the box.

4.Tap Next.

5.Specify a passkey to establish a secure connection. The passkey can be 1 up to 16 characters.

6.Tap Next.

7.Wait for the paired device to accept the partnership. The receiving party needs to enter the same passkey that you specified.

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HTC 8500 Bluetooth partnerships, To turn Bluetooth on and make your device discoverable, To create a Bluetooth partnership