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8.8 Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Phones with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information within a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection.

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.

3.Visible. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices within range 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.

To turn Bluetooth on or off on your phone

You can enable Bluetooth capability by selecting the Bluetooth button in the Comm Manager. You can also do the following:

1.On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.

2.Select Bluetooth > Menu > Turn On Bluetooth.

To turn off Bluetooth capabilities on your phone, select Bluetooth > Menu > Turn Off Bluetooth.

To make your phone visible

1.On the Home screen, select Start > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.

2.Select Bluetooth > Menu > Turn On Visibility.

Tip Enter a Bluetooth phone name for your phone. This will be the phone name that will be shown on another Bluetooth-enabled device when it searches and detects your phone. To enter a name on the Bluetooth screen, select Security and then enter a Device name.

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HTC PHOE100 user manual Bluetooth modes, To turn Bluetooth on or off on your phone, To make your phone visible