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Using your device as a Bluetooth modem

To use your device as a Bluetooth modem for your computer, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) between your device and your computer.

To set up Bluetooth PAN on your device

1.On your device, turn on Bluetooth and set it to visible mode. For instructions, see “To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible” in Chapter 9.

2.Initiate a Bluetooth partnership from your device. For instructions, see “To create a Bluetooth partnership” in Chapter 9.

3.Tap Start > Programs > Internet Sharing.

4.Select Bluetooth PAN as the PC Connection.

5.From the Network Connection list, select the name of the connection that your device uses to connect to the Internet, and then tap Connect.

6.Set up Bluetooth PAN on your computer. For instructions, see “To set up Bluetooth PAN on your computer”.

7.On the Internet Sharing screen on your device, check whether a connected status message is displayed, which indicates that your computer has been successfully connected to the Internet using your device as a Bluetooth modem.

To set up Bluetooth PAN on your computer

For Windows Vista:

1.Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2.Click Manage network connections and then under Personal Area Network, double-clickBluetooth Network Connection.

3.In the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box, select your device, and click Connect.

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