CHAPTER 11
» Key Term
Bluetooth Technology that enables devices such as handhelds, mobile phones, and computers to connect wirelessly to each other.
[ ! ] Before You Begin
Any device you connect to must also be a Bluetooth device with Bluetooth features enabled. Check the user guide that came with the device for information on how to enable the Bluetooth features.
Tungsten™ E2 Handheld
Making Wireless Connections
What can I do with the
Connect to your Bluetooth phone to send text or email messages or to access the web.
Whether you access the Internet or send text or email messages once a week or constantly throughout the day, wireless connectivity means that you can go online anytime by connecting by means of your mobile phone or your laptop connected to the Internet.
Reduce cable clutter by synchronizing wirelessly. Imagine your desk and workstation without cable clutter. Bluetooth wireless technology on your handheld replaces many of the connecting cables with a wireless connection for tasks such as synchronizing.
Connect to other devices to share files wirelessly. Wouldn’t it be great if you could send files such as photos wirelessly or print wirelessly on a Bluetooth printer? Use the
What types of connections can I make?
With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can make connections using the following types of devices:
•To browse the Internet or access your email account, link through your desktop computer's network connection or establish a connection to a Bluetooth LAN Access Point.
•To access the Internet or an email account, connect to your mobile phone. To use a mobile phone, you must dial your ISP or sign up for an account with a
•To send and receive text messages, connect to your mobile phone.
•To synchronize your handheld with your computer wirelessly, connect to your computer.
•To share files with another Bluetooth device such as a handheld or printer, form a trusted pair with that device.
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