Palm Zire 72 manual What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth technology?

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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. Check the user guide for your device to enable the Bluetooth features.

To use e-mail, install the software included on the CD that came with your handheld.

Connecting Wirelessly to Other Devices

What can I do with the built-in Bluetooth technology?

Connect to your Bluetooth phone to send text, multimedia, or e-mail messages, or access the web. Whether you access the Internet or your e-mail account, or send text or multimedia messages, once a week or constantly throughout the day, wireless connectivity means that you can go online or share files anytime by connecting via 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 technology on your handheld replaces many of the connecting cables with a wireless connection for tasks such as synchronizing your handheld with your computer.

Connect to other devices, such as cameras and other handhelds, to share files wirelessly. Wouldn’t it be great if you could send files such as photos to another handheld? Use the built-in Bluetooth technology to set up connections to devices within approximately 30 feet of your handheld.

What types of connections can I make?

With Bluetooth technology, you can make connections using the following types of devices:

•To browse the Internet or access your e-mail 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 e-mail account using your mobile phone. To use a mobile phone, you must to dial your ISP or sign up for an account with a high-speed wireless carrier.

•To send and receive text and multimedia 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 camera, handheld, or printer, form a trusted pair with that device.

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