T-Mobile MDA III manual Using Bluetooth, Bluetooth Settings, Bluetooth is active

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6.6 Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications tech- nology. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information within a closer range when operating with a Bluetooth connection.

With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices within a range of about 10 meters (30 feet):

nExchange information, such as files, calendar items, tasks, and contacts or business cards.

nSynchronize with a PC with Bluetooth capability through an ActiveSync connection.

nPartner with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and use it as a wireless modem.

nConnect to, use, and disconnect from other Bluetooth devices.

Using Bluetooth

The Bluetooth icon in the lower-right corner of the Today screen provides quick access to the Bluetooth Manager and Bluetooth Settings.

The icon changes subject to the Bluetooth usage status :

-Bluetooth is active.

-Bluetooth is disabled (Default status).

-Bluetooth is initializing.

When your Bluetooth is powered on, the LED indicator for Bluetooth, located on the left upper corner of your T-Mo- bile MDA III, will blink blue for every 6 seconds to indicate Bluetooth is on, or alternate between blinking blue and blinking green for every 3 seconds if Wireless LAN is also turned on.

Bluetooth Settings

With Bluetooth Settings, you can:

nTurn Bluetooth on/off and enable/disable Bluetooth services.

nCreate or Change a name for your T-Mobile MDA III when