Reconnecting in Unsecured Mode

If you initially set up your connection using Unsecured mode and your Bluetooth software returns to waiting mode, tapping any key on the keyboard will not trigger automatic reconnection. This is because the Bluetooth stack is awaiting a signal from a previously paired device. If you prefer to use an Unsecured connection, and want the convenience of not having to put the keyboard into discoverable mode (<Ctrl> <Left Fn> <Right Fn>) before every use, you will need to select All devices in the Bluetooth Settings applet. This will permit your Pocket PC to receive Bluetooth signals from unpaired devices.

Proper settings for reconnection of keyboard in Unsecured mode.

Both Secured and Unsecured modes allow for one-key reconnection from waiting mode, if the keyboard and Pocket PC are powered on and in-range. However, the availability of one-key reconnection in Unsecured mode relies upon specific settings within the Bluetooth stack installed on your Pocket PC. If the Bluetooth/Accessibility settings are: Allow other devices to connect/Paired devices only, your Bluetooth stack will only respond to reconnection requests from devices that have previously been secured and authenticated with a Passkey, see sections 10 – 12 of Configuring the Keyboard to Your Pocket PC Device.

Each manufacturer’s Bluetooth configuration screens differ, but generally you will find the All devices and Paired devices only options within the Bluetooth Settings under the Accessibility tab. This set of screens may be available directly via a Bluetooth icon on the Today screen, or from the Start Menu =>Settings=>Connections tab.

NOTE: Using an Unsecured connection does not provide built-in signal encryption against eavesdropping that a Secured connection does.

For further details on Secure connections refer to the Secure Connection Overview.

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