Sony Ericsson P908 - Manual (Page 153)

Control panel 153
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T HE C ONNECTIONS TAB
The connections tab contains settings related to how your P908
communicates with other devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology uses radio waves to enable
wireless connections between your P908 and other Bluetooth-
enabled devices. This method of linking works well at a range of
up to 10 metres. Obstructions between the transmitting devices
will have an effect on the performance. Read more about
connecting to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology
in ‘Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology’ on page 136.
Bluetooth settings are shown on two tabs:
Tip You will probably find that the preset name of your P908,
and of devices you pair it with, are not very meaningful or easily
recognisable. It is a good idea to change these names to
something more useful. The name you choose for your P908
appears on any devices you pair it with.
See ‘Pairing’ on page 137 for instructions on how to connect to
another device using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Security
On the Settings tab you can set the Bluetooth security related
settings of your P908.
Settings • A device name for your P908.
• Bluetooth on or off.
• If it should be visible to other Bluetooth equipped
devices.
Devices A list of all the Bluetooth-enabled devices that your
P908 is paired (bonded) with.
• To change the name of a device, and to allow for
connection without confirmation, select the name in
the list.
• To remove a device from the list, select the name and
select Remove .
• To locate other devices in the vicinity, and add them to
the list, tap Add .
Bluetooth on All Bluetooth wireless technology functionality from
your P908 works. Visibility according to the
Visible
to other devices setting.
Set Bluetooth to Off if you do not use Bluetooth, it
will decrease battery drain. Bluetooth will
automatically switch on if you use
Send as >
Bluetooth from the applications
Visible to
other devices Yes: All Bluetooth wireless technology functionality
from your P908 works.
No: All Bluetooth wireless technology functionality
from your P908 works but you cannot receive
beamed items, and other devices cannot initiate
pairing with your P908. You cannot use your P908 as
a modem, it is not possible to connect from a PC and
voice dialling from a headset is not possible.