Nokia N8-00 - Manual (Page 116)

Tip: You can also manage your Bluetooth connections in the status menu. To open the
status menu, swipe down from the notification area, then select Bluetooth . If Bluetooth
is not displayed, select .
Tip: You can add a Bluetooth widget to the home screen. To quickly switch Bluetooth
on or off, select the widget.
Operating the device in hidden mode is a safer way to avoid malicious software. Do not
accept Bluetooth connection requests from sources you do not trust. You can also switch
the Bluetooth function off when you are not using it.
Connect to a wireless headset
With a wireless headset you can answer a call even if your phone is not directly at hand,
and you can have your hands free, for example, to continue working at your computer
during a call. Wireless headsets are available separately.
Select >
Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth .
1 To activate Bluetooth, select Bluetooth > On .
2 Switch the headset on.
3 Open the Paired devices tab .
4 Select the headset.
If the headset is not displayed in the list, to search for it, select > New paired
device .
5 You may need to enter a passcode. For details, see the user guide of the headset.
Send a picture or other content to another device using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send pictures, videos, business cards, calendar entries, and
other content to your friend's compatible devices and to your computer.
You can have several Bluetooth connections active at a time. For example, if you are
connected to a compatible headset, you can also send files to another compatible device
at the same time.
1 Select and hold the item, for example, a picture. From the pop-up menu, select
Send > Via Bluetooth .
2 Select the device to connect to. If the desired device is not displayed, to search for
it, select More devices . When searching, Bluetooth devices within range are
displayed.
3 If the other device requires a passcode, enter the passcode. The passcode, which
you can define yourself, must be entered in both devices. The passcode in some
devices is fixed. For details, see the user guide of the other device.
The passcode is valid only for the current connection.
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