6 bluetooth, Using bluetooth, Bluetooth settings – T-Mobile MDA III User Manual
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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)
:
n
Exchange information
, such as files, calendar items, tasks,
and contacts or business cards.
n
Synchronize
with a PC with
Bluetooth
capability through
an
ActiveSync
connection.
n
Partner
with a
Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone and use
it as a wireless modem.
n
Connect 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:
n
Turn
Bluetooth
on/off and enable/disable
Bluetooth
services.
n
Create or Change a name for your T-Mobile MDA III when