Block devices, Security tips – Nokia E55 User Manual
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3. To make the connection between your device and the
other device automatic, select
Yes
. To confirm the
connection manually every time a connection attempt is
made, select
No
. After pairing, the device is saved to the
paired devices page.
To give a nickname to the paired device, select
Options
>
Assign short name
. The nickname is displayed in your
device.
To delete a pairing, select the device whose pairing you want
to delete and
Options
>
Delete
. To delete all pairings, select
Options
>
Delete all
. If you are currently connected to a
device and cancel the pairing with that device, pairing is
removed immediately, and the connection is ended.
To allow a paired device to connect automatically to your
device, select
Set as authorised
. Connections between your
device and the other device can be made without your
knowledge. No separate acceptance or authorisation is
needed. Use this status only for your own devices, such as
your compatible headset or computer, or devices that belong
to someone you trust. If you want to accept connection
requests from the other device separately every time, select
Set as unauthorised
.
To use a Bluetooth audio accessory, such as a Bluetooth
handsfree or headset, you need to pair your device with the
accessory. For the passcode and further instructions, see the
accessory user guide. To connect to the audio accessory,
switch on the accessory. Some audio accessories connect
automatically to your device. Otherwise, open the paired
devices tab, and select the accessory and
Options
>
Connect
to audio device
.
Block devices
Select
Menu
>
Ctrl. panel
>
Connectivity
>
Bluetooth
.
1. To block a device from establishing a Bluetooth
connection to your device, open the paired devices tab.
2. Select a device you want to block and
Options
>
Block
.
To allow the pairing of a device again after it was blocked,
delete it from the blocked devices list.
Open the blocked devices tab, and select
Options
>
Delete
.
If you reject a pairing request from another device, you are
asked if you want to block all future connection requests from
this device. If you accept the query, the remote device is
added to the list of blocked devices.
Security tips
Operating the device in hidden mode is a safer way to avoid
malicious software. Do not accept Bluetooth connectivity
from sources you do not trust. Alternatively, switch off the
Bluetooth function. This does not affect other functions of the
device.
Select
Menu
>
Ctrl. panel
>
Connectivity
>
Bluetooth
.
When you are not using Bluetooth connectivity, select
Bluetooth
>
Off
or
My phone's visibility
>
Hidden
.
Do not pair with an unknown device.
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