Understanding terms, Understanding terms –3 – HP h2200 Series User Manual
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Using Bluetooth
User’s Guide
8–3
Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term...
Means...
Authentication
Must verify a numeric passkey before a
connection or activity can be completed.
Authorization
Must approve a connection or activity before
it can be completed.
Bluetooth neighborhood
or device group
Collection of Bluetooth devices.
Bonding (Paired
devices)
Create a trusted connection between your
device and another. Once a bond is
created, the two devices become paired.
A trusted device does not require
authentication or authorization.
Device address
Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth
device.
Device discovery
Location and recognition of another
Bluetooth device.
Device name
Name that a Bluetooth device provides when
discovered by another device.
Encryption
Method of protecting data.
Link key
Code used to securely pair devices.
Passkey
Code you enter to authenticate connections
or activities requested by other devices.
Personal Information
Manager (PIM)
Collection of applications used to manage
daily business tasks (e.g., Contacts,
Calendar, and Tasks).
Profiles
Collection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discovery
Determine which applications you have in
common with other devices.
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