This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a type of wireless network technology that enables devices and accessories to communicate within a small area. This is sometimes called a Personal Area Network. Although you can connect two computers or two smartphones together using Bluetooth, the most common use is to connect a phone to an accessory such as a headset or an in-car hands-free system.
>>> Step-by-Step: Pairing Your Palm Pre with an Accessory
- Tap Bluetooth from the Launcher.
- Tap the On/Off switch next to Bluetooth to turn on your Palm Pre’s Bluetooth radio. At this point you must also enable Bluetooth discovery mode, or pairing mode on your Bluetooth headset. All headsets are different, so refer to your headset’s manual.
- Tap Add device on your Palm Pre. This makes your Palm Pre search for in range Bluetooth headsets or other audio accessories.
- If the accessory is found, tap it to set up an association with it. Note that some devices require you to enter a passkey. If this is the case for your device, refer to your headset’s documentation to find out what code to enter. Often the code is 0000.
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Pairing Your Palm Pre with a Computer, Phone, or Car Hands-Free System
Sometimes you need to connect your Palm Pre to a computer, another phone, or a car’s Bluetooth hands-free system. Here is how to do that:
- With the Bluetooth application open, as described in the previous section, make sure that your phone is discoverable by turning the Bluetooth switch to the On position. On the other device, start a Bluetooth pairing. The other device searches for your Palm Pre and generates a random number or passkey for you to enter on your phone.
- When the other device makes contact with your Palm Pre, you see a message asking if you want to allow the new device to pair with your phone. Tap Yes, Allow.
- Next you see a number. This number needs to match the number displayed on the other device. If it does, tap Yes, Connect.
- If your pairing is successful, you see the other device listed on your Bluetooth screen.
Pairing your Palm Pre to another device can have many benefits, including the ability to share files, and in the case of a car hands-free system, the ability to synchronize your Contacts with your car, and make and receive calls using your car, via Bluetooth.
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