User Guide

170 Section 3G: Using Bluetooth
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Wireless Technology and Dial-Up Networking
Connecting to Devices With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
With your Palm Centro™ smart device’s built-in Bluetooth
®
wireless technology, you can
connect to a number of devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology, such as a
headset, car kit, printer, or GPS receiver, as well as to other phones and handhelds. When you
connect to another device, you create a partnership (also referred to by terms such as trusted
pair, trusted device, or pairing) with that device. If your computer is enabled with Bluetooth
wireless technology, you can also synchronize wirelessly or use your phone as a wireless
modem.
You can create a list of Bluetooth devices that you trust to communicate with your
Centro device. When communicating with trusted devices, your Centro device skips the
discovery process and creates a secure link as long as the device is within range. Bluetooth
range is up to 10 meters in ideal conditions. Performance and range are affected by physical
obstacles, radio interference from nearby electronic equipment, and other factors.
When you configure a headset (see “Connecting to a Bluetooth® Hands-Free Device” on
page 83), the headset is automatically added to your trusted device list. Follow the steps in
this section to add other devices to your trusted device list, such as your computer or GPS
device enabled with Bluetooth technology.
Entering Basic Bluetooth Settings
To use your Centro device’s Bluetooth functionality, you need to turn the Bluetooth feature on,
and you may need to make your device either temporarily or permanently visible. You can
also enter a name for your device.
1. Press Applications and select Bluetooth .
2. Select Bluetooth On.
3. (Optional) Enter a device name that identifies your
Centro device when it is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.