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Using Microsoft Bluetooth Stack with Windows CE 6.0
The following sections provide information on using the Microsoft Bluetooth stack with Windows CE 6.0 operating
system.
Power Modes
The Bluetooth radio switches between normal and low power modes automatically. When data transfer is required,
the radio goes into normal mode. After five seconds of inactivity, the radio goes into low power mode.
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
The MC31XX can receive information from discovered devices without bonding. However, once bonded, the
MC31XX and a bonded device exchange information automatically when you turn the Bluetooth radio on. See
Bonding with Discovered Device(s) on page 3-30 for more information.
To find Bluetooth devices in the area:
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
2. Ensure that the Bluetooth device to discover is in discoverable and connectable modes.
3. Ensure that the two devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of one another.
4. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth Device Properties icon.
Figure 3-12 Bluetooth Manager
5. Tap Scan Device button. The MC31XX begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area.
Discovered devices appear in the Untrusted list.
Figure 3-13 Searching for Bluetooth Devices
6. Select a device from the Untrusted list.
7. Tap --> button. A dialog box appears.