Bluetooth® 79Using BluetoothThe Bluetooth icon is located on the lower right corner of the Todayscreen.When Bluetooth is enabled (turned ON),the icon is blue , and the Bluetooth LEDblinks blue.When Bluetooth is disabled (turned OFF),the icon is grayed with a red X on its lowerright corner .Tapping the icon displays a menu thatallows you to:• Turn Bluetooth on or off.• Open the Bluetooth Manager.• Customize Bluetooth Settings.Chapter 8 Bluetooth®Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology. Deviceswith Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information without requiring aphysical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up devicesto exchange information through Bluetooth. The devices only need to bewithin a range of about 10 meters (30 feet) in an open space environment.You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as long asit is within the specified range.Bluetooth allows your Pocket PC to:• Locate other Bluetooth devices within the vicinity• Discover the services that those devices offer• Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services• Enable or disable individual services• Use security features including authentication, authorization, andencryptionNOTE If you experience problems using Bluetooth ® in a landscapedisplay orientation, revert to portrait.Bluetooth icon
