96 | Getting Connected6.3 Using BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology.Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over adistance of about 10 meters without requiring a physical connection.You can even beam information to a device in a different room, as longas it is within range.The software included with your device allows you to use Bluetooth inthe following ways:• Beam information, such as files, appointments, tasks, and contactcards, between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.• Create a dial-up modem connection between your device and aBluetooth-enabled phone, and then beam information using theBluetooth phone as a modem.To turn on or off Bluetooth on your device1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >Bluetooth.2. Select the Turn on Bluetooth and Make this devicediscoverable to other devices check boxes.3. Tap OK.Note To add an extra layer of security while beaming information with otherdevices, or to set up Bluetooth synchronization, tap Start > Settings >System tab > Bluetooth Setting.Bluetooth modesBluetooth on your device operates in three different modes:• On. Bluetooth is turned on and you can use Bluetooth features.• Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither sendnor receive information using Bluetooth. You might want to turnthe radio off at times in order to conserve battery power, or insituations where radio use is prohibited, such as onboard anaircraft and in hospitals.
