T-Mobile g2 User Guide
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Connecting to networks and devices
User’s Guide
T-Mobile G2
Connecting to Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that
devices can use to exchange information over a distance of about 8
meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for
making calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other
portable devices, including laptops and cell phones.
devices can use to exchange information over a distance of about 8
meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for
making calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other
portable devices, including laptops and cell phones.
There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the features and
communication standards for Bluetooth devices. For a list of the
profiles supported by your phone, check the phone specifications in
the web.
communication standards for Bluetooth devices. For a list of the
profiles supported by your phone, check the phone specifications in
the web.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your phone’s
Bluetooth radio. The first time you use a new device with your phone,
you must “pair” them, so that they know how to connect securely to
each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device.
Bluetooth radio. The first time you use a new device with your phone,
you must “pair” them, so that they know how to connect securely to
each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device.
Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your
battery between charges. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth
off in some locations. Bluetooth is turned off in Airplane mode.
battery between charges. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth
off in some locations. Bluetooth is turned off in Airplane mode.
The Status bar displays icons that indicate Bluetooth status.
To turn Bluetooth on or off
1
Press Home ,
press
Menu, and touch Settings.
2
Touch Wireless & networks.
3
Check or uncheck Bluetooth to turn it on or off.
Bluetooth is on
Connected to a Bluetooth device