HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

User’s Guide 8–1
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Using Bluetooth
This iPAQ Pocket PC comes with built-in Bluetooth technology 
that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, 
and secure wireless communication.
With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform 
the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices, 
within a range of approximately 10 meters (30 feet):
■Exchange contacts, calendar items, and tasks
■Send or exchange business cards
■Transfer files
■Synchronize with a computer through...

User’s Guide 8–2
Using Bluetooth
✎Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, 
and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled 
devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware 
and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard 
Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a separately purchased 
service contract. Check with your service provider for availability 
and coverage in your area. Not all Web content may be available. 
Some Web content may...

Using Bluetooth
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Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term... Means...
Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a 
connection or activity can be completed.
Authorization Approval of a connection or activity before 
it can be completed.
Bonding (Paired 
devices)Create a trusted connection between your 
device and another. After a bond is 
created, the two devices become paired.
A paired device does not require...

User’s Guide 8–4
Using Bluetooth
Supported Services
The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. You 
can communicate only with Bluetooth devices that support at 
least one of the following services:
■BPP (Basic Printer profile)
■DUN (Dial-up Networking profile)
■FA X
■FTP (File Transfer profile)
■GAP (Generic Access profile)
■HCRP (Hard Cable Replacement profile)
■LAP (LAN Access profile)
■OBEX (Object Exchange profile)
■OPP (Object Push profile)
■PAN (Personal Area Network profile)
■SPP...

Using Bluetooth
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Working with Bluetooth Settings
From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can:
■Turn Bluetooth on and off
■Enter or change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name
■Set your connection preferences
■Enable Bluetooth services
■Specify security settings
■Define settings for sharing and connecting
■Select a user profile
■View software and port information
Use the arrows to the right to scroll through the tabs.
Opening Bluetooth Settings
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth...

User’s Guide 8–6
Using Bluetooth
Turning on Bluetooth
To turn on Bluetooth from Bluetooth Settings:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.
3. Tap the Tu r n  o n button to enable.
SHORTCUTS: There are two shortcuts for turning on Bluetooth.
■From the Bluetooth pop-up menu, tap Tu r n  
Bluetooth ON.
■From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager 
to automatically turn on Bluetooth.
When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon...

Using Bluetooth
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Setting Accessibility Properties
You can enter or change accessibility properties to define how 
your iPAQ Pocket PC interacts with other Bluetooth devices.
Entering a Device Name
The device name is what other devices see when they locate your 
device.
To enter a device name:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your new 
name.
3. Tap OK to save your changes....

User’s Guide 8–8
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Allowing Paired Devices to Connect
Paired devices share and exchange an internally generated Link 
Key before connecting. The Link Key is derived from a unique 
Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined 
password.
This feature allows only devices that you trust to connect to your 
iPAQ Pocket PC.
To allow paired devices to connect:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Allow other...

Using Bluetooth
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Enabling Bluetooth Services
You can select to enable certain services:
■Automatically when Bluetooth is activated
■When you permit the connection
■When a passkey or link key is correctly entered
You can use any of these security options when transferring 
files, creating a serial port connection, exchanging business 
card information, configuring dial-up networking, and joining 
a personal network.
Automatically Enabling Services
You can allow devices to connect without...

User’s Guide 8–10
Using Bluetooth
Requiring Authorization to Access Services
If you elect to require authorization to access services, you must 
authorize each connection. Then your iPAQ Pocket PC will 
always ask you if the connection should be permitted.
To require authorization to access services:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer, 
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network 
Server, or...