Section 11: Getting Connected 131
Bluetooth Partnerships
A Bluetooth partnership is a relationship that you create between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled
device in order to exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a partnership between two devices
involves entering the same Bluetooth passcode on both devices.
Creating a partnership between two devices is a one-time process. Once a partnership is created, the devices can
recognize the partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode again. Make sure Bluetooth is
turned on and in visible mode on the two devices.
To create a Bluetooth partnership:
1. On your device, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. On the Devices tab, tap Add new device. Your device will search for other Bluetooth devices and
display them in the box.
3. Tap a device name in the box.
4. Tap Next.
5. Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection. The passcode can be from 1 to 16 characters long.
6. Tap Next.
7. Wait for the paired device to accept the partnership. The receiving party needs to enter the same
passcode that you speciļ¬ed.
8. The name of the paired device is then displayed. You may edit and enter a new name for that device.
9. Select the check boxes of services that you want to use from the paired device.
10. Tap Finish.
To accept a Bluetooth partnership:
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and in visible mode.
2. Tap Yes when prompted to establish a partnership with the other device.
3. Enter a passcode (the same passcode that is entered on the device requesting the partnership) to
establish a secure connection. The passcode must be from 1 to 16 characters long.
4. Tap Next, and then Finish. You can now exchange information with the other device.
To rename a Bluetooth partnership:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. Tap and hold the partnership on the Devices tab.
3. On the shortcut menu, tap Edit.
4. Enter a new name for the partnership.
5. Tap Save.
To delete a Bluetooth partnership:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.
2. Tap and hold the partnership on the Devices tab.
3. On the shortcut menu, tap Delete.
