BlackBerry Torch 9800 - Bluetooth technology

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Bluetooth technology

Bluetooth technology basics

About Bluetooth

Bluetooth® technology is designed to establish a wireless connection between your BlackBerry® device and a Bluetooth

enabled device, such as a hands-free car kit or a wireless headset.
Before you can connect your BlackBerry device to a Bluetooth enabled device, you must first turn on Bluetooth technology on

both devices and then pair the devices. Pairing establishes a relationship between the devices and usually needs to be done

only once.
After you pair the devices, you can connect the devices when the Bluetooth enabled device is within range of your BlackBerry

device (a typical range is approximately 10 meters). For best results, keep your BlackBerry device within direct line of sight of

the Bluetooth enabled device. For example, if your BlackBerry device is on the right side of your body, wear a Bluetooth

enabled headset in your right ear.
When you turn on Bluetooth technology or when you connect your BlackBerry device to another Bluetooth enabled device,

Bluetooth status indicators appear at the top of the Home screen.

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Turn on Bluetooth technology

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Select the Bluetooth check box.

To turn off Bluetooth® technology, clear the Bluetooth check box.

Pair with a Bluetooth enabled device

You must pair your BlackBerry® device with a Bluetooth® enabled device before you can connect to it. For more information

about preparing the Bluetooth enabled device for pairing, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled

device.

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections > Add New Device > Search.
3. Click a Bluetooth enabled device.
4. If necessary, do one of the following:

• If the Bluetooth enabled device does not have a keyboard (for example, a wireless headset), on your BlackBerry device,

type the pairing passkey that either appears on the Bluetooth enabled device or is provided in the documentation that

came with the Bluetooth enabled device. The passkey is most often a numeric or alphanumeric code.

• If the Bluetooth enabled device has a keyboard (for example, a laptop), type a pairing passkey of your choice on both

devices.

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Connect to a paired Bluetooth enabled device

To perform this task, Bluetooth® technology must be turned on and your BlackBerry® device must be paired with the Bluetooth

enabled device.
Your BlackBerry device might attempt to connect to the Bluetooth enabled device automatically when Bluetooth technology is
turned on and the devices are within range.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device.
4. Press the

key > Connect.

5. If necessary, verify that the same number appears in the dialog box for both paired devices.

To disconnect from a paired Bluetooth enabled device, highlight the device. Press the

key > Disconnect.

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Switch to a paired Bluetooth enabled device during a call

To perform this task, you must turn on Bluetooth® technology.

During a call, press the

key > Activate <Bluetooth device>.

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Share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled car kit

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a Bluetooth® enabled car kit.
4. Press the

key > Transfer Contacts.

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Receive a media file using Bluetooth technology

To perform this task, you must turn on Bluetooth® technology.
When a media file is sent to your BlackBerry® device using Bluetooth technology, a dialog box appears on the screen.
1. In the dialog box that appears on your device, click Yes.
2. In the drop-down list, click a location to save the file in.
3. Click Save.

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Send a media file

You can send your pictures and videos to applications that you have installed such as Facebook® for BlackBerry® devices, and
YouTube® for BlackBerry devices. You can send only media files that you have added.
1. On the Home screen, click the Media icon.
2. Click a media type.
3. If necessary, click a category.
4. Highlight a media file.
5. Press the

key.

• To send a picture or video, click Send. Click a message type or an application.
• To send an audio file, click the send option for a message type.

6. If necessary, turn on Bluetooth® technology and choose a device or pair with a device.

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Rename a paired Bluetooth enabled device

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth® enabled device.
4. Press the

key > Device Properties.

5. In the Device Name field, change the name for the Bluetooth enabled device.
6. Press the

key > Save.

Delete a paired Bluetooth enabled device

To perform this task, you must first disconnect your BlackBerry® device from the Bluetooth® enabled device.

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth® enabled device.
4. Press the

key > Delete Device.

Bluetooth technology options

Bluetooth profiles

Depending on your BlackBerry® device model and wireless network, some profiles might not be supported.

Option

Description

Audio Source (A2DP) This profile allows you to output audio from your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth® enabled devices that

support stereo audio such as stereo headsets, speakers, and car kits.

A/V Remote Control
(AVRCP)

This profile allows you to use the buttons on a Bluetooth enabled headset to perform actions such as
adjusting the volume or playing the next or previous media file on your BlackBerry device.

Data Transfer

This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled devices that support
the transfer of data such as media files.

Desktop
Connectivity

This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to a Bluetooth enabled computer that is
running BlackBerry® Desktop Software so that you can synchronize your organizer data.

Dial-Up Networking
(DUN)

This profile allows you to use your BlackBerry device as a modem when it is connected to a Bluetooth
enabled computer that is running BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Handsfree (HFP)

This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled headsets and car kits
that support the Handsfree profile.

Headset (HSP)

This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled headsets that support
the Headset profile.

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Option

Description

Message Access
Profile (MAP)

This profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit with your BlackBerry device to notify you of
new messages. This profile can also help you read, delete, browse, compose, and send messages.

Serial Port Profile

This profile allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to Bluetooth enabled devices that support
desktop connectivity, wireless bypass, and data transfer.

SIM Access

If your BlackBerry device uses a SIM card, this profile allows you to use a Bluetooth enabled car kit to
control the SIM card on your BlackBerry device so that you can make and receive calls using the car kit.
When you use this feature, data services (browser service, email messaging, PIN messaging, and MMS
messaging) are not available on your device, and phone services are accessible only through the car
kit. Before you can use this feature, you might need to enter a 16-digit alphanumeric code, generated
by the car kit, on your BlackBerry device.

Wireless Bypass

This service allows you to connect your BlackBerry device to a Bluetooth enabled computer that is
running the BlackBerry Desktop Software so that you can send and receive email messages and
synchronize your organizer data without using a connection to the wireless network. To use this service,
your email account must use a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.

Prevent your device from making contacts available to other Bluetooth enabled devices

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. Change the Contacts Transfer field.
5. Press the

key > Save.

To allow your device to make contacts available to other Bluetooth® enabled devices again, change the Contacts Transfer field

to All.

Restrict outgoing calls

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. Set the Allow outgoing calls field to Never or If Unlocked.
5. Press the

key > Save.

Make your BlackBerry device discoverable

If you make your BlackBerry® device discoverable, other Bluetooth® enabled devices can detect your device.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.

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3. Set the Discoverable field to 2 Minutes.

After two minutes, the Discoverable field switches to No automatically.

Change the pairing name for your BlackBerry device

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. In the Device Name field, type a name for your BlackBerry® device.
5. Press the

key > Save.

Turn off Bluetooth connection notification

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. Clear the LED Connection Indicator check box.
5. Press the

key > Save.

To turn on Bluetooth® connection notification again, select the LED Connection Indicator check box.

Turn off the prompt that appears when connecting or pairing

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Highlight a paired Bluetooth® enabled device.
4. Press the

key > Device Properties.

5. Set the Trusted field to Yes.
6. Press the

key > Save.

To turn on the prompt again, set the Trusted field to Prompt.

Set the message types that your Bluetooth enabled car kit notifies you of

To perform this task, your Bluetooth® enabled car kit must support the Message Access Profile (MAP).
For more information about using Bluetooth technology with your car, see the documentation that came with your car.

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > MAP Options.

4. Select the check box beside one or more message types.

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Turn off a Bluetooth profile

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. In the Services section, clear the check box beside one or more Bluetooth® profiles.
5. Press the

key > Save.

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Encrypt data that you send or receive using Bluetooth technology

To perform this task, the paired Bluetooth® enabled device must support data encryption.

1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. Select the Encryption check box.
5. Press the

key > Save.

Turn off automatic reconnection to Bluetooth enabled devices

By default, when you turn on your BlackBerry® device, your device attempts to connect to the last Bluetooth® enabled device
that you used.
1. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon.
2. Click Bluetooth Connections.
3. Press the

key > Options.

4. Clear the Connect on Power Up check box.
5. Press the

key > Save.

Troubleshooting: Bluetooth technology

I cannot type a passkey on a Bluetooth enabled device

If you cannot type a passkey on a Bluetooth® enabled device, the passkey might already be defined.
On your BlackBerry® device, in the Enter passkey for <device name> field, try typing 0000.

My list of paired Bluetooth devices does not appear

Try the following actions:

• Verify that Bluetooth® technology is turned on.
• Verify that you have added Bluetooth enabled devices to the paired Bluetooth enabled devices list.

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I cannot pair with a Bluetooth enabled device

Try the following actions:

• Verify that your BlackBerry® device is compatible with the Bluetooth® enabled device. For more information, see the

documentation that came with the Bluetooth enabled device.

• If you do not know the passkey for your Bluetooth enabled device, see the documentation that came with the

Bluetooth enabled device.

• If your BlackBerry device does not detect the Bluetooth enabled device that you want to pair with, try making your

BlackBerry device discoverable for a short period of time. Many car kits need to discover your BlackBerry device rather

than your BlackBerry device discovering the car kit. On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the

screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click Bluetooth Connections. Click Add New Device. Click Listen.

Bluetooth enabled devices can detect your BlackBerry device for 2 minutes.

• Turn off encryption for Bluetooth connections between your BlackBerry device and the Bluetooth enabled device. On

the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click
Bluetooth Connections. Highlight a Bluetooth enabled device. Press the

key > Device Properties. Clear the

Encryption check box. Press the

key > Save.

I cannot share contacts with a paired Bluetooth enabled device

Try the following:

• Verify that Bluetooth® technology is turned on.
• Verify that your BlackBerry® device is paired with the Bluetooth enabled device.
• Verify that, in the Bluetooth options, the Contacts Transfer field is not set to Disabled.
• Verify that your BlackBerry device is connected to a Bluetooth enabled device that supports the Handsfree profile or the

Object Push profile. For more information about supported profiles, see the documentation that came with the Bluetooth
enabled device.

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