Samsung SGH-A197ZKAATT - Manual (Page 59)

Changing Your Settings 55
Discoverable
The Discoverable option allows your phone to transmit by
wireless its phone name and status to every device within its
range. This transmission can pose a security risk and incite
unauthorized connection to your phone. It is recommended that
you remain hidden unless necessary.
1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Bluetooth.
2. If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is
Discoverable : Off, then highlight it and press the Select
soft key or the key.
If Bluetooth is deactivated, you must activate Bluetooth.
The Visibility enabled confirmation prompt displays on your
phone.
3. If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is
Discoverable : On, then Visibility is already activated.
My Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast,
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and
authentication process.
The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless
technology devices discovered by your handset. To search for
new devices and pair with them:
1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Bluetooth ➔
My Devices.
2. Highlight Search for New Device and press the Select
soft key or the key.
– or –
Highlight a device and press the Select soft key or the
key.
3. Enter the passkey (if applicable).
If connecting to a Bluetooth wireless device, consult your
Bluetooth device user manual for your assigned PIN.
If connecting to another handset, enter the same
user-defined PIN on both handsets.
4. Highlight the device and press Options ➔ Settings, then
highlight the Connection Options field. Use the Left or Right
Navigation key to select Automatic (reconnects
automatically) or Always Ask (asks before reconnecting)
and press the Save soft key.