Sony VGN-A170 - Manual (Page 76)

4. In the Passkey text box, type your own passkey or use the passkey that is provided. Click Next .
On the Bluetooth device in which you are trying to connect, a message may appear, stating that a Bluetooth
device requires authentication. If this message appears, follow the on-screen instructions.
5. On the Bluetooth device, type the same passkey as the one entered on your computer. If the passkey is not
entered within approximately 30 seconds, authentication fails.
If authentication fails, the Bluetooth Connection Wizard states, The device was not authenticated . Click Finish ,
and try the authentication procedure again.
The passkey text box location may vary, depending on the Bluetooth device. For more information, see the
documentation that accompanied the device.
6. Click Next .
Your computer begins the authentication process.
Bluetooth Connection Wizard — Authentication Status
You receive confirmation when the device is authenticated.
Bluetooth Connection Wizard — Authentication Com pleted
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