.
Setting up
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There are many different Bluetooth wireless mobile devices that use unique methods to
configure and connect to their networks. These instructions will help guide you through
configuring a Bluetooth connection from your FlipStart, but some information will be needed
from the Bluetooth mobile device's user manual or help files. Make sure that you have this
documentation available during setup.
Connecting to a network using Bluetooth wireless technology
Before you can use Bluetooth wireless technology, you must enable Bluetooth on your
FlipStart by activating the Bluetooth radio. Then, to connect to a network for Internet access
using a phone with Bluetooth wireless, you must 'pair' your phone with your FlipStart:
To enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your FlipStart:
1
Double-click the Control Center icon in the system tray.
2
In Control Center, click
Turn Network Devices On/Off
.
3
Click
On
in the
Bluetooth
section, and then click
OK
.
To pair your FlipStart with your phone:
1
Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray
2
Click
New Connection
.
3
Follow the instructions in the window that appears. For more information, see the help
documentation for the Bluetooth utility.
After pairing, the procedure for connecting to a network differs depending on the make and
model of your phone and on your cellular data carrier. Refer to the user manual of your cellular
phone or contact your carrier’s customer support for more information about the network
setup process.
Once you have paired your mobile phone with your FlipStart, you can then use your phone’s
built-in modem to connect your FlipStart to a network by using Windows dial-up networking.
Note
: Before you begin, you must obtain the dialing instructions and phone number for data
access from your wireless carrier.
To connect to a network using Bluetooth wireless technology:
1
Click
Start | Control Panel | Network and Sharing Center
, and then click
Network Connections
.
2
Click
Create a new connection
under
Network Tasks
on the left side of the window.
The
New Connection Wizard
appears.
3
Click
Connect to the Internet
, and then click
Next
.
4
Click
Set up my connection manually
, and then click
Next
.
5
Click
Connect using a dial-up modem
, and then click
Next
.
6
Type a name for your connection (for example “Bluetooth phone”) and then click
Next
.
7
Type the data access phone number provided by your wireless carrier, and then click
Next
.
