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Using Bluetooth
User’s Guide 9–3
Revised: 12/16/04
Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
Term Definition
Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a
connection or activity can be completed.
Authorization Approval of a connection or activity before
it can be completed.
Bonding (Paired
devices)
Creating a trusted connection between
your device and another. After a bond is
created, the two devices become paired.
A paired device does not require
authentication or authorization.
Device address Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth
device.
Device discovery Location and recognition of another
Bluetooth device.
Device name Name that a Bluetooth device provides
when discovered by another device.
Encryption Method of protecting data.
Passkey Code you enter to authenticate
connections or activities requested by other
devices.
Personal Information
Manager (PIM)
Collection of programs used to manage
daily business tasks (for example:
Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks).
Profiles Collection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discovery Determination of which programs you have
in common with other devices.
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