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Using Bluetooth
User’s Guide 8–3
Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term... Means...
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.
Bluetooth neighborhood
or device group
Collection of Bluetooth devices.
Bonding (Paired
devices)
Create 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.
Link key Code used to securely pair devices.
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.