Nokia N81

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Connections
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When the device is locked, you cannot use Bluetooth 
connectivity. See ‘Phone and SIM card’, p. 114 for more 
information on locking the device.
Settings
Press , 
and 
select 
Tools
Bluetooth
. When you open 
the application for the first time, you are asked to define a 
name for your device.
Select from the following:
Bluetooth
—To connect wirelessly to another compatible 
device, first set Bluetooth connectivity 
On
, then establish 
a connection. To switch off Bluetooth connectivity, select 
Off
.
My phone's visibility
—To allow your device to be found by 
other devices with Bluetooth connectivity, select 
Shown 
to all
. To set a time after which the visibility is set from 
shown to hidden, select 
Define period
. To hide your device 
from other devices, select 
Hidden
.
My phone's name
—Edit the name shown to other devices 
using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Remote SIM mode
—To enable another device, such as a 
compatible car kit enhancement, to use the SIM card in 
your device to connect to the network, select 
On
. For more 
Security tips
When you are not using Bluetooth connectivity, select 
Bluetooth
Off
 or 
My phone's visibility
Hidden
. In this 
way, you can better control who can find your device with 
Bluetooth connectivity, and connect to it.
Do not pair with or accept connection requests from an 
unknown device. In this way, you can better protect your 
device from harmful content.
Send data using Bluetooth connectivity
Several Bluetooth connections can be active at a time. For 
example, if you are connected to a compatible headset, 
you can also transfer files to another compatible device at 
the same time.
For Bluetooth connectivity indicators, see ‘Essential 
indicators’
, p. 72.
 Tip! To send text using Bluetooth connectivity, open 
Notes
, write the text, and select 
Options
Send
Via 
Bluetooth
.
1
Open the application where the item you want to send 
is stored. For example, to send an image to another 
compatible device, open 
Gallery
.
2
Select the item and 
Options
Send
Via Bluetooth
Devices with Bluetooth connectivity within range start 
to appear on the display.