The following steps describe how to connect a device to your development computer using Bluetooth. To complete the process, you must have ActiveSync 4.0 or later installed.
To connect using Bluetooth
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On the development computer, ensure that the Bluetooth antenna is correctly inserted and installed.
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In the Bluetooth properties dialog box on the development computer, change the discoverability to ON.
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On the device, tap the Bluetooth icon, and then tap Turn Bluetooth ON.
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Tap Bluetooth Manager.
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On the Bluetooth window menu, click New to launch a search for Bluetooth-enabled devices.
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Select the development computer that you want to connect to using ActiveSync.
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When prompted, type a temporary passkey, and then quickly type the same passkey on the development computer.
You now have a Bluetooth connection with your device. To set up ActiveSync, you create a virtual COM port for this Bluetooth connection. Use the steps that follow.
To set up ActiveSync
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On the desktop computer, go into the Bluetooth configuration and add an incoming COM port for your Bluetooth connection.
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In ActiveSync, open the Connection Settings dialog box, and then select Allow connections to one of the following.
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Select the COM port of the Bluetooth device, and then click OK.
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On the device, launch ActiveSync.
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On the ActiveSync menu, tap Connect via Bluetooth.
You should now have an ActiveSync connection.
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