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How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to an HP iPAQ

By eHow Electronics Editor
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PocketPC's like the HP iPAQ can use Bluetooth technology to sync up with hands-free headsets, cameras, and even computers. By using Bluetooth technology, a person with an iPAQ can do many things without ever having to take it out of their pocket. Follow these steps to connect a Bluetooth device to an HP iPAQ.

From Quick Guide: Using Bluetooth
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Bluetooth device
  • HP iPAQ
  1. Step 1

    Tap the Bluetooth icon on your iPAQ. This is located in the lower right-hand corner of your PocketPC.

  2. Step 2

    Tap the “New” icon then tap “Connect.” This will tell your iPAQ you want to connect a new device to it wirelessly.

  3. Step 3

    Tap “ActiveSync” via Bluetooth. This will let your iPAQ know you want it to connect to a Bluetooth device using the Microsoft ActiveSync program.

  4. Step 4

    Hit “Device” after reading and clicking through the Bluetooth information. Clicking “Device” will generate a list of all of the Bluetooth devices in your proximity.

  5. Step 5

    Choose the icon that represents the device you want to connect to. Clicking the icon will let your iPAQ know you want to connect to that particular device.

  6. Step 6

    Click “Finish” to end the process.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you receive an error message while trying to connect a device, restart your iPAQ and try again.

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