| The word 'Bluetooth' originated in Denmark at the | | | | or switch on the Bluetooth device on your |
| end of the first millennium. The then Danish King, | | | | hardware. The computer will automatically |
| Harald Blatand, united the warring tribes of his land | | | | recognize the device and prompt a confirmation. |
| to become the most powerful ruler of | | | | - Now, turn on the speaker and press and hold |
| Scandinavia. In the same spirit, the object of this | | | | down the Bluetooth button for a few seconds. |
| new wireless protocol was to unite separate | | | | The Bluetooth light will start flashing and the |
| devices harmoniously. The Bluetooth protocol is | | | | device will search for other Bluetooth devices in |
| simple and low cost but global and powerful. | | | | its range to connect to. The computer/cell phone |
| The technology uses radio waves for connecting | | | | will show a list of available devices usually by their |
| and exchanging information with other devices. | | | | model number. Select your speakers. |
| The range is short, around 10 meters and applies | | | | - You will now be asked to input a PIN number or |
| to a broad range of devices; cell phones, | | | | PASSWORD. It is '0000' or '1234' by default for |
| speakers, MP3 players, cameras, printers etc and | | | | most of the Bluetooth devices (if this does not |
| expanding rapidly. | | | | work, refer to the speakers' user manual or visit |
| Today, almost all laptops, handhelds and mobile | | | | the manufacturer's website). |
| phones have built in Bluetooth chips. However, | | | | - Once the password is accepted the pairing is |
| desktop PCs, mostly, do not have Bluetooth | | | | complete. The indicator on your speaker will flash |
| incorporated in them. So, to begin with, check | | | | quickly confirming that it is connected. And you |
| whether your PC has Bluetooth capability or not. | | | | can immediately play your audio and enjoy the |
| You will need to buy a Bluetooth adapter | | | | sound over wireless Bluetooth technology. |
| (generally priced $10 to $30) for your desktop PC | | | | The latest Bluetooth technology is Version 3.0 |
| if it doesn't have Bluetooth. The rest of the steps | | | | which has a data transfer rate of 24Mbps. |
| are general and should enable you to start using | | | | Sending sound data over Bluetooth uses |
| your Bluetooth speaker within minutes. | | | | considerably more battery than sending data over |
| Basically, all you have to do is to 'pair' or connect | | | | wires. So along with quality of sound, rate of data |
| your computer/phone with your Bluetooth | | | | transfer and functionalities, battery life must also |
| speaker. | | | | be taken into consideration when buying a |
| - Switch on the computer/cell phone then select | | | | Bluetooth speaker. |