How to configure a Bluetooth headset in Windows XP (SP2)?

Pairing and establishing a connection

- If authentication is required (it usually is), you will be asked to enter a passkey (PIN code). In our model headset, the passkey is 0000. Check the documentation of your Bluetooth headset to get the right passkey.

Passkey (PIN) request prompt

Figure: PIN code request for the Bluetooth headset on TOSHIBA stack.

- You will hear a tone from your Bluetooth headset that indicates a request for confirmation that you will establish a connection between the headset and the PC. Press the headset power/talk button as a "Yes". Enter a connection name of your choice or leave it with its default name.

Add New Connection Wizard on TOSHIBA Bluetooth stack   Add New Connection Wizard on TOSHIBA Bluetooth stack

Figure: The wizard asks user to press the headset button on TOSHIBA stack.

- To start using the Bluetooth headset, go to Bluetooth Settings window. Double-click your Bluetooth headset connection name. The PC will be calling the headset. You will hear a signal receiving tone from the headset. Press the headset power/talk button to confirm.

Bluetooth Settings window on TOSHIBA stack   the wizard asks you to press the Bluetooth headset button to start a connection

Figure: Starting a connection to the headset on TOSHIBA stack.

- You will see on Bluetooth Settings window, the headset icon changes to show an active connection. At this point, you can start using your headset for any application. You can disconnect at any time from the Bluetooth Settings window, by right-clicking the icon and select Disconnect or simply by turning off the headset.

Bluetooth Settings window on TOSHIBA stack

Figure: Bluetooth headset is now connected to the PC.

 
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