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Questions
General Information
- What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology?
- Why is it called Bluetooth?
- What is the history of Bluetooth?
- What are some of the uses of Bluetooth?
- Is Bluetooth typically built in to laptops/computers?
- Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices? I have heard they can allow unauthorised connections.
- Can somebody else take control of my Mac-BT950 if they are in range?
- What is the difference between Handsfree and Headset Bluetooth Profiles?
- How do I know if my devices are connected?
- How far can my cell phone be from the Mac-BT950 and still remain connected?
- Can other electrical devices cause interference with Bluetooth?
- If I cup my hand over a Bluetooth device the signal strength and quality suffers, Why does this happen?
- What Bluetooth cell phones can I use with the Mac-BT950?
- What is the difference between Bluetooth V1.2 and V2.0?
- What is the main difference between the Mac-BT950 and other brand Headset products?
- Taking care of your MAC-BT950
Answers
General Information
1. What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology?
Bluetooth is a wireless networking technology designed primarily to replace cables for
communication between personal computing and communication devices.
It is intended to be used for both voice and data communications.
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2. Why is it called Bluetooth?
The Bluetooth name refers to King Harald "Bluetooth" Blaatand, a famous Danish king of the 10th
century, who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology
era, Bluetooth was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries.
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3. What is the history of Bluetooth?
Bluetooth was initiated by Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba in early 1998.
These companies later formed a special interest group known as the Bluetooth SIG.
The Bluetooth 1.0 specifications were released on July 26, 1999, but the technology has only
recently become inexpensive enough for widespread use.
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4. What are some of the uses of Bluetooth?
Depending on the Bluetooth profiles included on the device, Bluetooth technology has the capability
to wirelessly synchronize and transfer data among devices. The Bluetooth audio capabilities can be
used for headset and hands free applications.
The exact functionality provided by a Bluetooth enabled device depends on the Bluetooth profiles included.
Mobilaid‘s products do not include all Bluetooth profiles (Please see the Bluetooth profile section below for
more details about the Bluetooth profiles included on Mobilaid’s products).
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5. Is Bluetooth typically built in to laptops/computers?
Bluetooth is not generally built in to most laptops sold in the US today. However, a Bluetooth adapter can be
added to a laptop either as a PCMCIA card or a USB dongle (which looks like a memory stick).
If a Bluetooth adapter is added to a laptop or computer, Bluetooth client software must be installed on
the computer to be able to use Bluetooth.
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6. Is it safe to use Bluetooth devices? I have heard they can allow unauthorised connections.
For Bluetooth security reasons, once you have set up your Bluetooth devices we recommend turning OFF the
visibility option in the Bluetooth Menu of your phone so that other Bluetooth users cannot see your phone.
This only applies to a few (mainly older) Bluetooth enabled phones as most new phones have better security.
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7. Can somebody else take control of my Mac-BT950 if they are in range?
No. The Mac-BT950 can only connect to previously paired devices that have been authorised.
The Pairing procedure creates an encrypted key known only to the two devices paired.
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8. What is the difference between Handsfree and Headset Bluetooth Profiles?
Handsfree Profile allows for extra features to be used with a cell phone. Some features that
Handsfree profile enables are voice dial, redial and call transfer. These particular features
are not available using Headset profile. Handsfree Profile also allows for a slightly better call quality.
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9. How do I know if my devices are connected?
When Bluetooth is turned ON in your phone you will see a Bluetooth symbol appear on your main
screen that changes slightly (colours invert or arrows appear) when connected to the Mac-BT950.
The Mac-BT950 will also announce when it connects with your phone.
Some phones show a Headset or Car symbol to notify you that the devices are connected.
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10. How far can my cell phone be from the Mac-BT950 and still remain connected?
The Mac-BT950 will remain connected within a range of 10 metres (30 ft).
Sound quality may start to deteriorate after approximately 7 metres, depending on your environment.
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11. Can other electrical devices cause interference with Bluetooth?
Bluetooth technology employs a technique called ‘frequency hopping’ to constantly change the frequency
at which it sends data, thus reducing interference with wireless devices like wireless LAN’s and cordless
landline phones. However, noise interference can occur if the Bluetooth device is used in close proximity
with a microwave. Check if there are any such devices in the surroundings, and if so keep the distance
between the Mac-BT950 and such devices to at least 5 - 10m.
Usually, any interference will only cause a slight crackling sound. The frequency of Bluetooth is much higher
than that of radio station bands.
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12. If I cup my hand over a Bluetooth device the signal strength and quality suffers.
Why does this happen?
Bluetooth signals are radio waves, hence do not require a direct line of sight to operate. However, radio waves
cannot travel through water and as the human body is made up of mostly water they cannot travel through it.
Therefore, your hand will create a barrier causing slight interference and a loss of signal quality.
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13. What Bluetooth cell phones can I use with the Mac-BT950?
To use the Mac-BT950 the phone must support either headset or hands free Bluetooth profiles.
Some devices may only support data transmissions and not audio.
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14. What is the difference between Bluetooth V1.2 and V2.0?
V2.0 is the current version of Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) technology, with data transfer
rates of up to 3Mbps compared with 1Mbps in V1.2.
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15. What is the main difference between the Mac-BT950 and other brand Headset products?
- Easy Transfer to Speaker Phone to Headset for private calls
- No need charge to Headset Battery every time needed
- While driving No need to wearing Headset.
- Caller ID
- While driving can use Hands Free Speaker Phone Call also can on the go use outside.
- Removeable Docking Station for Anti-Theft
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16. Taking care of your MAC-BT950
- Always store the MAC-BT950 with the power off and safely protected.
- Avoid storage at extreme temperatures (above 45° C/113° F - including direct sunlight - or below -10° C/14° F).
This can shorten battery life and may affect operation. High tenoeratures may also degrade performance.
- Do not expose the MAC-BT950 to rain or other liquids.
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