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Bluetooth Power States
The Bluetooth radio is off by default:
• Suspend - When the device goes into suspend mode, the Bluetooth radio stays on.
• Airplane Mode - When the device is placed in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio turns off. When Airplane
mode is disabled, the Bluetooth radio returns to the prior state. When in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio
can be turned back on if desired.
Bluetooth Radio Power
Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). When
the radio is off, other Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the device. Turn on the Bluetooth radio to
exchange information with other Bluetooth devices (within range). Communicate only with Bluetooth radios in
close proximity.
NOTE: To achieve the best battery life, turn off radios when not in use.
Enabling Bluetooth
To enable Bluetooth:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Touch .
Disabling Bluetooth
To disable Bluetooth:
Phone Book Access Profile
(PBAP)
Allows exchange of Phone Book Objects between a car kit and a mobile
device to allow the car kit to display the name of the incoming caller;
allow the car kit to download the phone book so the user can initiate a
call from the car display.
Symbol Serial Interface (SSI) Allows for communication with Bluetooth Imager.
File Transfer Profile (FTP) Provides the capability to browse, manipulate and transfer files in file
system of another system. Uses GOEP as a basis.
Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) Provides profile discovery and description services for Bluetooth Low
Energy protocol. It defines how attributes are grouped together into sets
to form services.
HID Over GATT Profile (HOGP) Defines the procedures and features used by Bluetooth low energy HID
Devices using GATT and Bluetooth HID Hosts using GATT.
Scan Parameters Profile (ScPP) Provides devices with information to assist them in managing their
connection idle timeout and advertising parameters to optimize for
power consumption and/or reconnection latency.
Table 15 Bluetooth Profiles (Continued)
Profile Description