How to use Bluetooth Dial-Up Network (MAC)

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REQUIREMENTS
Before proceeding with the set-up instructions, first confirm that the basic requirements have been met.
Basic Requirements:

• Bluetooth-enabled laptop (embedded or USB Adapter) with Mac OS 10.2.3 or higher.
  Note: All screenshots below are from the Mac OS 10.4.6

Make sure that the embedded or external Bluetooth adapter is fully set-up and enabled prior to installing VZAccess Manager.
NOTE: Verizon Wireless does not provide support for Bluetooth embedded or external adapters. Please refer to the manufacturer's manual that came with your Bluetooth-enabled laptop for Bluetooth troubleshooting assistance.

• Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking (DUN) capable devices:
  • LG
    • VX8100
    • VX8300
    • Chocolate
    • The V
    • enV
  • Motorola
    • RAZR V3c
    • RAZR V3m
    • E815
    • MOTOKRZR K1m
  • Nokia
    • 6315i
  • Samsung
    • a930
    • a990
• A subscription to BroadbandAccess Connect. Please visit Verizon Wireless for BroadbandAccess subscription information.
• VZAccess Manager (version 3.0 or 3.1 depending on your device selected) downloaded and installed on the Bluetooth-enabled laptop. NOTE: To verify what version of VZAccess Manager you are running, open VZAccess Manager and select Help, then select About VZAccess Manager.
• Supporting Drivers for your Bluetooth DUN-capable phone.

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MAKING YOUR DEVICE DISCOVERABLE Below are the steps to make your device discoverable to your laptop. If you do not see your device below, please check your handset's user guide for Bluetooth instructions.

NOTE: To use the USB tethering, some devices require the user to change the PC Connection setting back to "USB."
LG VX8100

1. Press Menu.
2. Navigate to Settings & Tools.
3. Select PC Connection and press OK.
4. Press CLR to return to previous "Settings & Tools" menu.
5. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
6. Select Power and press OK. If "Off", select On and press OK.
7. Select My Visibility and press OK.
8. Select Show to All and press OK. The device will not be discoverable for 3 minutes.
9. Continue with Step 11 under "Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking Set-up".

Motorola e815

1. Press the center soft key button to access the menu.
2. Scroll to select Settings and press OK.
3. Scroll to Connection and press OK.
4. Select Bluetooth Link and press OK.
5. Select Setup and press OK.
6. Select Power. Use the right soft key to change power to "On". The Bluetooth indicator should display on the phone(this icon may be visible either on the main screen or the top display bar).
7. Select Find Me and press OK to allow other Bluetooth devices to discover the handset for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, the Bluetooth indicator will no longer be displayed.

LG VX8300 and LG Chocolate

1. Press Menu.
2. Navigate to Settings & Tools.
3. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
4. Press the left soft key to turn Bluetooth on.
5. Press the right soft key to select Settings.
6. Select Discovery Mode and press OK.
7. Select On or Visible and press OK. Selecting "On" or "Visible" allows other Bluetooth devices to discover your handset for 60 seconds.

Motorola RAZR V3m and V3c

1. Press Menu.
2. Navigate to the Settings & Tools tab and press OK.
3. Select Connections and press OK.
4. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
5. Select Setup and press OK.
6. Select Power. Use the right soft key to change power to "On". The Bluetooth indicator should display on the phone (this icon may be visible either on the main screen or the top display bar).
7. Select Find Me and press OK. "Find Me" allows other Bluetooth devices to discover your device for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, the Bluetooth indicator will no longer be displayed.

Samsung SCH-a930 and Samsung SCH-a990

1. Press the center OK button to access the menu.
2. Navigate to the Settings & Tools tab and select Phone Settings, then press OK.
3. Select PC Connection and press OK.
4. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
5. Press CLR to return to the previous Settings & Tools menu.
6. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
7. Press the left soft key to turn Bluetooth on.
8. Press the right soft key to select Settings.
9. Select Discovery Mode and press OK.
10. Select On or Visible and press OK. "On" and "Visible" allows other Bluetooth devices to discover the handset for 60 seconds.

LG The V

1. Press the center OK button to access the menu.
2. Navigate to the Settings & Tools tab.
3. Select PC Connection and press OK.
4. Under "PC Connection", select Bluetooth and press OK.
5. Return to "Settings & Tools" menu and select Bluetooth and press OK.
6. Select Power and press OK. If "Off", select On and press OK.
7. Under the Bluetooth menu, select My Visibility and press OK. Select Shown to All and press OK. The device will now be visible to all other devices for 3 minutes.

LG enV

1. Press Menu.
2. Navigate to the Settings & Tools.
3. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
4. Press the left soft key to turn Bluetooth on.
5. Press the right soft key to select Options.
6. Select Discovery Mode and press OK.
7. Select On or Visible and press OK. Selecting "On" or "Visible" allows other Bluetooth devices to discover your handset for 60 seconds.

Nokia 6315i

1. Press Menu.
2. Navigate to Settings & Tools.
3. Select Bluetooth and press OK.
4. Press the left soft key to turn Bluetooth on.
5. Press the right soft key to select Options.
6. Select Discovery Mode and press OK.
7. Select On or Visible and press OK. Selecting "On" and "Visible" allows other Bluetooth devices to discover your handset for 60 seconds.

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SET-UP YOUR DEVICE WITH BLUETOOTH

1. Open System Preferences by navigating through the Apple Menu, then selecting System Preferences.
   
   
2. Click Bluetooth.
   
   
3. If Bluetooth Power is off, select Turn Bluetooth On. Ensure that the Discoverable checkbox is checked, then click Devices.
   • To verify that Bluetooth is turned on, look for one of the following icons in the top right corner of your desktop:
     
     

     On:
     Off:

     
     
     
4. Click Set Up New Device.
   
   
5. Click Continue.
   
   
6. Place the handset in discovery mode (see Make Your Device Discoverable for instructions). Choose Mobile phone, then click Continue.
   
   
7. Select the name of your handset when it appears, then click Continue.
   
   
8. Click Continue.
   
   
9. On the handset, follow the prompts to enter the passkey displayed on the screen below.
   NOTE: passkey will be different from the one shown here.
   
   
   
   
10. Ensure Access the Internet with your phone's data connection is selected then click Continue.
    
    NOTE: Ensure that Use a direct, higher speed connection to reach your Internet Service Provider (GPRS, 1xRTT) is selected before clicking Continue.
    
    
    
    
11. Username, Password or other settings on this screen are not required, just click Continue. VZAccess Manager will ask for this information later in the setup process.
    
    
12. Click Quit on the "Conclusion" screen.
    
    
13. Click the red close button in the upper left corner to close "System Preferences".
    
    

Your handset is now paired to the laptop via Bluetooth and should appear in the list of Bluetooth devices.

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RUNNING THE VZACCESS MANAGER SET-UP ASSISTANT

1. Open VZAccess Manager.
   • There may be an alias in the Dock or on the Desktop, click the VZAccess Manager icon. Or navigate to Finder > Applications > VZAccess Manager.
2. If you have installed VZAccess Manager for the first time, the Setup Assistant will automatically load upon startup. Otherwise, you can go to Options > Run Setup Assistant at the top menu bar.
   
   
3. Click Continue.
   
   
4. Click Continue.
   
   
5. In the "Select Hardware" screen, there are 3 options. Select the Detect WWAN device (mobile phone or PC Card) only option. Click Continue.
   
   
6. The device will connect via Bluetooth, click Continue.
   
   
7. Make sure NationalAccess - BroadbandAccess is checked only. Click Continue.
   NOTE: While some devices support the Bluetooth Dial-up Networking profile, maximum download speeds will be limited to 460 kbps due to limitations with the Bluetooth transmissions speeds. Further, typical operating conditions and radio interference (including interference from WiFi networks, cordless telephones and microwaves) may significantly diminish speeds. BroadbandAccess speeds can be obtainable through the use of the tethered solution such as the USB cable.
   
   
8. Enter in the handset's 10-digit phone number and click Continue.
   
   
   
   You may be prompted to enter the laptop administrator's/owner's password to continue.
   
   
9. Click Continue.
   
   
10. Click Continue.
    
    
11. Click Close.
    
    
12. VZAM should load automatically. NationalAccess should show on the list with green bars to signal availability. Click to Connect WWAN to connect to the Internet.
    
    
13. Click OK or Do Not Show Again if you understand and accept the message displayed.
    
    
14. On the bottom left of the VZAccess Manager application, it will display "Connected" when you have successfully connected to the network. You can now click on the Web icon at the top or open your web browser to begin using the Internet.
    
    

NOTE: You can make calls/receive calls when the handset is connected to the Internet, but this will prevent you from browsing the Internet simultaneously. When your call has ended, you can continue to browse the Internet.