Bluetooth devices How-to - MX 23 and MX 25

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Bluetooth devices How-to - MX 23 and MX 25

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Bluetooth devices How-to - MX23 and MX 25

Bluetooth is a wireless method for exchanging data over short distances using radio waves. It is used for peripherals of all kinds, from phones and audio equipment to keyboard and mouse.

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After Trusting and Pairing a device double-click on it instead of right-click, connect. First connection are far more successful this way!

Pairing & Connecting

Some simple peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.) link automatically to the PC. Others, such as smart-phones and audio headsets, need to be paired (& connected if pairing does not). Make sure the device you are interested in is discoverable (pairing enabled). Some devices require a special key press to enter pairing mode....

More: Bluetooth devices How-to. PDF, 185 Kb Preliminary release. Updated: September 25, 2025.

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