Bluetooth - dumb question

[Jane]

Our ES 350 is "bluetooth compatible". Exactly what is it used for?
Seems to be related to hands free cell phone usage but exactly how?
Do we need to pay a monthly Bluetooth fee? Need a special cell phone.

I hate sounding so dumb but it seems a shame to have this feature
without at least understanding it.

thanks

[DaveW]

On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:46:28 -0800 (PST), Jane

Post by Jane
Our ES 350 is "bluetooth compatible". Exactly what is it used for?
Seems to be related to hands free cell phone usage but exactly how?
Do we need to pay a monthly Bluetooth fee? Need a special cell phone.
I hate sounding so dumb but it seems a shame to have this feature
without at least understanding it.
thanks

Check here:

http://www.lexus.com/faq/bluetooth.html

[Ray O]

Post by Jane
Our ES 350 is "bluetooth compatible". Exactly what is it used for?
Seems to be related to hands free cell phone usage but exactly how?
Do we need to pay a monthly Bluetooth fee? Need a special cell phone.
I hate sounding so dumb but it seems a shame to have this feature
without at least understanding it.
thanks

Bluetooth is a standard for short range wireless transmissions. There are
no fees to use Bluetooth. A common Bluetooth application is for a wireless
earpiece for cell phones instead of the older wired earpieces. In the
Lexus, it is used for hands free cell phone usage with cell phones with
Bluetooth capability where you can hear and make cell phone calls over the
car's speakers and a built-in microphone in the car. You do need a cell
phone with Bluetooth capability. Most cell phones now on the market have
Bluetooth capability. To use a Bluetooth system, the Bluetooth capable
phone and Bluetooth device, in this case, your car's hands free speaker
system, have to be "paired" so that they recognize each other.

Your owner's manual or local Lexus dealer should be able to help you get
your phone and car Bluetooth system paired.