Compatible Bluetooth devices transmit signals and will automatically start "talking" to each other when they sense a transmission from another device. Pairing your Bluetooth devices depends on what you're trying to connect. It's quite easy to pair your device. For your phone, hold the multi-function button down until it glows then find the hand's free device and enter the password. You can find more information here: http://kb.palmone.com/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBCGI.EXE?New,kb=PalmSupportKB,t=ooccase,case=obj%2820821%29