difference btw "paired" and "connected" bluetooth

[arche3]

On my BB7290 I "paired" a hs801 Bluetooth headset. Should I leave it "connected?" with the little arrow symbol? or should I disconnect the headset but leave it paired all the time. I ask because the headset will stay "connected" even after I hang up on a call. Was wondering what the difference in terms of battery drain is between "connected" and NOT "connected" under bluetooth.
arche

[barjohn]

Pairing is the process of establish the right to make a connection. Once the units have been paired and provided the paired unit is "trusted" then connecting becomes automatic. Otherwise you must respond each time an attempt is made to connect that it is ok. Keeping the unit in a connected state makes it easy and convenient to accept calls but you do pay for the higher battery drainage.

[arche3]

thanks alot!!
I'm assuming then that when the headset claims an 80hour standby time it is with the blkbry and headset "disconnected?"

when "connected" the standby will be significantly shorter? And if so how much?

Thanks for any and all replies.

arche