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Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note
: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On and Off
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Bluetooth
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
When Bluetooth is turned on, displays in the
Status Bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Bluetooth
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap
SCAN
.
Make Your Device Visible to
Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can
choose the length of time your device remains
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Bluetooth
, and then tap
ON/OFF
to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap
Bluetooth
>
More options
>
Visibility timeout
.
4. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.