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Bluetooth
About 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 kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and
wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
Note:
Be default, the Bluetooth functionality is enabled.
To turn Bluetooth off:
1.
From the Home (Clock) screen, scroll to and then tap
(
Apps
)
➔
Settings
➔
Bluetooth
.
2.
Tap the
Bluetooth
field to turn it off. The checkmark no
longer appears in the adjacent field.
To turn Bluetooth on:
1.
From the Home (Clock) screen, scroll to and then tap
(
Apps
)
➔
Settings
➔
Bluetooth
.
2.
Tap the
Bluetooth
field to turn it on. The checkmark
appears in the adjacent field.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and
communicating.
Changing the Device Name
1.
From within your smartphone’s Applications page,
tap
(
Gear Manager
)
➔
Paired Gear
field.
2.
Tap the
Rename
field and use the on-screen keyboard
to edit the current device name.
• Rename
: allows you to change the reference name used by
the Gear Manager application for the selected Galaxy Gear.
