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Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
To exchange information between your device and another
bluetooth-enabled device, you first must pair them.
Tip:
After pairing, your device and the target device recognize
each other and exchange information without having to
enter a passcode or PIN.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Settings
➔
Connections
tab
➔
Bluetooth
.
2.
Touch the
OFF/ON
button to turn Bluetooth ON
.
3.
Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that
your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that
came with the target device to find out how to set it to
discoverable mode.
4.
Touch
Scan
. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth
devices within range.
5.
When you see the name of the target device displayed
in the
Available devices
section, touch the name. Your
tablet will attempt to pair with the target device.
•
If requested, enter the passcode displayed on the target
device.
6.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below
the target device in the Available devices section.
When you are connected to the target device,
(Bluetooth connected) displays in the Status Bar.
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.