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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 or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
CONNECTIONS
>
Bluetooth
.
2. Tap
ON/OFF
to turn Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
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
>
CONNECTIONS
>
Bluetooth
.
2. Tap
ON/OFF
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
Tap
SCAN
to manually perform a new scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
CONNECTIONS
>
Bluetooth
.
2. Tap
ON/OFF
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find out
how to set it to discoverable mode.
4. Tap
SCAN
. Your device starts scanning for
Bluetooth devices within range.
5. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
Your device then automatically tries to pair with
the target device.
•
Enter the passcode supplied with the target
device, if automatic pairing fails.
Note
: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.