2I. Bluetooth

Bluetooth Modes (page 71)

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 71)

Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 72)

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device (page 72)

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 phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Bluetooth Modes

Your device’s Bluetooth operates in three different modes:

On: Your device can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but it can’t be detected by other devices.

Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices can detect your device.

Off: In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using Bluetooth.

Note

 

By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your device, Bluetooth also turns off. When

 

 

 

you turn on your device again, Bluetooth automatically turns on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is

 

 

 

prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu

The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:

Turning on Bluetooth.

Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication.

Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices.

Scanning for other Bluetooth devices.

To access the Bluetooth settings menu:

1.Press > and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings.

2.Select the Bluetooth check box and select Bluetooth options:

Tap Device name to rename your device for Bluetooth.

Tap Discoverable to set your Bluetooth visibility. Your device will be visible for up to two minutes.

Tap Scan for devices to scan for other Bluetooth devices within range.

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