Activating the Device Name

1.Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Device name. The

assigned device name displays.

2.Press to erase the current device name and enter a new name for this

device using the keyboard.

3.Tap OK to confirm your setting.

Activating Visibility

Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Visible.

The phone is now activated for discovery for 119 seconds so you can pair with another device. After 119 seconds the phone becomes undiscoverable again.

Scanning for Devices

This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them.

1.Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and network Bluetooth settings Search for devices.

Your phone begins scanning and lists any discovered devices in the Bluetooth devices section.

2.Tap a device name to pair with the device.

Important! Some Bluetooth devices are secured and require a PIN number to confirm and pair with them.

3.Enter a PIN to pair with the device, if one is required, and tap Accept or Decline.

Tethering

This option allows you to share your phone’s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your phone and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality would be the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot feature.

Note: You can not mount your phone’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http:// www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads.

Press and then tap (Settings) Wireless and network

Tethering and portable hotspot.

For more information, refer to “Tethering” on page 176.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

This feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used).

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Samsung GH68-37463A Activating the Device Name, Activating Visibility, Scanning for Devices, Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot