Bluetooth - Samsung Galaxy Tab User Manual

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology for exchanging information over a distance of
about 30 feet.
You do not need to line up the devices to send information
with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange
information between them, even if they are in different
rooms.
Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configure your device's Bluetooth settings. For more
information, refer to "Bluetooth" on page 161.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
To turn Bluetooth on or off:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Settings.
2. Under Wireless and network, on the Bluetooth tab,
touch the OFF / ON icon
off.
Note: When Bluetooth is on, the Bluetooth icon
the Status Bar.
Apps
to turn Bluetooth on or
displays in
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange
information between your device and the target device.
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
Settings.
2. On the Bluetooth tab, touch the OFF / ON icon
to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Enable the target device's discoverable or visible
mode.
4. Touch the Bluetooth tab and then touch Scan for
devices. Touch Stop at any time to stop scanning.
5. From the list of found devices, touch the target device,
then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
• If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target
device and touch OK. When prompted, enter the PIN on the
target device.
Apps
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