Bluetooth Settings; Hotspot And Tethering Settings - Samsung GALAXY Note 4 User Manual

Note: Tap More options > Rename device to change the name your phone uses to identify itself
when you connect to other devices.

Bluetooth Settings

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a
distance of about 30 feet. You don't 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.
Your phone can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth
devices. Many of the apps on your phone provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under More
options, or with the
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth must be on to
configure settings.
3. From the Bluetooth screen, configure these settings:
Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on or off.
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Tap your phone's name to enable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your phone is
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visible, other devices can find your phone during a scan. Your phone remains visible for the
period of time set in the Visibility timeout setting.
Tap a paired device to connect to it, or tap
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Tap Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After searching, tap a device to pair with it.
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4. Tap More options for more settings:
Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your phone is visible to other devices when you
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turn on visibility.
Received files: View files transferred to your phone via Bluetooth.
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Rename device: Change the name your phone uses to identify itself when you make your
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phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Help: Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings.
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Hotspot and Tethering Settings

Use the Hotspot and Tethering features to share your phone's data connection with other devices
via Wi-Fi.
Note: Using the Hotspot and tether features consume battery power and use data services.
Settings
Share icon. See Bluetooth for more information on using Bluetooth.
Apps > Settings.
beside a device to change its settings.
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