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Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for
wireless access points (hotspots) .
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the
> Wi-Fi Direct . Your phone will search for other devices enabled with
3 . Tap
Wi-Fi Direct connections .
4 . Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it . The other device
will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept the
request for connection . Both devices may need to enter a common PIN . If
prompted, tap Connect .
5 . Once connected, the device is displayed as "Connected . "
Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct
1 . Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want
to share .
2 . Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct . The method may vary by
application and data type .
3 . Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new
devices and tap one of them .
Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct
When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a
notification in the status bar . Tap Accept to start receiving the data .
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for
instance) in the phone storage or microSDHC directory . You can access them
with the File Manager app .
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> Settings > Wi-Fi .
position .
USING WI-FI DIRECT
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology . Phones or
other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly
within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters) . The Bluetooth devices must be
paired before the communication is performed .
Turning Bluetooth on/off
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
When Bluetooth is on, the
icon will appear in the status bar .
Making your phone visible
In order to work with other phones or devices that have Bluetooth, you need
to make your phone "visible" to them .
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
3 . Tap your device name on the top of the screen to make your phone
visible or invisible .
Note: Tap
> Visibility timeout to set the Bluetooth visibility timeout of
your phone .
Changing the device name
1 . From the home screen, tap
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
> Rename phone .
3 . Tap
4 . Edit the name and tap Rename .
BLUETOOTH
> Settings > Bluetooth .
or
position .
> Settings > Bluetooth .
position if Bluetooth is off .
> Settings > Bluetooth .
position if Bluetooth is off .
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