Tethering Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth
devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under More
options, or with the
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch 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 device's name to enable or disable visibility to other Bluetooth devices. When your
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device is visible, other devices can find your devices during a scan. Your device 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 device is visible to other devices when you
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turn on visibility.
Received files: View files transferred to your device 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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Tethering Settings

Use Tethering to share your phone's Internet connection with a computer that connects to your
phone using a USB cable or via Bluetooth.
Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and use data services.
To conserve battery life, turn tethering on when you need it and turn it off when you're finished.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap USB tethering to connect a computer to your phone via USB cable.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth tethering to pair your phone with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the
Settings
Share icon.
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings >
beside a device to change its settings.
Tethering.
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