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Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and
wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Settings
.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the
Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON .
When active,
appears within the Status area.
To turn Bluetooth off:
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Settings
.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the
Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth OFF .
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and
communicating.
Displays briefly when Bluetooth is on but is not
connected to a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the
characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:
•
Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth
communication and description
•
Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other
Bluetooth devices
•
Displaying your device’s Bluetooth address
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Settings
.
2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON .
3. Tap
Bluetooth
.