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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. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
) ➔
Wireless and network
➔
Bluetooth settings
.
2. Verify Bluetooth is active. Indicated by a green check mark
in the Bluetooth field.
3. Tap the
Device name
,
Visible
, and
Search for devices
fields to
set the options.
To change your Bluetooth name:
1. Verify Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Device name
.
3. Enter a new name.
4. Tap
OK
to complete the rename process.
To set visibility:
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Visible
.
Making your device visible allows other devices to pair and
communicate.
Note:
Your device is visible for up to 120 seconds (2 minutes). This value
appears as a countdown within this field.
To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1. Verify Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Scan for devices
to
search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices
such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast,
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and
authentication process.