User's Manual

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Connecting to Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices ca n use to exchange
information over a distance of about 8 meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headsets for
making calls or listening to music, han d s-f r ee kits for cars, and other portable devices, including la ptops.
There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the features and comm uni cat i on s standards for Bluetooth
devices. To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your t a b l et ’ s Bluetooth radio. The first time
you use a new device with your tablet, you must “pair” the devi ce with your tablet, so that both devices
know how to connect securely to each other . After that, you can simply connect to a paired de vice .
Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your batt ery between charges. Y o u may
also be required to turn Bluetooth off in some lo cations. Bluetooth is turned off when you switch to
Airplane mode.
System bar icons indicate Bluetooth status.
To turn Bluetooth on or off:
 Open the Settings appli cation.
 Touch wireless and networks
 Check or uncheck Bluetooth
Changing your tablet’s Bluetooth name:
Y o u r tablet has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to oth e r devices when you connect
them. Y o u can change the name so that it is more re cog nizabl e.
 Open the Settings appli cation.
 Touch wireless and networks – Bluetooth settings.
 Check Bluetooth to turn it on.
 Touch Device name , enter a name, and touch OK.