Samsung GALAXY Tab SGH-I987 - Manual (Page 100)

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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. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless
and network ➔ Bluetooth settings.
2. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
3. Tap the Device name, Visible, and Scan devices fields to set
the options.
To change your Bluetooth name:
1. Verify your 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 make your device visible:
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible.
• Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices
for pairing and communication.
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 your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan 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.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.