Bluetooth, Turn bluetooth on or off, Pair with a bluetooth device – Samsung SM-T237PZWASPR User Manual

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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 approximately
30 feet.

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

The following procedures will guide you through turning on and turning off Bluetooth.

1. Press

and then touch

Apps >

Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on or off.

Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel
down and touch the Bluetooth Quick settings button.

Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless
device is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.

Pair with a Bluetooth Device

Pairing initiates a connection between your tablet and the target device, usually by using a passcode or
PIN. After pairing, your tablet and the target device recognize each other and exchange information
without having to enter a passcode or PIN.

1. Press

and then touch

Apps >

Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth.

2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on.

3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable, so that your tablet can find it. Refer to the

instructions that came with the target device to find out how to set it to discoverable mode.

4. Touch Scan. Your tablet will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range.

5. When you see the name of the target device displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, touch the

name. Your tablet then automatically tries to pair with the target device.

If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device.

The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device in the Bluetooth devices section.

When you are communicating with the target device,

(Bluetooth connected) displays in the status bar.

Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth-compatible devices.

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