Using wi-fi direct, Bluetooth, Connecting to another device via wi-fi direct – ZTE Grand X Max+ User Manual

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USING WI-FI DIRECT

Using Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for

wireless access points (hotspots) .

Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct

1 . From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi .
2 . If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the

position .

3 . Tap > Wi-Fi Direct . Your phone will search for other devices enabled with

Wi-Fi Direct connections .

4 . Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it . The other device

will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept the

request for connection . Both devices may need to enter a common PIN . If

prompted, tap Connect .

5 . Once connected, the device is displayed as “Connected .”

Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct

1 . Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want

to share .

2 . Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct . The method may vary by

application and data type .

3 . Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new

devices and tap one of them .

Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct

When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a

notification in the status bar . Tap Accept to start receiving the data .
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for

instance) in the phone storage or microSDHC directory . You can access them

with the File Manager app .

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BLUETOOTH

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology . Phones or

other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly

within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters) . The Bluetooth devices must be

paired before the communication is performed .

Turning Bluetooth on/off

1 . From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth .
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the

or

position .

When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the status bar .

Making your phone visible

In order to work with other phones or devices that have Bluetooth, you need

to make your phone “visible” to them .
1 . From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth .
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the

position if Bluetooth is off .

3 . Tap your device name on the top of the screen to make your phone

visible or invisible .

Note: Tap > Visibility timeout to set the Bluetooth visibility timeout of

your phone .

Changing the device name

1 . From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth .
2 . Slide the Bluetooth switch to the

position if Bluetooth is off .

3 . Tap > Rename phone .
4 . Edit the name and tap Rename .

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