Samsung Galaxy S III - Manual (Page 158)

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4. The other device will receive a prompt to receive the
information and must tap Accept.
5. The file is transferred and the other device will receive
a screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been
received. The file can be found in My files ➔ SD card in
the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and
shared folder information may differ.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when
you touch your device with another compatible device. This
is used for applications such as Android Beam and S Beam.
To activate NFC on your device, see “NFC” on page 115.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam application
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the
devices close together. You can beam browser pages,
YouTube videos, contacts, and more. For more information,
refer to “Android Beam” on page 115.
S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another
NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together.
You can beam images and videos from your gallery, music
files from your music player, and more. For more information,
refer to “S Beam” on page 115.
Bluetooth
About 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 up to approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ Settings.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the
Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON .
When active, appears within the Status area.
ON