How To Use Bluetooth – LG G Pad

Learn how to use Bluetooth on your LG G Pad. You can use this app to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.

Note

• LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by this app SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your tablet with a Bluetooth device

You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.

• From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings icon > Bluetooth.
• Tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. You will see the option to make your tablet visible. Then tap Search for devices to view the devices in range.
• Choose the device you want to pair with from the list. Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the device.

Note: Your tablet doesn’t support Handsfree Profile. Therefore, the use of call features with some of accessories, such as this app headsets or Bluetooth-enabled devices, may not be available for this device.

Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

• Open the item and tap Share icon.

or

• Touch and hold the item and select Share.

or

• Open the item and tap the Menu Key > Share.
• Tap Bluetooth to share via this app.

Note: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

• Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

• From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth.
• Tap to turn Bluetooth on and mark the checkbox next to the tablet name to make the tablet visible on other devices.

Note: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, tap the Menu Key > Visibility timeout.

• Pair the devices and tap Accept when you receive a Bluetooth Authorization Request to accept the file(s).