How To Use Bluetooth – Samsung Galaxy Mega
Learn how to use Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. 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
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To turn Bluetooth on:
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From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.
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Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON icon. When active, appears within the Status area.
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To turn Bluetooth off:
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From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.
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Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth OFF icon.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
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The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:
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Displays when Bluetooth is active.
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Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating.
Bluetooth Settings
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The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your devices Bluetooth service, including:
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Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description
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Setting your devices visibility (or discoverability) for other Bluetooth devices
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To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
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From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.
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Verify your Bluetooth is ON icon.
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Tap Bluetooth.
To change your Bluetooth name:
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From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > General > More > About device > Device name.
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Use the keyboard to modify your device name and tap OK.
To make your device visible:
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From the Bluetooth settings page, press Menu > Visibility time-out.
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Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication.
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Select a time that you would like your device visibility to time-out.
To show received files:
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From the Bluetooth settings page, press > Received files.
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A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.
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To scan for Bluetooth devices:
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Verify your Bluetooth is active.
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From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan to search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.