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AUG-3.1-CC-100 Android User’s Guide
Connecting to Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices can
use to exchange information over a distance of about 8 meters. The most common
Bluetooth devices are headsets for making calls or listening to music, hands-free
kits for cars, and other portable devices, including laptops.
There are several Bluetooth profiles that define the features and communications
standards for Bluetooth devices. For a list of the profiles supported by your tablet,
refer to your tablet’s owner’s guide.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your tablet’s Bluetooth radio.
The first time you use a new device with your tablet, you must “pair” the device
with your tablet, so that both devices know how to connect securely to each other.
After that, you can simply connect to a paired device.
Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery
between charges. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth off in some locations.
Bluetooth is turned off when you switch to Airplane mode.
System bar icons indicate Bluetooth status.
Turn Bluetooth on or off 1 Open the Settings application.
See “Opening Settings” on page 268.
2 Touch Wireless & networks.
3 Check or uncheck Bluetooth.
Change your tablet’s
Bluetooth name
Your tablet has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to other
devices when you connect them. You can change the name so that it is more
recognizable.
