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Samsung GALAXY S SGH-T989D User Manual

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The external device must accept the connection and enter
your device’s PIN code.

Once successfully paired to an external device,

displays in the Status area.

Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-

compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and

functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all

Bluetooth-compatible devices.

Disconnecting a Paired Bluetooth Device

Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the
device and your phone, but retains the knowledge of the pairing.
At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no
need to setup the connection information again.

1.

Verify your Bluetooth is active.

2.

From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired
device (from the bottom of the page).

3.

Tap OK to confirm disconnection.

– or –

From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name
of the previously paired device, and select Disconnect.

Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the

paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off.

Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device

Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record”
and upon reconnection would require that you re-enter all the
previous pairing information.

1.

Verify Bluetooth is active.

2.

From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name
of the previously paired device (from the bottom of the
page). This opens the connected device’s menu options.

3.

Tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

Sending Information via Bluetooth

Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you
may be able to send pictures, Contact information, or other items
using a Bluetooth connection.

Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled on both your

phone and the external device, and the recipient’s device must be

visible.

1.

Verify your Bluetooth is active and your phone is visible.

2.

From the Home screen, tap

(Contacts)

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