Samsung SM-G900VZDAVZW - Manual (Page 96)

Connections 89
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 Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and
wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of
the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service,
including:
• Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth
communication and description
• Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) to other
Bluetooth devices
Changing Your Phone’s Name
Device names are used to identify devices during pairing,
and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi based features.
This is the name others will use when pairing with your
phone via Bluetooth.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More > Rename device.
3. After the Rename device screen displays, tap Device
name, and use the keyboard to edit your device name
and tap OK.
Making Your Phone Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your phone visible, other Bluetooth can find
it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of
time your phone remains visible.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More > Visibility timeout.
3. Select a time period for your device to remain visible
after you turn on visibility.