Communicating with Another Bluetooth(R) Device
You can connect Bluetooth devices to your tablet device. Depending on the device, the procedure to establish
connection may vary. Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device. For details on Bluetooth
communication, see “About the Bluetooth(R) Function” [Details].
To turn on the Bluetooth feature
1. Tap [ Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Bluetooth].
Note
To reduce the battery consumption, turn off the Bluetooth power when not in use.
The Bluetooth antenna is built in to your tablet device. If you cover the antenna with your hands or other
objects while using the Bluetooth function, the communications quality may deteriorate [Details].
To make your tablet device discoverable
You can allow a Bluetooth device to discover your tablet device when Bluetooth is turned on.
1. Tap [
Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks] - [Bluetooth settings].
2. Tap [Discoverable].
To pair with another Bluetooth device
To connect with a new Bluetooth device, you need to pair with it when Bluetooth is turned on. You only need to
do this once for your tablet device and the new Bluetooth device to connect again. Just turn on the device the
next time.
1. Make sure the Bluetooth device you are pairing with is in discoverable mode.
Note
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth devices for details.
2. Tap [
Apps] - [ Settings] - [ Wireless & networks]- [Bluetooth settings].
3. Tap [Find nearby devices].
The found devices list is displayed.
4. Tap a device to connect.
5. Tap [Pair], or enter the device passkey (e.g. 0000) if necessary to connect to the Bluetooth device.
When the device is connected, the Bluetooth indicator appears in a window on your tablet device.
To reconnect devices
To reconnect your tablet device with the paired device, tap the device name in the paired devices list.
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