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# 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 & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Bluetooth].

1. Slide the [Bluetooth] switch to the [ON] position.

Note

- To reduce battery consumption, turn off Bluetooth 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 & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Bluetooth].

1. Slide the [Bluetooth] switch to the [ON] position.

1. Tap the model name of your tablet device.

## 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.

1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] - [ Settings] - [Bluetooth].

1. Slide the [Bluetooth] switch to the [ON] position.

1. Tap [SEARCH FOR DEVICES] at the top right of the screen.

The [AVAILABLE DEVICES] list is displayed.

1. Tap the name of a device to connect with.

1. Tap [Pair], or enter the device passkey (e.g. 0000) if necessary to connect to the Bluetooth device.

When a connection is established with the device, the Bluetooth indicator appears in a status bar at the bottom right of the screen 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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About the Bluetooth(R) Function
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Notes on Using the Bluetooth(R) Function
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