Learn how to use Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. 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 kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

• To turn Bluetooth on:

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON icon. When active, appears within the Status area.

• To turn Bluetooth off:

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth OFF icon.

Bluetooth Status Indicators

• The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:

• Displays when Bluetooth is active.

• Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating.

Bluetooth Settings

• The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your devices Bluetooth service, including:

• Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description

• Setting your devices visibility (or discoverability) for other Bluetooth devices

• To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > Connections.

• Verify your Bluetooth is ON icon.

• Tap Bluetooth.

To change your Bluetooth name:

• From the Home screen, tap App > Settings > General > More > About device > Device name.

• Use the keyboard to modify your device name and tap OK.

To make your device visible:

• From the Bluetooth settings page, press Menu > Visibility time-out.

• Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication.

• Select a time that you would like your device visibility to time-out.

To show received files:

• From the Bluetooth settings page, press > Received files.

• A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.

• To scan for Bluetooth devices:

• Verify your Bluetooth is active.

• From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan to search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.