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Near Field Communication
Near Field Communication
NFC
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless connectivity 
technology that enables two-way communication 
between electronic devices. You can perform contactless 
transactions, access digital content, and connect devices 
with a single touch.
NFC operates over a distance of a few centimeters. NFC 
technology is supported by leading mobile device 
manufacturers and is compatible with the majority of 
available non-contact payment and ticketing card 
infrastructures.
To change your NFC device name, select Menu > NFC > 
NFC device name. The NFC device name is used by other 
NFC devices to recognize your phone.
For more information about NFC, select Menu > NFC > 
NFC Introduction. 
NFC detection
To switch NFC on or off, select Menu > NFC > NFC 
settings.
To save battery power, your device automatically switches 
off the screen backlight and sets NFC to standby mode. Any 
action on the device re-activates the screen backlight and 
NFC. 
Note: When Flight mode is activated, only NFC 
card applications and services can be used.
To use NFC, switch on the phone and activate the NFC 
setting, if disabled. Touch the service tag or other NFC 
device with the detection area. 
The reading range is typically 0 to 3 centimetres.
When a tag or device is recognised, corresponding 
information is displayed. 
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