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Bluetooth Power States
The Bluetooth radio is off by default:
• Suspend - When the device goes into suspend mode, the Bluetooth radio stays on.
• Airplane Mode - When the device is placed in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio turns off. When Airplane
mode is disabled, the Bluetooth radio returns to the prior state. When in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio
can be turned back on if desired.
Bluetooth Radio Power
Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restrictions (for example, an
airplane). When the radio is off, other Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the device. Turn on the
Bluetooth radio to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices (within range). Communicate only with
Bluetooth radios in close proximity.
NOTE: To achieve the best battery life, turn off radios when not in use.
Enabling Bluetooth
To enable Bluetooth:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Touch .
Disabling Bluetooth
To disable Bluetooth:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch to turn Bluetooth off.
3. Touch .
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
The device can receive information from discovered devices without pairing. However, once paired, the device
and a paired device exchange information automatically when the Bluetooth radio is on. To find Bluetooth
devices in the area:
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
2. Ensure that the Bluetooth device to discover is in discoverable mode.
3. Ensure that the two devices are within 10 meters (32.8 feet) of one another.
4. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
5. Touch Bluetooth.
6. Touch MORE SETTINGS. The Bluetooth screen appears.