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• Reader mode
• Peer-to-Peer communication
• Card Emulation mode.
Using NFC, the device can:
• Read contactless cards such as contactless tickets, ID cards and ePassport.
• Read and write information to contactless cards such as SmartPosters and tickets, as well as devices with
NFC interface such as vending machines.
• Read information from supported medical sensors.
• Pair with supported Bluetooth devices such as printers and headsets.
• Exchange data with another NFC device.
• Emulate contactless card such as payment, ticket or SmartPoster.
The device NFC antenna is uniquely positioned to read NFC cards from the top of the device while being held
in the user's hand.
Reading NFC Cards
1. Launch an NFC enabled application.
2. Hold device as shown.
Figure 139 Reading Cards
3. Move device close to the NFC card until the device detects the card.
4. Hold the card steadily until the transaction is complete (usually indicated by the application).
Sharing Information Using NFC
You can beam content like a web page, contact cards, pictures, YouTube links or location information from
your screen to another device by bringing the devices together back to back.
Make sure both devices are unlocked, support NFC, and have both NFC and Android Beam turned on.