56 USING WI-FI DIRECT
Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to each other without the need for
wireless access points (hotspots).
Connecting to another device via Wi-Fi Direct
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the position.
3. Tap > Wi-Fi Direct. Your phone will search for other devices enabled with
Wi-Fi Direct connections.
4. Tap a device name under Peer Devices to connect with it. The other device
will receive a Wi-Fi Direct connection prompt and need to accept the
request for connection. Both devices may need to enter a common PIN. If
prompted, tap Connect.
5. Once connected, the device is displayed as “Connected.”
Sending data via Wi-Fi Direct
1. Open the appropriate application and select the le or item you want
to share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Wi-Fi Direct. The method may vary by
application and data type.
3. Tap a device the phone has connected with or wait for it to search for new
devices and tap one of them.
Receiving data via Wi-Fi Direct
When an attempt to transfer data via Wi-Fi Direct is received, you can see a
notication in the status bar. Tap Accept to start receiving the data.
Received les are stored automatically in a dedicated folder (WiFiShare, for
instance) in the phone storage or microSDHC directory. You can access them
with the File Manager app.
57BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Phones or
other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information wirelessly
within a distance of about 32 feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be
paired before the communication is performed.
Turning Bluetooth on/off
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the
or position.
When Bluetooth is on, the
icon will appear in the status bar.
Making your phone visible
In order to work with other phones or devices that have Bluetooth, you need
to make your phone “visible” to them.
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the position if Bluetooth is off.
3. Tap your device name on the top of the screen to make your phone
visible or invisible.
Note: Tap > Visibility timeout to set the Bluetooth visibility timeout of
your phone.
Changing the device name
1. From the home screen, tap > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the position if Bluetooth is off.
3. Tap > Rename phone.
4. Edit the name and tap Rename.
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