Allowed Devices; Bluetooth Settings; Turn Bluetooth On Or Off - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Security: C hoose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot.
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Password: I f you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. By default,
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the password is your mobile telephone number.
Show password: W hen enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.
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Show advanced options: W hen enabled, you can access advanced options, including
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Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set the
maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.

Allowed Devices

Control whether devices can connect to your Sprint Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you
add devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone's hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using the Sprint Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap Sprint hotspot > A llowed devices.
3. Tap
, and then enter the other device's Device name and MAC address. Consult the other
device's settings to find its MAC address.
4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.

Bluetooth Settings

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a
distance of about 30 feet. You don't need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth. If
the devices are in range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are in different
rooms.
Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and other content with other Bluetooth
devices. Many of the apps on your device provide options for sharing via Bluetooth under

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

When Bluetooth is On, you can scan and find other Bluetooth devices to share information between
the devices. Turn Bluetooth Off when not in use to conserve battery power.
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off.
Note: You can also turn Bluetooth On or Off from the Notification panel. Drag down from the top of
the screen, and then tap the Bluetooth button.
Settings
> S ettings > C onnections.
> S ettings > C onnections.
Menu.
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