Portable Wi-FiHotspot, Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device

Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device

To receive data from a Bluetooth device:

1.Turn Bluetooth on. (For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 123.)

Note: To select the length of time that your device will be

visible, select Menu ➔ Visibility timeout.

2.Pair with the Bluetooth device from which you want to receive data. (For more information, refer to “Connecting with a Bluetooth Device” on page 124.) A Bluetooth authorization request pop-up displays when a Bluetooth device sends data to your device.

3.Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data.

A File received message displays.

Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive a contact, it is saved to your contacts automatically.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot to share your tablet’s Internet connection with a PC or other device through Wi-Fi, using your tablet as the mobile hotspot.

Note: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot requires a subscription to the applicable service to use the application.

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is active, your tablet’s applications will use the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot data feature allowance.

Configuring Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings

Configure your tablet’s Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot settings, including your tablet’s name and password, and set the visibility of your tablet’s Wi-Fi hotspot.

Tip: By default, your device’s mobile hotspot has no security applied, and any device can connect.

For more information about configuring your mobile hotspot, see “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” on page 178.