Toshiba Thrive AT1S0 PDA03C-003002 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 52

Connecting to Bluetooth devices, Forgetting a Wi-Fi network, Turning Bluetooth on or off

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Settings 3. Enter the Network SSID (name). If the network is secured, tap the Security menu and then tap the type of security deployed on the network. 4. Enter any required security credentials. 5. Tap Save. The tablet will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you enter will be saved, so you can connect automatically the next time you come within range of this network. Forgetting a Wi-Fi network You can make your tablet forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you added. For example, if you don't want the tablet to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi if it's not already on. 2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap the name of the connected network. 3. Tap Forget in the dialog that opens. Connecting to Bluetooth devices Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that devices can use to exchange information over a distance of about 8 meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for making calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other portable devices, including cell phones. This tablet does not support Bluetooth connections via ad-hoc network. To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your tablet's Bluetooth radio. The first time you use a new device with the TOSHIBA AT1S0 Tablet, you must "pair" them so that they know how to connect securely to each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device. Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using it, to extend the life of your battery between charges. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth off in some locations. Bluetooth is turned off in Airplane mode. Turning Bluetooth on or off 1. Open the Settings screen. 2. Tap Wireless & networks. 3. Check or uncheck Bluetooth to turn it on or off. Changing your tablet's Bluetooth name Your tablet has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to other devices when your connect them. You can change the name so that it is more recognizable. 1. Open the Settings screen. 2. Tap Wireless & networks → Bluetooth settings. The Bluetooth settings screen will be displayed. 3. If Bluetooth is not turned on, check Bluetooth to turn it on. User's Manual 52

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User’s Manual
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Settings
3.
Enter the Network SSID (name). If the network is secured, tap the
Security
menu and then tap the type of security deployed on the
network.
4.
Enter any required security credentials.
5.
Tap
Save
.
The tablet will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you
enter will be saved, so you can connect automatically the next time you
come within range of this network.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network
You can make your tablet forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added. For example, if you don’t want the tablet to connect to it
automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
1.
Turn on Wi-Fi if it’s not already on.
2.
In the
Wi-Fi settings
screen, tap the name of the connected network.
3.
Tap
Forget
in the dialog that opens.
Connecting to Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that
devices can use to exchange information over a distance of about 8
meters. The most common Bluetooth devices are headphones for making
calls or listening to music, hands-free kits for cars, and other portable
devices, including cell phones.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must turn on your tablet’s Bluetooth
radio. The first time you use a new device with the TOSHIBA AT1S0 Tablet,
you must “pair” them so that they know how to connect securely to each
other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device.
Turn off Bluetooth when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery
between charges. You may also be required to turn Bluetooth off in some
locations. Bluetooth is turned off in Airplane mode.
Turning Bluetooth on or off
1.
Open the
Settings
screen.
2.
Tap
Wireless & networks
.
3.
Check or uncheck
Bluetooth
to turn it on or off.
Changing your tablet’s Bluetooth name
Your tablet has a generic Bluetooth name by default, which is visible to
other devices when your connect them. You can change the name so that it
is more recognizable.
1.
Open the
Settings
screen.
2.
Tap
Wireless & networks
Bluetooth settings
.
The Bluetooth settings screen will be displayed.
3.
If Bluetooth is not turned on, check
Bluetooth
to turn it on.
This tablet does not support Bluetooth connections via ad-hoc network.