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Connect Bluetooth devices - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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Bluetooth is a wireless connection which can be used to transfer files between two devices or to establish a connection to other devices, such as a wireless headset or keypad. Follow these instructions to connect Bluetooth devices.

Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Step 1 of 6

Find "Bluetooth"

Press Settings.

Press General.
Press General.
Press General.
Step 2 of 6

Find "Bluetooth"

Press General.

Press Bluetooth.
Press Bluetooth.
Press Bluetooth.
Step 3 of 6

Find "Bluetooth"

Press Bluetooth.

Press the indicator next to Bluetooth to turn on the function.
Press the indicator next to Bluetooth to turn on the function.
Press the indicator next to Bluetooth to turn on the function.
Step 4 of 6

Turn on Bluetooth

Press the indicator next to Bluetooth to turn on the function.

Your device searches for devices and after a moment, a list of Bluetooth devices within range is displayed.Press the required Bluetooth device.The new device is displayed on the list of paired devices.
Your device searches for devices and after a moment, a list of Bluetooth devices within range is displayed.Press the required Bluetooth device.The new device is displayed on the list of paired devices.
Your device searches for devices and after a moment, a list of Bluetooth devices within range is displayed.Press the required Bluetooth device.The new device is displayed on the list of paired devices.
Step 5 of 6

Pair Bluetooth device

Your device searches for devices and after a moment, a list of Bluetooth devices within range is displayed.
Press the required Bluetooth device.
The new device is displayed on the list of paired devices.

In some cases, you need to key in an access code of your own choice. You also need to key in the access code on the other device.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Step 6 of 6

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Bluetooth"

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Bluetooth.

Turn on Bluetooth

Press the indicator next to Bluetooth to turn on the function.

Pair Bluetooth device

Your device searches for devices and after a moment, a list of Bluetooth devices within range is displayed.
Press the required Bluetooth device.
The new device is displayed on the list of paired devices.
In some cases, you need to key in an access code of your own choice. You also need to key in the access code on the other device.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
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