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Step 1
Check your computer to see if it runs on the following Windows operating system (OS): Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98 or SE. These are the OS compatible with Widcomm Bluetooth. Check the specifications of your computer if it includes a built-in bluetooth adapter installed. If it doesn't have one, connect a USB plugin bluetooth wireless adapter. Logon to the Internet and download Windcomm Bluetooth Software. Install the software into your computer. Once installed, restart your computer.
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Step 2
Test if the software is working by trying to pair up a device with a built-in Bluetooth. This can be a mobile phone, printer, external hard drive or another computer/laptop. Turn on the Bluetooth capability of the device that is going to be paired off with your computer. A bluetooth icon is blue in color with an insert inside that looks like two triangles, one on top the other, that points to the right. The insert is white in color if Bluetooth is activated.
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Step 3
Turn on the Bluetooth of your computer. Create a bluetooth connection using the Windows System Tray, right-click the bluetooth icon and select "Find Devices." It will generate a list of devices that has their bluetooth activated. Choose the device that you would like to pair up with your computer. Your computer will send an acceptance request to the device being paired. Go to the device and accept the request. Your computer is now paired with the device.
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Step 4
Select a service you'd like to use. The serial port of the Bluetooth device grants a wireless connection between two devices without using a physical serial cable connected to the devices. Dial-up networks allow the computer to hook up to a modem connected to a Bluetooth device. File transfer permits file exchanges between Bluetooth-activated device. Listening to music and other sounds is possible by pairing up with a Bluetooth headset. Sending a fax is possible by connecting your computer to a fax machine with a bluetooth connection. Transfer of calendar items, notes, business cards and e-mail messages is possible using Personal Information Transfer (PIM). PIM Synchronization is possible if both Bluetooth-activated devices both have PIM data. A Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) connection is possible for networks connected to a bluetooth server. Remember that not all Bluetooth devices offer these services. The services accessible to Bluetooth depends on the type of Bluetooth device. If you're able to connect and access your chosen device, that means that you've successfully installed the Bluetooth software.
