How to Send a JPEG File to a Cell Phone
While cell phone cameras are significantly better than they were a few years ago, depending on your phone, you may find that your digital camera produces better pictures. If this is the case, or you simply desire to send a JPEG file from your computer to your phone, there are a number of methods for sending the file from computer to phone, such as via Bluetooth, a USB cable, a memory card or by emailing the image to your phone.
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Things You'll Need
- Bluetooth-enabled phone and computer or
- Data transfer cable and software or
- Memory card
Instructions
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Send a JPEG File via Bluetooth
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Enable Bluetooth on your cell phone and the device containing the JPEG file that you wish to transfer and then pair both devices. If the JPEG is located on your Bluetooth enabled computer, navigate to the Bluetooth icon on the system tray, right-click it and then enable it. Refer to your manual for instructions, if you are unfamiliar with this process.
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Click on “Start Menu,” “Computer” and then "My Bluetooth Places" on your computer. Select your phone from the “My Computer” window.
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Open the folder where you wish to place the file on your phone. This may be entitled “Music” or “Multimedia.”
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Navigate to the folder containing the JPEG you wish to transfer and drag it to your phone’s music folder. When prompted, accept the file.
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Disable Bluetooth on your computer and cell phone to ensure security and save power.
Send a JPEG File via USB Cable
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Install the necessary data transfer software, if required by your cell phone manufacturer. For example, some Motorola users will need to install the Motorola Phone Tools software before transferring files.
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Connect your phone to your computer using the phone’s USB data transfer cable, once you have successfully installed the software (if necessary). Refer to your manual for specific instructions relating to your phone.
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Drag the file from the containing folder on your computer to the location you wish it to be placed on your phone, once a connection has been made. If you are using data transfer software provided by the cell phone manufacturer, follow the onscreen instructions for transferring images.
Send a JPEG File via Memory Card
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Remove the memory card from your cell phone and put it in your memory card reader on your computer.
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Click on “Start Menu,” and then “Computer” on your computer. Double-click on your memory card located within the “My Computer” window.
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Drag the JPEG file from the location on your computer where it is stored to your memory card. Safely eject your memory card, by right-clicking on the memory card icon in the “My Computer” window.
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Tips & Warnings
Alternatively, you may be able to send the JPEG file via email. You can email it to yourself and open it on your phone, if your phone is capable of checking emails and downloading attachments.
