How to Transfer Data Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology is a means for computers -- such as laptops, handheld devices and cellphones -- to connect to other devices to share data or to access the Internet. Perhaps the most vital aspect of Bluetooth technology is that it frees consumers from having to deal with cables to connect two or more devices together. If you are interested in transferring data from one Bluetooth capable device to another, you must not only know how to access Bluetooth, but also successfully send files wirelessly.
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Instructions
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Activate Bluetooth on both devices. To do this, locate the Bluetooth manager program and make the Bluetooth signal discoverable. For a cellphone or some other Bluetooth device, navigate to the Bluetooth folder and turn the Bluetooth system on. Refer to the owner's manual for each device to determine exactly how to turn on the Bluetooth system.
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Pair the two Bluetooth devices by selecting the "Add Device" option on the device. If your device does not have an "Add Device" option, choose the option that activates the device search function. Once the first Bluetooth device locates the second device, select that device and then select the "Pair" option.
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Locate the file you wish to transfer on your Bluetooth device. Select this file and right-click the file on your computer; then select "Transfer." Or navigate to the options menu on your cellphone (or other handheld device) and select the "Transfer File" option.
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Accept the incoming file on the receiving device. Wait for the download to complete before you disconnect Bluetooth or add an additional file to transfer.
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Tips & Warnings
Thoroughly read through the owner's manual of your Bluetooth device to determine the exact names and steps needed to transfer data.
If you transfer a large file, such as a video file, the download time may be significant.
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