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Getting Connected 83
Beam information using Bluetooth
You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, and
tasks, as well as files from your phone to your computer or to another
Bluetooth-enabled device.
Note
If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, you need
to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer.
To beam information from your phone to a computer
1.
Set Bluetooth on your phone to discoverable mode. For
information about this, see “To make your phone discoverable.”
2.
Next, set Bluetooth on your computer to discoverable mode,
create a Bluetooth partnership, then enable your computer to
receive Bluetooth beams.
If your computer has Windows XP SP2 and your computer’s built-
in or external Bluetooth adapter is supported by Windows XP
SP2, do the following steps:
•
On your computer, open
Bluetooth Devices
from the Control
Panel and then click the
Options
tab.
•
Select the
Turn discovery on
and the
Allow Bluetooth
devices to connect to this computer
options.
devices to connect to this computer
devices to connect to this computer
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Create a Bluetooth partnership between your phone and
computer. For information about creating a partnership, see
“Bluetooth partnerships.”
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In the
Options
tab of
Bluetooth Devices
, select
Show the
Bluetooth icon in the notifi cation area
.
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To enable your computer to receive Bluetooth beams, right-
click the Bluetooth icon at the bottom-right of your computer
screen. A menu then opens. Click
Receive a File
.
If
the Bluetooth adapter on your computer is installed by a third-
party provided driver, do the following steps:
•
Open the Bluetooth software that comes with the Bluetooth
adapter. This software varies by manufacturer, but in most
cases, you will find a
Bluetooth Configuration
utility which
you can open from the Control Panel.