Gateway GM5457H manual Bluetooth networking, Printing files across the network

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Printing files across the network

Important

Before you can print a file across the network, you must install the driver for the printer on the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer’s Web site.

To print files across the network:

1Open the file you want to print, then click Print.

2Click the arrow button to open the printer name list, then click the network printer.

3Click Print.

Bluetooth networking

You can use Bluetooth to communicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. These devices may include printers, MP3 players, cellular telephones, and other computers. Bluetooth lets you transfer information between these devices without the use of a USB or Firewire cable. To access a Bluetooth-enabled device, you must install the device, then connect to the Bluetooth personal area network.

Important

Your notebook may have a Bluetooth radio built-in. If you are using a desktop computer or if your notebook does not have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect to a USB port on your computer.

To install a Bluetooth enabled device:

1Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device.

2Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound.

3Click Bluetooth Devices.

4Click Add, then follow the on-screen instructions.

To install a Bluetooth printer:

1Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth printer.

2Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Hardware and Sound.

3Click Add a printer.

4Click Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer, click Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.

To connect to a Bluetooth personal area network:

1Turn on your Bluetooth radio and the Bluetooth device.

2Click (Start), Control Panel, then click Network and Internet.

3Click Network and Sharing Center.

4Click Manage Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.

5Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network Connection.

6On the toolbar, click View Bluetooth network devices. The Bluetooth Personal Area Network Devices dialog box opens.

7Under Bluetooth devices, click that device you want to connect to, then click Connect.

Help

For more information about Bluetooth, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Bluetooth in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.

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