Getting Connected 101

Beam information using Bluetooth

You can beam information, such as contacts, calendar items, and tasks, as well as files from your device to your computer or to another Bluetooth- enabled device.

Note If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth capability, you need to connect and use a Bluetooth adapter or dongle on your computer.

To beam information from your device to a computer

1.Turn on Bluetooth on your device, and make your device visible. For information about this, see “To turn Bluetooth on and make your device visible”.

2.You also need to set Bluetooth on your computer to visible mode. Do one of the following:

If your computer has Windows XP SP2 and your computer’s built- in or external Bluetooth adapter is supported by Windows XP SP2, open Bluetooth Devices from the Control Panel. Click the Options tab, then select the Turn discovery on and the Allow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computer options.

If the Bluetooth adapter on your computer was installed using a third-party provided driver, open the Bluetooth software that came 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. After Bluetooth Configuration opens, click the Accessibility tab, then select Let other Bluetooth devices to discover this computer. Refer to the Bluetooth adapter’s documentation for more information.

3.Create a Bluetooth partnership between the two devices. For information about creating a partnership, see “Bluetooth partnerships”.

After a partnership has been created successfully, your computer is ready to receive Bluetooth beams.

4.On your device, tap and hold an item to beam. The item can be an appointment in your calendar, a task, a contact card, or a file.

5.To beam a contact, tap Menu > Send Contact > Beam.

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HTC HERA100 user manual Beam information using Bluetooth, To beam information from your device to a computer