You can use Bluetooth to move data from your cell phone.
While Bluetooth is more popular for connecting hand-free devices to your cell phone, you can also use Bluetooth on your laptop to create wireless device connections. Bluetooth connections can allow you to copy files to and from your cell phone, manage data on your handheld devices and connect devices that make your laptop easier to use.
Instructions
Pairing Mobile Devices
1. Turn on Bluetooth for both devices; Bluetooth connections can only be made when both devices have their Bluetooth enabled. On your laptop, built-in Bluetooth adapters should be enabled whenever your wireless is running; if you're using an external Bluetooth adapter, it will need to be connected to the USB port of your computer.
2. Make one of the devices visible; if you're using your computer's Bluetooth program to scan for your device (be a cell phone, handheld system, or even another computer), make sure that the device is set to "Visible." If you're using the device to find your laptop, make sure that your laptop is set to "Visible."
3. Select the device that you want to pair from the available Bluetooth devices in the scanning area. You will be given a pin number, required to complete pairing the devices -- this keeps people with Bluetooth capability from accessing your devices without your permission.
4. Enter the pin number on the device you've just scanned for. Once the pin has been successfully added you will be able to trade files and data between the paired devices.
Connecting Peripherals
5. Turn on Bluetooth in the peripheral that you wish to use. Common Bluetooth peripherals can include a headset, keyboard, or mouse. Check the peripheral manual to see if there is any way to make the peripheral visible -- some devices will be visible so long as their on, while others you will need to hold down the Bluetooth button in order to connect them to your computer.
6. Use your computer to scan for the Bluetooth peripheral that you wish to connect. You will only be able to set up one peripheral at a time, though once connected you should be able t use multiple peripherals connected by Bluetooth.
7. Follow your Bluetooth management program's instructions for completing the connection between your computer and peripheral. Keyboards may require you to enter a pin.
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