Transferring files with Bluetooth on the K800i

Chris Leonard

How to send files to and from your Sony Ericsson W800i wirelessly and free of charge by using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that's now available on almost every mobile phone currently on sale in the UK.

It also features on a raft of accessories and on many PCs and laptops. We'll show you how to transfer files, photos and other stuff to and from your Sony Ericsson K800i using Bluetooth.

To send a file from your K800i to another handset using Bluetooth, select the file you want – e.g. a phonebook contact or a picture – then follow these steps:

Press More and select Send
Choose Via Bluetooth
Select the destination device from the list and press Select
Your file should be transferred. A message may appear asking whether you want to pair your phone with the device. If so follow the instructions on your phone and the device

Receiving Files Via Bluetooth

To receive a file from another handset, make sure Bluetooth is turned on and that your device is visible (Changed on the Bluetooth menu screen). Then:

Place your K800i near the other device sending the file
When the file transfer starts follow the instructions on the screen

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Figure 1
To send a photo from your K800i using Bluetooth, locate the image in the File manager by highlighting File manager in the main menu and clicking Select
Figure 2
If you've taken any photos with your K800i, they'll be stored in the Camera album section. To view the photos, highlight Camera album and click Open
Figure 3
Select an image to send using the navigation keys. Highlight the image with a border and click More

Figure 4
Highlight Send and click Select
Figure 5
A list of sending options will appear. Highlight Via Bluetooth and click Select
Figure 6
Your phone will attempt to locate all the Bluetooth-enabled devices in the area, and displays these in a list. Highlight the phone or PC you want to send your photo to and click Select

Figure 7
Your K800i will attempt to connect to the chosen device. While it's establishing a connection, you'll see this message
Figure 8
The user of the other device needs to accept the item before it gets sent. Until they click the 'Accept' button, you'll see this 'Connecting...' message
Figure 9
If the user accepts your file, your K800i will start the file transfer process. You'll see the progress of the transfer on the status bar