Bluetooth - sending and receiving files

Alistair Warmington

Bluetooth is a short-range, wireless data transfer service that is completely free to use

This illustrated guide shows you how to send and receive files wirelessly via Bluetooth on the W810i

Most modern phones now come with Bluetooth connectivity and the Sony Ericsson W810i is no exception. Bluetooth is a short-range, wireless data transfer service that is completely free to use.

Its most common function is connecting handsets with wireless hands-free kits, but you can also use Bluetooth to transfer files to and from your home computer and with other handsets.

Switching on Bluetooth

Enter the Bluetooth menu in the Connectivity tab of the Settings menu.

The top item in the list is Turn on, so press Select and the Bluetooth icon shall appear in the upper left corner of your phone screen.

To pair with another device intially, you’ll also need to make sure your phone is visible. Once Bluetooth is switched on, you will be returned to the Bluetooth menu.

Scroll down once to highlight visibility and press Select. Choose Show phone and press Select. Now your Bluetooth is switched on and your phone is visible.

Sending and receiving files

You can send pretty much any file over Bluetooth, such as pictures, audio tracks, videos, themes, bookmarks and saved webpages.

To send files you actually need to have your phone’s Bluetooth connectivity switch on or visible. Press the centre button to enter the main menu, then highlight the My files icon on the right and press Select.

Highlight the file you want to send inside its corresponding folder, press More and then highlight send. Press Right and a menu will pop out from the right hand side. Highlight via Bluetooth and press Select. This will begin searching for the other device and show a list of paired devices. Once it appears, press Select to begin sending.

To receive a file is even easier. Once the other device has started sending, you will receive a pop up message on the screen accompanied by an alert tone.

This will tell you that a file is being sent and will ask you whether you want to receive it. Press Yes to accept it, then choose which folder you want to save it in by highlighting it and pressing Select.

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Figure 1
From the Main Menu select Settings
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Under the Connectivity tab select Bluetooth
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In the Connectivity tab, highlight Turn on and press Enter. The Bluetooth icon should now appear in the top right of the screen

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Select Visibility in the Bluetooth menu. Then select Show phone
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Open the folder containing the file you want to send
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Highlight the device you want to send the file to and click Select

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Highlight the file you want to transfer, click on More and then highlight Send. Press Right and another menu will pop up. Select Via Bluetooth
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After choosing where you want the file stored, you will be prompted to use it after the transfer is complete
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Your phone will transfer the file then disconnect