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3.1.8 File Transfer
Overview
The Bluetooth File Transfer application allows this computer to perform file operations on
the Bluetooth Exchange Folder (and the folders and files it contains) of a remote device.
Copy to/from a remote device
In the Folders pane of Windows Explorer, from the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood branch,
select a device and expand that branch to view the Bluetooth Exchange Folder of the
remote device.
NOTE: If “Public Folder” is not available, the remote device is not configured to allow
remote file operations.
Use drag-and-drop to copy any file or folder contained in the Public Folder of the remote
device to the desired folder on this computer.
You can also drag-and-drop files or folders from this computer to the Public Folder (and its
sub-folders) of the remote device.
Other file operations
Right-click a file or folder in the remote device’s Public Folder for a context sensitive
menu. All potential menu options may not be available at all times.
Potential menu options include:
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Open— opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for
this type of file.
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Print— sends the selected file to this computer’s default printer.
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Send To
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3 ½ floppy (A)— the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer
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Bluetooth Exchange Folder— the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on this computer.
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Rename— applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that
contain objects cannot be changed using this technique.
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Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New— standard Windows functions.
Configure
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > File Transfer > General tab
provides options to configure:
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The application name— to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new
name.
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Enable or disable secure connection. To enable secure connection, place a
checkmark in the box.
