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30 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer
Setting Up Bluetooth Connections
Bluetooth enabled devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices
(PDAs), can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 10 meters (33 feet).
To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer:
1 Make sure you have a Bluetooth module installed in your computer or a USB Bluetooth
module connected to your computer.
2 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.
3 Click Set Up New Device.
4 Choose the type of device you want to set up and follow the onscreen instructions.
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device
Your computer can wirelessly send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your
computer. If your computer is not paired with the device, you may have to enter a
password on both devices to pair.
If you have already paired with the device, you may not have to enter a password
again.
To send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device:
1 Open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Applications/Utilities.
2 Choose File > Send File, select the file you want to send, then click Send.
3 Choose a device from the Device list and click Send.
If the device is not in the Device list, click Search. When Bluetooth File Exchange finds
the device, you can add it to your Favorites list.
Use the File Exchange pane of Bluetooth preferences to set options for how your
computer handles files exchanged with other Bluetooth devices.
You can also send a file by choosing Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the
menu bar.
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
You can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File
Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and
choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple website at
www.apple.com/bluetooth.