Set the Folder Used to Exchange Files with Another
Bluetooth Device
Use this option to set the folder on this computer used for file transfers with the other Bluetooth
enabled device. When the other device sends a file, it will be stored here. Also, a subfolder of this
folder is used as the default location for backing up and restoring contact and calendar information
from other Bluetooth devices. You can create subfolders for organizing files that you transfer, and you
can change the location and name of
Bluetooth Exchange Folder
.
CAUTION:
The default folder for Bluetooth file exchanges is named
Bluetooth Exchange Folder
and is located in My Documents. You can choose a different folder for exchanging Bluetooth files;
however do not select the root directory (for example,
C:
) or a system folder. Selecting the root
directory or a system folder creates the potential for remote devices to harm the operating
system on your computer.
To select a different folder:
1.
Double-click the Bluetooth icon
in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for the
device, or right-click the icon and select
Control
.
2.
Click
File Exchange settings
in the
Settings
area to display the folder currently used for Bluetooth
file exchanges.
3.Click
Browse
to select a different folder or make a new folder.
Also see
3+.
.
Browse Files on Another Bluetooth Device
You can browse the files on another Bluetooth enabled device and exchange files with this computer.
To browse files on another device:
1.
If you have not already done so, add the Bluetooth enabled device you want to use to connect to the
Internet (see
-+'
).
2.
Double-click the Bluetooth icon
in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for the
device, or right-click the icon and select
Control
.
3.
Under
Computer Operations\
File Transfer
, click
Browse the files on the
(Device Name)
Device Type
.
4.On the Bluetooth device, accept the connection, if necessary.
A window opens to enable you to browse the folders and files on the other device.