bluetooth problems please help

nikicik


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 13:26

does anyone know how to get bluetooth on your computer

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 13:37

If you have a modern desktop/laptop it's built-in. Older desktops/laptops need a USB port and a BlueTooth dongle.



Old or new PC or Macintosh?

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 14:13

from here - for example..



http://www.blueunplugged.com/c.aspx?c=41103



what you you NEED it for.. printing? syncing a device ?



I always prefer using a cable !

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
29/06/2009 14:26

Mark, the lady doesn't even know if she has BlueTooth on her computer! Let's start there and make it work - if we want to help her.



Re "BlueTooth" versus "cable": cable usually is a bit faster, but synching my mobile phone with several programs on my Mac is easier with BlueTooth.

mmmmmm



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Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 00:47

Hi Hans



re msg 4



Thanks for the tip - sorry if I've confused you nikicik...



Are you getting my emails re my/ your SKYPE, Roger, dodger .. over and out ..

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
30/06/2009 08:26

RE msg 5, 6xm: I'll email you today (Tuesday). I'm trying to restore my email accounts after a crash (two faulty hard drives at the same time - 1 in a xxx million chances, I suppose!) of the mail server in Holland.

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 12:28

nickicik



If u double click on my computer if you have bluetooth it will be there, my bluetooth places. Failing that then you need an adaptor.In my experiance bluetooth is not a good connection medium and i would opt for a cable.



Hope i am not teaching u 2 suck eggs, any specific questions please post and i will try to help

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
30/06/2009 13:09

RE msg 7, rod28 > bluetooth is not a good connection medium and i would opt for a cable. <



=> I prefer a BlueTooth connection in certain circumstances: a headphone when I'm several meters away from my computer, synching my calendar, address book and other software with my mobile phone - and other examples. No or less cables, less hassle on and around your computer, desk, floor and peripherals.



Seems we're just discussing BlueTooth, instead of making it work on Nikicik's computer...

nikicik


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
30/06/2009 13:43

i do not have it on my computer i would like to get bluetooth on my pc so that i can transfer music and files via bluetooth onto my phone

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
30/06/2009 13:52

Nikicik, do you have a computer with at least one USB port? If so, buy a BlueTooth adapter (10-15 Euro) and install the software from the accompanying CD.



But please mind: music files are rather big (one mp3-file is usually 3-4 Mb) and if you want to change the (many) files on your phone regularly it may take quite some time with BlueTooth. If it's the only thing you do - I'd go for a cable connection (USB or even faster: FireWire) between your computer and the phone.