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Perhaps you've taken a shot of an inspiring product at a trade show and want to send it to a colleague, or you want to show someone a remote project you're working on. Before you send important images directly to your recipients from your Samsung phone, bringing them into your computer first could give you more power to edit and share them. Bluetooth enables you to make this transfer wirelessly for a cleaner desktop.
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Navigate to the main screen of your phone, also called the standby screen. Press the 'Menu' option on the screen.
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Select 'Settings' then 'Connectivity.' Tap the 'Bluetooth' option, and then tap the Bluetooth icon to enable it.
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Locate and tap the 'Visible' option, and then select 'Yes' to enable Bluetooth Visibility. This enables your device to be recognized by others with Bluetooth capability.
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Plug a Bluetooth adapter into your computer's USB port if it doesn't have built-in Bluetooth capability. Once you connect the adapter or begin broadcasting your phone's visibility, a prompt enabling you to search for Bluetooth devices appear.
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Search for Bluetooth devices and select your phone from the results. Enter the appropriate PIN codes for your adapter (or computer) and phone. If you haven't changed your PIN codes, they may still be the default value of '0000.' Check the product manuals to find the exact codes.
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Open the My Bluetooth Places software, which is native to your computer if it has Bluetooth capability. It's installed automatically once you insert an adapter for the first time. To find it quickly, click 'Start' and type it into the search box.
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Select 'File Transfer' from the software menu. Browse the phone's contents until you find the image you wish to transfer.
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Right-click the desired image and select 'Copy.' Navigate to the folder on your computer you wish to transfer it to. Right-click within the folder and select 'Paste.'
Tip
- To protect your phone's privacy, turn your Bluetooth Visibility off once you've finished transferring the image to your computer.
Warning
- Never share data with a device you don't recognize. The information in this article applies to most Samsung models with Bluetooth capability. It may differ slightly or significantly with other versions or products.
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About the Author
Brandon Getty began writing professionally in 2008, with columns appearing in 'Thrasher' magazine. He received a Bachelor of Arts in literature from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and lives in Stockton, Calif.
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