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3 – Bluetooth Profiles
3.4 File Transfer
Device Roles: Client, Server
The File Transfer Profile (FTP) enables users to transfer files and/or folders between Bluetooth
enabled laptops, desktops, PDAs, mobile phones, etc.
Typical Usage
• Connect to a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and transfer files or folders to/from the phone.
• Share a folder on your computer with other Bluetooth enabled devices.
• Access a shared folder on another Bluetooth enabled device.
Connect to a Mobile Phone -
Step 1: Connect to the mobile phone's FTP service following the instructions in
Chapter 2.4, Establish Connection.
Step 2: The phone's folders are shown in a window. Users can copy/paste/delete files
or folders.
Share a Folder on Your Computer with other Bluetooth Enabled Devices -
Step 1: Select the folder you would like to use for file sharing and define the remote
user privileges. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the File Transfer tab.
Share this folder: Browse to select the folder you would like to share.
Share Permissions: Select Read and Write to allow others to copy, paste or
delete files/folders in this folder. Select Read Only to allow others to only
browse and copy files/folders from this folder.
Step 2: Start the FTP service in BlueSoleil following the instructions in Chapter 2.4,
Establish Connection. Do not initiate the connection in BlueSoleil.
Step 3: Browse your computer from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the
user documentation for the remote device. When the remote device attempts
to connect to your computer, the Bluetooth Service Authorization screen may
appear. Click Yes.
Step 4: After successfully connecting, the remote device can browse, copy, paste,
and/or delete files on your computer, depending on the remote folder
privileges you allowed. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for
the remote device.
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