Bluetooth File Transfer; Introduction; Transfer Files To/From A Computer - IVT BlueSoleil User Manual

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Bluetooth File Transfer

7.1

Introduction

The File Transfer profile (FTP) supports the file transfer usage model, which offers
the ability to transfer files from one Bluetooth device to the other.
The FTP profile can be used in the following scenarios:
♦ A computer can transfer files to/from another computer.
7.2

Transfer files to/from a Computer

This section outlines the steps in transferring files between Computer A and
Computer B.
Computer A (Server)
IVT BlueSoleil™
A Bluetooth Device
Note: BlueSoleil™ can inter-operate with other Bluetooth devices which support
FTP profile.
Step 1: Insert the Bluetooth Devices into each computer.
Step 2: Start BlueSoleil™ in each computer.
Step 3: Make sure File Transfer service is started on Computer A. Refer to
Section 7.3 for service configurations.
Step 4: Search for Computer A on Computer B, and connect to its FTP service
(Figure 7.1). The remote folder is displayed in a Windows Explorer
style window (Figure 7.2).
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Computer B (Client)
IVT BlueSoleil™
A Bluetooth Device
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