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Motorola V551 & PC with Bluetooth
I'm seriously considering to get the Motorola V551 phones for my family plan with Cingular.
However, I would like to know a bit about how Bluetooth works as I need it for downloading the pictures and video clips that I capture with this phone into my PC. I don't want the internet or any other data service from Cingular.
First, is it possible without subscribing to multimedia service?
Secondly, what do I need to do for my PC to enable the Bluetooth networking with my phone?
Thanks in advance.
However, I would like to know a bit about how Bluetooth works as I need it for downloading the pictures and video clips that I capture with this phone into my PC. I don't want the internet or any other data service from Cingular.
First, is it possible without subscribing to multimedia service?
Secondly, what do I need to do for my PC to enable the Bluetooth networking with my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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I have my V551 talking via Bluetooth to my Win XP Dell notebook.
Yes, you can transfer pictures and video clips without subscribing to anything. I bought Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools program ($30), but it seems like it's not really needed to transfer files, since my phone shows up as a device on my Bluetooth explorer and I can navigate to its folders for pictures, etc. It seems to transfer via FTP over Bluetooth.
Run over to a local electronics/computer store (Fry's, CompUSA, etc.) and pick up a USB Bluetooth adapter. I got a Linksys for $45, but there are others (Belkin, etc.). It should come with all the software you need, and all the instructions to get it set up. After I installed mine, I needed to disable one of the Windows ...
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Yes, you can transfer pictures and video clips without subscribing to anything. I bought Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools program ($30), but it seems like it's not really needed to transfer files, since my phone shows up as a device on my Bluetooth explorer and I can navigate to its folders for pictures, etc. It seems to transfer via FTP over Bluetooth.
Run over to a local electronics/computer store (Fry's, CompUSA, etc.) and pick up a USB Bluetooth adapter. I got a Linksys for $45, but there are others (Belkin, etc.). It should come with all the software you need, and all the instructions to get it set up. After I installed mine, I needed to disable one of the Windows ...
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Thanks Paul,
I can't wait to get my Cingular phone service with Motorola V551 phones. I still have to wait for a few more weeks to have my Sprint contract expired.
Two quick question.
Would there be any difference between the class1 and class 2 USB Bluetooth adapters other than the distance?
Can you have multiple items hooked up via one USB Bluetooth adapter such as phone and a mouse?
Thanks.
Harry
I can't wait to get my Cingular phone service with Motorola V551 phones. I still have to wait for a few more weeks to have my Sprint contract expired.
Two quick question.
Would there be any difference between the class1 and class 2 USB Bluetooth adapters other than the distance?
Can you have multiple items hooked up via one USB Bluetooth adapter such as phone and a mouse?
Thanks.
Harry
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Sorry, I don't know enough about Bluetooth to know all the differences between class 1 and class 2. The Linksys USB adapter I got (USBBT100) says it's a class 1 and it works fine.
Yes, it seems like you can have multiple items hooked into your PC's Bluetooth "network" at once. I had both my V551 and my friend's PDA talking to my laptop at the same time. I assume this is generally true, although I'm not a Bluetooth guru.
Paul
Yes, it seems like you can have multiple items hooked into your PC's Bluetooth "network" at once. I had both my V551 and my friend's PDA talking to my laptop at the same time. I assume this is generally true, although I'm not a Bluetooth guru.
Paul
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