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> From: Alan Smith <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Bluetooth File Exchange > Date: 23 May 2013 2:22:52 PM AWST > To: [email protected] > > Hi Ronni > > Terriffic! But how can I actually send a file? I went through all the set > up procedures, read the Apple Support articles, and restarted both iMacs, but > still can't find a way to send a selected file. And Finder Share menu does > not include Bluetooth as a "send" medium. What am I missing? > > Am I looking at this the wrong way? Is Bluetooth File Exchange for people > without a network? That is, would I need to put my file to be "sent" in my > public shared folder, and then the second computer can invoke Bluetooth to > see (and copy) the file? > > Love AirDrop, but it can ony receive files to the Downloads folder. > Bluetooth default can be changed to receive files to any folder, or to an > attached external hard drive. Main interest in Bluetooth was to only copy > the file once - I have concerns about data corruption as files are moved and > copied two or three times around a home network just to get from point A to > point B. Just a thought, perhaps Time Capsule would do a better job in > transferring files: I'll have to read up the TC specs/features to see if it > possible. > > Cheers > Alan > > > On 23/05/2013, at 1:19 PM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Alan, >> >> Yes, you can send files with Bluetooth to other Macs on your local Network. >> But AirDrop is faster as it uses WiFi and doesn't require passwords, setup, >> or special settings. >> Sharing is simple 'Drag & Drop'. >> >> AirDrop: >> Click the AirDrop icon in the sidebar of a Finder window on both computers. >> The user pictures and computer names of those near you appear in the AirDrop >> window. >> Drag the item you want to share to another person's picture. Or use the >> Share button in a Finder Window. >> Once that person accepts the file, it's transferred directly to their >> downloads folder. >> >> Sending Files via Bluetooth: >> System Preferences > Sharing - turn Bluetooth ON >> When receiving items: Accept & Save (to save all items to your computer) or >> select another option >> Folder for accepted items: Downloads (or other location) >> >> When other devices browse: "Always Allow" (let's devices browse your >> computer) or "Ask what to do" >> Folder others can browse: Public >> --- >> Applications > Utilities - Bluetooth File Exchange >> File > Send File >> Share your files using Bluetooth >> <http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10786> >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >> >> On 22/05/2013, at 12:28 PM, Alan Smith <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Can files be copied between Macs using Bluetooth, or is Bluetooth just for >>> sending items from a portable device (e.g. smart phone) to a Mac? >>> >>> Regards, Alan >>> >>> Alan Smith >>> Late 2012 iMac 27" Intel Quad Core i5 3.2Ghz 8GB RAM - OSX 10.8.3 >>> Late 2009 iMac 21.5" Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 12G RAM - OSX 10.8.3 >>> iPad2; ATV2; iPhone5 >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
