User's Manual Part 3

GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide 101
Getting Connected 6
Step 3: Configuring the other device to receive data from the handheld
1. On the other device, run the application that will use the data from the
handheld.
2. Configure the application to connect to the COM port on the other device that
you selected (or was assigned) when you created the serial port connection to
the handheld.
Enabling other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless
technology
To transfer files to and from another device without connecting using ActiveSync
technology, follow the general steps below:
Note – The exact steps for transferring files will depend on the Bluetooth file management
software that is installed on the other device.
1. Turn on the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s Bluetooth radio and make the
handheld visible to other devices (see page 80).
2. On the other device, turn on the Bluetooth radio.
3. On the other device, make sure that Bluetooth file transfer is enabled.
4. Use the Bluetooth management software on the other device to scan for devices
and then set up a connection to the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld.
5. Use the Bluetooth management software on the other device to locate the file
and transfer it to the \My Documents folder on the handheld.