Bluetooth Headset (Samsung D500 Question)

NJO_3

...Well i think i do?

Im not very clued up on this bluetooth stuff, but have just got a Samsung D500 and if i get a bluetooth headset (or is it dongle..whats one of these) i think i can speak wireless with them can i? I also want to put mp3's from my pc onto the phone any1 know how to do that as well?

Cheers
NJO

gk172

Bluetooth headset is for taking calls without holding the phone to your ear ie in the car whilst driving, for transfering photos and mp3s you will need a bluetooth adaptor aka dongle and these can be picked up for £15+ depending on which one and is easy to use. Anything else just ask;)

NJO_3

gk172 wrote:

Bluetooth headset is for taking calls without holding the phone to your ear ie in the car whilst driving, for transfering photos and mp3s you will need a bluetooth adaptor aka dongle and these can be picked up for £15+ depending on which one and is easy to use. Anything else just ask;)

so if i get a bluetooth dongle can i then transfer mp3's from windows media player to my d500 somehow? and do i need a headset as well or just the dongle

TheChillPill

You only need the dongle to transfer files to the phone, but you would need a headset for making/receiving calls etc.

You may actually be better off buying the data cable for the D500 - costs between £5 & £10 depending on where you get it from, but it comes with software that lets you not only transfer files but also manage your contacts etc.

Worth getting that even just for the cost saving, unless of course you specifically want the wireless-ness of a bluetooth dongle.

NJO_3

Data Cables??????

what are these now?
Can someone else help again please let me know if a dongle or a data cable is what i need to transfer mp3's from windows media player from my pc to my phone?

Thanks
again
NJO.

TheChillPill

You can use either, it's really down to personal preference. The only real advantage of using a data cable is that you get the software with it that is designed to be used with your phone (as mentioned previously, this lets you access and edit your contact list etc).

Basically, the cable plugs into your USB port on the computer at one end, and at the bottom of your phone at the other. Your computer then recognises your phone and lets you interact with it.

Like I say, either will accomplish the task - the cable route is just cheaper and you get the software (i.e I think you will find it easier to get your head around)

NJO_3

TheChillPill wrote:

You can use either, it's really down to personal preference. The only real advantage of using a data cable is that you get the software with it that is designed to be used with your phone (as mentioned previously, this lets you access and edit your contact list etc).

Basically, the cable plugs into your USB port on the computer at one end, and at the bottom of your phone at the other. Your computer then recognises your phone and lets you interact with it.

Like I say, either will accomplish the task - the cable route is just cheaper and you get the software (i.e I think you will find it easier to get your head around)

Thanks for this info,

suppose you dont know any where do you that sell them cheap? the datacables?

TheChillPill

There seems to be a load on ebay for £4.99, although I haven't looked to see what extras you get or what P&P charges are.

In terms of online retailers, these two seem ok:-

Cable & Software for £6.89 here

Cable, Software & Ringtones for £6.99 here

NJO_3

I need help now please,

Ive got the data cable plugged it in and installed it.

But i now have no idea of how to get the short MP3's onto my D500 from windows media player 10?

Can some1 help again please.

Cheers
NJO.

m00nie

did you get a c/d with the lead, there should be programs on there you can use to transfer files from pc- fone and vice versa.

just install the program, conect the lead to phone n pc, open program, transfer the files you want on to your phone

Pink.

NJO,

I'll move this over to the techie board to see if you get some more help there.

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