[j_hamblin]

Is there any way to transfer picture/music files via Bluetooth to and from my laptop? The only thing my BB DTM will let me do is sync and back up...

[JSanders]

You can sync via BT, but not move media files.

[mckinneycm]

Yes, you can use the Windows Explorer to do that. After your BB is connected via BT, go into Explorer, find the file you want to copy over, right-click, Send To > BT device. Then on the BB, go to Media > Menu > Receive via BT.

[mckinneycm]

Originally Posted by JSanders

You can sync via BT, but not move media files.

Yes you can, using PIM.

[JSanders]

Correct, but not FROM the BB, right?

I should have expounded on my answer, in that the OP asked to move to and from the laptop.

Teach me, if I am incorrect!

[j_hamblin]

Okay so you can trasnfer too but not from? Thats better than nothing

[mckinneycm]

No, you can do both. I just did it. Go to Media > Menu > Explore > Find the file you want to move > Menu > Send Using Bluetooth > Select the device you want to send it to. Then on the PC, it should pop up saying 'a device wants to use PIM to transfer a file'. Open up the request and select 'allow'.

[JSanders]

Thanks, I am going to have to try this now...

[j_hamblin]

oh sweet thats cool except its EXTREMELY SLOW....

[mckinneycm]

Yeah, it took me 2 minutes to send a 47KB file.

[j_hamblin]

Its still wireless and I love that fact its progress even if it is slow lol

[j_hamblin]

My BB keeps saying failed to find service even though I just barely sent one to it form my pc...?

[hellsop]

Originally Posted by mckinneycm

Yeah, it took me 2 minutes to send a 47KB file.

That's VERY slow. I typically get about 1MB per minute moved at an across-the-room sort of distance. That's horrible compared to the theoretical max, but way better than what you're getting.