| The term "dongle" is actually a slang word for an | | | | transfer all of the mp3 files you'd like onto your |
| external hardware device with a bit of memory | | | | new phone. |
| inside of it. It attaches to your personal computer | | | | Other uses for a USB Bluetooth dongle include |
| or laptop and dangles off of it (hence, the term | | | | downloading and sending emails, browsing the |
| "dongle"). Companies that sell high-end computer | | | | Internet, backing up and adding information to |
| software packages often use dongles as proof | | | | your personal calendar and contact list, and |
| that a particular computer is licensed to use the | | | | transferring videos, pictures and just about any |
| software that's being used. If the software | | | | other files you could possibly imagine. |
| doesn't find a dongle installed, it may refuse to run | | | | A recommended USB Bluetooth dongle exceeds |
| the way it's supposed to. | | | | all Bluetooth V2.0 standards and is USB V2.0 |
| A USB Bluetooth dongle is a quick and inexpensive | | | | compliant. Its built-in antenna has an operational |
| means to allow Bluetooth Wireless | | | | wireless range of 2 to 100 meters and operates |
| communications onto your personal computer. | | | | on frequency 2.4GHZ ISM band. It transfers data |
| Simply plug in the USB Bluetooth Dongle adapter | | | | at rates up to 3MB and has a LED status indicator. |
| into your computer's USB (Universal Serial Bus) | | | | Its slim, pocket-sized design is ideal to fit into |
| port and any Bluetooth peripheral device will be | | | | even the most crowded USB port. |
| able to communicate with your PC! This includes | | | | You will need operational software for Windows |
| computer-to-computer communications, cell | | | | XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 98, as well as |
| phones, printers, and PDAs. | | | | the operational instructions manual and a Bluetooth |
| Now that you know what it is, it might just | | | | Dongle Adapter. Make sure that the company you |
| interest you to know what it does. | | | | purchase your USB Bluetooth dongle from is well |
| Say that you've bought yourself a brand new cell | | | | aware of what you need to successfully utilize |
| phone and you want to load mp3s onto it from | | | | this item and has them on hand for you to buy. |
| your computer, but the software provided with | | | | USB Bluetooth dongle "Packages" with everything |
| your new phone isn't compatible with your | | | | you need to use your device almost immediately |
| computer. By investing a small amount of money | | | | is definitely something to consider. |
| into a USB Bluetooth dongle, you'll be able to | | | | |