How to set up a direct Bluetooth connection in Windows XP?

Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled computer (2)

10. You will be asked to input a passkey (PIN code) before starting a connection to the second computer. You can create your own passkey or let Windows create a random passkey for you. Click Next.

input a passkey on the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard

Figure: input a passkey or let Windows create a random passkey.

You will be asked to input the same passkey on the second computer before starting a connection.

random passkey generated by the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard

Figure: The random passkey generated by the Add Bluetooth Device wizard.

11. On the second computer, you will be prompted to input a passkey. Type the same passkey as the one entered or created on the first computer. Click OK.

passkey request on TOSHIBA software

Figure: The same passkey must be entered when prompted on the second computer.

12. If the same passkey has been entered on both computers, the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard final screen appears. Click Finish. 

completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard

Figure: completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard.

 
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