Bluetooth Application Note FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index 1. Bluetooth software installation and basic operations Application note for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP: 2. Network sharing setting for Windows 3. File transfer setting for Windows 4. Dial-up networking setting for Windows 5. FAX setting for Windows 6. PIM Item Transfer setting for Windows 7. Information Synchronization setting for Windows 8. Serial port setting for Windows 9. ActiveSync setting for Windows 10.Audio Gateway setting for Windows 11.
Q1. Why doesn't my Bluetooth device find any nearby Bluetooth devices? Q2. Why doesn't my CF card work after I unplug and later plug-in again? Q3. Why can't I transfer files from Nokia 7650 to my PC? Q4. Why some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices found? 1.Bluetooth software installation and basic operations For CF Bluetooth card please install the driver before installing Bluetooth software, the driver can be located in BTCF of the driver CD.
(2) Please select your device and O.S.. (3) Complete these steps to install Bluetooth software: (4) Exit all applications. (5) InstallShield Wizard setup dialog box will automatically be displayed. If the setup program doesn't startup automatically, manually start the setup program by double clicking Bsetup.exe. (6) Follow the instructions on screen: (7) On the Welcome screen, click the Next button.
(8) When the License Agreement screen is displayed, read the License Agreement, then click the radio button to the left of "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click the Next button. (9) You can choose the destination folder in your system, If you do not want to change the destination folder please click Next.
(10) On the Destination Folder screen, click the Change button to browse to a new destination folder for the Bluetooth software. Otherwise, click the Next button to accept the default folder. (11) The system is ready to install the Bluetooth software. If you need to review or change any settings, click the "Back" button. Click the "Cancel" button to exit the Wizard. Otherwise, click the "Install" button.
(12) For Windows 2000/XP users, system will popup a "Driver Signature Notice", please click the "OK" button. (13) During the installation, system will detected your Bluetooth device please make sure your Bluetooth device is plugged in properly and click "OK" to continue installation, or you can click "Cancel" to continue installation without the Bluetooth device.
(14) Installation completed please click "Finish". (15) Click "Yes" to restart your computer. If you plan to restart later, click "No". (16) After reboot and Windows comes back up again, insert your USB Bluetooth adapter into the PC's USB port, if you haven't done so during the installation, and the system will install the driver for your device automatically. (17) Do not reboot. Your device is now ready to be used.
(19) To stop Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select "Stop Bluetooth Device". The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert when Bluetooth is stopped. Create a connection from the Bluetooth icon in the system tray In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use.
• • Right-click My Bluetooth Places and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard or From the Bluetooth menu, select Bluetooth Setup Wizard From the Windows system tray: right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard. (2) The "Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard" will pop up. Click "Next" to the next page. (3) Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions to configuration your Bluetooth device.
(4) Click "Next" to configure the Bluetooth service, you may skip the process by clicking "Skip". (5) Click "Next" to the next page.
The services supported by Bluetooth are: • Bluetooth Serial Port-a wireless connection between two devices. This connection can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. • Dial-up Networking-allows a device to use a modem that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device. • Fax-allows a device to send a fax using a remote Bluetooth cell phone, modem, or computer.
a remote device to become part of an ad hoc network provided by the Bluetooth server. • Audio Gateway-allows the microphone/speakers on Bluetooth device (typically a computer) to be used as the audio input/output mechanism for a remote Bluetooth device, such as a cell phone. All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, network gateways may provide only the Network Access service.
it creates virtual serial ports that Windows applications can see and use as if they were actual physical ports. Each Bluetooth service that this computer is capable of providing can be started automatically when Bluetooth starts. Each service can be setup to require security measures before allowing a remote Bluetooth device to connect. Bluetooth services require a Bluetooth application on the remote device; services and applications usually have coinciding names; i.e.
For CF Bluetooth card, please reboot the system with the CF Bluetooth card securely inserted in the PCMCIA slot. Repeat the installation steps for other USB adapters or CF card on other PCs. Periodic Search for Devices Bluetooth can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Discovery tab). One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility that the wireless connections allow.
The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides feedback about Bluetooth status.
Device Icons for Windows XP
Service Icons for Windows XP NOTE: Only available services are displayed in the menus. 2. Network sharing setting for Windows The Network Access service permits a Bluetooth enabled PC (client) to access the Internet via another Bluetooth enabled PC (Server) that already has Ethernet connection. Windows network sharing setting PC to PC (Windows 2000 or Windows XP) 1. To enable Internet Connection Sharing on the server PC 2.
4. Click on "Advanced" tab and select the "Internet Connection Sharing", checkbox to enable Internet sharing.
5. Click on "Settings..." button and select the services you wish to provide other Bluetooth devices. Click "OK" to save the changes.
6. Go back to the "Network and Dial-up Connections" window, right click the "Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver" and select "Properties".. 7. Under "General" tab, click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and "Properties".
8. Under "General" tab, assign a virtual IP as shown in the picture below. Then click "OK" to save the changes.
9. This allows the server PC to act as a DHCP server towards the client PCs. NOTE: For Win98SE and WinMe, please download and install WinRoute on the Server PC to allow DHCP service. 10. On the client PC, launch the Bluetooth software stack by clicking the "My Bluetooth Places" icon located on the desktop. 11. Double click the "Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood" icon to search for other Bluetooth devices nearby.
12. After searching is completed, locate the computer name of the server PC and double click it to discover the Bluetooth services it has to offer. (i.e. Bluetooth Serial Port, Dial-up Networking, File Transfer, Network Access, etc.). 13. Click on the "Network Access" icon to connect to the shared Internet connection on the server PC. 14. Click OK without entering any username or password. If one is already present, click OK anyway and it will still connect.
15. Now you can access the Internet via Bluetooth. Note: If your PC accesses the Internet via a proxy server, remember to configure the proxy setting of you browser program in the client PC. Consult your MIS personnel if you're not sure what to set. 1. To set up proxy, right click "Internet Explorer", select "Properties", select "Connections" tab. Select "BluetoothNull Connection" and click on "Settings...". 2. Select the "Proxy server" checkbox and enter the proxy address of you company and Port number.
3. File transfer setting for Windows The File Transfer service allows one Bluetooth device to perform file operations on the default File Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetooth device. File transfer setting for Windows PC to PC 1. After successful USB adapter setup on two PCs, launch the Bluetooth software stack on both PCs by clicking the "My Bluetooth Places" icon located on the desktop. 2.
3. After searching is completed, locate the name of PC that you wish to transfer the file to and double click it to discover the Bluetooth services it has to offer (i.e. Bluetooth Serial Port, Dial-up Networking, File Transfer, Network Access, etc.). 4. Double click the "Public Folder" icon to open the Bluetooth shared folder on the other PC. 5. Locate the file you wish to transfer to that PC and drag it into the "Public Folder" window. 6.
7. The file will be opened once the transfer is completed, if the "Start Automatically" checkbox is selected.
4. Dial-up networking setting for Windows The Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server). After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the server's modem as if it were a local device on the client. To establish a Dial-up Networking session. Dial-up networking setting for Windows Connections are initiated from the client: 1.
5. In the Connect To dialog box, type in your user name, password, and the phone number to be dialed, and then click the "Dial" button. 6. Select the "Save password" checkbox and the dialog box will not appear for subsequent connections to the same phone number. You can now open a web browser and connect to the Internet. Note: When using the GPRS Dial up function, you do not have to type in the user name or password.
To close a Dial-up Networking connection 1. On the client, in the Folders pane of "My Bluetooth Places", select (highlight) the device that is providing the Dial-up Networking service. 2. In the right pane of "My Bluetooth Places", right-click "Dial-up Networking" and then select "Disconnect Dial-up Networking" from the pop-up menu. 5.
The Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically attached to a Bluetooth server. FAX setting for Windows To send a Fax Connections are initiated from the client: 1. On the client, in the Folders pane of "My Bluetooth Places", select "Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood". 2. In the right pane of "Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood", right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu. 3.
