BTW 1.4 User’s Guide January 24, 2003 Document Number: 326449-001 Version: 1.4 Wireless Internet and Data Communication 9645 Scranton Road, Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858.453.8400 Fax: 858.453.5735 Email Technical Support: support@widcomm.com Information: info@widcomm.
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BTW User’s Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Bluetooth Tray................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Access My Bluetooth Places ........................................................................................... 1 1.3 Icons Used for Bluetooth Devices and Services.......................................
BTW User’s Guide 3.7 Hardware Settings.......................................................................................................... 29 3.7.1 Advanced Settings.............................................................................................. 30 3.8 Accessibility Settings .................................................................................................... 30 3.9 Discovery Settings..........................................................................................
BTW User’s Guide 1 Introduction 1.1 BLUETOOTH TRAY The Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. The Bluetooth tray provides fast access to most Bluetooth operations. From the Bluetooth tray you can: • Access My Bluetooth Places—Double-click the Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth icon and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places.
BTW User’s Guide 1.3 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service‘s status by changing appearance. The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides feedback about Bluetooth status.
BTW User’s Guide Figure 3: Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K Name Normal Connected Not Available* Audio Gateway Dial-up Networking Fax Headset Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder Serial Port *Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not installed.
BTW User’s Guide Figure 4: Device Icons for Windows XP (Continued) Device Icons for Windows XP Name Normal Connected Paired Network Access Point Personal Digital Assistant Printer Telephone Unknown Device Figure 5: Service Icons for Windows XP Service Icons for Windows XP Name Normal Connected Not Available* Audio Gateway Dial-up Networking Fax Headset Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder Serial Port *Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the n
BTW User’s Guide 2 Basic Operations 2.1 START OR STOP BLUETOOTH To start Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running. To stop Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Stop the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert when Bluetooth is stopped. 2.
BTW User’s Guide 2.5 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES Search for Devices looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices that it finds in My Bluetooth Places. To start a search for devices, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, and then, from the Bluetooth menu, select Search for Devices. NOTE: The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active. 2.5.
BTW User’s Guide Bluetooth services require a Bluetooth application on the remote device; services and applications usually have coinciding names; i.e., there is a Bluetooth Fax Service and a Bluetooth Fax Application. 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.
BTW User’s Guide NOTE: To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the setting in the Maximum Power Transmission drop-down list. The Advanced button is not available in all countries. The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are: • Properties button—Displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for this connection. • Disconnect button—Closes this connection.
BTW User’s Guide 3 Configure Bluetooth 3.1 ACCESS THE BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION PANEL The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, client applications, hardware, security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification and other Bluetooth related items. To Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel • From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration.
BTW User’s Guide 3.4 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS General Configuration Settings The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is displayed to remote devices. Identity • Computer Name—enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank. • Computer type—select either Desktop or Laptop from the shortcut menu to set the type of icon remote devices will use to represent this computer. 3.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.3 Human Interface Device Overview The Human Interface Device (HID) Application allows this computer to wirelessly use one or more remote Bluetooth HIDs as input/output devices. For example, the HID Application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse. Create a Bluetooth HID connection NOTE: Some HIDs have multiple modes. Before establishing a connection, be sure the HID is in the desired mode.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.4 Audio Gateway Overview The Audio Gateway Application allows a remote Bluetooth device to use this computer’s microphone and speakers as the remote device’s audio input and output devices.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.5 Bluetooth Serial Port Overview The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows this computer to establish a wireless serial connection with a remote Bluetooth device. The applications on both this computer and the remote device must be configured to send and receive data to and from the respective communications port (COM port) assigned to the Bluetooth serial port.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.6 Dial-up Networking Overview The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking application allows this computer to use a modem that is physically connected to a remote device to access the Internet or log on to a remote network.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.7 Fax Overview The Bluetooth Fax service allows this computer to send a fax using a Fax/Modem that is physically connected to a remote device. To Send a Fax: 1. Open a connection to the Fax service that is provided by another Bluetooth device, using one of these techniques: ! Windows system tray, Bluetooth icon ! From My Bluetooth Places ! Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard 2.
BTW User’s Guide Close a Headset connection • If the connection was established via the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray: click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Headset and then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them). or • No matter how the connection was created: in My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect.
BTW User’s Guide Configure The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > File Transfer > General tab provides options to configure: • The application name—To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Enable or disable secure connection—To enable secure connection, place a checkmark in the box. 3.5.
BTW User’s Guide 3.5.11 PIM Synchronization Overview The PIM Synchronization Application is used to synchronize the Personal Information Manager (PIM) database of this computer with the PIM database of a remote Bluetooth device.
BTW User’s Guide • Synchronize Lotus Notes—This item type will be synced with its matching entry in Lotus Notes, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Notes entry does not exist, it will be created. NOTE: All choices are not available for all items. For example, “Note” items can only be synchronized in Microsoft Outlook, therefore Lotus Notes and Outlook Express do not appear as options in the “Notes” item shortcut menu.
BTW User’s Guide • • How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device. The Send My Business Card options are: ! Choose a business card as needed—Each time a remote device requests your business card you must select a card from your PIM. If you ignore the request the remote device will receive a timeout notice.
BTW User’s Guide Option Two: 1. From the Windows Control Panel, select Printers > Add Printer > Next > Local printer > Next. 2. On the Select the Printer Port screen of the wizard: a) Select Create a new port. b) In the Type shortcut menu, select Bluetooth Printer Port, and then click Next. 3. On the next screen, select the printer by name, and then click Connect. 4. Install the driver: when asked to select a printer make and model, do so.
BTW User’s Guide Example Both Authentication and Authorization request notifications are controlled by whether Secure Connection is enabled for an individual service. The following list is an example of how notifications might work when a remote device attempts to access a service on this computer, if all notifications are enabled: 1. Authentication—A balloon notification (audio optional) appears to prompt for a PIN code.
BTW User’s Guide 3.6.2 Audio Gateway The Bluetooth Audio Gateway service allows this computer to use a remote Bluetooth device’s microphone and speakers as this computer’s input and output devices. For example, if this computer has voice recognition capabilities, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device. Hardware Requirements • The Bluetooth radio on both this computer and the remote device must support audio.
BTW User’s Guide To remove a Bluetooth Serial Port From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select the port to be removed and then click Delete. NOTE: The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected. 3.6.4 Dial-up Networking Service The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to use a modem that is physically connected to this computer. The remote device can then access the Internet or log on to a remote network.
BTW User’s Guide 7. Use drag-and-drop to copy any file or folder contained in the Public Folder of the remote device to the desired folder on this computer. 8. You can also drag-and-drop files or folders from this computer to the Public Folder (and its sub-folders) of the remote device. Other file operations Right-click a file or folder in the remote device’s Public Folder for a context sensitive menu. All potential menu options may not be available at all times.
BTW User’s Guide 3.6.8 Network Access The Bluetooth Network Access service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to access a Local Area Network that is physically attached to this computer or allows a remote device to become part of an ad hoc network provided by this computer.
BTW User’s Guide 3.6.8.3 Configuration for Group Ad Hoc Networking 1. From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu. 2. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, select the Local Services tab, Network Access and then click Properties... 3. From the Network Access, General properties page: in the Type of service shortcut menu, select “Allow other devices to create a private network with this computer.” 4. Click OK. 3.6.
BTW User’s Guide • • Where to store inbound data items, on an individual basis. Options include (not all options apply to all items): ! Do Not Accept ! Any of the installed PIMs on this computer ! Save to Folder The Bluetooth Exchange Folder location—The directory on this computer where inbound items that are not to be saved in a PIM will be kept. NOTE: This is also the folder where the File Transfer service stores inbound items.
BTW User’s Guide 3.6.10 PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization service can be used by a remote device to synchronize its Personal Information Manager (PIM) database with the PIM database of this computer. Four data types are supported: • Business cards • Calendar items • Email messages • Notes Whether an individual item is accepted and where it is stored, when accepted, is configured in the PIM Item Transfer service.
BTW User’s Guide 3.7.1 Advanced Settings When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. NOTE: Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be used, the Advanced button may not be present. From this dialog box you can set the: • Country Code: ! North America, Europe (except France), and Japan ! France and China • Maximum Transmission Power: ! High ! Medium ! Low Click Apply to implement the changes.
BTW User’s Guide Choose an audio notification file When Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth Services on this computer a PIN code is required before that service can be accessed. To chose a notification sound that will play when a remote device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection, click Select audio file... and select the sound (*.wav) file to be played.
BTW User’s Guide Bluetooth can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of device(s) within a class. • Specific devices: an individual computer or Bluetooth cellular telephone are examples of specific devices. • Specific class of device: “computer” is an example of a class of devices. • Specific type of device within a class: “laptop” is an example of a specific type of device within the “computer” class of devices.
BTW User’s Guide 4 Security 4.1 AUTHENTICATION Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or link key from the remote device. When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local operator. If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout. When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a link key and Authentication is carried out without operator intervention. 4.
BTW User’s Guide 4.6 PAIRING DEVICES Pairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection is attempted. Paired devices share a unique link key, which they exchange each time they connect. NOTE: The mate of a pair always appears in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate is not turned on or is out of connection range. Paired devices remain paired even when • One of the devices is not on. • A service connection is interrupted or the service stopped.
BTW User’s Guide 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 CANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up. Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up, and then attempt the connection again. 5.2 CANNOT DISCOVER SERVICES ON AN UN-PAIRED REMOTE DEVICE The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range. • Verify that the remote device is powered up.
BTW User’s Guide 5.7 FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE ATTACHED TO MY COMPUTER In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab. 5.8 INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING DOES NOT WORK This occurs because Internet Connection Sharing was enabled when Bluetooth was installed (this is a Microsoft Windows behavior and is considered proper operation). To resolve the “problem”: 1. Disable Sharing for the Ethernet adapter: a) Windows Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections.
