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Index INTRODUCTION 1 CHAPTER 1 Package Features Bluetooth profile support Drivers support 2 2 2 3 CHAPTER 2 Setup for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 4 CHAPTER 3 Application note for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Icons used for Bluetooth devices and services Network sharing setting for Windows File transfer setting for Windows Dial-up networking setting for Windows FAX setting PIM Item Transfer setting PIM Synchronization setting Serial Port setting ActiveSync setting Audio Gateway setting for windows Personal area
i Introduction Bluetooth is an open specification for a cutting-edge technology that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers, personal digital assistants, cellular phones, printers, scanners, digital cameras and even home appliances — on a globally available band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility. In a nutshell, Bluetooth unplugs your digital peripherals and makes cable clutter a thing of the past.
1 Chapter1 Packageʳ z z z One Bluetooth adapterʳ One driver and software diskʳ This user manualʳ Featuresʳ z z z z z z z Bluetooth v2.0 compliant USB Bluetooth adapter support full speed USB v1.1 Interface. Wireless communication within a radius of 32 Feet (10 Meters) for Class 2 Bluetooth devices. Wireless communication within a radius of 328 Feet (100 Meters) for Class 1 Bluetooth devices.
Fax Profile (FAX)ʳ Synchronization Profileʳ Headset Profileʳ Personal Area Network (PAN)ʳ Human Interface Device (HID) Basic Image Profile (BIP) Audio/video Profile (AV)ʳ Drivers supportʳ Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP 3
2 Chapter 2 Setup for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Installing Bluetooth software for Windows (1) Place installation CD into PC and the setup menu should launch automatically. ʳ If the setup menu does not launch automatically, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the appropriate CD-ROM drive and run "bsetup". Note: During Windows 98SE installation, the system will request you "Insert Windows 98 CD-ROM into the driver selected, and click OK".
(3) Please select your device from the menu.
(4) Complete the following steps to install Bluetooth software: (a) Exit all applications.ʳ (b) InstallShield Wizard setup dialog box will automatically be displayed.ʳ (c) Follow the instructions on screen:ʳ (d) On the Welcome screen, click the “Next“ button.
(e) 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.
(f) You can choose the destination folder in your system, if you do not want to change the destination folder please click “Next“. 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.
(g) 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. (h) For Windows 2000/XP users, system will popup a "Driver Signature Notice", please click the "OK" button.
(i) During the installation, system will try to detect your Bluetooth device, please plug in your Bluetooth device when the following message is displayed. Then click "OK" to continue, or you can click "Cancel" to continue the installation without the Bluetooth device.ʳ ʳ (j) When the installation is completed, please click the "Finish" button. Note: If you install this dirver and the dongle is currently using Microsoft, the dongle will work fine (the driver & dongle function together normally).
3 Chapter 3 Application note for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 3.1 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.
Device Icons for Windows XP Service Icons for Windows XP 12
NOTE: Only available services are displayed in the menus 13
3.2. 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 an 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. Click on Start menu Шʳ Network Connections and find your Local Area Connection (LAN) that is connected to the Internet. 3.
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 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 (or similar program) 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.
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, Desktop, Personal Digital Assistant, Network Access Point, etc.).
13.Click on the “Server PC " icon to connect to the shared Internet 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.
Proxy setup 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. Then click “OK” to save the changes.
3.3. 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.
4. Double click the "Public Folder" icon to open the Bluetooth shared folder on the other PC. 5. Locate the file you want to transfer to that PC and drag it into the "Public Folder" window. 6. At this time, a window will pop up to indicate that a file transfer connection is being established, and then file transfer will begin. 7. The file will be opened once the transfer is completed, if the "Start Automatically" checkbox is selected.
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3.4. 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.
4. In the right pane of "My Bluetooth Places", double-click "Dial-up Networking". 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.
3.5. FAX setting 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.
3.6. PIM Item Transfer setting Overview The Bluetooth PIM Item Transfer application allows this computer to send and receive Personal Information Manager items to-and-from a remote Bluetooth device. Item transfer can be accomplished several ways: To send, receive or exchange business cards: 1. From Windows Explorer, My Bluetooth Places, right-click the PIM Item Transfer service on a remote device and select the appropriate option.
Always send the same business card-when this option is selected a dialog appears that allows you to set a default business card, which will be sent automatically when requests are received. Where to store received business cards. The Received Business Cards options are: Microsoft Outlook Outlook Express Lotus Notes NOTE: The selected Received Business Cards option does not influence the settings on other PIM-related property pages.
3.7. PIM Synchronization setting 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.
Synchronize Microsoft Outlook-this item type will be synced with its matching entry in Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Outlook entry does not exist, it will be created Synchronize Outlook-Express-this item type will be synced with its matching entry in Express, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device.
3.8. Serial port setting The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless connection through virtual communications ports and then use that connection as if it were a hardwired serial cable between the devices. To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection: Connections are initiated from the client: 1. On the client, in the Folders pane of "My Bluetooth Places", select "Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood". 2.
3.9. ActiveSync setting ActiveSync setting for Windows 1. Right-click on Bluetooth Configuration icon from the toolbar in the desktop window. Select Setup and then open Configuration window. 2. Select Local Service tab from the Bluetooth Configuration window. In the Service Properties window, please learn by heart the current COM port this computer uses, for example: COM 6, in order to identify this value with the configuration of Microsoft ActiveSync later.
3. In the Microsoft ActiveSync window, select Connection Settings... from drop-down list of File menu. 4. Choose the same COM port. (in this case, it is COM 6 that Bluetooth Serial port uses shown in the Step 2.
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3.10. Audio Gateway setting for windows 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. ʽRemember please switch your Audio device to "Bluetooth Audio" from control panel.
From Bluetooth Explorer to connection your headset device. Key in headset pair key or PIN code. (Refer to the Headset's user's manual for reference) Close an audio gateway connection: If the connection was established via the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Audio Gateway and then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them).
3.11. Personal area network setting for windows The Personal Area Networking (PAN) chapter will show you how two or more Bluetooth enabled devices can form an ad-hoc network and how the same mechanism can be used to access a remote network through a network access point.
How to setup an Ad-hoc Network 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. In the right pane of "My Bluetooth Places", right-click the server that will provide the Networking Access Service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list.
If the system pops up a "Bluetooth PIN Code Request" window please key in the same passkey or PIN code between the two devices. Once connected, you can check your Bluetooth PAN network neighborhood from the file explorer or by the "Search Computers" function.
How to setup with Bluetooth Network Access Point The Bluetooth Software makes it easy to join an existing personal network, hosted by another Bluetooth device (PocketPC, desktop, etc.) From the My Bluetooth Places, choose Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, and select the Bluetooth device that you want to establish a PAN connection and double click the device icon.
It will list out all the available services of this device, please select the LAN Access. Right click the LAN Acess and select "Connect to Network Access Point", your PC will initially connect to the Network Access Point. After enter the Buletooth PIN Code, a connection will then be established between your PC and the host over the personal network.
4 Chapter 4 Advanced features 4.1. How to set up HyperTerminal for Bluetooth transfer 1. Install Bluetooth Software on two separate notebooks or desktop PCs (referred to as server and client in the following document). 2. With Bluetooth adapter inserted, do a "Search for devices" on client to find near by Bluetooth devices. 3. Double click on the Bluetooth device you wish to connect to (e.g. COMPAQ1200, the server).
4. Double click on "Bluetooth Serial Port"; take a note of the COM port used by this connection (e.g. COM4). 5. The Bluetooth Serial connection should now be established.
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6. On the client side, open HyperTerminal. Choose the COM port used by the Serial connection in step 4. 7. Set the baud rate and other settings as required.
8. On the server side, check the local COM port used by the system in the Bluetooth Configuration window (e.g. COM6). 9. Open HyperTerminal, choose the COM port used by the system in step 8.
10.Set the baud rate and other settings as required. 11.The HyperTerminal connection should now be established. Type something on the client side and the same thing will appear on the server. 12.To transfer files, select "Send File" from the menu bar of the client system, and select the file you wish to transfer. 13.The received file should be placed on the C: drive of the server system (default location).
4.2. How to HotSync with Palm Bluetooth SDIO and Tungsten Tʳ Please make sure you have installed Bluetooth software and Palm Desktop on your notebook or desktop PC before proceeding to the setup instructions below.ʳ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the Palm main panel, tap the HotSync icon.ʳ Tap HotSync and select "Connection Setup" from the menu bar.ʳ Tap "New".ʳ Give the new connection a name, e.g. BTConnection.ʳ Change "Connect to:" to "PC".ʳ Change "Via:" to "Bluetooth".
13.From the notebook, find out the local COM port used by "Bluetooth Serial Port", e.g. COM4.
14.Change the COM port setting in Palm HotSync to match the COM port found in step 11, e.g. COM4.ʳ ʳ 15.Change the connection type to "Local Serial" in the HotSync Manager.ʳ ʳ 16.Tap the HotSync silk button on Palm, and the HotSync process should begin in a few seconds.
4.3. How to dial-up from Palm Tungsten T to my PC's modem to surf the Internetʳ 1. Enable Bluetooth on your PC and make sure you can dial up to the ISP with your modem.ʳ 2. On your Palm, in the main panel, tap "Prefs", select "Communication", and select "Network".ʳ 3. Tap "New" button.ʳ 4. Key in a new name for "Service:", e.g. pcmodem.ʳ 5. Key in the "User Name:".ʳ 6. Key in the "Password:".ʳ 7. Tap on "Connection" and select "Edit Connections..." to create a new connection setup.ʳ 8. Tap "New" button.ʳ 9.
4.4. Sending FAX via mobile phone with WinFax Pro NOTE: Please make sure you have subscribed to the FAX sending/receiving feature with your mobile service provider. 1. Please install WinFax Pro according to WinFax Pro's installation instructions. 2. Before installing WinFax Pro, Please make sure that your computer is connected with a physical Fax Modem. 3. After installing WinFax Pro, the following window will pop up, choose your physical modem at this stage. Do NOT choose "Bluetooth Fax Modem".
4. WinFax Pro will start testing the Fax Modem, once it's completed, click Next to continue. 5. After installation, launch WinFax Pro. Click on ToolsШProgram Setup.
6. Double click "Modems and Communications Devices".
7. Tick the checkbox next to Bluetooth Fax Modem. Uncheck the checkbox next to your physical modem.
8. Click the "Receive Setup" button, tick the "Automatically answer incoming calls" checkbox. Click "OK" to complete the process. 9. Now create a new fax and click the "Send" button when done. Your can now send faxes via your mobile phone.
4.9. Listening to music via the Bluetooth headsetʳ 1. Follow the operating instructions that came with your Bluetooth headset to initiate the pairing process. 2. Launch "My Bluetooth Places" and then click "search for the devices in the range". 3. Double click the Bluetooth headset icon in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places to establish the connection. 4. Once pairing is successful the Bluetooth headset will be ready to use.
ʽRemember please switch your Audio device to "Bluetooth Audio" from control panel.
Troubleshooting Q1: Why couldn't my Bluetooth device find any nearby Bluetooth devices?ʳ A1: (1) Please check that your Bluetooth device is enabled by opening the Bluetooth Configuration window.
(2) If the Bluetooth device is enabled, you will see something of the following nature.
(3) Otherwise, for USB Bluetooth adapter, please unplug then plug in the USB Bluetooth adapter to enable the device. Q2: Why can't I transfer files from Nokia 7650 to my PC?ʳ A2: If you are having trouble sending files from Nokia 7650 to your notebook or PC, follow the steps below:ʳ (1) Execute "regedit" from the Run command (Start->Run)ʳ (2) Locate the key: ʳ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Widcomm\BTConfig\Services\0004, and locate the entry "Accept other".ʳ (3) Set this key to 0x0000001.
Q3: How come some devices within the connection range may not show up in the list of devices found?ʳ A3: Your device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Discovery tab, on your device). The unlisted device is configured to be non-discoverable (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Accessibility tab, on the un-listed device).ʳ Q4: Cannot connect to a paired device.
A11: 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 (b) Right-click “local area connection,” select properties, and then select the Sharing tab. (c) Clear (uncheck) the box for “enable internet connection sharing for this “Connection” and click ok. 2.
(2) Select “Driver” on Broadcom USB Bluetooth Device Properties, then click “Update Driver”.
(3) Choose “No, not this time” (4) Choose “install from a list or specific location”.
(5) Choose “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” (6) Click “Finish button to accomplish driver shift.
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FCC Caution 1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.
FCC statement in User's Manual (for class B) "Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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 harmful interference in a residential installation.
