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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 Package ! ! ! One Bluetooth adapter One driver and software disk This user manual Features ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Bluetooth v1.2 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) Synchronization Profile Headset Profile Personal Area Network (PAN) Human Interface Device (HID) BIP Basic Image Profile (BBIP) Drivers support 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. If the setup menu does not launch automatically, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the appropriate CD-ROM drive and run "bsetup". (2) Select “Install Drivers and Application Software”.
(3) Please select your device from the menu.
(4) Complete the following steps to install Bluetooth software: (a) Exit all applications. (b) InstallShield Wizard setup dialog box will automatically be displayed. (c) Follow the instructions on screen: (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. (j) When the installation is completed, please click the "Finish" button. For more information of Bluetooth software Configuration & User’s Guide, please refer to Chapter 3 of this application note.
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
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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 → 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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