Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Introduction Basic Operations Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer How to Use Bluetooth Specifications Regulatory Troubleshooting Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® + EDR Technology User Guide Bluetooth Networking Overview Using Bluetooth Tools Device Type, Paired Status, and Connection Status Indication Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication Bluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth® wireless technology allows short-range (within a distance of 10 meters) communication among Bluetooth enabled devices, eliminating the need for cables.
Using Bluetooth Tools The following Bluetooth tools and controls are available on your computer: My Bluetooth Places — My Bluetooth Places provides fast access to Bluetooth tasks and other places of potential interest. If you have so specified when you use the services provided by other Bluetooth devices, shortcuts to these services are placed here. Shortcuts comprise the device name and the name and icon of the service provided by the device.
Camera Desktop Computer Headset Keyboard Mouse Modem Network Access Point Laptop Computer Personal Digital Assistant Printer Cellular Phone Unknown Device Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication If you have specified a shortcut to be created when you pair with a remote device, the type, availability, and connection status of the services provided by the device are indicated in My Bluetooth Places.
The icons used to indicate service type, availability, and connection status are illustrated in Table 2. NOTE: The service name that is displayed for a particular type of remote device may not exactly match the term used in the table. Table 2.
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Back to Contents Page Basic Operations: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Terminology Finding Bluetooth Devices Viewing My Bluetooth Services Making a Quick Connection Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device Terminology A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity. During the initial authentication authentication process, the Bluetooth device that initiates the connection requires the remote device to supply a Bluetooth PIN code.
HCI Host Controller Interface HID human interface device. A mouse or keyboard, for example. link key An internally generated unique security key that is exchanged by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established. Link keys are generated automatically when two devices pair. Bluetooth services such as Headset, Headphones, Audio Gateway, File Transfer, and Printer that Local Services this computer provides to other Bluetooth devices.
To make a quick connection, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, point to Quick Connect, point to the name of the service you want to use, and then click the name of the device that provides the service. Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device Starting the Bluetooth device turns the radio on and stopping the device turns the radio off.
Back to Contents Page Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.
Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices You can specify if you want to allow other Bluetooth devices to discover this computer. Also, you can specify whether to allow all or none of the devices that discover this computer to connect or to allow only those devices that you designate to connect. The devices that you designate must be within range and must themselves be discoverable.
Discovering Devices You can set this computer to automatically look for other Bluetooth devices at a specific time interval. Also, you can limit the search to specific devices, classes of devices, or types of devices within a class. If you limit the search to specific devices, the devices must be within range, and must themselves be discoverable. To specify which Bluetooth devices to look for and how often 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View or modify configuration. 3.
Setting Security By default, the properties of all Bluetooth services that this computer provides and the Bluetooth applications (except Human Interface Device) that this computer uses are set to require a secure connection. When the Secure connection property is set, and this computer tries to connect to another Bluetooth device, the two devices must exchange a Bluetooth security code. This procedure positively identifies the device you want to connect to.
From the Client Applications tab of Bluetooth Configuration, you can specify how this computer accesses services on other Bluetooth devices and set or clear the Secure connection property for that application. By default, all Client Applications except HID are set to require a secure connection. To set the properties for an application, click the application name, and then click Properties. From the General tab, you can set or clear the Secure connection property.
Managing Local Bluetooth Radios From the Diagnostics tab, you can manage the Bluetooth devices (radios) that are installed on this computer.
NOTE: Only one Bluetooth radio can be used at a specific time. If you change the Bluetooth radio device, you must redo pairing with other Bluetooth devices. To manage the Bluetooth radio devices that are installed on this computer 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View or modify configuration, and then click the Diagnostics tab. To query the active radio and update the data displayed in Device Properties, click Refresh.
Back to Contents Page How to Use Bluetooth: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID NOTE: Before you begin, refer to the manual that came with your HID for instructions for making the device discoverable. To use a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other human interface device 1.
8. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the device name, and then click Connect Stereo Audio. NOTE: The device must be discoverable before you can connect to the service or services they provide. If you do not connect, make the headphones discoverable and try again. 9. Start the media player on this computer. To disconnect the headphones stereo audio service 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View devices in range. 3.
Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Voice Playback and Recording To use a Bluetooth hands-free audio device for voice playback and recording 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services, and then click Next. 4. Make the device discoverable. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions on how to make the device discoverable. 5.
6. In Bluetooth Device Selection, click the name of the other device, and then click Next. NOTE: If the Secure connection property of the File Transfer service of the other device has been set, type the security code you want to use in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.
You can now use this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone. To discontinue using this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View devices in range. 3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the name of the cellular phone, and then click Disconnect Hands-free voice gateway.
2. Open the file you want to send. 3. On the File menu, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the destination device. -orClick Other, click the device name in the Select Device list, and then click OK. Send a Web Page from Microsoft Internet Explorer To send a web page from Microsoft Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and browse to the web page you want to send. 2. Click the Send To Bluetooth icon on the toolbar. 3.
Other Remote Bluetooth Device That Offers Fax Service To use the fax capabilities of a Bluetooth telephone, modem, or other remote Bluetooth device that offers fax service 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I know the device I want to use and I want to find a Bluetooth device that provides that service, and then click Next. 4. In Bluetooth Service Selection, click Fax, and then click Next. 5.
6. Double-click the PIM Item Transfer shortcut in My Bluetooth Places. 7. In Select a Bluetooth Business Card, click the PIM that contains the business card(s) you want to send. 8. Click the contact name(s) in the list, and then click OK. If Microsoft Outlook is selected as the Received Business Cards location in Bluetooth Properties, the contact file is sent to Microsoft Outlook Contacts. If Save to Folder is selected, the business card(s) is sent to the Bluetooth Exchange Folder.
NOTE: The printer drivers for the printer must either be on the computer system, or you must have the drivers available on a CD. 9. In Properties, click OK to accept the default settings, or change the settings and then click OK. You are now able to print from this computer to the Bluetooth printer.
3. Double-click the device you established a wireless serial connection with. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Serial Port, and then click Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port. Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages To respond to Bluetooth security messages When a secure connection between two Bluetooth devices is being attempted, a PIN code request may appear in the notification area of either or both devices. If this request is ignored, the connection attempt fails.
Back to Contents Page Specifications: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Item Value/Description Frequency Band 2.400– 2.483.
Back to Contents Page Regulatory: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Operational Information Regulatory information Operational Information Standards The Dell™ 355 wireless module is designed to comply with BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATION Version 2.0 + EDR. Safety The Dell™ 355 wireless module, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement CAUTION: The radiated output power of the Dell™ 355 wireless module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell™ 355 wireless module should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
Hereby, Dell Inc. declares that this Dell Wireless Device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Dell Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Dell Wireless Device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY Finnish oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart Dell Inc. dat het toestel Dell Wireless Device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 The operation of this radio equipment is prohibited for purposes involving or related to public safety.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth ® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Problem or Symptom Possible Solution Check to see if the device is turned on, in range, and in Discoverable mode (refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions for making the device discoverable). Devices that you have paired with are listed in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood regardless of whether they are turned on, in range, or in Discoverable mode.
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