Bluetooth Connectivity Solutions
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Introduction Bluetooth is a short range wireless communication technology. It is designed to replace the traditional cable connections currently used to link compatible devices. These can be cable connections between computers and printers, computers and mobile phones and between mobile phones and headsets. Bluetooth is designed to operate in the internationally recognised ISM (Industrial Scientific and Medical) frequency band. Within the ISM band (2.4Ghz – 2.
Getting Started Installing the Software Note: Do not connect your Bluetooth USB Adaptor or insert your Bluetooth PC Card until you have completed the install procedure detailed below. 1) Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive on your PC. The CD should start automatically and present you with an installation menu. If the CD fails to start automatically, click on the Start button, select Run and type D:\Setup.exe (assuming your CD/DVD drive is D) then press Enter or click OK.
Installing the Hardware Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth PC Card 1) Insert the Bluetooth USB Adaptor into the USB port. 2) Windows will inform you that new hardware has been discovered and that it is being installed. 1) Insert the Bluetooth PC Card into a free PC Card Slot. 2) Windows will inform you that new hardware has been discovered and that it is being installed.
Bluetooth Tray Application After successful installation of the software and hardware you should have a new item on the Windows taskbar. If you move the mouse onto the system tray (usually in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop) Bluetooth icon you should see the following System Tray Icon This is the Bluetooth System Tray icon. Double-click on it and you will see the following screen.
To check your hardware is working click on the Hardware tab. If the Device Status is showing “na” then your USB Adaptor or PC Card has not been detected by the software. If the device is not plugged in, insert it and select this hardware option again. Note: There are more details about the Bluetooth Tray Application in the Bluetooth help guide. You can view this help by clicking on the Help button, seen here in the bottom right hand corner.
Bluetooth Neighborhood Following installation of the Bluetooth software you will have a new icon on your desktop. This is the Bluetooth Neighborhood icon. Bluetooth Neighborhood Desktop Icon Double-click on this icon to bring up the Bluetooth Neighborhood.
Device Discovery If your USB Adaptor or PC Card is correctly installed in your computer the Bluetooth Neighborhood will initially automatically try to discover (search for) other Bluetooth devices within radio range when it is opened. If any devices are discovered they will be displayed in the Bluetooth Neighborhood. Subsequent searches can be initiated by double-clicking the Search For Devices icon. Note: The search may take a few minutes if there are many discoverable Bluetooth devices within range.
Service Discovery Each device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood you have discovered will have services you can access. To find out which services a device supports double click on that device. You will then see all the services listed, providing the services are compatible and the device has not gone out of range or been switched off.
Bluetooth Services (Profiles) The Bluetooth Serial Port allows you to establish a serial connection to a Bluetooth serial port on another Bluetooth device. The serial connection can be used by legacy applications as it emulates a simple RS232 serial cable link between two Bluetooth devices. The Dial-Up Networking (DUN) service allows you to access and use the modem on another Bluetooth device to dial out, typically to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to browse the internet and send/receive email.
LED Status Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth PC Card The USB Adaptor is designed to meet USB specification 1.1 and incorporates an integral antenna. The PC Card is a type II PC Card. It incorporates an integral antenna. Each LED indicates the following Each LED indicates the following Description Status Power/ Data Description Data Power Status Function Flashes every 2 seconds when the device is discoverable Normally on. Flashes whilst data transfer is in progress 12 Function Normally on.
Pairing Guide Pairing (also referred to as bonding) is the process of associating Bluetooth devices with each other. It is advisable to pair with frequently used Bluetooth devices. This will establish a permanent security link between the devices and enable quick access to the services provided, without the need to enter passkeys.
Ericsson R520m Note: The R520m is not discoverable by default. To make the Ericsson R520m discoverable or 1 From the standby screen, press 2 Press 5 to enter the Extras menu. 3 Press 4 to select Bluetooth. 4 Press 1 to select Discoverable. to enter the menu. The phone will remain in Bluetooth discoverable mode for 3 minutes. Note: If the Discoverable option in the Bluetooth menu is greyed out and unselectable, the Bluetooth option may be disabled. Enter the menu and press 5 to enter the Extras menu.
16 Press Yes. 17 Click on the taskbar Bluetooth Icon when it flashes (Windows 98) or a bubble message appears (Windows Me/2000). Passkey Request (Windows 98) Passkey Request (Windows Me & 2000) 18 Type in the same passkey in the Bluetooth Passkey field and click Authenticate. 19 Your Ericsson phone will prompt you to edit the name tag. When you are satisfied with the name tag, press Yes.
Ericsson T39m Note: The T39m is not discoverable by default. To make the Ericsson T39m discoverable 1 From the standby screen, press 2 Press 5 to enter the Extras menu. 3 Press 5 to select Bluetooth. 4 Press 1 to select Discoverable. to enter the menu. The phone will remain in Bluetooth discoverable mode for 3 minutes. Note: If the Discoverable option in the Bluetooth menu is greyed out and unselectable, the Bluetooth option may be disabled. Enter the menu and press 5 to enter the Extras menu.
Click on the taskbar Bluetooth Icon when it flashes (Windows 98) or a bubble message appears (Windows Me/2000). Passkey Request (Windows 98) Passkey Request (Windows Me & 2000) 18 Type in the same passkey in the Bluetooth Passkey field and click Authenticate. 19 Your Ericsson phone will prompt you to edit the name tag. When you are satisfied with the name tag, press Yes.
Nokia 6210 The Nokia Connectivity Battery (LRW-1) brings Bluetooth to the Nokia 6210. You may need to check that your 6210 has software which can support the Bluetooth Connectivity Battery. You can do this in two ways: • • Switch on the phone with the Connectivity Battery fitted. If there is an icon in the top left corner showing a dot with waves radiating from it - ((•)) - then the phone has a sufficient version of software.
TDK USB adaptor & PC Card 1 Right-click on the taskbar Bluetooth Icon and click on Security. 2 Wait while discoverable Bluetooth devices that are in range are discovered. 3 Highlight the remote device you wish to pair with, click on Execute Pairing then Done.
4 Enter a passkey of your choice in the Bluetooth Passkey field and click Authenticate. 5 Click on the remote machines taskbar Bluetooth Icon when it flashes (Windows 98) or a bubble message appears (Windows Me/2000). Passkey Request (Windows 98) Passkey Request (Windows Me & 2000) 6 Type in the same passkey in the Bluetooth Passkey field and click Authenticate.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I find the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my device? Double-click on the taskbar Bluetooth Icon. Click on the Hardware tab. The Bluetooth address will be displayed next to the Device Address. Why can’t I discover a nearby Bluetooth device? The remote device is probably in non-discoverable mode. Check the status of the device and perform another search when the remote device is in discoverable mode.
Regulatory Information Bluetooth This product complies with any mandatory product specification in any country where the product is sold. In addition, the product complies with the following: European Union (EU) and EFTA This equipment complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and the following standards: ETS 300 328-1 V1.2.2 (2000-07) ETS 300 826 11/1997 EN 60950:1992 + A1:1993, A2:1993, A3:1995, A4:1997, A11:1997 EU recommendation 1999/519/EC and has been provided with the CE mark accordingly.
Safety Statements Important Please note the following: 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 “This UL Listed ITE Accessory is intended for use with a listed host against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency computer.
Technical Information Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth PC Card Supported operating systems Supported operating systems Windows 98 (Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 2000 Windows 98 (Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 2000 Power consumption - normal: Power consumption - peak: Supply voltage: Operating Temperature: Maximum RF output power: Nominal RF output power: Range: Weight: 35mA 105mA 5V 0 - 35°C 2.5mW (4dBm) 1mW (0dBm) up to 10 metres, free space.
Warranty TDK warrants that the Bluetooth USB adaptor and Bluetooth PC Card products shall conform to TDK’s published specifications, which may be subject to change, and remain free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal, proper and intended use for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase, provided that proof of purchase be furnished with any returned equipment.
