Bluet oot h USB Adapt er User Guider Unwire your life V1.4.
Index I NTRODUCTI ON 3 CHAPTER 1 Bluet oot h profile support Drivers support Set up for Mac 3 3 3 CHAPTER 2 Applicat ion not e for Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP I cons used for Bluet oot h devices and services Net work sharing set t ing for Windows File t ransfer set t ing for Windows Dial- up net working set t ing for Windows FAX set t ing PI M I t em Transfer set t ing PI M Synchronizat ion set t ing Serial Port set t ing Act iveSync set t ing Audio Gat eway set t ing for windows Personal area net work s
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 aglobally available band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility. In a nutshell, Bluetooth unplugs your digital peripherals and makes cable clutter a thing of the past.
Chapter 1 1.1 Bluetooth profile support includes: Generic Access Profile (GAP), Serial Port Profile (SPP), Service Discovery Application Profile (SDAP), Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP), Object Push Profile (OPP), File Transfer Profile (FTP), Dial-up Network Profile (DUN), LAN Access Profile (LAP), Fax Profile (FAX), Synchronization Profile, Headset Profile, Audio GatewayProfile(AG) Personal Area Network (PAN) Human Interface Device (HID) Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) 1.
Chapter 2 Application note for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 2.1 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.
Service Icons for Windows 98SE, Me and 2K Device Icons for Windows XP 6
Service Icons for Windows XP NOTE: Only available services are displayed in the menus 7
2.2. 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-->Settings -->Network and Dial-up 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 and Dial-up 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, Dial-up Networking, File Transfer, Network Access, etc.). 13. Click on the "Network Access" icon to connect to the shared Internet connection on the 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.
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.
2.3. 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.
7. The file will be opened once the transfer is completed, if the "Start Automatically" checkbox is selected.
2.4. 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.
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 nternet. 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.
2.5. 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.
2.6. 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.
2.7. 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. The supported PIMs are: ‧ Microsoft Outlook ‧ Microsoft Outlook Express ‧ Lotus Notes. The supported data types are: ‧ Business cards ‧ Calendar items ‧ Email (with or without attachments) ‧ Notes.
2.8. 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.
2.9. 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.
4. Choose the same COM port. (in this case, it is COM 6 that Bluetooth Serial port uses shown in the Step 2.) 5.
2.10. 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. *Remember 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).
2.11.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.
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 NAP Service.
Right click the NAP Service and select "Connect to Network Access Point", your PC will get an IP address from the Network Access Point. At this moment, you might be prompted to enter the IP network settings; if this is the case, choose "Obtain an IP address automatically" from your Bluetooth Network TCP/IP setting. After selecting the host, a connection will then be established between your PC and the host over the personal network.
FCC Regulation: zThis 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. zThis 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.