USER MANUAL Bluetooth module Model Number: BM3210 Doc version: 1.
I. Hardware operation introduction 1.1 Description The Bluetooth module BM3210 is adopted CSR BlueCore 4 External ship solution. Which includes an 8Mbit Flash memory, used with CSR Bluetooth stack, provides a fully compliant Bluetooth system to v2.0 + EDR of the specification for data and voice communications. Features a Fully Qualified Bluetooth v2.0+EDR a Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) compliant with v2.0.E.2 of specification for both 2Mbps and 3Mbps modulation modes a Full speed USB v1.
1.2 Specification Product Name Bluetooth Module Model Number BM3210 Standard Bluetooth v2.0+EDR Frequency Band 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band Modulation Method GFSK for 1Mbps; Π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps; 8-DPSK for 3Mbps Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) Transfer rates (Max) Max UART baud rates of 3Mbps RF Output Power 0.01 mW/MHz Antenna PCB Antenna with 1.23dBi peak gain Stand by 10m 0.6mA 20m 0.9mA Power 30m 0.
II. Software operation introduction BlueSoleil is a Windows-based software from IVT that allows your Bluetooth® enabled desktop or notebook computer to wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices. BlueSoleil allows MS Windows users to wirelessly access a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled digital devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, headsets, printers, and GPS receivers. You can also form networks and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs.
Serial Port √ √ Synchronization √ √ 1.2 Main Window Note: For more complete information about the Main Window (including the icon meanings) as well as information about the Service Window and BlueSoleil menus, please refer to Chapter 4. By default, BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. Use the Main Window to perform your primary connection operations. The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) as well as the remote devices detected in range.
• Green — Connected. The service is active in a connection with the remote device. Services — Operations • Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the service. • Single-click on the service icon to connect. • Right-click on the service icon to display a pop-up menu of related operations.
Basic Operations 1.3 Install the Software IMPORTANT! If you have any Bluetooth software previously installed on your computer, you must completely remove it first! 1. Insert the BlueSoleil software installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. Follow the directions on your screen to install the software. 4. As prompted, when software installation is complete, restart your computer. 1.
Figure 3.1: Upgrade Information Note: To get the latest upgrade information, your computer must have the network connection to access the Internet. 1.6 Activation The new activation mechanism is added in the starting procedure of BlueSoleil to recognize the illegal copy and pop up the warning message (Figure 3.2) to remind user. Figure 3.2: Piracy warning. Moreover, the version will switch to evaluation copy automatically that only allows transmitting 5M Bytes data totally. (Figure 3.
Figure 3.3: Evaluation copy (5MB limit) This activation is auto-executed on background without any user-operation that will not take effect to any legit user. 1.7 Search for Other Bluetooth Enabled Devices Before it can connect, your computer must first detect other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Initiate a Device Search 1. Make sure that the Bluetooth enabled device you wish to connect to is turned on, with sufficient battery power, and set in discoverable mode. Have any necessary passkeys ready.
• The Main Window can display only eight discovered devices at a time. If BlueSoleil discovered more than eight devices, use the scroll bar to view the remaining devices discovered by BlueSoleil. • To sort the devices by device name, device address, or device type, click View | Arrange Devices. 4. Wait several seconds until BlueSoleil reports the name of each device. 5. If the device you want is not listed, make sure that the device is turned on and discoverable and try searching again.
• Depending on your system, multiple icons for Serial COM ports may appear. 3. After you have started the service in BlueSoleil, now you are ready to initiate the connection from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. Initiate the Connection If you would like to use your computer as a client in a Bluetooth connection, make sure that you have started (enabled) the service on the remote device.
Chapter 3 for your specific service. After configuring the appropriate connection settings, you should be ready to use your application. 9. To end a connection, in the Main Window, right-click on the icon for a connected device. In the pop-up menu, click Disconnect. Note: You can only disconnect this way if your computer is acting as a client device.
Getting Started 1.10 AV Headphone The AV Headphone Profile enables use of a Bluetooth enabled headphone to listen to high-quality stereo music played on a computer. Typical Usage • Listen to music using a Bluetooth enabled AV headphone. Step 1: Connect to the AV headphone, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Step 2: Play music using media player software on your computer. Music will transmit wirelessly to the headphone. 1.
Figure 3.1 Bluetooth Camera Controller Step 2: Click the button to capture the image. The captured image will be transmitted to your computer and displayed. Receive Pictures Step 1: Assign the directory where you would like to save image files pushed from the client device. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the Basic Image Push tab. In the Set the image directory field, browse to select the file location. Click OK. Step 2: Start the BIP service, following the directions in Chapter 2.
Step 2: The Dial-Up Dialog will appear (Figure 3.2). Enter the dial-up number, User name, and Password. Make sure the correct dial-up number is entered, then click on the Dial button. Note: The default dial-up number *99***1# only works with certain GPRS phones and service providers in the United States. If necessary, enter the correct dial-up number for your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
directions in Chapter 2. Step 2: Use your fax software to send the message. Send fax via a Bluetooth enabled modem Step 1: Connect to the modem’s fax service, as described in Chapter 2. Step 2: Start your fax software. Configure your fax software for the Bluetooth Fax Modem (NOT the Bluetooth Modem). Refer to your fax software’s user documentation for instructions. Step 3: Use your fax software to send the message. 1.
to allow others to only browse and copy files/folders from this folder. Step 2: Start the FTP service in BlueSoleil, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Do not initiate the connection in BlueSoleil. Step 3: Browse your computer from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. When the remote device attempts to connect to your computer, the Bluetooth Service Authorization screen may appear. Click Yes.
Step 2: Play music on your computer, or chat using network meeting tools. You may need to press a multifunction button on your headset to transmit audio between the computer and the headset. Note: For most Bluetooth enabled headsets, after you have successfully connected for the first time, you can quickly reconnect to BlueSoleil by simply pressing a multifunction button on the headset. 1.
Typical Usage • Access a Local Area Network via a Bluetooth enabled LAN access point • Use your computer as a LAN Access Point Access a LAN via a Bluetooth enabled Access Point (AP) Step 1: Connect to the LAN AP's LAP service, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Step 2: In the Connect Bluetooth LAP Connection dialog, enter the user name and password if necessary. Click Connect.
Figure 3.4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Network Component (3)Select Specify TCP/IP addresses and enter the range of IP addresses assigned to LAP clients (Figure 3.5). Figure 3.
1.18 Object Push The Bluetooth Object Push Profile (OPP) enables users to send and receive Personal Information Management (PIM) data objects (including messages, notes, calendar items, and business cards) to and from a Bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone. The objects supported include: • Contacts (*.vcf) • Calendar items (*.vcs) • Notes (*.vnt) • Messages (*.
Figure 3.6: Send Object Send My Card: Send your default business card. Get Card: Get the phone’s default business card. Send Objects: Select objects (PIM files ending in .vcf, .vcs, .vnt, or .vmg) and send them to the phone. Exchange cards: Have your computer and the phone to exchange their default business cards. Method 2: From MS Outlook: (1) Select the contact that you would like to send. (2) In Outlook, click on the Push button on the toolbar, or click File | Push.
tab. Step 2: Start the Object Push service, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Do not initiate a connection, only start the service so that your computer will be ready to receive objects. Step 3: Send objects from the phone. For instructions, refer to your phone’s user documentation. Notes: • BlueSoleil creates a Bluetooth folder (with Inbox and Outbox subfolders) in your My Documents folder for use with Object Push. The Inbox is used to save objects received from other devices.
TCP/IP. Figure 3.7: Group Ad-hoc Network • Access a LAN via a Network Access Point (or a Computer Acting as a NAP) After the computers connect to the NAP, they become members of the LAN and can directly communicate with other computers in the LAN. Figure 3.8: Access a LAN via PAN-NAP Connecting the PAN User (PANU) Step 1: Connect to the server's Personal Area Network service, following the instructions in Chapter 2.
A DHCP server will be started on the GN. The PANU can obtain an IP address automatically from this DHCP server if the PANU does not set static IP address for the Bluetooth Network Adapter. Figure 3.9: Set Up a Bluetooth Enabled Personal Area Network Scenario 2 Access LAN via PAN-NAP Select Access LAN Network and select a physical network adapter, through which the NAP connects to a LAN, as the LAN Adapter (Figure 3.10). Figure 3.
Scenario 3 Access the Internet via NAP Select Access Internet and select a physical network adapter, through which the NAP connects to Internet, as the WAN Adapter (Figure 3.11). It will automatically enables NAT (Network Address Translation, please refer to Windows Help Topic) function and a DHCP server. Note: The BT Network Adapter on the PANU side must be set to obtain an IP address automatically. The IP address is in the form of 192.168.50.xxx, such as 192.168.50.1. Figure 3.
COM port number, in the Main Window, right-click on the device icon. In the pop-up menu, select Status. (b) If the printer driver has been installed, a message indicates that the printer is ready. Step 2: Print documents using the Bluetooth enabled printer. In the application, be sure to select the correct printer and printer port. 1.
1.22 Bluetooth Synchronization The Bluetooth Synchronization (SYNC) Profile enables users to synchronize PIM objects on their computer with that of other Bluetooth enabled computers as well as Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, PDAs, and other devices. Four kinds of objects are supported: • Contacts (*.vcf) • Calendars (*.vcs) • Notes (*.vnt) • Messages (*.vmg) Supported MS Outlook versions: Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 (xp), Outlook 2003.
BlueSoleil User Guides 1.23 BlueSoleil Environment 1.23.1 Main Window The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) and the remote devices detected in range. Connecting and disconnecting operations are conducted here. Connections are indicated by green dashed lines between the local device and connected remote devices. By default BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. To return to the Main Windows after switching views, click View | Main Window.
Modem Mobile Phone PDA LAN Access Point Mouse Keyboard Microphone HiFi Audio Loud Headset Speaker Scanner Printer Fax Camera Game Server controller Unknown device Icon Meanings Remote devices can be in any of three states, which BlueSoleil indicates with different colors. • White — Idle. The normal state of the device. • Yellow — Selected. You have selected the device. • Green — Connected. The device is connected to your computer. Operations • Single-click on the icon to select.
SPP LAP FTP SYNC OPP HCRP HID FAX BIP AV Headset Icon Meanings There are 3 states for the service icons, indicated by different colors. • White — Idle. The normal state. • Yellow — Available. The Bluetooth service is available on the selected remote device. • Green — Connected. The Bluetooth service is active in a connection with the remote device. Operations • Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the • Single-click on the service icon to connect.
Services Icons Services PAN SPP OPP FTP SYNC LAP AV BIP Icons Headset AG Icon Meanings There are 3 states for the local Bluetooth services, indicated by different icon colors. • White – Idle. The service has not been started. • Yellow – Started. The local Bluetooth service has been started. • Green – Connected. Some remote device has connected to the service. Operations • Single-click on the icon to select the service. • Double-click on the icon to Start/Stop a service.
Hide --- Hide the BlueSoleil window. Connections can still run when the window is hidden. Always on Top --- Keep the BlueSoleil window always on top. Exit --- Exit BlueSoleil. You can also exit BlueSoleil by right-clicking on the task tray icon at the bottom of your screen. In the pop-up menu, click Exit. View Menu Main Window --- Show the BlueSoleil Main Window. Service Window --- Show the BlueSoleil Service Window.
and click on the Find button. The device with the specified address will appear highlighted in the Main Window. By Name: Check the By Name box, enter the Name of the device, and click on the Find button. The device with the specified name will appear highlighted in the Main Window. Add New Device --- Add a remote device by entering its Bluetooth device address. Add Device From History --- Add a remote device from the history list. Add: Add the selected device.
(2) Check for updates automatically --- A prompt will pop up to inform user checking update from BlueSoleil web site once BlueSoleil starting up. Note: The checking update function is enabled by default. Others: (1) Prompt me before adding a "Quick Connect" item --- Inquiry if adding a new Quick Connect item once establishing a new outgoing SPP connection. (2) Prompt me before stopping a service to connect out --- Inquiry if stopping local service before connecting out.
1.24 Device Configurations 1.24.1 Hardware Configuration BlueSoleil supports the following kinds of Bluetooth radio adapters: USB and CF card. To access the hardware configuration screens, click Tools | My Bluetooth Device…, Bluetooth Device Select the type of Bluetooth enabled device that you plan to use, either a USB adapter or a CompactFlash (CF) card. Advanced Configuration The Advanced Configuration page will be enabled only if you selected CF in the Bluetooth Device screen.
Accessibility Connecting Mode • Connectable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to connect with your computer. • Non-Connectable: Prohibits other Bluetooth enabled devices from connecting with your computer. Discovery Mode • General Discoverable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to • Limited Discoverable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to detect your computer. detect your computer with Limited Inquiry.
1.25.1 Pair / Un-pair Devices Once a remote device has paired with your computer by exchanging passkeys, passkeys will no longer be required for further connections between your computer and the device. How to pair with another device Automatically If a passkey is required for connection, the devices will be paired automatically the first time they successfully exchange passkeys and connect.
The medium level provides service level security. You can assign the appropriate level of access for each specific service. For more details, see 4.3.4 Local Services Security. High If checked, passkeys must be exchanged for every incoming and outgoing connection, unless the two devices have already paired in the past. Bluetooth Passkey Set Default Passkey Use this setting to create a default passkey for all connections. This saves you the effort of manually creating a passkey whenever one is required.
The Authorization button is enabled only when the Security Level is set to Medium. 1.25.4 Local Services Security To access the local services security configuration screen, click My Bluetooth | Security and click on the Services tab. You can only configure security for local services when the Security Level is set to Medium. (Set the Security Level in the General Security screen.
Reject devices from using the service if not trusted for the service If a non-trusted device attempts to access the service, the connection will be rejected automatically without informing the user. Notes: If a device is trusted for a service, it may connect to this service on your local device without informing you. 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.
