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Red-M Blade

Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx

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Red-M Blade Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide 980-959-03
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx Getting Started Guide Table of contents Introduction ..............................................................................5 About the Red-M Blade ................................................................ 5 Getting started ........................................................................... 6 Red-M Blade overview ...............................................................7 Bluetooth services .............................................
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Introduction About the Red-M Blade The Red-M Blade is a simple and innovative accessory that adds a new level of flexibility to your PalmTM Vx handheld. Whether you are in the office or on the road you can enjoy hassle-free, wireless connection to personal, corporate and public data. With a Red-M Blade and a BluetoothTM enabled mobile phone, you can access the Internet, and send and receive email.
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Getting started To use your Red-M Blade, do the following: 1. Install the software For instructions on how to install Red-M Blade software on your Palm Vx, see Installing the Red-M Blade software on page 11. 2. Attach the Red-M Blade For instructions on how to attach the Red-M Blade, see Attaching the Red-M Blade on page 12. 3.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Red-M Blade overview This section lists the Bluetooth services provided by the Red-M Blade. It describes the additional options and menu items that you will find on your Palm Vx handheld following installation of the Red-M Blade software. It also explains how to use device categories and the information used when you connect to the Internet.
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• four Bluetooth connection configurations (Bt LAN Access, Bt Dial-up, Bt Serial and Bt Serial Host) have been added to the Available Configurations list on the System, Prefs, Connections screen. Choose Connections from the pick list described above to access this screen. • a new network service called Bt LAN Access on the System, Prefs, Network screen (choose Network from the pick list). This is the service that is used to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled local area network.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide If a category contains multiple devices, the Red-M Blade will connect to the first available device. This is useful if, for example, there are several LAN Access Points in your office to which you can connect. File devices into categories using Bluetooth preferences screen 2. When you have installed the Red-M Blade software, the Phones, Access Points and Computers categories will already be available for you to use.
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be one that is stored in the default device category for LAN Access or Dial-up respectively. Your System, Prefs settings determine which Bluetooth-enabled device and which network service will be used to make the connection. The diagram below illustrates how the information on the Bluetooth and Network screens from System, Prefs settings is used when internet connection is made.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Installing the Red-M Blade software Before you begin Before you begin, you will need: • a Palm Vx handheld running Palm OS® 3.5.x or later. To find out which version of the Palm OS you are running, tap the Applications icon then the menu icon , and from the App menu choose Info, then tap Version. Upgrades for earlier Palm OS versions are available from the Palm web site at www.palm.com. Red-M Blade software is not compatible with Palm V models.
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Attaching the Red-M Blade Before attaching the Red-M Blade, note down its Bluetooth address, which is printed on its front. Depending on your Bluetooth security settings, this may be required to identify the Red-M Blade when connecting to Bluetooth services. The Red-M Blade has a 10-pin connector at the bottom, which is identical to the one on your Palm handheld serial cradle.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Detaching the Red-M Blade To detach the Red-M Blade, turn the unit over so that it is face down, and push the latch at the back to the left to unclip the Palm Vx handheld. Pull the Palm Vx handheld up and away from the Red-M Blade.
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Configuring a connection to the Internet via a mobile phone Before you begin Before you begin, you will need: • a Palm Vx handheld with a Red-M Blade attached (see page 12) and Red-M software installed (see page 11). • a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone: • • • if you have a Nokia 6210, see To configure your Palm Vx to connect to a Nokia 6210 with bluetooth battery on page 14. if you have and Ericsson T39m or R520m, see To configure your Palm Vx to connect to an Ericsson T39m or R520m on page 16.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide 2. Look for the Bluetooth address or name of your mobile phone in the list of discovered devices. Tap on this address or name to go to the Device Information dialog (shown). 3. In the Device Information dialog, tap -Not set- and enter the passkey of your mobile phone. Tap OK to close the Bluetooth Passkey dialog. 4. Tap Update.
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Testing the connection To test the connection, tap Connect in the Network, Prefs screen. Using the Internet Now that the ISP and phone set up is complete, when you use an application that requires an Internet connection, the Red-M Blade will automatically contact the mobile phone which will dial your ISP and give you an Internet connection.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide 3. Look for the Bluetooth address or name of your mobile phone in the list of discovered devices. Tap on this address or name to go to the Device Information dialog (shown). 4. In the Device Information dialog, tap -Not set- and enter a passkey for your mobile phone (a four figure number, for example). Tap OK to close the Bluetooth Passkey dialog. 5. On your mobile phone, select Menu, Extras, Bluetooth.
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11. Set up your ISP details: i. From the pick list in the top right-hand corner, select Network, then tap the Menu icon and tap New. ii. Give the Service a name - ‘Freeserve’ for example - and under User Name input the name required by your ISP. iii. Tap -Prompt- to enter the ISP password; if you leave the password setting as -Prompt- you will be asked to input the password each time you connect. iv. Set Connection as Bt Dial-up using the drop-down list. v. Enter the ISP phone number in Phone.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide To configure your Palm Vx to connect to a mobile phone Note: Depending on the manufacturer, you may need to configure your mobile phone to be Bluetooth-enabled. Refer to the documentation that accompanied it for more information. 1. On your Palm Vx handheld, perform a device discovery: i. Go to System, Prefs and select Bluetooth from the pick list. ii.
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8. Set up your ISP details: i. Select Network, then tap the Menu icon and tap New. ii. Give the Service a name - ‘Freeserve’ for example - and under User Name input the name required by your ISP. iii. Tap -Prompt- to enter the ISP password; if you leave the password setting as -Prompt- you will be asked to input the password each time you connect. iv. Set Connection as Bt Dial-up using the drop-down list. v. Enter the ISP phone number in Phone.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Configuring a Bluetooth-enabled LAN connection Before you begin Before you begin, you will need: • a Palm Vx handheld with a Red-M Blade attached (see page 12) and Red-M software installed (see page 11). • configured Bluetooth infrastructure (for example, a Red-M 3000AS access server running software version 1.3 or later with Access Points connected).
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3. If your system administrator has given you a Bluetooth passkey: i. Tap the Access Point’s name to go to the Device Information screen (shown) ii. Tap -Not set- and enter the passkey. Tap OK to exit the Bluetooth Passkey dialog. 4. Move your Access Point into the Access Points category: i. Tap the checkbox to the left of the name of your Access Point. ii. Tap Move; in the Move Selected Devices dialog, select Access Points from the drop-down menu. iii. Tap OK to accept the change and close the dialog. 5.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Configuring Bluetooth HotSync operations You can perform a Bluetooth HotSync operation with your computer using your Red-M Blade in three different ways: • from your Red-M Blade directly to a Bluetooth-enabled laptop or PC. • from your Red-M Blade via an Access Point on a Bluetoothenabled LAN to a designated computer. • from your Red-M Blade via a mobile phone connection to a remote access server on your LAN.
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2. Look for the Bluetooth address or name of your computer on the discovered devices list. 3. If you are using Bluetooth authentication: i. Tap the computer’s address or name to go to the Device Information dialog. ii. Enter the passkey here by tapping -Not set-. iii. Tap Update; tap OK to exit the Device Information dialog. 4. Move your computer into the Computers category: i. Tap the checkbox to the left of the name of your computer. ii.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Note: If you are using a PC with a Bluetooth USB device, ensure that the HotSync Manager on your PC is configured to use same serial port as your Bluetooth USB device. To check this, rightclick the HotSync Manager on your PC, select Setup and then the Local tab.
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3. Tap the Menu icon , select LANSync Prefs then choose LANSync and tap OK. 4. Tap the Menu icon , select Connection Setup, ensure Bt LAN Access is selected in the list and tap Done. 5. Select Bt LAN Access as the service, using the pick list beneath the HotSync icon. The HotSync screen should now look like the one shown. 6. Tap the Menu icon , select Primary PC Setup and enter your HotSync PC’s name in the Primary PC Name field.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Note: If your computer has more than one IP address, you will need to ensure that the HotSync Manager is using the correct address. To check this, right-click the HotSync Manager on your PC, select Setup and the Network tab and then click TCP/IP Settings; the IP address displayed here should be the same as the IP address you have entered into the Primary PC Setup on your Palm handheld.
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To configure a HotSync operation with a mobile phone 1. Follow the instructions to connect to your mobile phone on page 14 up to and including step 7. 2. Set up your company dial-up details: i. Go to System, Prefs and from the pick list on the upper-right corner of the screen, select Network ii. Tap the Menu icon and tap New. iii. Give the Service a name; this name will be used to select this service from the Network, Services pick list. iv.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide 7. Ensure that your corporate remote-access dial-up service is the selected service (this is displayed below the HotSync icon). If you need to change the service selection: i. Tap the current service selection. ii. On the Prefs, Network screen, tap Service and select your corporate remote-access dial-up service. iii. Tap Done. 8. Tap the Menu icon , select Primary PC Setup and enter your HotSync PC’s name in the Primary PC Name field.
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Technical support and contact information For Red-M Blade support information, visit the Red-M website at www.red-m.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Regulatory information The following regulatory statements apply to the Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx. Europe (EEA) This product is designed to connect to "Bluetooth" compatible radio interfaces using the 2.4 GHz frequency band in all EEA Member States with the exception of France where the use of the following frequencies is restricted: 2.4000 - 2.4460 GHz Use Excluded - Military Band 2.4540 - 2.
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Power supply information English CAUTION: Only use this product with a power source that meets the "Limited Power Source" requirements of IEC 60950 or equivalent safety standards. Use the power supply provided (if applicable) or contact RedM for a list of suitable power sources. Dansk ADVARSEL: Dette produkt må kun anvendes sammen med strømkilder, der opfylder kravene vedrørende "Limited Power Source" i IEC 60950 eller tilsvarende sikkerhedsstandarder.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Nederlands WAARSCHUWING: Gebruik dit product alleen met een voedingsbron die voldoet aan de "Minimum voedingsbron"-vereisten van IEC 60950 of evenwaardige veiligheidsvoorschriften. Gebruik de bijbehorende voedingsbron (indien van toepassing) of neem contact op met Red-M voor een lijst van geschikte voedingsbronnen.
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Red-M Blade - Bluetooth Clip-on for Palm Vx User Guide Red-M User License and Limited Warranty Agreement IMPORTANT: THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND RED-M. BY INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT (AS DEFINED BELOW), YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THE "RED-M USER LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY AGREEMENT " BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RED-M ARE UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT TO YOU.
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Subject to any limitation in the Additional License Provisions, if any, you may: • use only one copy of the Software on any accompanying Hardware; • use the Software in only machine-readable form • make copies of the Software for back-up purposes, but you may not use the back-up copies other than as a replacement for the original copy.
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