Bluetooth™ Connection Kit Featuring the Socket Bluetooth Card™ and Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the following mobile computers: • Windows Powered Pocket PCs • Handheld PC 2000s • Handheld PC Pros User’s Guide
How this Manual is Organized This manual is designed to help you install and use the Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit. Chapter 1, Introduction, describes key features of the Bluetooth Connection Kit and identifies package contents. Chapter 2, Basic Setup, explains the minimum steps you need to complete to install and use the Bluetooth Card. Chapter 3, Advanced Features, shows additional steps you may choose to perform while installing and/or operating the Bluetooth Card.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Overview Contents of the Connection Kit Installation Steps Summary 4 4 5 6 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP Install the Software Insert the Card Get Connected! Set up Dial-up Networking 7 7 9 10 12 CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED FEATURES Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF Set up Your Bluetooth Card View Device Properties Set up Your Favorite Device Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Bond with Discovered Device(s) Change Views Delete a Device from the Folder 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 APPENDIX A
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit makes it easy to add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to a Windows Powered Pocket PC or Windows CEbased HPC 2000 or Handheld PC Pro. It’s perfect for connecting your Pocket PC or HPC 2000 wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth phone. The Bluetooth Card is the only plug-in card to incorporate all Bluetooth components within the CompactFlash Type I form factor.
Contents of the Connection Kit The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes these items: • A Socket Bluetooth Card (CompactFlash card Type I) • The Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD • The Bluetooth Card Quick Start Guide • A registration card To register the card online, visit: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.
Installation Steps Summary It takes only four steps to install and use the Socket Bluetooth Card: STEP 1: Install the software. STEP 2: Insert the Bluetooth Card into your mobile computer. STEP 3: Get Connected! STEP 4: Set up dial-up networking. This User’s Guide also covers seven advanced features you can perform while installing and/or using the Bluetooth Card. OPTIONAL: ADVANCED FEATURES • Set up your Bluetooth Card. • Use the Bluetooth Devices manager. - View device properties.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Bluetooth Card. STEP 1: Install the Software Follow these steps BEFORE inserting the Bluetooth Card: 1. Make an active partnership between the mobile computer and a host PC. An active partnership exists if data can be moved between the mobile computer and the host PC via a serial/USB/Ethernet cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD into the host PC. 3. Run the SETUP.
5. In the Dialog screen, enter a friendly name for your mobile computer. Tap ok. 6. Disconnect the mobile computer from the connection cable or cradle. Soft reset the mobile computer. Push the reset button, often on the back of the mobile computer.
STEP 2: Insert the Card Important! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur! CompactFlash I/O Slot Insert the card directly into the slot. Make sure the blue label is on top. When properly inserted, the card will be fully contained within the slot. After the mobile computer recognizes the card, you will get a message warning against using Bluetooth on airplanes. Tap OK. PC Card (PCMCIA) Slot Plug the card into the adapter*, with the blue label on top.
STEP 3: Get Connected! Follow these steps to connect your Pocket PC or HPC to a Bluetooth phone: (visible from the Today screen 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the welcome screen, use the drop-down list to select the type of phone you are using. The wizard will provide tailored instructions based on your selection. Note: This example is for a generic phone. Your phone may differ. 3.
4. When the search is complete, a screen will list the discovered Bluetooth phones. Choose the phone you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase will begin, about 10-15 seconds. 5. As prompted in the next screen, set your phone to “Bondable” or “Pairable” mode. For instructions, refer to your phone manual. Have your passkey ready, then tap Next>. 6. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply. 7. Enter the same passkey into your mobile phone.
STEP 4: Set up Dial-up Networking 1. Configure your Dial-up Networking connection as you would with any ordinary modem, and select Bluetooth Phone as your modem. 2. When configuring your advanced modem settings, in the Port Settings screen, in the Flow Control field, select None. Tap ok. 3. When the Socket virtual COM port is opened, a connection is automatically attempted with the associated Bluetooth device – you do not need to go through any extra Bluetooth “connection” step.
Chapter 3 Advanced Features This chapter explains optional steps you may choose to perform while installing and/or using the Bluetooth Card.
Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF You may want to turn off the radio transmitter to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions. should 1. After you insert the Bluetooth Card, the Bluetooth icon appear in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Tap on the icon. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF. 3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter will shut off. The Bluetooth icon in the task tray will become gray, as will relevant menu options (e.g.
Set up Your Bluetooth Card Note: If you use the Get Connected! Wizard, which is recommended for normal usage, then this step is not necessary. This step would be used to change the friendly name of your mobile computer: 1. After you insert the Bluetooth Card, the Bluetooth icon should appear in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Tap on the icon. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Advanced Features, then My Bluetooth Device. 3.
View Device Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of an already discovered device. These functions would be used for connecting to a non-phone device. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. 2. Select the Bluetooth device you want to view information about. 3. Tap on the Properties icon , or tap on Device then select Properties.
Set up Your Favorite Device Follow these steps to set up a default device in the Bluetooth Devices folder. This is needed only if you want to set up a non-phone device as a favorite. Note: If the folder has only one device, it will automatically be the favorite. 1. Tap on Tools and select My Favorites. 2. In the My Favorite Device menu, select a default device. Note: The “favorite” device will be associated with the Bluetooth virtual COM port with the friendly name “Bluetooth Phone.
Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Follow these steps to discover other Bluetooth devices nearby, including non-phone devices. This is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard, and it will allow you to discover both phone and non-phone devices. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder: Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. 2. In the Bluetooth Devices Folder, tap on the Device Discovery icon .
Bond with Discovered Device(s) Follow these steps to bond with an already discovered Bluetooth device. In most cases, bonding is for establishing secure communications with a Bluetooth-enabled phone. This is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected! Wizard.” 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder: Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Select Advanced Features, then Bluetooth Devices. 2. Select the Bluetooth device you want to bond with. 3.
Change Views You can switch between the Large Icons or Details views for the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. In Bluetooth Devices, tap on View. 2. In the pop-up menu, choose between Large Icons or Details.
Delete a Device from the Folder If you no longer plan to connect with it, you can delete a device from the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Select the device you wish to delete. . Or tap on Device then select Delete. 2. Tap on the Delete icon 3. A Confirm screen will appear. Tap Yes.
Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CF I/O Card Size: 1.43 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle: 1.4 mA (4.62 mW) Active (Maximum): 75 mA (248 mW) Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Serial Communications: TTL Operating System Support: Windows CE v3.0 and v2.
Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Product Care • Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames, etc. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend the product, as rough treatment could damage it. • Do not paint your product, as the paint could obstruct parts and prevent normal use.
Radio Frequency Exposure Your Bluetooth Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone or mobile computer by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt.
Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: • I cannot connect to a device in my folder. POSSIBLE REASONS The services for the devices have not been discovered. SOLUTION In the BT Devices folder, tap on the Properties icon. Tap on the Services tab. In the Services screen, tap on the Update button. SYMPTOM: • When I try to connect to my phone, I get a screen that says Partial Success. POSSIBLE REASONS The phone is not in Bondable mode. The passkey is incorrect. SOLUTION Set your phone to Bondable mode.
SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer cannot find any Bluetooth devices nearby. POSSIBLE REASONS You are too far from other Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth device(s) nearby are not turned on. The Bluetooth device(s) are not in discoverable mode. SOLUTION Move closer to the other Bluetooth device(s), within a range of 10 meters. Turn on the Bluetooth device(s) you wish to find. Set the Bluetooth device(s) to discoverable mode. If needed, consult the device’s documentation for help.
Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth Card, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. If problems persist, contact Socket’s technical support department prepared with the following information: • The part number (including revision level) and serial number of your Bluetooth Card. See the diagram below.
Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Plug-in card: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty.
Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.
August 2001 Document # 6410-00171 A Copyright Notice Copyright © 2001 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.
Regulatory Compliance 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. This equipment is also ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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