Bluetooth™ Connection Kit Featuring the Socket Bluetooth Card™ and Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the following mobile computers: • • • • Pocket PCs Pocket PC 2002s 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 4 Overview Contents of the Connection Kit Installation Steps Summary 4 5 6 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP 7 STEP 1: Install the Software STEP 2: Insert the Card STEP 3: Get Connected! STEP 4: Dial-up Networking 7 10 11 15 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) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CHAPTER 4 THE SOCKET DIALER 29
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit makes it easy to add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to a Windows Powered Pocket PC (including Pocket PC 2002s) or a Windows CE-based HPC 2000 or Handheld PC Pro. It’s perfect for connecting any of these mobile computers wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth phone or printer. 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 Connection Kit Installation CD • The Quick Start Guide for Bluetooth Connection Kit • A registration card To register the kit online, visit: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.
Installation Steps Summary The most basic installation and operation of the Bluetooth Card can be completed in only four steps. There are also several advanced features you can choose to perform, as well as the Socket Dialer program you may want to install and use. BASIC SETUP AND USE 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. OPTIONAL: ADVANCED FEATURES • Set up your Bluetooth Card.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and operate the Bluetooth Card. The four steps detailed in this chapter include installing software, inserting the card, getting connected, and setting up dialup networking. 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.
IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS NETSCAPE, DO NOT run the SETUP.HTM file on Netscape. Instead, choose either of two options: OPTION ONE: Use Internet Explorer to run the SETUP.HTM file. (a) In the Internet Explorer screen, click File | Open. (b) In the Open screen, type X:\SETUP.HTM (Replace X with your CD drive letter.) Open screen from Internet Explorer 5.5 (c) Proceed with the instructions described on the previous page for Internet Explorer. OPTION TWO: Run the SETUP.EXE file.
7. If desired, install the Socket Dialer. This program lets you dial a number directly from your Contacts list. 8. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host computer. Soft reset the mobile computer. Push the reset button, often on the back of the device.
STEP 2: Insert the Card Important! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur! Insert the card into your mobile computer’s slot. If using a PC Card slot, first insert the Bluetooth Card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter (available separately). Make sure the blue label is on top. Insert the card directly into a CompactFlash I/O slot… …or plug the card into an adapter for use in a PC Card slot.
STEP 3: Get Connected! The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a one-time setup process that prepares the mobile computer and phone for Bluetooth connections. The wizard varies depending on what phone you want to connect to. Ericsson, Nokia, Sony Phones (in the Today screen for Pocket 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon PCs and Pocket PC 2002s). In the pop-up menu, tap Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard.
5. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones will appear. Choose the phone you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase will begin, about 5-10 seconds. 6. 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>. 7. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply.
Motorola Timeport 270C (visible from the Today screen 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. Note: For HPCs, adjust the taskbar to reveal the entire wizard screen. Go to Start | Settings | Taskbar. Select Auto hide. Tap OK. 3. In the welcome screen, use the drop-down list to select the Motorola Timeport 270C. The wizard will provide tailored instructions for this phone. 4.
6. The next two screens describe procedures you can only complete outside of the wizard. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard. Directions for these procedures are provided in STEP 4: Dial-up Networking, starting on the next page. The two procedures are: Bonding with your phone — This must be completed in order to complete the Bluetooth connection and involves dial-up networking.
STEP 4: Dial-up Networking Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings for your office network or ISP. Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s 1. Pocket PC — Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Modems. In the next screen, tap New Connection… Pocket PC 2002 — Go to Start | Settings | Connections. Tap on the Connections icon. In the top field, select Internet Settings. Tap Modify… In the next screen, tap New… 2.
7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Pocket PC — Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the correct dialing information is entered, then tap Connect. Pocket PC 2002 — When you return to the Connections screen, under Internet Settings, tap Connect. In the next screen, make sure the correct dialing information is entered. Tap OK. 8.
Handheld PCs 1. Go to Start | Programs | Communication | Remote Networking | Make New Connection. 2. In the next screen, enter a name for the Bluetooth connection. Select Dial-Up Connection. Tap Next>. 2. Select Bluetooth Phone for the modem. Tap Configure… 3. The Port Settings screen will appear. For Flow Control, select None. Enter any necessary settings for your office network or ISP.
5. Tap on the Call Options tab. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap OK. 6. If needed, tap on TCP/IP to enter any special network settings for your office network or ISP. Tap OK. 7. Tap Next>. 8. Enter the dial-up number for your office network or ISP. Tap Finish. 9. Now you are ready to start the connection. Go to Start | Control Panel | Remote Networking. Tap on the Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the correct dialing information is entered, then tap Connect. 8.
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 and Pocket PC 2002s). Tap on the icon. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF. 3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter will shut off.
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 and Pocket PC 2002s). 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. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. For HPCs, you can also tap on the Bluetooth Devices folder directly on the desktop. 2. Select a device. Tap on the Properties icon 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. In the My Favorite screen, use the drop-down menu to select a default device.
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 and Pocket PC 2002s). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices.
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.” Important! • Do not attempt bonding with a Motorola Timeport 270C phone! • Do not use this method to bond with a printer! The third-party printing software included on the installation CD also handles bonding. 1.
4. The Bluetooth Device Bonding Wizard will launch. Follow the wizard to bond with your selected device. 5. As prompted, make sure the Bluetooth device that you want to bond with is in Bondable mode. 6. If the remote device is set up to accept bonding, a Bluetooth Passkey screen will appear. To continue bonding, enter the correct passkey and tap Reply. 7. When you have successfully bonded with the other device, tap Finish.
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. 2. Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. In the pop-up menu, select Delete. 3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Delete icon Or tap on Device then select Delete. 4. A Confirm screen will appear. Tap Yes. 28 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES .
Chapter 4 The Socket Dialer This chapter explains how to assign a dialing prefix and use the Bluetooth Installer to dial a number directly from your Contacts list. If you have not done so already, be sure to run the Dialer Installer from the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD. While installing the program, you can also assign the dialing prefix. Assign a Dialing Prefix If you have not already assigned a dialing prefix during the install process, you can do so by following these steps: 1.
Use the Socket Dialer 1. To use the dialer, the mobile computer must already be connected to the Bluetooth phone. You can use the Get Connected! Wizard to do this. 2. Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002 — Go to Start | Contacts. HPC — Click on the Contacts icon from the desktop. 3. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact you wish to dial to. In the popup menu, select Dial Contact. Alternatively, you can tap on Tools and select Dial Contact. 4.
5. Your mobile computer will connect to your phone and begin dialing. Note: The Socket Dialer can dial a phone number containing any of the 17 following non-numeric characters: * # + . / ! @ - \ space A B C D T P W Additionally, the following string can be included in a phone number: (‘,’) The Socket Dialer can not dial a phone number containing non-numeric characters other than those listed above. Socket recommends that you follow the standard Microsoft Outlook format for phone numbers.
Chapter 5 Printing This chapter explains how to print from a Bluetooth-enabled printer using the PrintPocketCE program included in on the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD. This program only works with Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s. The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes a 30-day trial version of PrintPocketCE. For a full version, please visit: www.fieldsoftware.com If you have not done so already, be sure to install the PrintPocketCE program.
4. In the main screen, tap on the file you wish to print. To locate your file, you can tap on the white paper icon at the bottom of the screen to view a list of Pocket Word docs, TXT, or RTF files. Tap on the yellow envelope icon to view email messages. Use the folders drop-down menu to switch between folders. 5. In the next screen, make sure the correct printer is chosen. For Port, choose Bluetooth: Socket CF Card. Make any other necessary printer settings.
If needed, tap on More Settings to adjust margins, form feed, and other settings. Tap OK to return to the main printing screen. When done adjusting the settings, tap Start Printing. 6. The mobile computer will search for a Bluetooth printer. After the search, the Bluetooth Devices folder will appear. Select the Bluetooth printer, then tap Select . If the mobile computer fails to detect the Bluetooth printer, make sure the printer is on, discoverable, and in range. Tap Find to repeat the search. 7.
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: 16 mA Typical: 40 mA Maximum: 90 mA 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.
January 2002 Document # 6410-00171 C Copyright Notice Copyright © 2002 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 The Socket Bluetooth Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel Brouilleur du Canada.
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