ALPS ALPINE BTC 1 user manual

Bluetooth™ Connection Kit

Featuring the Socket Bluetooth Card™ and Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the following mobile computers:

• Pocket PC 2000s

• Pocket PC 2002s

• Handheld PC 2000s

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4

Overview 4 Contents of the Connection Kit 5 Installation Steps Summary 6

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP 7

STEP 1: Register the Card 7 STEP 2: Prepare Network Information 7 STEP 3: Install the Software 7 STEP 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard 8 STEP 5: Insert the Card 10 STEP 6: Get Connected! 11 STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network 15

CHAPTER 3 FEATURES 20

Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF 20 Bluetooth ActiveSync 21 Bluetooth LAN Access 24 Bluetooth Faxing 27

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED FEATURES 30

Set up Your Bluetooth Card 31 Assign COM Ports 32 Discover Bluetooth Device(s) 33 Bond with Discovered Device(s) 34 View Device Properties 36 Set up Your Favorite Device 37 Change Views 38 Delete a Device from the Folder 39

CHAPTER 5 SOCKET OBEX 40

Exchange Business Cards 41 Send a Contact 43 Send a File 45 Browse Remote Device 47 Receive Contact or File 53 Enable File Sharing 53

CHAPTER 6 THE SOCKET DIALER 54 CHAPTER 7 BLUETOOTH PRINTING 57 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 61

CompactFlash Card 61

SDIO Card 62

APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 63 APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING 67 APPENDIX D SUPPORT RESOURCES 70

Users’ Forum 70 Technical Support 70

LIMITED WARRANTY 71 COPYRIGHT NOTICE 73 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 74

CompactFlash Card 74 SDIO Card 77

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

The Socket B luetooth Connect ion Kit makes it easy to add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to a Windows Powered Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 or a Windows CE-based HPC 2000. It’s perfect for connecting any of these mobile computers wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth phone, LAN access point, computer or printer.

The Bluetooth Card is the only plug-in card to incorporate all Bluetooth components within the CompactFlash Type I or SDIO form factor. With a Windows Upgrade Kit, the CompactFlash Bluetooth Card also works in the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot of a notebook computer running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP. You can purchase the upgrade kit separately online at:

www.esend.com/socket/product.asp?sku=BL4518% 2D387&mscssid=4MM2VU1BLJGS9LMAT74D3 C3SJXGEF1C7

The Bluetooth Connection Kit includes a Bluetooth Card and Blueto oth software, including drivers, the Bluetooth Setup Wizard, the Get Connected! Wizard, the Bluetooth Devices folder, Socket OBEX and the Socket Dialer.

For quickly connec ting your mobile compute r to a Bluetooth phone, use the Get Connected! Wizard. Afterwards, you can use the Socket Dialer to directly dial a number from your Contacts list.

In addition to phones, Socket’s Bluetooth software also makes it easy to connect to devices like computers, access points, and printers. The Bluetooth Act i veSync option guides you through connect ing and synchronizing with a computer. Similarly, the Bluetooth LAN Access option helps you connect to a LAN access point. To connect to a printer or other type of device, use the advanced features found in the Bluetooth Devices folder.

The Transfer via Bluetooth option enables you to exchange business cards and files with another Bluetooth device that supports OBEX. You can even use one mobile computer to browse the contents of another.

This User’s Guide explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Card. This guide shows Pocket PC 2000 and Pocket PC 2002 screens. Except where otherwise noted, other types of mobile computers will have

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functionally equivalent screens. The term “Poc ket PCs ” refer s to both Pocket PC 2000s and Pocket PC 2002s.

Software updates: www.socketcom.com/support/support_bluetooth.asp

Contents of the Connection Kit

The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes these items:

• A Socket Bluetooth Card (CompactFlash card Type I or SDIO)

• The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit Installation CD

•

To register the kit online, visit: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.asp

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Installation Steps Summary

Basic installation and operation of the Bluetooth Card for use with a Bluetooth phone can be completed in seven steps.

BASIC SETUP AND USE WITH A BLUETOOTH PHONE

STEP 1: Register the card. STEP 2: Prepare network information. STEP 3: Install the software. STEP 4: Complete the Socket Bluetooth Setup Wizard. STEP 5: Insert the Bluetooth Card into your mobile computer. STEP 6: Get Connected! STEP 7: Dial-up to your network.

FEATURES

• Turn transmitter ON/OFF

• Bluetooth Act iveSync

• Bluetooth LAN Acc ess

ADVANCED FEATURES

• Set up your Blueto oth Card.

• Use the Bluetooth Devices folder.

- View device properties.

- Set up your favorite devices.

- View/modify Bluetooth COM ports.

- Discover other Bluetooth device(s).

- Bond with another Bluet ooth device.

- Change views.

- Delete a device from your folder.

OBEX

Exchange business cards Send a contact Send a file Browse remote device Receive contact or file Enable file sharing

SOCKET DIALER

BLUETOOTH PRINTING

Note: There are some important safety and usage guidelines you should read before operating the Bluetooth Card. Please refer to Appendix B, “Safety and Usage Tips.”

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Chapter 2 Basic Setup

This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Bluetoot h Card.

STEP 1: Register the Card

STEP 2: Prepare Network Information

Consult with your network administrat or/MIS technic i an to obtain any necessary settings for your network (e.g. IP addresses, dial-up number, user name, password, etc.).

STEP 3: Install the Software

Follow these steps to install the software BEFORE inserting the Bluetooth Card.

1. Make an active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC.

An active connection exists if data can move between the host PC and mobile computer via a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.

2. Insert the Bluetooth Connection Kit Installation CD into the host PC.

3. The setup program should auto-run. Follow the instructions on your host computer and mobile computer screens to install the software.

Note: If the program fails to auto-run, use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. In the CD, click on

SETUP.EXE

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STEP 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

1. After you install the software, the Socket Bluetooth Setup Wizard will

automatically launch on your mobile computer. Tap Next>.

2. Give your mobil e computer a fr iendly name. Tap Next>.

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3. If your mobile computer has fewer than 6 COM ports free, the Disable

IrDA? Screen will appear. If desired, disable IrDA to free more ports. Tap Next>.

Note: This will disable the IR port on a Pocket PC. To readjust the IrDA settings, go to Start | Settings | System| IrDA. Some devices do not allow you to disable IrDA.

4. If your mobile computer still has fewer than 6 COM ports free, the next

screen will allow you to choose which services you plan to use most. After making your selections, tap Next>.

Note: You cannot disable the Bluetooth Phone port.

5. In the last screen, tap Finish.

6. If you disabled IrDA while using the wizard, soft reset your mobile

computer by pressing the reset button. This is necessary for changes to take effect.

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STEP 5: Insert the Card

Important! Do NOT insert the card upside d own or shove the card in too hard.

Damage may occur!

Insert the card into your mobile computer’s slot.Make sure the blue label is on top.

• Insert a CompactFlash or SDIO card directly into a slot of its size.

• If using a PC Card slot, first insert the Bluetooth Card into a

CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter (available separately).

Insert the card directly into a CompactFlash

/O slot…

…or plug the card into an adapter for use in a PC Card slot.

When properly inserted, the card unit will be fully contained within the slot.

After the mobile computer recognizes the card, the Bluetooth icon appear in the task tray (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs).

will

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STEP 6: Get Connected!

The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a o ne-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 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones

1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!

2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard will provide tailored instructions based on your selection.

This example is

or a Nokia phone. Your phone may differ.

3. Follow the next screen(s) to prepare your specific phone for Bluetooth connections. You may need to do 1, 2 or all of the following steps: a. Naming your Bluetoo th phone b. Setting your Bluetooth phone in Discoverable mode c. Preparing your Bluetooth passkey

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4. 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.

5. As prompted in the next screen, prepare your phone for bonding. For instructions on setting your phone to “Bondable” or “Pairable” mode, refer to your phone manual. Have your passkey ready, then tap Next>.

6. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply.

Note: Exchanging passkeys allows the phone and mobile computer to set up an encrypted data link for secure communications.

7. The mobile phone may then either automatically accept the passkey or ask you to enter one. If prompted for a passkey, use the same one you entered on the mobile computer.

Ericsson T68/T68i only: When the phone asks you if you want to bond , select 2: Add to paired devices. Do not ACCEPT.

8. Tap Finish. After successfully connecting, the phone will appear in the Bluetooth Devices folder. You will not need to run the Get Connected!

Wizard again unless you plan to switch between different phones.

Note: You may also switch between different phones by assigning a new “favorite phone” in the Bluetooth Devices folder.

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Motorola Timeport 270C, Nokia 6310

1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PC devices). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!

2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard will provide tailored instructions for your phone.

Note: The screens below are for the Motorola Timeport 270C.

3. As directed in the next two screens, assign the phone a unique name and set the phone in Discoverable mode. Then tap Next>.

4. The mobile computer will begin to search for the phone. When the search is over, 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.

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5. 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 7: Dial-up to Your Network, 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.

Automatic Connections — This procedure is optional but will make future Blueto oth connections more convenient.

6. Continue to the last screen of the wizard and tap Finish. Now proceed to STEP 6 to complete the bonding process and, if desired, set up automatic connections.

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STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network

Complete the following steps to create a new Bluetooth connection. Before setting up dial-up networking, pre pare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings for your office network or ISP.

Pocket PCs

This section pertains to Pocket PC 2000s and Pocket PC 2002s.

1. Pocket PC 2000 — Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Modem. 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…

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2. In the next screen, enter a name for the dial-up connection. For the modem, select Bluetooth Phone. For the Baud Rate, select 115200. Tap Advanced…

Note: Remember what you name the connection. You will need it when you start the connection.

3. The Port Settings screen will appear. If needed, tap on the TCP/IP and/or Name Servers screens to enter any necessary settings for your office network or ISP. Tap ok.

4. Tap Next.

5. In the Phone number field, enter the dial-up number. Tap Next.

6. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap Finish.

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7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Pocket PC 2000 — Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the

Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the dialing settings are correct. Tap Connect.

Pocket PC 2002 — In the Connections screen, under Internet Settings, tap Connect. In Network Log On, verify the dialing settings. Tap OK.

8. FOR MOTOROLA TIMEPORT 270C AND NOKIA 6310 ONLY: After you tap Connect for the first time, the phone will display a message asking if you want to bond. On Motorola, enter GRANT; on Nokia, enter ACCEPT. Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter it on the Pocket PC. After successfully bonding, you can set up the phone for automatic connections.

Automatic Connections for Motorola Timeport 270C

• On the phone, press MENU.

• Scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.

• Scroll to Connection, then press ON.

• On Bluetooth Link, press SELECT.

• Scroll to Devices, then press SELECT.

• Choose your mobile computer, then press EDIT.

• Scroll to Access:Ask, then press CHANGE.

• Scroll to Automatic, then press SELECT. Press DONE.

Automatic Connections for Nokia 6310

• On the phone, press MENU.

• Scroll to 10 Bluetooth, then press SELECT.

• Scroll to 4 View Paired Devices, then press SELECT.

• Highlight the Pocket PC, then press OPTIONS.

• Scroll to 3 Request Connection Authorization, then press NO.

9. To use a different Bluetooth pho ne for dial-up networking, you can use the same connection setup, but you must make the new phone your favorite. Just run the Get Connected! Wizard again, select the new phone, and make it your new Favorite when prompted. Or you can use the Bluetooth Devices folder to change your favorite phone (see page 37).

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Handheld PC 2000

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 Baud Rate, select 115200. Tap on the Call Options tab.

5. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap OK.

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6. If needed, tap on TCP/IP to enter any special network settings for your office network or ISP. Tap OK. In the next screen, tap Next>. Enter the dial-up number for your office network or ISP. Tap Finish.

7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Go to Start | Programs | Communication | Remote Networking. Tap on

your new Bluetooth connection. E nter the correct User Name and Password. Tap Connect.

8. FOR MOTOROLA TIMEPORT 270C AND NOKIA 6310 ONLY: After you tap Connect for the first time, the phone will display a message

asking if you want to bond. On Motorola, enter GRANT; on Nokia, enter ACCEPT. Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter it on the handheld PC. After successfully bonding, you can set up the phone for automatic connections.

Automatic Connections for Motorola Timeport 270C

• On the phone, press MENU.

• Scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.

• Scroll to Connection, then press ON.

• On Bluetooth Link, press SELECT.

• Scroll to Devices, then press SELECT.

• Choose your mobile computer, then press EDIT.

• Scroll to Access:Ask, then press CHANGE.

• Scroll to Automatic, then press SELECT. Press DONE.

Automatic Connections for Nokia 6310

• On the phone, press MENU.

• Scroll to 10 Bluetooth, then press SELECT.

• Scroll to 4 View Paired Devices, then press SELECT.

• Highlight the Pocket PC, then press OPTIONS.

• Scroll to 3 Request Connection Authorization, then press NO.

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Chapter 3 Features

This chapter explains how to turn the Bluetooth ON/OFF and how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync and Bluetooth LAN Access options.

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 (e.g., an airplane).

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 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., Get Connected!).

4. To turn the radio transmitter back on, tap on the gray Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up-menu, select Turn Transmitter ON.

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Bluetooth ActiveSync

This section explains how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync feature. It helps you quickly and easily ActiveSync to a notebook or desktop computer with ActiveSync v3.x installed.

1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon

. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth

ActiveSync.

2. The next screens will vary depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any computers, and if one is chosen as your favorite. Please refer to the appropriate scenario:

SCENARIO #1: Your Bluetoo th Devices folder contains a favorite desktop computer.

(a) When you tap Bluetooth ActiveSync, your mobile computer will

automatically try to connect to your favorite computer.

(b) The Connect To screen will appear, reporting that it is trying to

connect to Wireless ActiveSync.

Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize files, if desired.

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SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetoo th Devices folder contains no favorite desktop computer.

(a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a screen will appear that

allows you to choose which computer to connect to in your Bluetooth Devices folder. Choose a computer from the list and tap Select, or tap Find to search for another computer.

Note: If the computer you want to connect to is not listed, tap Find to begin a search. Proceed as described in Scenario #3 on the next page.

(b) Your mobile computer will attempt to connect to your selected

computer.

Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize files, if desired.

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SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no c omputers.

(a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a Bluetooth Device Search

will automatically begin.

Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen. See Scenario #2 on the previous page.

(b) After the search is complete, select the computer you wish to

ActiveSync with and tap Select. If the computer is not listed, make sure the computer id discoverable and tap Refresh to search again.

If you would like to save the new computer to your Bluetooth D evices manager, check Save

selection for future use.

(c) After you tap Select, a service discovery phase will begin. (d) The Connect To screen will appear, reporting that it is trying to

connect to Wireless ActiveSync.

(e) After a successful connection is made, the status screen will report

Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize, if desired.

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Bluetooth LAN Access

This section explains how to use the Bluetooth LAN Access feature to quickly and easily connect to a Bluetooth-enabled LAN access point.

1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth LAN Access.

2. The next screens will vary depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any access points, and if one is chosen as your favorite. Please refer to the appropriate scenario:

SCENARIO #1: Your Bluetoo th Devices folder contains no favorite access point.

(a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, a screen will appear that allows

you to choose which access point to connect to in your Bluetooth Devices folder. Choose an access point from the list and tap Select.

If you would like to save the new access

oint to your Bl uetooth

Devices manager, check Save selection for future use.

Note: If your access point is not listed, tap Find and proceed as described in Scenario #3.

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