Asus W5A User Manual
Notebook PC
Drivers and Utilities
User’s Manual
E1847 / Jan 2005
Support CD
Table of Contents
Support CD for Windows...................................................................................................... 5
VGA Driver ........................................................................................................................... 13
ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)........................................................................................................ 16
Audio .................................................................................................................................... 18
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 21
New Windows Installation .................................................................................................. 5
Drivers for Windows...........................................................................................................5
Device Manager...............................................................................................................10
VGA Driver Setup............................................................................................................. 14
ATK0100 Driver Setup ..................................................................................................... 18
Audio Driver Setup........................................................................................................... 20
Bluetooth Driver Setup..................................................................................................... 22
Using Bluetooth................................................................................................................ 23
Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF.......................................................................................... 23
What is Bluetooth?........................................................................................................... 24
Contents of the Bluetooth Utility....................................................................................... 25
Exchanging files with a PC or PDA [FTP] ........................................................................ 28
CMOS Camera .....................................................................................................................33
Camera Driver Setup .......................................................................................................34
Using the Camera ............................................................................................................ 35
INF Update (Intel) ................................................................................................................ 37
INF Update Driver Setup.................................................................................................. 39
INTEL Calexico (Wireless LAN) ......................................................................................... 39
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (ABG) ................................................................ 40
Wireless LAN Driver Setup - Calexico2 (2200BG)........................................................... 41
ASUS Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................ 44
ASUS WLAN Driver Setup............................................................................................... 46
ASUS WLAN Utility Setup................................................................................................ 47
LAN....................................................................................................................................... 50
LAN Driver Setup ............................................................................................................. 52
Configuring your LAN....................................................................................................... 53
Modem.................................................................................................................................. 56
Modem Driver Setup ........................................................................................................ 58
Modem Configuration....................................................................................................... 58
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RF Mouse ............................................................................................................................. 60
RF Mouse Driver Setup (LogiConnect)............................................................................ 62
RF Mouse Driver Setup (Logitech SetPoint).................................................................... 63
RF Mouse Hardware Setup ............................................................................................. 64
RF Mouse Software Settings (SetPoint) .......................................................................... 65
RF Mouse Pairing Setup (LogiConnect) .......................................................................... 66
RICOH................................................................................................................................... 66
Ricoh Driver Setup........................................................................................................... 68
LifeFrame ............................................................................................................................. 71
LifeFrame Setup .............................................................................................................. 72
Operating the camera ...................................................................................................... 73
Using LifeFrame............................................................................................................... 73
Overview of Features....................................................................................................... 74
Main Screen.....................................................................................................................74
Capture Buttons ............................................................................................................... 75
Application Area ............................................................................................................... 75
Preview Mode .................................................................................................................. 76
Enhance........................................................................................................................... 77
Effects .............................................................................................................................. 78
Setup - Basic Setup ......................................................................................................... 79
Setup - Capture Format ................................................................................................... 80
Setup - Capture Mode...................................................................................................... 81
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LiveUpdate........................................................................................................................... 82
LiveUpdate Setup ............................................................................................................ 84
Using LiveUpdate............................................................................................................. 85
Norton Internet Security ..................................................................................................... 87
Norton Internet Security Setup......................................................................................... 88
Power4 Gear ........................................................................................................................ 92
Power4 Gear Setup ......................................................................................................... 94
Benefits of Power4 Gear.................................................................................................. 95
Probe2 (PC Probe) .............................................................................................................. 99
PC Probe Setup ............................................................................................................. 100
PC Probe Reference...................................................................................................... 101
TouchPad ........................................................................................................................... 105
Touchpad Setup ............................................................................................................. 106
Synaptics® TouchPad Features..................................................................................... 107
Property Pages .............................................................................................................. 110
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................... 117
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Video Security ................................................................................................................... 118
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WinFlash ............................................................................................................................ 128
Wireless Console .............................................................................................................. 132
Video Security Utility Reference .................................................................................... 120
Video Security Setup...................................................................................................... 121
Introduction .................................................................................................................... 122
Main Setting ................................................................................................................... 123
Mode .............................................................................................................................. 124
Procedures..................................................................................................................... 125
Device ............................................................................................................................ 127
Advanced ....................................................................................................................... 127
WINFLASH Setup .......................................................................................................... 130
Using WINFLASH ..........................................................................................................131
Wireless Console Setup................................................................................................. 134
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Support CD for Windows
The Notebook PC you purchased may or may not be preloaded with
an operating system. The support CD included with this Notebook
PC provides all the necessary drivers and utilities in order for you to
use your Notebook PC with Microsoft® Windows® XP (referred to
as “Windows” in this User’s Manual).
The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. Operating
systems not pre-installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones described in the
provided user’s manuals.
If your Notebook PC is not preloaded with any operating system, or you want to install another operating
system other than the preloaded one, the following pages will give step-by-step installation procedures for
typical system configurations under the Windows
online help provided with each of the applications after installation. The following are contents of a typical
support CD. Variations may be found for each territory or language. If the autorun menu does not appear,
double clicking the CD-ROM disc drive icon in “My Computer” (may be the (D:) drive or (E:) drive on hard
drives with two partitions) or running SETUP.EXE (through Start menu “Run...”) located in the root of the
support CD, will bring up the autorun menu.
New Windows Installation
®
operating system. For application usage, please see the
Support CD
If you install a new operating system on your Notebook PC, there will be many hardware devices without
drivers. Use the provided support CD to correct this problem.
Drivers for Windows
Next page gives descriptions of each support CD item. Due to ongoing improvements in the support CD,
there may be some differences between this User’s Manual and your support CD. The names in quotations
are the actual driver names displayed in the System Properties of MS Windows. Windows cannot contain all
the device drivers from every manufacturer, with every update; therefore the provided support CD will
contain the best driver for your built-in devices and should be used in place of any Windows default drivers.
Some drivers may already be provided in Windows. If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the
Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.” The
exact controller and driver will vary by model and territory .
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Software Drivers
VGA (Display) (Depends on model)
“Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family” Driver
Installing the VGA driver first will make viewing other setup screens much easier. This installs display
drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’ s built-in graphics controller and
to provide optimal display features. Once the display driver is installed, you can change your display’s
resolution and color through Display Properties.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “ Display adapters.”
ATK0100 “ATK0100 ACPI UTILITY” Utility
This utility is required for special utilities provided in the support CD. This installs drivers for the Notebook
PC’s Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) for features utilizing power management functions.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices.”
Audio “Realtek High Definition Audio” Driver
This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’ s built-in sound
controller. All audio functions are configured through Windows and help can be located within Windows
documentation or Windows help files.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Sound, video and game contr ollers.”
Bluetooth “USB Bluetooth Driver (CSR)” and “Bluetooth Personal Area Network from TOSHIBA” Driver
This installs audio drivers for your operating system in order to properly use the Notebook PC’s built-in infrared
controller for wireless data transfers between devices with infrared ports such as PDAs, phones, printers, and
other Notebook PCs.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Universal Serial Bus contr ollers” and “Network adapters”.
CMOS Camera “ASUS Mobile Vision Camera W5-A01” Driver (on selected models)
Installs a camera driver in order to enable the optional built-in camera on top of the LCD panel.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “ Imaging devices.”
INF Update
This installs Windows support files for advanced features in new chipsets.
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Intel Calexico2 / ASUS WLAN (Depends on model)
“Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection” or “ASUS WLAN” Driver
Required on models with internal wireless LAN. Installs the required network driver for the Notebook PC’s
optional internal wireless LAN controller. If you purchased the optional internal wireless LAN, you need to
install this driver. If you did not purchase the optional internal wireless LAN, you cannot install this driver.
Note: The internal WLAN varies depending on model and is not a user option. Y ou may use external
WLAN PC Cards (PCMCIA) from various manufacturers.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Network Adapters.”
LAN “Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC” Driver
Installs the required LAN (Local Area Network) drivers for the Notebook PC’s built-in PCI Fast-Ethernet
controller.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Network Adapters.”
Modem “HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP” Driver
Installs the necessary driver in order for your operating system to have the correct files for the Notebook PC
with built-in modem and drivers for integration with the internal audio. With third-party software, fax and
speaker phone capabilities are possible using this Notebook PC.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “Modems .”
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RICOH “Ricoh R/RL/5C476(II) or Compatible CardBus Controller” Driver
A version of this driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system. The support CD
includes this driver called for added enhancements for W indows XP and other Windows versions.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters.”
Software Utilities
AFLASH2 DOS Utility
This utility allows you to upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS in DOS mode. You enter DOS mode by
booting to a DOS system on a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive instead of entering the Windows operating
system. AFLASH2.EXE can be found in the “Aflash” folder of the support CD. (This utility is not shown in
this User’s Manual.)
LifeFrame Utility (on selected models)
This utility provides a full-featured camera and video controller for the built-in camera.
LiveUpdate Utility
This utility helps you easily upgrade your Notebook PC’s BIOS through an Internet connection.
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Norton Internet Security 2005 Utility
Installs Norton Internet Security to provide comprehensive virus prevention, threat detection, and repair
software for your computer. It automatically detects and repairs known viruses. Nor ton Internet Security
detects viruses and other potential risks in instant messenger attachments as well as in email messages,
Internet downloads, and other files. Easy updating of the virus definitions over the Internet keeps Norton
Internet Security prepared for the latest threats. Norton Internet Security also includes: Security protection
features, Personal Firewall, Spam filtering features, and Ad blocking features.
You may skip this software if you have your own antivirus software.
Power4 Gear Utility
Power4 Gear is a custom utility designed for this Notebook PC that allows you to use predefined or user
defined values for multi-selectable power saving modes or “gears”. You can “shift” between the “gears”
using the taskbar icon or the keys above the keyboard.
Probe2 Utility
Installs PC Probe utility to monitor the Notebook PC’s CPU temperature and other resources. This is an
optional software to help you better manage your Notebook PC’s resources.
TouchPad “Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad” Utility
Shown under Windows “Mice and other pointing devices.” Installs “Synaptics® TouchPad” utility. The
Notebook PC already supports built-in or externally connected keyboard and PS/2 mouse devices. However,
the provided device driver will provide enhancements and features to the T ouchPad to increase the functionality
of the TouchPad. For detailed information, see the Software Reference in the next section. To access help,
right-click the TouchPad icon on the taskbar and select Help.
Video Security Utility (on selected models)
Installs Video Security utility . Video Security lets you use the optional built-in camera as a security camera
and record activities within its view .
WinFlash Utility
Installs a BIOS update utility for W indows so that you can conveniently update your Notebook PC’s BIOS
without having to restart your Notebook PC in DOS mode.
Wireless Console Utility
Installs a utility to provide an on-screen display for the built-in wireless LAN and optional Bluetooth ON/
OFF status. This utility is triggered by the WLAN ON/OFF button.
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Drivers Provided in Windows XP
If you have any problems with these drivers, visit the Microsoft Windows Update site. A link is provided in
Microsoft Windows Explorer under “Tools.”
1394 (Already supported in Windows XP)
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “IEEE 1394 Bus host contr ollers”.
AGP (Already supported in Windows XP)
This function is already supported in Windows XP. The support CD also includes a version of this utility for
other Windows versions. Installation will not be possible under Windows XP.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “System devices”.
PCMCIA (Already supported in Windows XP)
This driver is provided by Microsoft in its Windows XP operating system.
This device is shown under Windows Device Manager “PCMCIA adapters”.
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Support CD
Device Manager
“Device Manager” will be used in many device driver installation, upgrade, and verification processes.
1. Click “start” button.
2. Click “My Computer” icon.
4. Click “Hardware” tab.
5. Click “Device Manager” button.
3. Click “View system information” link.
Hardware Devices
After installing your operating system, several
question marks will appear under “Other devices”
representing hardware devices that Windows
cannot recognize. After installing the drivers from
the provided support CD. Those question marks
will go away.
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VGA Driver
(It is necessary to install the VGA driver first in order
to see other setup screens in their proper sizes.)
Topics Covered:
VGA Driver Setup
Display Settings for Windows XP
Taskbar Menu
The VGA driver will enhance the resolution and
features of the LCD display panel.
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Before After
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
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VGA Driver Setup
Your VGA driver will depend on the Notebook PC model purchased. Running setup will give you the
following wizard.
1. On the “Welcome” screen, click Next after
reading the message.
3. When setup is complete, select “Yes...” and
click Finish in order to restart Windows with
a higher screen resolution*.
Windows may have already provided the
highest screen resolution support for this
graphics controller.
2. On the “License Agreement” screen, click Yes
after reading.
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VGA Driver Setup (Cont.)
Make screen resolution settings in “Display Properties”. Higher resolutions may be available but panning will
occur if you surpass the display panel’s specifications.
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functions are limited.
Windows XP does support 1024 x 768 without
additional drivers for this display controller.
After VGA driver installation (Model 1)Before VGA drivers are installed, graphics
Left or Right click - for shortcuts to display
settings.
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ATK0100 Driver (ACPI)
(Required driver)
Topics Covered:
ATK0100 Driver Setup
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Before After
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
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ATK0100 Driver Setup
This driver requires that you manually install it from Device Manager . No software operation is required.
1. Double click Unknown device.
3. Select “No...” and click Next.
2. Click Reinstall Driver.
4. Select “Install from...” and click Next.
5. Browse to your operating system folder in
the “ATK0100” folder and click Next.
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6. Click Finish when setup is complete.
7. Click Close to close the properties window.
Topics Covered:
Audio Driver Setup
Audio
(Required driver)
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Before
The notebook PC has built-in speakers and microphone,
however, external audio accessories may be used.
External audio connections will disable the notebook PC’s
relevant built-in audio device (mic and/or speakers).
After
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
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Audio Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
1. Click Next to begin setup.
2. When setup is complete, select No... and
click Finish in order to install other items.
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Bluetooth
(Required driver)
Topics Covered:
Bluetooth Driver Setup
Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF
Using Bluetooth
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Before
After
(Screens and drivers may vary depending on your model and operating system.)
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Bluetooth Driver Setup
Running setup will give you the following wizard:
1. Select a language from the pull down menu.
3. Click Next after reading the “License
Agreement”.
2. Click Next on the “Welcome” screen.
4. Click Install when the wizard is ready to
install the drivers.
5. Click Finish when setup is complete.
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6. Click No... in order to install other items.
Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF
You must install Wireless Console (described later in this manual) in order to have this feature.
ON OFF
Turn
Bluetooth
ON/OFF
See Bluetooth
ON/OFF status
“Show Console” from the taskbar icon or toggling
the wireless switch brings up this screen. Use
your cursor to select which wireless item to enable
[x] or disable [ ].
Using Bluetooth
Launch the Bluetooth Information Exchanger from the desktop icon.
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You can view online help from the Bluetooth pull-down menu for details on using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth introduction and usage is discussed in the following pages.
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What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is a global standard telecommunications
method that enables data to be exchanged wirelessly
between personal computers, peripheral components,
mobile telephones and other electronic devices.
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Data can be readily exchanged between Bluetooth devices
if they have been registered as components able to
communicate with each other.
A maximum of seven Bluetooth devices may be
connected together. By using Bluetooth to connect to a
mouse, keyboard, modem, printer, or other device, you
can do away with messy cabling and not have to be concerned about space restrictions, which will allow you
to work more comfortably .
What you need to know about using Bluetooth
Bluetooth exchanges data using radio waves.
The following points are critical in order to configure and use Bluetooth devices correctly .
• The devices must be Bluetooth-compatible
• The Bluetooth devices must be close enough to be able to communicate
• The devices must be in a connectable state
• No other radio wave-emitting devices should be operated nearby
• The Bluetooth devices must be turned on
The devices must be Bluetooth-compatible
The hardware and software used in your PC and other components must be Bluetooth-compatible.
Bluetooth-compatible products normally bear the following logo:
For further details, please refer to your local retailer or consult the product instruction manual.
Note: A Bluetooth communication card, adapter, or other similar device (not included) needs to be
installed in PCs or PDAs (personal digital assistants) that do not have Bluetooth built in.
The Bluetooth devices must be close enough to be able to communicate
Bluetooth devices situated in places beyond the reach of
the radio waves will not recognize each other, making
communication impossible.
In particular, please ensure that your Bluetooth devices
can communicate with each other before you register and
configure them for the first time.
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Note: PCs have a communication distance restriction of ten meters. Please refer to the instruction
manuals for information on the communication distance restrictions specific to each device.
Note: Communication interference may occur if any obstructions are located between the devices.
Devices may not communicate properly if they have been located, for example, on the ground and
first floors of a residence, despite their being within the acceptable distance.
The devices must be in a connectable state
The Bluetooth devices must recognize each other in order to be connectable for use.
In certain devices, simply turning on the power will not produce a connectable state. Moreover, the ener gy-
saving feature may come into effect after a certain amount of time, which will prevent the devices from being
detected. Please refer to the specific product instruction manual for further details.
No other radio wave-emitting devices should be operated nearby
Microwave ovens, wireless LANs and other radio wave-emitting devices located nearby may affect Bluetooth
communication.
Please ensure that your devices have been accordingly situated, and that the above devices are not in use
when you are operating your Bluetooth device.
The Bluetooth devices must be turned on
Bluetooth cannot be used if the devices have not been turned on. Some PCs and other components have a
Bluetooth communication switch that operates independently of the main power . Bluetooth cannot function
if this switch has been turned off.
Contents of the Bluetooth Utility
The Bluetooth Utility is a software tool used to configure a variety of settings once a connection has been
established between the PC and the Bluetooth device. It also facilitates the exchange of files between Bluetooth
devices.
The Bluetooth Utility comprises the following six tools. Descriptions are provided for the functions and the
supported profiles for the respective tools.
• Bluetooth Settings
• Bluetooth Manager
• Bluetooth Information Exchanger
• Remote Camera
• Bluetooth Local COM
• Wireless File Transfer
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Bluetooth Settings
This program enables you to easily configure settings
when you connect to a Bluetooth device for the first
time. The function of a configured and registered device
is displayed on the main window as a connection icon.
As a rule, the Bluetooth device will be connected
automatically after having been set up; however, a
shortcut can be created for a manual connection, if so
required.
Bluetooth Manager
This program, which appears as a Taskbar icon,
monitors and controls the power and operating status
of Bluetooth devices. It can be used to start the
Bluetooth Setup Utility, add a new connection,
disconnect from a remote device, and perform other
tasks.
Bluetooth Information Exchanger
This program enables you to easily transfer files and
images to or exchange business card data with a wireless
device by selecting the icon of the counterpart device,
or using the right-click menu in Explorer. The wireless
devices to which you are connecting must also support
the same service functions (FTP and OPP).
Remote Camera
Connecting to a Bluetooth-compatible digital camera
allows the device to be operated from the PC side, and
captured images to be sent to the PC.
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Bluetooth Local COM
This program, which is registered in the Control Panel,
can create a virtual COM port for use with the Bluetooth
Utility. If you need to create a client COM port with
the Bluetooth Setup Utility, it can be created
automatically without having to start the program.
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Wireless File Transfer
You can send a file wirelessly to another device by
right-clicking on the intended file and using the
“Sending to Bluetooth Device” menu that appears.
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Exchanging files with a PC or PDA [FTP]
Y ou can send and receive files other than business card
data with a Bluetooth-enabled PC or PDA.
Use “File transfer” in the Bluetooth Information
Exchanger to exchange files.
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Note: The same operations will be valid as long
as the PC and PDA support the FTP profile.
Note: “File transfer” cannot be used to send or
receive business card data. Please instead use
“Object Push” to perform these activities.
• Sending files to a PC or PDA (using icons)
• Sending files to a PC or PDA (by right-clicking the mouse)
• Receiving files from a PC or PDA
Procedure
Sending files to a PC or PDA (using icons)
1. Turn on the PC or PDA
2. Double-click on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger icon on the Desktop
Note: Alternatively, opening Explorer and clicking on the Bluetooth Information
Exchanger folder will produce the same result.
The [Bluetooth Information Exchanger] window will
appear.
3. Double-click on the [File transfer] icon
A list of devices will appear in the [File transfer]
window.
Note: If the desired device does not appear in the
list, please confirm that the device has been turned
on, and then select [Bluetooth] -> [Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. You can
also use “Image transfer” when sending individual image files.
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4. Use the mouse to drag and drop the file you
wish to send over the destination icon
In this case, the file will be sent to a PC named
“PC-1”.
Note: When using “File transfer”, you can send
individual files as well as entire folders.
5. Confirm that the file is being sent
The file will be sent to the PC.
Note: When sending files using “File transfer”,
a message requesting permission to receive the
files may appear on the destination (receiving)
device. The content of the message will vary with
the Bluetooth software installed on the
destination device, so please be sure to follow
the instructions provided. If you are using the
Bluetooth Utility, a message similar to the one
here will appear.
If the file has been sent successfully , the message here
will appear.
Please click on the [OK] button.
The message here will appear if the file transmission
was unsuccessful.
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Please click on the [OK] button to close the message,
and repeat the procedure.
Note: Files that have been sent will be saved in a
file transfer shared folder on the destination
device.
Note: Additionally, with “File transfer”, you can open the shared folder on the destination device
using Explorer, specify a subfolder, and then send the file there.
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Note: You can use Properties in the Bluetooth
Information Exchanger to change the location
of the “Shared folder” on the hard drive.
Sending files to a PC or PDA (by right-clicking the
mouse)
1. Turn on the PC or PDA
Confirm that a Bluetooth connection has been
enabled before proceeding.
2. Right-click on the file you wish to send, and
then select its destination from [to Bluetooth]
Note: If the desired device does not appear in
the list, please confirm that the device has been
turned on, and then select [to Bluetooth] ->
[Search other devices].
Once the devices have been detected, the message here
will appear. Please select the destination device, and
then click on the [Send] button.
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