Congratulations on purchasing the BT 100 USB Bluetooth Dongle. The BT 100 allows
you to wirelessly connect via Bluetooth your Bluetooth enabled devices, such as cell
phones, PDAs, mouse, keyboard, headset etc with your laptop or desktop PC.
Just plug it in, install the software and you are ready to share, edit and print documents
via Bluetooth, access the Internet and download your email, backup your phonebook
entries, pictures, ringtones. You can also synchronize your mobile phone or PDA via
Bluetooth with your computer.
Included software is the BlueSoleil. BlueSoleil is a Windows-based software from IVT
that allows your Bluetooth enabled computer to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth
enabled devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, headsets, printers, GPS receivers. You
can also form networks and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled computers or
PDAs.
IMPORTANT: If you have any Bluetooth software already installed on your computer,
you have to remove it before installing BlueSoleil!
To install the software, do the following:
Insert the installation CD into the drive. If the installation wizard does not open
automatically, go to Start → My Computer, right-click the CD ROM icon and select
Open from the pop-up menu. Double-click the file Setup.exe.
This window displays the local device (red ball) as well as the remote devices detected in
range. Each type of remote device is represented by a different icon. At the top of the
Main Window there are the Service Buttons. If you select a device, the supported services
will be highlighted.
Remote Devices – Icon Meanings:
• White: Idle. The normal state of the device.
• Yellow: Selected. You have selected the device.
• Green: Connected. The device is connected to your local device.
Services – Icon Meanings:
• White: Idle. The normal state.
• Yellow: Available. The service is available on the selected device.
• Green: Connected. The service is active in a connection with the remote device.
Go to View → Service Window to access the Service Window:
This window displays the services that are supported by the local computer.
Icon Meanings:
• White: Idle. The service has not been started.
• Yellow: Started. The local Bluetooth service has been started.
• Green: Connected. A remote device has connected to the service.
Note: In the above window you cannot see the Printer Service icon and the Fax Service
icon. These icons will appear in the Service Window when a Bluetooth enabled Printer or
Fax is connected to your computer.
To start BlueSoleil double click the icon on your desktop
Or you can go to Start → All Programs → IVT BlueSoleil → BlueSoleil.
BlueSoleil will detect the plug in and plug out of the USB dongle. You can also start
BlueSoleil first and then plug in your USB dongle.
6.3.2 Search for other Bluetooth enabled devices
In order to find other Bluetooth enabled devices in range, go to the Main Window and
click on the red ball. After a few seconds an icon will appear around the red ball for each
Bluetooth enabled device detected within the radio range.
You can go to View → Refresh Devices or press F5 to refresh the list of devices.
Notes:
• The Main Window can display only eight devices at a time. If BlueSoleil discovered
more than eight devices, use the scroll bar to view the remaining devices.
• If you select Refresh Devices or you start another search by clicking on the red ball,
the list of previously detected devices will not be cleared. If you press F5, the list will
be cleared.
6.3.3 Establish Bluetooth Connection
A connection must be initiated from the client. Check the chart in Chapter 6.1 to see
which device role is supported by BlueSoleil for the service you want to use.
• On the server side, start the service.
1. Open the Service Window (click View → Service Window )
2. If the icon for a service is highlighted yellow, the service has already been started.
If the icon is white, you have to start the service in order to use it. Right-click the
icon and select Start Service from the pop-up menu.
3. Now you have to initiate the connection from the remote device. To do that, refer
2. Click on the red ball to search the Bluetooth devices in range.
3. Double-click on the icon of the device you wish to connect to.
4. At the top of the Main Window, the icons of the services that are supported by the
device will be highlighted yellow.
5. Single-click the icon of the service you wish to start. Depending on the security
settings of each device, you may need to enter the same passkey on each device in
order to pair the two devices.
When the connection is established, the device icon in the Main Window will turn
green and a green line will appear between the red ball and the device icon. A red dot
will travel along the green line from the client to the server. Next to the device icon a
signal strength icon will appear.
If you have paired the remote device with your computer, a red check mark will
appear next to the device’s name.
To terminate the connection on the server, stop the service. If the connection is
terminated while data are being transmitted, some data may be lost. So it is
recommended to terminate the connection on the client.
To stop a service, go to Service Window, right click a started service and select Stop Service from the pop-up menu.
The service icon will turn white and the service is stopped.
• Terminate Connection on the Client
On the Main Window, single click on the desired remote device. Once the service
icons are highlighted, right click the service icon you wish to terminate and select
Disconnect from the pop-up menu.
6.3.5 Bluetooth Security
Basic
To view and modify your connection’s security settings, go to My Bluetooth →
Security. The following window will appear:
•Low (Security Mode 1, No security)
No security procedure is needed for connections.
•Medium (Security Mode 2, Service level enforced security)
Authentication or Authorization is requested when a specific service is accessed by
other Bluetooth enabled devices. If two devices are connecting for the first time, or if
two devices do not have a trusted relationship, then the same passkey must be
provided on both sides to complete the Authentication. This mode allows you to
assign different access rights for each service supported by the server device.
•High (Security Mode 3, Link level enforced security)
If either of two devices is in Mode 3, Authentication is requested whenever a link
connection is initiated between two Bluetooth enabled devices. The passkey must be
provided on both sides to complete Authentication.
Note:
In Security Mode 2, the user can add each authenticated device into a trusted device
list to expedite future connection.
Pair / Un-pair Devices
Once a device has paired with your computer by exchanging passkeys, passkeys will no
longer be required for further connections between your computer and the remote device.
• How to pair with another device
If a passkey is required for connection, the devices will start the pairing procedure
automatically. If you want to manually pair a device with your computer, go to the
Main Window, right-click on the device icon and select Pair Device.
On both cases the Enter Bluetooth Passkey dialog will appear and you have to enter
the passkey of the remote device.
In the Main Window, right-click on the device icon and select Unpair from the popup menu.
6.4 Profiles
6.4.1 AV Headphone
The AV Headphone Profile allows you to listen to music played in your computer using a
Bluetooth enabled AV headphone:
1. Connect to the AV headphone.
2. Play music on your computer using media player software. Music will be transmitted
wirelessly to the headphone.
6.4.2 Basic Imaging
The Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) enables users to receive pictures from a Bluetooth
device such as digital camera or mobile phone. It also enables remote control of shooting,
display and other imaging functions.
Control Camera to take pictures
1. Connect to the camera. The Bluetooth Camera Controller will appear.
4. Send pictures from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user manual of
the remote device.
Note: Because BIP is an advanced service, for the service of Controlling Camera to take
pictures, the Bluetooth enabled mobile Phone that you want to connect has to support the
Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) and be compliant with Bluetooth V1.2.
6.4.3 Dial-up Networking
The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking (DUN) Profile allows you to wirelessly dial-up to
Internet through a Bluetooth modem or a mobile phone that supports the DUN Profile.
Dial-up to Internet via a Bluetooth mobile phone or modem
1. Connect to the remote device’s Dial-up Networking Service.
2. The Dial-Up Dialog will appear.
Enter the User name, the Password, the Dial-up number and click Dial.
Note:
The default dial-up number *99***1# only works with certain GPRS phones and service
providers. If necessary, enter the correct dial-up number for your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
After you successfully connect, a screen will ask you if you would like to create a dial-up
shortcut on your desktop. This will allow you to dial-up and connect by simply clicking
on the shortcut, without having to manually start BlueSoleil.
6.4.4 FAX
The Bluetooth FAX profile allows you to send fax from a computer via a Bluetooth
enabled phone or modem.
Send FAX via Bluetooth enabled mobile phone
1. Connect to the mobile phone’s FAX service.
2. Use your fax software to send the message.
Send FAX via Bluetooth enabled modem
1. Connect to the modem’s fax service.
2. Start your fax software. Configure your fax software for the Bluetooth Fax
Modem (NOT the Bluetooth Modem). Refer to your fax software’s user manual
for instructions.
3. Use your fax software to send the message.
6.4.5 File Transfer
The File Transfer Profile (FTP) allows you to transfer files and folders between Bluetooth
enabled devices.
Connect to a Phone
1. Connect to the phone’s FTP service.
2. The phone’s folders are shown in a window. Users can copy, paste or delete files
or folders.
Share a Folder on Your Computer with other Bluetooth Enabled Devices
1. Select the folder you would like to use for file sharing and define the remote user
privileges. To do that go to My Services → Properties and choose the File Transfer tab.
to browse, copy, paste
or delete files/folders
in the shared folder.
• Select Read Only to
allow others only to
browse and copy
files/folders from the
shared folder.
2. Start the FTP service
in BlueSoleil. Do not initiate the connection in BlueSoleil.
3. Find your computer from the remote device and establish a connection (refer to
the user manual of the device for further instructions). When the remote device
attempts to connect to your computer, the Bluetooth Service Authorization screen
may appear.
Click Ye s .
Access a Shared Folder on Another Bluetooth Enabled Device
1. On the remote device, designate the folder/files to share. Enable file sharing on
the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote
device.
Note: If you do not enable file sharing on the remote device, BlueSoleil will not
be able to discover the device’s file sharing service.
2. Start the FTP service and initiate the connection in BlueSoleil.
3. A Remote Shared Folder screen will appear, displaying shared files/folders on the
remote device. Use this screen to browse, copy, paste and/or delete files,
depending on your folder privileges.
6.4.6 Headset
The Headset Profile enables allows you to use a Bluetooth headset for audio input/output,
as wireless earplug or microphone.
Use Headset as Sound Input/Output Device
1. Connect to the Bluetooth enabled headset.
2. Play music on your computer or chat using network meeting tools. You may need
to press a multifunction button on your headset to transmit audio between the
computer and the headset.
Note:
For most Bluetooth enabled headsets, after you have successfully connected for the
first time, you can quickly reconnect to BlueSoleil by simply pressing a multifunction
button on the headset.
6.4.7 Human Interface Device
The Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) Profile allows you to connect a Bluetooth
enabled mouse or keyboard to your computer. You can also connect any other Bluetooth
enabled device that supports HID and remote control certain features of your computer.
Mouse: Connect the Bluetooth enabled mouse to your computer.
Keyboard: Connect the Bluetooth enabled keyboard to your computer. Before you can
use BlueSoleil to connect, you may need to press a button on the keyboard to make it
discoverable.
Note:
The first time you connect the mouse or keyboard to your computer, the Found New
Hardware Wizard will automatically launch. In the first screen of the wizard, do not insert any CD and click Next.
Check the box Auto-start this service when My Bluetooth starts.
6.4.9 Object Push
The Bluetooth Object Push Profile (OPP) allows you to send to a Bluetooth enabled PDA
or mobile phone (and receive from it) Personal Information Management (PIM) data
objects.
The objects can be:
1. Contacts (*.vcf)
2. Calendars (*.vcs)
3. Notes (*.vnt)
4. Messages (*.vmg)
Push Objects to a Bluetooth Mobile Phone
There are two ways to push objects:
1. From BlueSoleil Main Window:
Double-click on the device icon. Once the supported service buttons are highlighted,
go to the Object Push Service icon (it should be highlighted) and right-click. From the
pop-up menu you can select one from the following items:
In the Main Window, go to My Services → Properties and select the Object Push tab,
in order to configure the parameters for the object push.
Start the Object Push service. Do not initiate a connection.
Send objects from the remote device (for further instructions, refer to the remote device’s
documentation).
Note:
The objects received from other devices are saved in My Documents → Bluetooth →
Inbox folder. The objects sent from your computer are saved in the My Documents →
Bluetooth → Outbox folder.
6.4.10 Personal Area Networking
The Bluetooth Personal Area Networking (PAN) Profile allows you to connect Bluetooth
enabled devices and form a PAN network. There are two kinds of PAN networks:
1. Group ad-hoc Network (GN), is an isolated network where multiple PAN users
2. A PAN can consist of multiple PANUs connected to a Network Access Point
(NAP), which provides access to external Local Area Network (LAN)
infrastructure.
BlueSoleil supports these three device roles: GN (controller), PANU and NAP.
Connecting the PAN User (PANU)
1. Connect to the server’s Personal Area Network service.
2. After a few seconds, BlueSoleil will obtain and display your computer’s IP
address.
Configuring the NAP/GN
Go to Bluetooth Service → Properties and select the Personal Area Network tab.
1. Group Ad-hoc Network
Select Set up Bluetooth Personal Area Network and Enable DHCP Server. A
DHCP server will be started on the GN. The PANU can obtain an IP automatically
from this DHCP Server if the PANU does not set static IP address for the BT Network
Adapter.
2. Access LAN via PAN-NAP
Select Access LAN Network and at the LAN Adapter field select the physical
network adapter through which the NAP connects to a LAN.
3. Access Internet via NAP
Select Access Internet and at the WAN Adapter field select the physical network
adapter, through which the NAP connects to the Internet. NAT function and a DHCP
server will be automatically enabled.
The BT Network Adapter on the PANU side must be set to obtain an IP automatically.
The IP address is in the form: 192.168.2.xxx.
6.4.11 Printer
The Bluetooth Printer Profile (HCRP) allows you to connect to a Bluetooth enabled
printer and print documents.
1. Connect to the printer’s printer service
2. You must have the correct printer drivers installed to your computer, otherwise
BlueSoleil will prompt you to do so.
Install the driver for the printer and set the printer port to the correct COM port
number. To determine the correct COM port number, go to the Main Window, rightclick the device icon that corresponds to the printer and select Status from the pop-up
menu.
If the printer driver has been installed, a message will indicate that the printer is
ready:
3. Print documents using the Bluetooth enabled printer. Be sure to select the correct
The Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) provides Bluetooth enabled devices with a virtual
serial port, so that they can connect to each other wirelessly via Bluetooth instead of a
serial cable.
BlueSoleil supports four Bluetooth Serial Ports for outgoing connections and two
Bluetooth Serial Ports for incoming connections.
Connect to a Bluetooth enabled device
1. Connect to the device’s Serial Port Service.
2. Use ActiveSync or any software that uses a serial connection.
Note:
• Serial Port Auto-Connection function
Once a target device is assigned to a specific serial port, every time that an
application opens that port, BlueSoleil will automatically connect to the target
device. Every time that an application closes the Bluetooth serial port, BlueSoleil
will stop the connection. To see which devices are assigned to which COM ports,
go to Tools → Configurations → Quick Connect…
• Some applications only allow you to use a limited range of COM port numbers. If
the application does not allow you to use a COM port number assigned by
BlueSoleil, you will not be able to use BlueSoleil with your application.
6.4.13 Synchronization
The Bluetooth Synchronization (SYNC) Profile allows you to synchronize PIM objects
on your computer with objects of other Bluetooth enabled devices.
The supported objects are:
1. Contacts (*.vcf)
2. Calendars (*.vcs)
3. Notes (*.vnt)
4. Messages (*.vmg)
Supported Outlook versions: MS Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 (XP), Outlook 2003
Synchronize with a Bluetooth enabled Mobile Phone
1. Connect to the mobile phone’s Synchronization service.
You can start synchronization from MS Outlook using the Bluetooth Add-In menus
and buttons installed with BlueSoleil.
BlueSoleil can act as synchronization server. Go to My Services → Properties,
select the Information Synchronization tab and select the type of PIM object you
would like to synchronize.
Technical Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
Input Voltage / Current: DC 3.3V / 100mA
Current Consumption: 25mA (Standby mode)
80mA (Transmission mode)
Antenna: Integrated antenna
ISSC chipset with IVT software for Class 1
OS compatibility: Win 98SE/Me/2000/XP
9 WEEE Compliance
Disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment
If you see this symbol on the product or on its packaging, you should hand the product
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. Do not throw it away with household wastes.
The improper disposal of these products may have negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased it.
10 Glossary
A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (also referred to as the AV profile), it is desig ned to
transfer a stereo audio stream like music from an mp3 player to a headset or car radio.
Access Point
(AP)
Ad-hoc An independent wireless LAN network formed by a group of computers equipped with
AVRCP Audio/Video Remote Control Profile, a profile designed to provide a standard interface to
BlueSoleil BlueSoleil is a program that allows communication with Bluetooth enabled devices.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs), also
A hardware device or a computer's software that seamlessly connects wired and wireless
networks.
wireless network adapters.
control TVs, Hi-fi equipment etc. to allow a single remote control (or other device) to control
all of the A/V equipment that a user has access to.
known as IEEE 802.15.1. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchang e information
between devices like personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, laptops, PCs,
printers and digital cameras via a secure, low-cost, globally available short range radio
frequency.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol that automatically assigns dynamic IP
addresses to devices on a network.
Dongle A dongle is a small hardware device that connects to a computer to authenticate some piece
of software. It can also refer to something that plugs into a computer, especially something
with wires that “hang” (dangle) from a laptop computer.
HCRP Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile
HID A Human Interface Device is a type of computer device that enables people to input data or
interact directly with the computer, such as computer keyboard, computer mouse, etc.
LAN Local Area Network, a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are
confined to a single building or group of buildings.
NAT
PAN Personal Area Network is a computer network used for communication among computer
PDA Personal Digital Assistant, a lightweight, hand-held, usually pen-based computer used as a
etwork Address Translation. Mechanism for reducing the need for globally unique IP
addresses. NAT allows an organization with addresses that are not globally unique to connect
to the Internet by translating those addresses into globally routable address space.
devices (including telephones and PDAs) close to one person. The devices may or may not
belong to the person in question. The reach of a PAN is typically a few meters. PANs can be
used for communication among the personal devices themselves or for connecting to a
higher level network and the Internet.