Dell Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Owner's Manual

Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide

Introduction

Basic Operations

Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer

How to Use Bluetooth

Specifications

Regulatory

Troubleshooting

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid

the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Introduction: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth

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Bluetooth Networking Overview

Using Bluetooth Tools

Device Type, Paired Status, and Connection Status Indication

Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication

Bluetooth Networking Overview

Bluetooth® wireless technology allows short-range (within a distance of 10 meters) communication among Bluetooth enabled devices, eliminating the need for cables. When connected, one device can use or be used by the other, as specified by the user.

Because Bluetooth communications are broadcast over the air, Bluetooth communications can be set to use encryption to protect against others intercepting sensitive data. Typical Bluetooth enabled devices include:

Human interface devices such as a mouse or keyboard Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, for example) Imaging devices (printers, scanners, and cameras) Printers Audio devices Network access points Telephones Fax machines

Examples of how one Bluetooth device can use or be used by another Bluetooth device are:

Using a hands-free audio device with a wireless phone or internet telephony Using a wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller Listening to audio on one device that is being played on another Exchanging files and business cards Synchronizing Personal Information Manager databases Connecting to the Internet

Printing or sending a fax To begin using your Bluetooth enabled computer for specific tasks, see "How to Use Bluetooth." To change the default settings that control how Bluetooth works on your computer, see "Specifying How

Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer."

To learn about available Bluetooth tools and how to use them, see "Using Bluetooth Tools." If you are having difficulty using Bluetooth, see "Troubleshooting." To learn more about Bluetooth functionality in general, see "Basic Operations."

Using Bluetooth Tools

Headphones

The following Bluetooth tools and controls are available on your computer:

My Bluetooth Places — My Bluetooth Places provides fast access to Bluetooth tasks and other places of

potential interest. If you have so specified when you use the services provided by other Bluetooth devices,

shortcuts to these services are placed here. Shortcuts comprise the device name and the name and icon of

the service provided by the device. The status of the connection to the service is indicated both by the

appearance of the icon and the description shown under Comments (see "Device Type, Paired Status, and

Connection Status Indication").

Bluetooth Setup Wizard — The Bluetooth Setup Wizard enables you to easily do the following:

Find another Bluetooth device to use Specify how to use the other device Specify how other devices can use this computer Assign a name and device type that this computer broadcasts to other devices

Bluetooth Configuration — Bluetooth Configuration enables you to change the default settings that

control how Bluetooth works on your computer. See "Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your

Computer" for a detailed description.

Quick Connect — Quick Connect is another tool that enables you to start using the service of another

Bluetooth device. If you have used the service before, Quick Connect enables you to immediately connect

to that service. If you have not used the service before, you must find the devices that provide the

service. For instructions, see "Making a Quick Connection."

Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device — This control allows you to turn the Bluetooth radio on or off when

you are using your computer in a location that prohibits the operation of radio devices, such as on board a

commercial aircraft. To use this control or to use the hardware to turn the radio on or off, see "Start/Stop

the Bluetooth Device."

To access Bluetooth tools and controls, right-click the Bluetooth icon Besides providing access to Bluetooth tools and controls, the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area also

indicates the general status of your wireless Bluetooth module :

The module is working and the radio is on. The module is either not working or the radio is off. The module is working and this computer is connected to another Bluetooth device.

in the taskbar notification area.

Device Type, Paired Status, and Connection Status Indication

The type, paired status, and connection status of remote Bluetooth devices that are within range and are discoverable are indicated by the icons that are displayed in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.

NOTE: To view more detailed information, on the View menu in Windows Explorer, click Details.

The icons used to indicate device type, paired status, and connection status are illustrated in Table 1.

NOTE: The term that is displayed for a particular type of remote device may not exactly match the term used

in the table.

Table 1. Device Icons

Icon Indicating Device Type, Paired Status, and Connection Status

Type of Device

Audio Gateway

Not Paired Paired Connected

Camera

Desktop Computer

Headset

Keyboard

Mouse

Modem

Network Access Point

Laptop Computer

Personal Digital Assistant

Printer

Cellular Phone

Unknown Device

Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication

If you have specified a shortcut to be created when you pair with a remote device, the type, availability, and connection status of the services provided by the device are indicated in My Bluetooth Places.

The type, availability, and connection status of the local services provided by this computer are indicated in My Device.

NOTE: To view more detailed information, on the View menu in Windows Explorer, click Details.

The icons used to indicate service type, availability, and connection status are illustrated in Table 2.

NOTE: The service name that is displayed for a particular type of remote device may not exactly match the

term used in the table.

Table 2. Service Icons

Icon Indicating Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status

Name of Service

Audio Gateway

Headphones

Headset

File Transfer

Bluetooth Imaging

Network Access

Available Not Available

Connected

PIM Item Transfer

PIM Synchronization

Dial-up Networking

Printer

Bluetooth Serial Port

Fax

A service may be unavailable because it is in use or because the device providing the service is not available

or is not in range.

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Basic Operations: Dell™ Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth

Terminology

Finding Bluetooth Devices

Viewing My Bluetooth Services

Making a Quick Connection

Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device

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Terminology

A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity. During the initial authentication

authentication

BDA Bluetooth Device Address (assigned by the manufacturer) Bluetooth

device

process, the Bluetooth device that initiates the connection requires the remote device to supply a Bluetooth PIN code.

Bluetooth enabled hardware such as a computer, printer, fax, mouse, keyboard, telephone, headset, headphones, camera, or PDA.

Bluetooth Exchange Folder

Bluetooth security code

Bluetooth wireless technology

Client Applications

Dynamic Host Control Protocol

encryption hands-free

audio device

The highest-level folder to which another Bluetooth device has access. Devices that have been granted access to a Bluetooth Exchange Folder also have access to all subfolders contained within that folder and all files in those subfolders.

NOTICE: By default, the Bluetooth Exchange Folder is placed in My Documents. If you relocate the Bluetooth Exchange Folder, do not place it in a root or system folder. Relocating the Bluetooth Exchange Folder to a root or system folder enables remote devices to harm the operating system on your computer.

The Bluetooth Exchange Folder is shared by the PIM Item Transfer and the File Transfer services. The location of the folder can be specified from the Properties page of either of these services. If you change the location of the Bluetooth Exchange Folder for one of these services, the path is automatically updated for the other service. The Bluetooth Imaging service also uses this folder to store received images.

An alphanumeric string up to 16 characters long that is typed to respond to a Bluetooth PIN Code Request. Also referred to as a passkey, password, passcode or PIN code.

Bluetooth wireless technology allows short-range (within a distance of 10 meters) communication among Bluetooth enabled devices, eliminating the need for cables. When connected, one device can use or be used by the other, as specified by the user.

Software applications on this computer that allow this computer to use the Bluetooth services that are provided by remote Bluetooth devices.

A protocol used by a server to assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to a connecting device.

Encryption translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password. Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it.

A wearable audio device that has a speaker and a microphone.

HCI Host Controller Interface

HID human interface device. A mouse or keyboard, for example.

link key

Local Services

My Bluetooth services

paired devices

PDA personal digital assistant PIM

Secure connection

shortcut

taskbar notification area

An internally generated unique security key that is exchanged by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established. Link keys are generated automatically when two devices pair.

Bluetooth services such as Headset, Headphones, Audio Gateway, File Transfer, and Printer that this computer provides to other Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth services are used to carry out actions between a program installed on your computer and a remote Bluetooth device.

See Local Services. Bluetooth devices must be paired before they can establish a secure (authenticated and

encrypted) connection. Paired devices share a unique link key, which is exchanged automatically each time they connect.

Personal Information Manager. An application, such as Microsoft manage contacts, send and receive e-mail, and schedule events and tasks.

A Bluetooth service or application property setting that requires a passkey or link key each time you attempt to make a connection. All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted. Depending on other configuration options, authorization may also be required.

An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and drives. Double-clicking such an icon opens its corresponding folder or file without first having to find it. Shortcut icons do not change the location of files; they simply link to the file wherever it is located. You can delete a shortcut without deleting the file with which it is associated. Also, you can rename a shortcut.

The area on the Windows taskbar that displays the time and can also contain shortcuts that provide quick access to programs. This is where the Bluetooth icon

Outlook®, that is used to

is located.

Finding Bluetooth Devices

To find all Bluetooth devices that are in range

1. Open My Bluetooth Places.

2. Click View devices in range.

To find a specific Bluetooth device

1. Open My Bluetooth Places.

2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard

3. Click I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its

services.

Viewing My Bluetooth Services

Bluetooth services are used to carry out actions between a program installed on your computer and a remote Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth services that are installed on this computer are known as My Bluetooth services, and they are listed in My Device. See also "Managing Bluetooth Devices and Services."

To view My Bluetooth services

1. Open My Bluetooth Places.

2. Click View My Bluetooth services.

Making a Quick Connection

To make a quick connection, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, point to Quick Connect, point to the name of the service you want to use, and then click the name of the device that provides

the service.

Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device

Starting the Bluetooth device turns the radio on and stopping the device turns the radio off. To start or stop the Bluetooth device, right-click the Bluetooth icon

the Bluetooth Device or Stop the Bluetooth Device. The command that is available depends on the current state of the device.

Also, you can turn the radio on or off by pressing FN+F2 on the keyboard or by using the sliding switch on the side of the computer. Slide the switch to the back to turn off the radio and slide it to the front to turn on the radio.

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Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer: Dell

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Assigning a Name and Type to This Computer

Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices

Discovering Devices

Setting Security

Managing Bluetooth Devices and Services

Managing Local Bluetooth Radios

Assigning a Name and Type to This Computer

The name you assign to this computer is displayed to other Bluetooth devices when this computer is set to be discoverable (see "Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices"). The default name is the name assigned by the operating system. The Computer type setting determines the type of icon (see "Device Type, Paired Status,

and Connection Status Indication") that is used to represent this computer to other Bluetooth devices.

To change the computer name or type

1. Open My Bluetooth Places.

2. Click View or modify configuration.

3. In Bluetooth Configuration, click the General tab and make the changes in the spaces provided.

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