EXP Computer Wireless HotSync of the Handspring Visor User Manual

Application Note

Wireless HotSync of the Handspring Visor

2002/6/24

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WIDCOMM, the WIDCOMM logo, BlueConnect, BlueShare and BTW are trademarks
of WIDCOMM, Inc.
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used by WIDCOMM under license.
Handspring, Visor, Springboard, and HotSync are trademarks/registered trademarks of
Handspring, Inc.
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respective holders.

1 Introduction

As a technology leader in the wireless networking market, WIDCOMM’s vision is to enable
consumers to easily, conveniently and securely access information and services from their
Bluetooth devices anytime and anywhere – from homes, offices and public places.
　 BlueShare™ is a Bluetooth USB radio module for your desktop or laptop computer that

is fully interoperable with the WIDCOMM BlueConnect™ module.
　 BTW™ is a set of software drivers and utilities that seamlessly integrate Bluetooth

technology into your desktop or laptop computer.
　 BlueConnect™ is a Bluetooth Springboard™-compatible radio module for the
Handspring™ Visor™ that is fully interoperable with the WIDCOMM BlueShare™
family of Bluetooth devices.
This document describes the procedure for demonstrating the use of the Serial Port Profile
(SPP) to wirelessly HotSync® applications onto a Handspring Visor. Doing so requires a
BlueConnect module on the Handspring Visor and a BlueShare dongle on a Microsoft Windows
Laptop or Desktop computer. This document was tested using the following configuration:
　 A desktop or laptop computer with an available USB interface and running the
Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system.

BTW version 1.0.0.
　 A standard version of the Handspring Visor (running the Palm OS version 3.1) with a

BlueConnect card running the WIDCOMM version 2.2G software.

NOTE: This procedure was tested under Windows 2000 only. On a computer
running other
versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, this procedure may be slightly
different.
NOTE: This procedure was on a Visor running the PalmOS version 3.1 only. On a
computer
running other versions of the Palm operating system, this procedure may be slightly
different.

2 A Quick Overview of the Procedure

The basic procedure for running this demonstration is fairly simple. On the Visor side, HotSync
operates as if it was using a serial port connection. Instead of a physical serial cable connecting
the two computers, a Bluetooth wireless link is used to simulate a serial link. On the
BTW/Windows side, the HotSync uses a Windows Virtual COMM port instead of a physical

serial port. Here is a quick overview of the process:

1) Install BTW and BlueShare on your Windows Computer (98SE, 2000, or Me version)

2) Install the Handspring organizer software on your Windows Computer (98SE, 2000, or
Me version) if necessary.

3) Insert the BlueConnect card into your Visor

4) Use the Visor to inquire for the BlueShare device

5) Use the Visor to discover the “Generic Serial” service on the BTW system. Select this
service so that the first attempt to utilize a serial link will automatically create a
Bluetooth connection to the BTW system.

6) Using the BTW dialogs, determine what Virtual COMM (VCOMM) port will be
assigned to the BTW side of the SPP link

7) Configure the HotSync manager on the PC to use the VCOMM port that you uncovered
in step 6.

8) Select some files to HotSync on your PC. Use the Handpring organizer software to
queue them up for HotSync.

9) Initiate a HotSync from the Visor side.

10) When the HotSync is finished, terminate the SPP link by shutting down the
BlueConnect card on the Visor.

3. Setup

3.1 BLUESHARE/BTW SETUP

3.1.1 Connect BlueShare to your PC or Laptop

Installing the BlueShare is quick and painless. Regardless of which Development Kit that you
buy, a BlueShare device will always be accompanied by a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable for
connecting your PC or laptop computer to

NOTE: This picture shows the BlueShare hardware only. The BTW software is
supplied on a separate CD [not shown].

Connect the USB cable to the jack shown above and to the matching USB connector on your
PC, laptop computer, or USB hub. This concludes the physical installation of the BlueShare
device.

NOTE: The DB9 serial connector and the optional power connector located on the
rear of the
BlueShare are exclusively for the use of WIDCOMM technicians. Do not attempt to
use
either one of these connectors.

3.1.2 Install the BTW Software

The BTW software is installed from a CDROM using an InstallShield executable. For detailed
instruction on how to install the software, see the BTW Installation and Uninstallation
Instructions, WIDCOMM doc # S0003-0024. This document will be supplied with your BTW
CD and has the file name readme.doc or readme.pdf.

3.1.3 Install the Palm Desktop Software

Insure that the Palm desktop software is installed on your desktop or laptop computer. The
software resides on a CD-ROM that was supplied with your Visor. For instructions on how to
install this software, consult the Handspring documentation.

3.1.4 Update HotSync if Necessary [Seldom Required]

Some early Prism/Platinum Visors (ROM version 3.5.2H) had a problem that prevented modem
HotSync from working. There is a fix that you can download from Handspring at:

http://www.handspring.com/support/ts_updater11_readme.jhtml

"HS
Extensions 3.5.2 v. 1.2". In most cases, this is not required.

3.1.5 Set Explorer to View→Details

On your Windows PC, start the Windows Explorer and click on the “Bluetooth Neighborhood”
entry in the folder view. For additional status information, it is always a good idea to use the
View → Details option as shown below.

. This will install the

NOTE: It is important later in the process to use the View

→ Details option. This

setting will
allow you to view the details of your SPP connection in the .Local Devices. display.

3.1.6 Configure BlueShare to Act as an SPP Server

No action is necessary on your part. A service entitled “Generic Serial” will be automatically
started on your Windows PC or laptop. This service will handle all incoming requests which
attempt to utilize the Serial Port Profile.

3.1.7 What VCOMM Port to Use?

By clicking on the “Local Devices” icon in your Bluetooth Neighborhood, you will see the
following display (with no connection active):