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BLUETOOTH™ with Plugfree
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Introduction to wireless
communication
Important notes
BLUETOOTH™ with
Plugfree
Operating Manual
Preparing for operation
Troubleshooting
Index
February 2002 edition
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Contents
Introduction to wireless communication.......................................................................................1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2
Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety................................................................................................................................................3
CE marking........................................................................................................................................4
Selecting a location ...........................................................................................................................4
Preparing for operation...................................................................................................................5
Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers...............................................................................................5
Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH...................................................................................................6
Installing the Plugfree software..................................................................................................7
Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software............................................................................8
Search for other BLUETOOTH devices.....................................................................................9
Establishing connection...........................................................................................................10
Disconnecting connection........................................................................................................11
Ending Plugfree.......................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................13
Index............................................................................................................................................... 15
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Introduction to wireless communication
With your notebook with an i ntegrated BLUETOOTH™ module you can communicate wireles sly with
other BLUETOOTH devices , e.g. with another notebook . Thi s notebook with integrated
BLUETOOTH is a Power Class 1 device, i.e. i t has a maximum range of 100 m eters. The range of
the communicati on paths is shortened depending on t he user environment (e.g. wall s or furniture),
building structure and output power class of the partner.
BLUETOOTH supports many functions (Services), e.g. wi rel ess printing of documents, access i ng the
Internet and transmitting or receiving data, e-mails and faxes.
However, please note that not every BLUETOOTH devic e can make use of all Services.
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This operating manual desc ri bes how to put BLUETOOTH into operati on and i nstall the related
Plugfree software. Read through this manual carefully before you us e B LUETOOTH for the first ti me.
Familiarise yourself with the proper use of the technology.
What must be observed when setting up the notebook and when operat i ng notebooks with a radio
connection is c ontained in the chapter "Im port ant notes".
You will find additional information in the manuals for your notebook, your operating system and the
Plugfree online help.
Details for your dev i ce are contained in the operating m anual .
Technical informat i on on wi rel ess communicat i on can be found on our website at
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/wireless.
wireless communication
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Introduction to wireless communication Notational conventions
Notational conventions
The meanings of the sy m bol s and fonts used in thi s manual are as follows:
Indicates inf orm ation which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage.
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Failure to follow the instructions may l ead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy
the notebook, or endanger your li f e.
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Ê Text which follows this symbol describes ac t i vities that must be performed in the order shown.
Indicates important information whic h i s required to use the system properly.
Text in this typeface indicates screen outputs.
Text in italics indicates program names, commands or menu items .
"Quotation marks " i ndi cate names of chapters, disks and other media and terms t hat are being
emphasised.
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Important notes
Safety
Most of the saf ety information is contained in the Getting S t arted manual; some of the m ost
important informat i on i s outlined below.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have any questions, contact your s al es outlet or our Hotline/Helpdesk.
If the notebook is brought into the user locat i on f rom a cold environment, condensation may form.
Before operating the notebook , wait until it is absolutely dry and has reac hed approximately the
same temperature as t he user location.
Switch off t he radi o components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) on the notebook when y ou are i n a
hospital, an operating room or near a m edi cal electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can
impair the operation of the medical devices.
Keep the notebook at leas t 20 cm from a pacemaker, as otherwise the proper operati on of the
pacemaker may be impai red by radio waves.
The transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant humming in hearing aids.
Switch off t he not ebook when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
Do not let the notebook near f l am m abl e gases or into hazardous env i ronm ents (e.g. paintshops )
with radio components switched on, as the t ransmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a f i re.
The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH c annot be held responsible for radio or tel evision
faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fuj i tsu Siemens is, furthermore, not
responsible for replaci ng and / or exchanging connector cables and devices whi ch have not been
specified by Fuji tsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The user is solely responsible for repairing faul ts
arising from such unauthorised changes made to a dev ice and for replacing and / or exchanging
devices.
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Important notes CE marking
CE marking
This equipment compl i es with the requirements of Di rective 1999/5/EC of t he European Parliament
and Commission from 9 M arch, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommuni cations Equipment and
mutual recognition of conformity.
This notebook is approv ed for use in Belgium, Denmark , Germany, Finland, Greece, Great Britain,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands , Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, S pai n, Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway .
To all customers,
If you are not sure whether the use of this product is permitted in y our country, please cont act the
corresponding supervisory authorities.
The BLUETOOTH module may current l y not yet be operated in It al y. Current information
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is available from
Ministero delle Comunicazioni D.G.P.G. F. Div. IV
Direzione Generale Planifi cazione i Gestione Frequenze
Selecting a location
Please observe the following point s when installing the notebook t o ens ure optimum performance of
the device:
· We recommend that you us e the notebook with the BLUETOOTH m odul e i n a typical operating
environment. Other BLUE TOOTH devices, which you want to communicat e wi th, should be
located at a distance of approx. 30 m.
· Only install a part ner device within the recom m ended di stance. Observe t he output power class
of the partner device when doi ng so. Details are contai ned i n the operating manual of the
partner device.
· Use the notebook with t he BLUETOOTH at least 2 m away from other electrical or el ectronic
systems. If you must use the notebook near a microwave cooker, then m ai ntain a distance of
at least 3 m from the microwave cooker, as the reception is s ubj ect to interference wi th regard
to microwaves.
· Should problems result when communicating via BLUETOOTH because radios or radio
devices are locat ed i n the vicinity, then move the notebook t o a di fferent location.
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Preparing for operation
In this sect i on the installation of the device drivers f or B LUETOOTH and the installation of the
Plugfree software is explained.
Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers
To use BLUETOOTH you must f i rst install the drivers.
Ê Make sure that the BLUETOOTH module on the notebook i s switched off.
Ê Switch on the notebook and wait until Windows is booted.
Ê Log on as an administrator after Windows is boot ed.
a
OFF ON
b
Ê Switch on the BLUETOOTH module on the notebook (a).
The indicator (b) lights up green when the module is switc hed on.
Driver installat i on i s started automati cally.
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Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
It is possible that the following window will appear.
This window is an exampl e f rom Microsoft Windows XP. The appearance of this wi ndow
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Ê Click on Continue Anyway to install the drivers for BLUETOOTH.
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may differ depending on the operat ing system.
When the BLUETOOTH module is s wi tched on for the first t i me, the drivers are
automatically i nstalled. Should no window be displayed for this purpos e the first time the
module is switc hed on, check whether the drivers are already install ed. If you find a
"Bluetooth USB Dongl e (network)" under Start – Control Panel– System – Hardware – Device
Manager, the drivers are already i nstalled.
Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
Plugfree is a powerful software solut i on for notebooks with BLUE TOOTH technology. With Plugfree
you can establis h a wi rel ess connection between the notebook and other devices activated by
BLUETOOTH.
With Plugfree you can:
· Install virtual serial devices and use them in applicat i ons such as Netmeeti ng or Hyperterm.
· Access t he I nternet with modems or mobil e telephones activat ed via BLUETOOTH.
· Send or receive faxes.
· Reliably connect your notebook to a LAN.
· Send documents to a pri nt er and
· generally access all devices equipped wit h B LUETOOTH.
Plugfree is easy to install and configure. It was developed to configure your net work as simply and
quickly as pos sible.
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Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation
Installing the Plugfree software
Ê Run Windows.
Ê Log on as an administrator.
Ê To start the installation program, click on Start - Add on software - Install Plugfree Software.
The installation program of the Plugfree software is started.
Ê Follow the instructions on the sc reen.
When the installation is complet ed, your notebook will be rebooted.
Now you will find an icon for the program link on your desktop.
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Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software
Ê Switch the BLUETOOTH module on with the ON/OFF switch.
Ê Select Start – All programs - Plugfree – Start Plugfree.
The software is st arted and an icon is display ed i n the taskbar.
The following window is displayed:
When you have started Plugfree, your notebook is shown as a pyrami d. In the "body" of the pyramid
you see the Bluetoot h address and the name of your notebook.
A detailed descript i on of Plugfree is contained in the online help f or t he program.
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Ê Click on the ? in the program or press the [F1] k ey to start the online hel p.
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Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation
Search for other BLUETOOTH devices
Ê To learn which BLUETOOTH devices can be reached, click on the tip of the pyramid.
Plugfree searches for the BLUETOOTH devi ces and shows these as cubes with different colours
and icons.
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Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
Establishing connection
Ê Mark the device to which you want t o establish a connect i on.
Ê Drag it onto one of the dark squares located around t he pyramid with the left m ouse button
pressed.
When a connection has been established, it will be indicated by a line between the devices.
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Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation
The Services possible with the connected device are shown in a selection window.
Disconnecting connection
Ê Click on the radio icon in the menu bar.
All devices still c onnec ted are disconnected.
Ending Plugfree
Ê Click on the X icon in the menu bar.
The programme will be ended.
All devices still c onnec ted are disconnected.
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Troubleshooting
The BLUETOOTH module was not found
or
the drivers could not be loaded
Make sure that the Bluetooth s et ting is activat ed i n the BIOS.
Ê Start the BIOS Setup.
Ê Set the Bluetooth setting to Enable in the Advanced – Internal Device Configuration menu.
Remote device cannot be found during the device search
Ê If the desired device cannot be found, change the settings and s tart the search again.
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Index
C
CE marking 4
Connection
disconnecting 11
establishing 10
D
Driver, installing 5
I
Icon, software 7
Important notes 3
L
Location, selec t ing 4
N
Notational convent i ons 2
Note 3
safety 3
O
Operation, preparing for 5
Other BLUETOOTH devices , searching 9
P
Plugfree
ending 11
software 6
starting 8
S
Safety 3
Signs and symbols 2
Software
icon 7
installing 7
T
Troubleshooting 13
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