MSI BToes User Manual

MICRO-STAR INT’L

BToes

User Manual

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’ INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

FCC Requirement

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among

other information, the FCC registration Number, Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and USOC jack type for this equipment.

You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company.

An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular jack is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be

connected to the telephone network or premise wiring use a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See

installation instructions for details.

The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those

devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected

to on line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined

by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. If

your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service

temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon

as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the

proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to you an opportunity to maintain

uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL for information

on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network

until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject

to stat tariffs.

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this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improve-

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V 1.0 First Release May 2005

Important Safety Precautions

Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component.

1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.

5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:

l The USB cable is damaged
l Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
l The equipment has been exposed to moisture
l The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User’s Manual
l The equipment has dropped and damage
l If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE

ABOVE 600 C OR BELOW -200C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1

Bluetooth Tray...................................................................................................................... 2

Access My Bluetooth Places.................................................................................................2

Bluetooth Icons ..........................................................................................................................3

Notification Area Icon.............................................................................................................3

Device and Service Icons....................................................................................................... 3

Device Icons................................................................................................................3

Service Icons...............................................................................................................6

Basic Operations ..........................................................................................................................9

Start or Stop Bluetooth...........................................................................................................9

Create a Connection From the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray............................................9

Create a Connection Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard..........................................................9

Create a Connection From Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.......................................................9

Find Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................................................10

Periodic Search for Devices........................................................................................10

Find A Service............................................................................................................10

Bluetooth Connection Status......................................................................................11

Send to Bluetooth......................................................................................................12

Configure Bluetooth.................................................................................................................... 14

Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.............................................................................14

Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications........................................................14

Bluetooth Exchange Folder...................................................................................................14

General Configuration Settings.............................................................................................15

General Configuration Settings....................................................................................15

Identity......................................................................................................................15

Bluetooth Applications..........................................................................................................15

Overview....................................................................................................................15

General Configuration.................................................................................................15

Human Interface Device...............................................................................................16

Overview......................................................................................................... 16

Create a HID Connection.................................................................................. 16

Close a HID Connection.................................................................................... 16

Configure......................................................................................................... 16

Audio Gateway...........................................................................................................17

Overview......................................................................................................... 17

Create an Audio Gateway Connection................................................................ 17

Close an Audio Gateway Connection................................................................. 17

Configure......................................................................................................... 17

Bluetooth Serial Port..................................................................................................18

Overview.......................................................................................................... 18

Create a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection......................................................... 18

Close a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection.......................................................... 18

Configure......................................................................................................... 18

Dial-up Networking......................................................................................................19

Overview......................................................................................................... 19

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CONTENTS

Close a Dial-up Networking Connection............................................................. 19

Configure......................................................................................................... 19

Fax ........................................................................................................................20

Overview........................................................................................................... 20

Close a Fax Connection.................................................................................... 20

Configure......................................................................................................... 20

Headset.....................................................................................................................21

Overview........................................................................................................... 21

Create a Headset Connection............................................................................ 21

Close a Headset Connection............................................................................. 21

Configure......................................................................................................... 21

Imaging......................................................................................................................22

Overview........................................................................................................... 22

Image Format Conversion................................................................................. 22

Create an Imaging Connection.......................................................................... 22

Close an Imaging Connection............................................................................ 22

Configure......................................................................................................... 22

Remote Camera Operation................................................................................ 23

Install an Imaging Device.................................................................................. 23

Uninstall an Imaging Device.............................................................................. 23

File Transfer...............................................................................................................24

Copy To/From a Remote Device........................................................................ 24

Other File Operations........................................................................................ 24

Configure......................................................................................................... 24

Network Access.........................................................................................................25

Create a Network Access Connection............................................................... 25

Close a Network Access Connection................................................................. 25

Configure......................................................................................................... 25

PIM Synchchronization...............................................................................................26

Configure PIM Synchronization......................................................................... 26

PIM Item Transfer.......................................................................................................23

Close a PIM Item Transfer Connection............................................................... 27

Configure PIM Item Transfer.............................................................................. 27

Printer........................................................................................................................29

Configure......................................................................................................... 29

Install a Bluetooth Printer.................................................................................. 29

Delete a Printer................................................................................................ 29

Bluetooth Services...............................................................................................................30

Common Configuration Settings..................................................................................30

Notifications...............................................................................................................30

Service Access Notification.............................................................................. 31

Associate a Sound with Service Access............................................................ 31

Audio Gateway...........................................................................................................31

Hardware Requirements.................................................................................... 31

Configure the Audio Gateway Service................................................................ 31

Bluetooth Image Transfer............................................................................................31

Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service........................................................... 32

Bluetooth Serial Port..................................................................................................32

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Add or Delete a Bluetooth Serial Port................................................................ 32

Dial-up Networking Service..........................................................................................32

Configure the Dial-up Networking Service.......................................................... 33

Fax Service................................................................................................................33

Configure the Fax Service................................................................................. 33

File Transfer Service...................................................................................................33

To Use the File Transfer Service........................................................................ 33

Headset Service.........................................................................................................34

Hardware Requirements.................................................................................... 34

Configure the Headset Service.......................................................................... 34

Usage Example with a Bluetooth Telephone....................................................... 34

Network Access.........................................................................................................35

Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me........................................................... 35

Setup for Windows 2000 and Windows XP......................................................... 35

Verify the Server Setup..................................................................................... 36

PIM Item Transfer.......................................................................................................36

Configure......................................................................................................... 36

Close a PIM Item Transfer Connection.............................................................. 37

Default Business Card Selection....................................................................... 37

Change the Selected PIM.................................................................................. 37

Choose a Default Business Card....................................................................... 38

PIM Synchronization..................................................................................................38

Hardware Settings................................................................................................................39

Advanced Settings......................................................................................................39

Accessibility Settings..........................................................................................................40

Allow Other Devices to Discover this Computer............................................................40

Control the Types of Devices that are Allowed to Connect to this Computer..................40

Choose an Audio Notification File................................................................................40

Limit Access to this Computer to Specific Remote Devices..........................................40

Discovery Settings...............................................................................................................41

Periodic Search for Devices........................................................................................41

Determine the Devices that Will be Reported...............................................................41

Discover Specific Devices...........................................................................................41

Remove a Device from the List of Devices to be Discovered..........................................41

Temporarily Override the Discovery of Specific Devices.................................................42

Security ........................................................................................................................43

Authentication......................................................................................................................43

Authorization.......................................................................................................................43

Bluetooth Device Identity......................................................................................................44

Encryption ........................................................................................................................44

Link Key ........................................................................................................................44

Pairing Devices....................................................................................................................44

To Pair with Another Device.........................................................................................45

To Enable or Disable Secure Connection.....................................................................45

To Remove Pairing......................................................................................................45

Passkey ........................................................................................................................45

Secure Connection...............................................................................................................45

Security Request Dialog Box................................................................................................45

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................46

Cannot Connect to a Paired Device.......................................................................................46

Cannot Discover Services on an Unpaired Remote Device.......................................................46

Dial-up Networking Service Does Not Start............................................................................46

Determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of My Hardware Device..................................46

Determine the Version of the Host Controller Interface (HCI)...................................................46

Determine the Version of the Link Manager Protocol (LMP)....................................................46

Find Information About the Bluetooth Hardware Attached to My Computer..............................47

Internet Connection Sharing Does Not Work..........................................................................47

Test a Network Access Connection.......................................................................................47

Unknown Port Message When Using a Bluetooth Serial Port.................................................47

Bluetooth Headset Does Not Always Function Under Windows 98..........................................47

Product Specification.................................................................................................................. 49

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INTRODUCTION

The Bluetooth® wireless technology provides short-range wireless communications that replace the

physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices.

• Network access points

• Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, etc.)

• Imaging devices (printer, camera)

• Audio devices (headset, speakers)

Bluetooth wireless technology also enables communication between the above devices and

Bluetooth enabled phones (example: cellular, cordless, smart phones).

The Bluetooth for Windows software consists of the following components:

• Microsoft® Windows® Explorer Extensions - provides access to Bluetooth devices in the
immediate vicinity using Windows Explorer.

• My Bluetooth Places - graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to Bluetooth
devices in the immediate vicinity. Also provides access to configure the local devices and
access to perform other Bluetooth tasks.

• BTTray Security Manager - controls and manages Bluetooth security levels. Enables user to
grant or deny access and to filter what can be accessed on a Bluetooth device.

• Bluetooth for Windows Configuration Panel - configures Bluetooth for Windows (BTW)
software using Windows Control Panel.

• Stack Server - provides an interface for the operating system to control Bluetooth devices
and to ensure that Bluetooth connections operate together correctly. The stack server has a
built-in Security Manager that protects the Bluetooth device from unauthorized access.

• Bluetooth Setup wizard - facilitates the configuration and modification of Bluetooth
environment. The wizard can be used to configure or change local services or to establish
connections to remote devices based on service type or device type.

• Quick Connect - facilitates fast connections based on service type. Enables user to quickly
find devices that support a particular service and establish a connection to that service.
During this process, a shortcut to the service is created in My Bluetooth Places, which can
be used for subsequent connections.

BLUETOOTH TRAY

The Bluetooth tray resides in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Bluetooth

tray provides fast access to most Bluetooth operations.

From the Bluetooth tray the user can:

• Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth
icon and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places.

• Access the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. This wizard enables the user to:

• Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetooth device

• Locate remote Bluetooth devices

• Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth devices

• Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device, e.g., John's PC and Desktop.

• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select

Advanced Configuration.

• Access the Quick Connect option—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, and
then select the type of service to which you wish to connect.

• Start/Stop Bluetooth on this computer.

1. Introduction

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ACCESS MY BLUETOOTH PLACES

My Bluetooth Places is part of Windows Explorer.

There are multiple ways to access My Bluetooth Places:

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar

• Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places

or

• Double-click the Bluetooth icon

• On the desktop

• Double-click the Bluetooth icon

• From Windows Explorer, select My Bluetooth Places in the Folders pane or from the Address

shortcut menu.

Example 1 :

Double click My Bluetooth Place icon on your

desktop.

Click Folder on the toolbar. Folder window will appear

on left side of your screen.

Example 2 :

Right click on the lower right hand corner of your

screen.

Select Explore My Bluetooth Places.

Two folders appear on the window. They are :

Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood and My Device.

Click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to search for

devices available to you. Once Bluetooth devices are

detected, their icons together with device names will

be displayed on the screen.

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BLUETOOTH ICONS

NOTIFICATION AREA ICON

The Bluetooth icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar provides feedback

about Bluetooth status.

Table 1 : Bluetooth Icon

DEVICE AND SERVICE ICONS

Bluetooth device and service icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service

status by changing their appearance.

Device Icons

Devices are physical things, such as computers, cameras, headsets, etc. Devices can be

represented by icons in My Bluetooth Places.

Device icons have three states:

• Normal - this unadorned icon indicates the presence of a device in the vicinity. Each type of
device is represented by a different icon. For example, the icon to the right represents a
desktop computer in a normal state.

• Connected - devices that are connected to this computer are represented by an icon with a
green tint and/ or a small butting arrows box added to them ( ). For example, the icon to
the right represents a desktop computer that is connected via Bluetooth to this computer.

• Paired - devices that are paired with this computer are represented by a normal icon with a
small check box added to it ( ). For example, the icon to the right represents a desktop
computer that is paired with this computer.

There are some differences between the device icons used by Windows 9x, ME, and 2000, and

those used by Windows XP. For the device icons used by your system, see Table 2 or Table 3.

Enabled Disabled Connected

Bluetooth Icon Indicates Bluetooth Status

Blue with White Blue with Red Blue with Green

2. Bluetooth Icons

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Table 2 : Device Icons for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000

Device Icons for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000

Audio Gateway

Imaging Device

Desktop Computer

Headset

Human Interface Device

Keyboard
Human Interface Device

Mouse

Laptop

Modem

Network Access Point

Personal Digital Assistant

Printer

Telephone

Unknown

Name Normal Connected paired

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Table 3 : Device Icons for Windows XP

Name Normal Connected paired

Device Icons for Windows XP

Audio Gateway

Imaging Device

Desktop Computer

Headset

Human Interface Device

Keyboard
Human Interface Device

Mouse

Laptop

Modem

Network Access Point

Personal Digital Assistant

Printer

Telephone

Unknown

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Service Icons

Services are what a Bluetooth device can do for other Bluetooth devices, such as provide access

to a local area network, or the ability to send a fax.

Some devices, such as headsets or network access points, may provide only a single service.

Others, such as desktop and laptop computers, can potentially provide all of the Bluetooth

services.

Single-service devices often use virtually the same icon for the service as that used for the

device. For example, the headset service icon is identical to the headset device icon.

Multiservice devices use a different icon for each service that they provide.

Service icons have three states:

• Normal - this type of unadorned icon indicates that a specific service is potentially available
from the selected device. For example, the icon to the right indicates that the Bluetooth serial
port service may be available.

• Connected - this type of icon indicates that this computer is connected to this service. The
icon has a green tint and/or a small butting arrows box added to it ( ). For example, the
icon to the right indicates that this computer is connected to the Bluetooth serial port service
of the remote device.

• Not Available - this type icon indicates that the service that it represents is not available.
Services that are not available are represented by a normal icon with a small X box added to
it ( ). For example, the icon to the right indicates that the Bluetooth serial port service is
not currently available.

There are some differences between the service icons used by Windows 9x, ME, and 2000, and

those used by Windows XP. For the service icons used by your system, see Table 4 or Table 5.

Note: A service may be unavailable because it (or the required hardware) is in use, or
because the required hardware is not installed. Example: if the fax modem is busy, or not
installed, then the fax service will be unavailable, even though Bluetooth supports that
service.

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Table 4 : Service Icons for Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows 2000

Name Normal Connected Not Available*

Service Icons for Windows XP

Audio Gateway

Imaging

Dial-up Networking

Fax

Headset

Network Access

PIM Item Transfer

PIM Synchronization

File Transfer

Serial Port

*Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not

installed.

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Table 5 : Service Icons for Windows XP

Name Normal Connected Not Available*

Service Icons for Windows XP

Audio Gateway

Imaging

Dial-up Networking

Fax

Headset

Network Access

PIM Item Transfer

PIM Synchronization

File Transfer

Serial Port

*Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not

installed.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

START OR STOP BLUETOOTH

To start Bluetooth - in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth

icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert

when Bluetooth is running.

To stop Bluetooth - in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth

icon and select Stop the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert

when Bluetooth is stopped.

CREATE A CONNECTION FROM THE BLUETOOTH ICON IN THE SYSTEM

TRAY

In the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick

Connect and then select the desired Bluetooth service.

If this computer has created a connection to the desired type of service in the past, the options

on the shortcut menu are:

• The name(s) of any device(s) with which prior connections to this type of service have been
established. Select a name from the list to re-establish the connection.

• Other Devices - select this option to search for additional devices that potentially provide the
desired service, select a device from the list, and then click Connect.

If this computer has never created a connection to this type of service, the only option on the

shortcut menu is Find Devices. Select this option to search for devices that potentially provide

the desired service, select a device from the list, and then click Connect.

CREATE A CONNECTION USING THE BLUETOOTH SETUP WIZARD

To open the setup wizard:

• From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar - right-click the Bluetooth icon and
select Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

or

• From Windows Explorer, select My Bluetooth Places, and then from the Bluetooth menu,
select Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: Depending on the installed operating system and how Windows Explorer is
configured, there may also be double-click and/or right-click options available to access
the Bluetooth setup wizard.

CREATE A CONNECTION FROM ENTIRE BLUETOOTH NEIGHBORHOOD

1.From Windows Explorer, in the Folders pane, select My Bluetooth Places, and then select

Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.

2.In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name, and then select Discover

Available Services.

3. Basic Operations

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If a prior service discovery was performed on the selected device, the services that were found will

be listed in the device’s shortcut menu.

If the selected device has added or reconfigured a service, or if the desired service is not an option

in the shortcut menu, select the Discover Available Services option to update the list of services

offered by the device.

FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES

Search for Devices looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices that it finds

in My Bluetooth Places.

To start a search for devices, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth

Neighborhood, and then, from the Bluetooth menu, select Search for Devices.

Note: The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active.

Periodic Search for Devices

Bluetooth can be configured to search automatically for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth

Configuration Panel > Discovery tab).

One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility that the wireless connections allow. However,

mobility means that devices may move in or out of connection range during the time between

the automatic updates performed by Bluetooth. To be certain that the displayed list of devices in

the neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not enabled, force an update of

the device list using the technique described in Search for Devices, above.

Some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices found because:

• The device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices (Bluetooth Con­figuration Panel > Discovery tab, on your device).

• The unlisted device is configured to be nondiscoverable. Refer to the unlisted device’s
documentation for assistance in making that device discoverable.

Note: If you enable the periodic search for devices feature you may experience some
performance degradation while the search is in process, depending on the type of system
you have.

Find A Service

The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery.

To initiate a Service Discovery, in My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name and then, from

the shortcut menu, select Discover Available Services.

Bluetooth services are those things that this computer can do for remote Bluetooth devices. For

example, if this computer allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a fax using a fax modem

that is physically attached to this computer, then this computer is providing the Bluetooth fax

service.

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Some services are hardware dependant; for example, this computer cannot provide the fax service

unless it has a physical fax modem.

Some Bluetooth services use virtual hardware. The Bluetooth Serial Port service, for example,

does not use a physical port on this computer. Instead, it creates virtual serial ports that Win-

dows applications can see and use as if they were actual physical ports.

Each Bluetooth service that this computer is capable of providing can be started automatically

when Bluetooth starts. Each service can be set up to require security measures before allowing

a remote Bluetooth device to connect.

Bluetooth services require a Bluetooth application on the remote device; services and applica-

tions usually have coinciding names; i.e., there is a Bluetooth Fax Service and a Bluetooth Fax

Application.

The services supported by Bluetooth are:

• Bluetooth Imaging - allows a remote device to send and receive images (BMP, GIF, PNG, &
JPG) to this computer. Images are stored in the Bluetooth exchange folder.

• Bluetooth Serial Port - allows a wireless connection between two devices. This connection
can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices.

• Dial-up Networking - allows a device to use a modem that is physically attached to another
Bluetooth device.

• Fax - allows a device to send a fax using a remote Bluetooth cell phone, modem, or
computer.

• File Transfer - allows a device to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth device:
browse, open, copy, etc.

• Headset - allows a Bluetooth headset to be used as the audio input/output mechanism for
another Bluetooth device, such as a computer or cell phone.

• PIM Item Transfer - allows two Bluetooth devices to exchange Personal Information Manager
data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.

• PIM Synchronization - allows two Bluetooth devices to synchronize their Personal Informa­tion Manager data.

• Network Access - allows a device to access a Local Area Network via a second Bluetooth
device that is physically connected to the network or allows a remote device to become part
of an ad hoc network provided by the Bluetooth server.

• Audio Gateway - allows the microphone/speakers on a Bluetooth device (typically a
computer) to be used as the audio input/output mechanism for a remote Bluetooth device,
such as a cell phone.

All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, network

gateways may only provide the Network Access service.

Bluetooth Connection Status

The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connec-

tion and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.

Display the Connection Status dialog box - in My Bluetooth Places, select a device, and then, in

the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a service name and select Status from the

shortcut menu.

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The Information provided is:

• Status - Connected or Not Connected.

• Device Name - the name of the device to which this computer is connected.

• Duration - the length of time that this connection has been established, displayed in hours,

minutes and seconds. Depending on the service, the connection may time out (automatically
disconnect) after a specific period of inactivity.

• Activity - the number of bytes sent and received over the connection.

• Signal Strength - a graphic indicator that ranges from Too Weak through Good to Too Strong.

Note: To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel, Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the
setting in the Maximum Power Transmission drop-down list. The Advanced button is not
available in all countries.

The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are:

• Properties button - displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for this connection.

• Disconnect button - closes this connection.

• Close button - closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box.

Send to Bluetooth

This feature is used to send information to another Bluetooth device. Data types include:

• Files from Windows Explorer

• Documents from Microsoft Office applications, including:

• Word

• Excel

• Access

• PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook items, including:

• Contacts

• Appointments

• Tasks

• Messages

• Notes

• Microsoft Internet Explorer:

• Entire web pages

• Individual images

To use Send to Bluetooth (except Internet Explorer)

1.In the application:

• Windows Explorer - select one or more files to be transferred. Folders cannot be transferred.

• Microsoft Office - only the document in the active window can be transferred.

• Microsoft Outlook - select one or more items to be transferred.

2.From the File menu, select Send To, and then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu.

3.Select a device from the shortcut menu to send the data

or

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Select Other..., choose a device from the list, and then click OK to send the data.

Send via Bluetooth from Internet Explorer

Send an entire web page:

1.From the Tools menu, select Send To Bluetooth (or click the Bluetooth icon on the toolbar)

2.In the Select Device dialog box, choose a device and then click OK.

Send a selected image:

1.Right-click the image to be transferred and select Send To Bluetooth from the popup menu.

2.In the Select Device dialog box, choose a device and then click OK.

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CONFIGURE BLUETOOTH

ACCESS THE BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION PANEL

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, client

applications, hardware, security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification, and

other Bluetooth related items.

To Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel

• From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration

or

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, and
select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu.

Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications

Bluetooth Services are services that this computer provides to remote Bluetooth devices. The

Bluetooth services on this computer are referred to collectively in the Bluetooth configuration

panel as Local Services.

Bluetooth Applications are software applications on this computer that allow this computer to

use the Bluetooth services that are provided by remote devices. The Bluetooth applications on

this computer are referred to collectively in the Bluetooth configuration panel as Client

Applications.

Bluetooth Services and Bluetooth Applications usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is a

File Transfer service and a File Transfer client application.

How this computer provides a service to remote devices is configured on the Local Services tab

of the Bluetooth configuration panel.

How this computer uses a service that is provided by a remote device is configured on the

Client Applications tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel.

BLUETOOTH EXCHANGE FOLDER

This is the highest-level directory on this computer to which a remote Bluetooth device has

access.

Devices that have been granted access to the Bluetooth exchange folder also have access to all

subfolders contained within that folder and all files in those subfolders.

Note: The Bluetooth exchange folder is shared by the PIM Item Transfer and the File
Transfer services and can be configured from the Properties page of either of those
services. When the Bluetooth exchange folder is reconfigured for either of these services,
the other service will be updated to use the new location. This is also shared by the
Imaging service.

4. Configure Bluetooth

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GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

General Configuration Settings

The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is

displayed to remote devices.

Identity

• Computer Name - enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in
the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.

• Computer type - select either Desktop or Laptop from the shortcut menu to set the type of
icon remote devices will use to represent this computer.

BLUETOOTH APPLICATIONS

Overview

Some built-in Bluetooth applications provide full functionality for a specific task, such as locating

other Bluetooth devices or synchronizing two Personal Information Managers.

Other built-in Bluetooth applications provide a way for standard Windows applications to accom-

plish their tasks wirelessly. For example, a Bluetooth application may create a wireless serial

connection between computers or provide wireless access to the Internet.

The difference between Bluetooth Applications and Bluetooth Services:

• Bluetooth Applications are software programs on this computer that allow this computer to
use the Bluetooth services that are provided by other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration
panel, these programs are referred to collectively as Client Applications.

• Bluetooth Services are software programs on this computer that provide a service to other
devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are referred to collectively as
Local Services.

Note: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is
a Fax service and a Fax application.

General Configuration

All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and/or require a

secure connection when using the application.

To access the configuration properties page for a built-in Bluetooth application:

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select
Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu

or

• From Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration

In the Bluetooth configuration panel, Client Applications tab, highlight the application to be

configured, and then click Properties (or double-click the application).

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Human Interface Device

Overview

The Human Interface Device (HID) Application allows this computer to wirelessly use one or more

remote Bluetooth HIDs as input/output devices.

For example, the HID Application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth keyboard and a

Bluetooth mouse.

Create a HID Connection

Note: Some HIDs have multiple modes. Before establishing a connection, be sure the
HID is in the appropriate mode. For example, in the case of a HID that can function as
both a mouse and a laser pointer, be sure the mode switch is set to Mouse before at­tempting to connect.

Open a connection to a Bluetooth Human Interface Device using one of these techniques:

• From My Bluetooth Places

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

• Once a HID connection is established, that connection will persist. If the computer is shut

down, when the computer is turned on again the connection will reestablish automatically.

Note: HIDs usually have a button, which is sometimes difficult to find, that must be
pressed before other Bluetooth devices can locate the HID. Even after the button is
pressed, the HID can be discovered only for a limited time, and then the button must be
pressed again. The time period can be as short as 30 seconds or as long as 180 seconds.
Read the documentation that accompanies the HID before you attempt to connect to the
device.

Close a HID Connection

Under normal circumstances, there is no reason to close a HID connection; once established

the connection is maintained automatically, even during the power off and power on processes.

If, for some reason, the connection must be closed: from My Bluetooth Places, right-click the

service name, and from the shortcut menu, select Disable.

When a HID connection is closed manually by the operator, the connection’s persistence is

broken. The connection must be re-established manually, after which the connection will again

persist until broken manually.

Configure

No configuration is necessary.

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Audio Gateway

Overview

The Audio Gateway Application allows a remote Bluetooth device to use this computer’s micro-

phone and speakers as the remote device’s audio input and output devices.

Create an Audio Gateway Connection

Open a connection to the Audio Gateway service that is provided by another Bluetooth device

using one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon

• From My Bluetooth Places

• Using the Bluetooth Setup wizard

Close an Audio Gateway Connection

If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Audio Gateway and then select

the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them).

or

No matter how the connection was created, in My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name

and select Disconnect.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Audio Gateway > General tab pro-

vides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

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Bluetooth Serial Port

Overview

The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows this computer to establish a wireless serial connec-

tion with a remote Bluetooth device.

The applications on both this computer and the remote device must be configured to send and

receive data to and from the respective communications port (COM port) assigned to the

Bluetooth serial port. The wireless serial connection may then be used by the applications as

though a physical serial cable connected the devices.

Create a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection

Establish a connection using one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon

• From My Bluetooth Places

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

Close a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection

If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right

of the taskbar;

click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Bluetooth Serial Port and then select the device

that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them).

or

No matter how the connection was created, In My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name

and select Disconnect.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Bluetooth Serial Port > General tab

provides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

• The communications port (COM port) to be used.

Note: Unless you have a specific reason to do so, DO NOT CHANGE the default COM

Port setting.

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Dial-up Networking

Overview

The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking application allows this computer to use a modem that is physi-

cally connected to a remote device to access the Internet or log on to a remote network.

Open a connection to the Dial-up Networking service that is provided by another Bluetooth device

using one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon

• From My Bluetooth Places

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

After the Bluetooth dial-up networking connection is established it can be used the same way as

any other networking connection. For example, you can open a browser and explore the World

Wide Web, if the remote computer has Internet access.

Close a Dial-up Networking Connection

• In My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect.

or

• If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Dial-up Networking and
then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in
front of them).

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Dial-up Networking > General tab

provides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

• The Bluetooth virtual device (modem) to be used.

Note: Unless you have a specific reason to do so, DO NOT CHANGE the default

Bluetooth device or alter the device's configuration.

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Fax

Overview

The Bluetooth Fax service allows this computer to send a fax using a Fax/Modem that is physi-

cally connected to a remote device.

To send a Fax:

1. Open a connection to the Fax service that is provided by another Bluetooth device, using

one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon

• From My Bluetooth Places

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

2. Open or create the document to be faxed, and then select the Print, Send to Fax Recipient

or a similar command that is available in most applications.

Note: The fax application needs to use the Bluetooth Fax Modem.

Close a Fax Connection

Fax connections close automatically when the Fax transmission is complete.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Fax > General tab provides options to

configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

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Headset

Overview

Note: This topic also applies to high quality audio.

The Headset application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth headset (or any other device that

offers the Bluetooth headset service) as the audio input and output device for this computer.

Possible uses include:

• If this computer has on-board telephone hardware, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the
audio input/output device to make/receive telephone calls.

• If this computer has voice recognition capabilities, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the
audio input device.

• If this computer has high quality audio capabilities, a Bluetooth stereo headset might be used
to listen to the output.

• Any other scenario that requires audio input/output can potentially take advantage of a
Bluetooth headset to replace a hardwired microphone and/or speakers.

Create a Headset Connection

Establish a connection using one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon.

• From My Bluetooth Places.

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

Note: Most Bluetooth headsets ring when a connection is attempted; answer the ring to
complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for
this computer.

Close a Headset Connection

• In My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect.

or

• If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar: click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Headset and then select
the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of
them).

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Headset > General tab provides

options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

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Imaging

Overview

The Bluetooth Imaging application allows this computer to send images to remote devices that

provide the Bluetooth imaging service.

Possible uses include the transfer of images to a Bluetooth camera, camera/phone, or any other

device that offers the Bluetooth Imaging service.

The supported image formats are:

• BMP

• GIF

• PNG

• JPG

Image Format Conversion

Some devices, particularly battery-powered devices such as phones and cameras, may only be

able to accept images in one format and at a single fixed resolution. In that case, the image is

converted to the required format and resolution before it is transferred to the remote device.

Create an Imaging Connection

Imaging application connections are created automatically on an as-needed basis.

To send an image to the remote imaging device:

Note: Battery-powered remote devices, such as a cell phones or cameras, may require
that Bluetooth be specifically enabled before they can accept an image; see the battery­powered device’s documentation for more information.

• In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, drag and drop the image file onto the destination’s device
icon.

or

• In Windows Explorer, right-click an image file and, from the shortcut menu, select Copy.
Then, in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the destination device, and, from the
shortcut menu, select Paste.

or

• If a shortcut to the remote device’s imaging service exists in My Bluetooth Places, drag and
drop, or, copy and paste, to that shortcut.

Close an Imaging Connection

Imaging connections close automatically when the image transfer is complete.

To abort the image transfer, click Cancel in the transfer dialog box.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Imaging > General tab provides

options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

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• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure
connection, clear the option box.

Remote Camera Operation

Remote operation of the Bluetooth imaging device, such as the ability to trip a camera’s shutter

or browse the images on a device, may be possible, depending on the functions supported by

the remote device.

There are three prerequisites:

• This computer must be running under the Windows XP operating system.

• The remote imaging device must support the action. See the remote imaging device’s

documentation for information about the remote functions the device supports.

• The remote imaging device must be installed on this computer (see below).

Install an Imaging Device

Note: Only Windows XP can install an imaging device; previous operating systems do not
have native support for this option.

Perform a search for devices and then, from Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click a

Bluetooth imaging device, and select Add Camera from the shortcut menu.

Windows installs the camera and adds it to the Cameras and Scanners section of My Computer.

Uninstall an Imaging Device

In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click an installed Imaging device and then select Delete

Camera from the shortcut menu.

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File Transfer

The Bluetooth File Transfer application allows this computer to perform file operations on the

Bluetooth exchange folder (and the folders and files it contains) of a remote device.

Copy To/From a Remote Device

1.In the Folders pane of Windows Explorer, from the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood branch,

select a device and expand that branch to view the File Transfer folder of the remote device.

Note: If File Transfer is not available, the remote device is not configured to allow remote
file operations.

2.Use drag-and-drop to copy any file or folder contained in the file transfer folder of the remote

device to the desired folder on this computer.

You can also drag-and-drop files or folders from this computer to the file transfer folder (and its

sub-folders) on the remote device.

Other File Operations

Right-click a file or folder in the remote device’s file transfer folder for a context sensitive menu.

All potential menu options may not be available at all times.

Potential menu options include:

• Open - opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for this type of
file.

• Print - sends the selected file to this computer’s default printer.

• Send To

• 3 ½ floppy (A) - sends the selected file to the 3 ½ inch diskette drive on this computer

• Bluetooth Exchange Folder - sends the selected file to the Bluetooth exchange folder on this

computer.

• Rename - applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain
objects cannot be changed using this technique.

• Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View, and New - standard Windows functions.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > File Transfer > General tab provides

options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

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Network Access

The Bluetooth Network Access application makes it possible for this computer:

• To connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) using the physical connection on a remote
Bluetooth device.

or

• To connect to an ad hoc network provided by a remote Bluetooth device. When joining an ad
hoc network, it can take up to one minute after the connection is established to obtain an IP
address and automatically self-configure.

The type of network connection that is available is determined by the configuration of the

remote Bluetooth device.

Create a Network Access Connection

Establish a connection using one of these techniques:

• Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon.

• From My Bluetooth Places.

• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

Close a Network Access Connection

• In My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select Disconnect.

or

• If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Network Access and then
select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front
of them).

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Network Access > General tab

provides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

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PIM Synchronization

The PIM Synchronization Application is used to synchronize the Personal Information Manager

(PIM) database of this computer with the PIM database of a remote Bluetooth device.

The supported PIMs are:

• Microsoft Outlook

• Microsoft Outlook Express

• Lotus Notes

The supported data types are:

• Business cards

• Calendar items

• Email (with or without attachments)

• Notes

Configure PIM Synchronization

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > PIM Synchronization > General tab

provides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Secure connection - to enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure

connection, clear the option box.

• The PIM items to be synchronized and the PIM on this computer with which those items
should be synced.

Note: If synchronization is enabled for a specific item type, but is not enabled for that item
type on the remote device, synchronization will not take place for that item.

The data item types that can be synchronized are:

• Business cards

• Calendar items

• Email (with or without attachments-see below)

• Notes

Possible synchronization options for each of these data item types include:

• Do Not Synchronize - this item type will not be synchronized.

• Synchronize Microsoft Outlook - this item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in

Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a
matching Outlook entry does not exist, it will be created.

• Synchronize Outlook Express - this item type will be synced with its matching entry in
Express, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching
Express entry does not exist, it will be created.

• Synchronize Lotus Notes - this item type will be synced with its matching entry in Lotus
Notes, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching
Notes entry does not exist, it will be created.

Note: Not all choices are available for all items. For example, Note items can only be
synchronized in Microsoft Outlook. Therefore Lotus Notes and Outlook Express are not
displayed as options in the “Notes” item shortcut menu. Personal Information Managers
that are not installed on this computer are not displayed as options in the shortcut menus.

• Email attachments - the only option is to include or not to include attachments with email that
is sent or received on this computer using this service.

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PIM Item Transfer

The Bluetooth PIM Item Transfer application allows this computer to send and receive Personal

Information Manager items to and from a remote Bluetooth device.

The supported items are:

• Business cards (*.vcf or *.vcd)

• Notes (*.vnt)

• Email (*.vmg)

• Calendar (*.vcs)

• Other Types (refer to “Configure Bluetooth” on page 12. Files can be sent by drag and drop

on the OBEX service.)

Item transfer can be accomplished several ways:

• From Windows Explorer, My Bluetooth Places, highlight the PIM Item Transfer service on a
remote device, and then, from the Bluetooth menu on the Windows menu bar, select the
appropriate action.

• From within a supported Personal Information Manager:

• Select one or more items and then, from the PIM's File menu, select Send to Bluetooth.

or

• Drag-and-drop a supported item directly from your PIM to the PIM Item Transfer
service icon of a remote device.

• For business cards:

• From Windows Explorer, My Bluetooth Places, right-click the PIM Item Transfer
service on a remote device and select the appropriate option.

or

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select
Quick Connect > Business Card Exchange, select a device from the list, select the appro
priate option from the shortcut menu, and then click OK.

Whether sent items are accepted by the remote device is determined by how the remote

device's PIM Item Transfer service is configured.

Close a PIM Item Transfer Connection

This application closes the open connection automatically when its task is complete.

Configure PIM Item Transfer

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > PIM Item Transfer > General tab

provides options to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Enable or disable secure connection - to enable secure connection, place a checkmark in the

box.

• How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device - the Send My
Business Card options are:

• Choose a business card as needed - each time a remote device requests your busi­ness card you must select a card from your PIM. If you ignore the request the remote
device will receive a timeout notice.

• Always send the same business card - when this option is selected a dialog box is dis
played that allows you to set a default business card that will be sent automatically when

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requests are received.

• Where to store received business cards. The Received Business Cards options are:

• Microsoft Outlook

• Outlook Express

• Lotus Notes

Note: The selected Received Business Cards option does not influence the settings on
other PIMrelated property pages. Example: even if the PIM Item Transfer service busi­ness card option on this computer is configured to Do Not Accept, the PIM Item Transfer
application will still accept business cards that the application has specifically requested
from its Receive or Exchange functions.

• Email attachments - the only option is to include or not to include attachments with email that
is sent or received on the computer using this service.

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Printer

The Bluetooth Printer application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer.

Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed, it can be used from this computer in the

same way as any other printer would be.

Configure

The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Printer > General tab provides op-

tions to configure:

• The application name - to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

• Enable or disable secure connection - to enable secure connection, place a checkmark in the

box.

Install a Bluetooth Printer

Option One:

1.Perform a search for devices and then, from Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click a

Bluetooth printer, select Add Printer from the shortcut menu and follow the on-screen

instructions.

2.Select the printer make and model at the prompt. If your printer is not in the list of options,

click Have Disk…, insert the driver disk for the printer, and then navigate to the drive and

directory that contains the driver initiation file (*.inf) for the printer.

3.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Option Two:

1.From the Windows Control Panel, select Printers > Add Printer > Next > Local printer > Next.

2.On the Select the Printer Port window of the wizard:

• Select Create a new port.

• In the Type shortcut menu, select Bluetooth Printer Port, and then click Next.

3.On the next screen, select the printer by name, and then click Connect.

4.Install the driver: Select the printer make and model at the prompt. If your printer is not in the

list of options, click Have Disk…, insert the driver disk for the printer, and then navigate to the

drive and directory that contain the driver initiation file (*.inf) for the printer.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Delete a Printer

Click Start > Settings > Printers, right-click the printer to be deleted, and then select Delete from

the shortcut menu.

or

In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click an installed Bluetooth printer and select Delete

printer from the shortcut menu.

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BLUETOOTH SERVICES

Common Configuration Settings

These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service:

• Service Name - the default name of each service can be changed.

• Secure Connection - requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data

be encrypted.

• Startup Automatically - starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started.

• Notifications - provides visual and/or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to

connect (or has connected) to a service on this computer.

Notifications

There are three types of notification:

• Authentication request, also called a PIN code request - this notification is displayed auto­matically in a balloon over the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar if a Personal
Identification Code is required before a connection can proceed. An audio file can also be
associated with the notification.

• Authorization request, also called a connection request - this type of notification can be
visual, audio, or both. It notifies you of attempts to access a Bluetooth service on this
computer; the connection will not proceed until you click the balloon that is displayed over
the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. If the notification balloon is ignored, the
connection request will time out and fail.

• Notification only - this type of notification does not affect access in any way; it is solely for
information purposes to let you know that a connection has been established.

Example: Both Authentication and Authorization request notifications are controlled by whether

Secure Connection is enabled for an individual service. An example of how notifications might

work when a remote device attempts to access a service on this computer, if all notifications are

enabled:

• Authentication - a balloon notification (audio optional) prompts you for a PIN code. If
the PIN code does not match the code entered on the remote device, the connection
will not be allowed. After the remote device has been authenticated this notification will
not appear again, unless the paired relationship is broken. If the paired relationship is
broken, the devices must re-pair.

• Authorization - a balloon notification is displayed and/or a sound file provides audio
notification that a remote device is attempting to access a Bluetooth service on this
computer. Click the balloon to proceed. A dialog box prompts you to enable the
connection only once, or to allow this device to use the service every time.

• After a connection has been authorized, an additional visual and/or audio notification
may be displayed (if enabled). This notification is for information only to inform the
operator that a connection has been established.

Note: After two devices are paired, the authentication notification will no longer be dis­played when a connection is attempted. If Always allow… is enabled during the authori­zation process, the authorization notification will not be displayed on future connection
attempts. Connection notification only happens if it has been enabled on the Notifications
tab of the individual service being accessed.

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Service Access Notification

Notifications lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) and/or a visual indication with access

attempts by remote devices.

A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service.

Associate a Sound with Service Access

From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab:

1.Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab.

2. Select the options you want; both visual and sound notifications may be selected for a single
event.

3. Choose a sound; click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file (*.wav) to be used
for notification. To preview the sound file, click the play button.

4. Click OK to close the service's property dialog box.

Audio Gateway

The Bluetooth Audio Gateway service enables the computer to use the microphone and speak-

ers on a remote Bluetooth device as the input and output devices for the computer.

For example, if this computer has voice recognition capabilities, a Bluetooth headset might be

used as the audio input device.

Hardware Requirements

• The Bluetooth hardware on this computer and on the remote device must support audio.

• The remote device handles both audio input and output for this computer; therefore, this

computer does not require a sound card, microphone, or speakers.

Configure the Audio Gateway Service

From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select

Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Audio Gateway service.

Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.

Bluetooth Image Transfer

The Bluetooth image transfer service allows this computer to accept images from remote de-

vices that support Bluetooth image transfer.

The supported image formats are:

• BMP

• GIF

• PNG

• JPG

Received images are stored in the Bluetooth exchange folder.

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Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service

From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration >

Local Services, and then double-click the Bluetooth Imaging service.

Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.

Bluetooth Serial Port

The Bluetooth Serial Port service enables a remote Bluetooth device to establish a wireless

serial connection with this computer. The wireless serial connection may be used by applica-

tions as though a physical serial cable connected the devices.

To establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection:

• The connection must be initiated from the remote device by the Bluetooth Serial Port
application.

Determine the communications port being used by this computer for the Bluetooth Serial Port:

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select
Advanced Configuration, and then select the Local Services tab. The COM port assigned to
this service is the last item in the Bluetooth Serial Port service row. Configure the application
on this computer that will use this service to send its data to this COM.

Add or Delete a Bluetooth Serial Port

The Bluetooth Serial Port service has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional

Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added as needed.

To add a port:

1.From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click Add Serial Service.

2.In the properties dialog box, modify the properties.

• Enter a unique name (fewer than 99 alphanumeric characters).

• Select secure connection.

• Select Startup Automatically.

• From the COM Port shortcut menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any

other service.

3.Click OK.

To remove a Bluetooth Serial Port:

• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select the port to be removed
and then click Delete.

Note: The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected.

Dial-up Networking Service

The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to

use a modem that is physically connected to this computer. The remote device can then access

the Internet or log on to a remote network.

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Configure the Dial-up Networking Service

From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select

Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Dial-up Networking service.

• Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems - shortcut menu.

• Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.

Fax Service

The Fax service allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a Fax via a modem that is physically

attached to this computer.

Configure the Fax Service

From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select

Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Fax service.

• Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems - shortcut menu.

• Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.

File Transfer Service

The File Transfer service allows this computer to perform file operations on the Bluetooth

exchange folder (and the folders and files it contains) of a remote device.

To Use the File Transfer Service

1.Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places.

2.Configure Windows Explorer so that the Folders pane is visible (View > Explorer Bar >
Folders).

3.In the Folders pane, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.

4.On the menu bar, select Bluetooth > Search For Devices.

5.In the Folders pane, expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to show the devices in the
vicinity.

6.Select a device and expand that branch to view the Bluetooth exchange folder of the remote
device.

Note: If Public Folder is not available, the remote device is not configured to allow remote
file operations.

Use drag-and-drop to copy any file or folder contained in the Public Folder of the remote device

to a folder on this computer.

You can also drag-and-drop files or folders from this computer to the Public Folder (and its sub-

folders) of the remote device.

Other file operations - right-click a file or folder in the remote device’s Public Folder for a context

sensitive menu. All potential menu options may not be available at all times.

Potential menu options include:

• Open - opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for this type of
file.

• Print - sends the selected file to this computer’s default printer.

• Send To

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• 3 ½ floppy (A) - sends the selected file to the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer.

• Public Folder on My Device - sends the selected file to the Public Folder on this computer.

• Rename - applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain
objects cannot be changed using this technique.

• Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New - standard Windows functions.

Headset Service

The Bluetooth Headset Service allows this computer to provide audio input/output for remote

Bluetooth devices.

Example: if the remote device is a Bluetooth telephone, this computer’s microphone and

speakers can be used as speakerphone input and output for that device.

Hardware Requirements

• This computer must have a sound card, microphone, and speakers installed.

• The Bluetooth hardware on this computer and on the remote device must support audio.

Configure the Headset Service

• From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select
Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Headset service.

• Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK.

Usage Example with a Bluetooth Telephone

From the Bluetooth phone, search for devices that offer the Headset Service, select the Head-

set Service on this computer, and then select Connect.

Note: Individual Bluetooth phone manufacturers may use different terminology to de­scribe the Headset Service, but the word audio and/or headset should be in the descrip­tion - refer to the documentation included with the Bluetooth phone for assistance. If the
Headset Service has Secure Connection enabled, a PIN code and Authorization will be
required to complete the connection.

When the phone successfully connects to the Headset Service:

• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, the Bluetooth icon will be a blue field
with a green insert (if another Bluetooth connection existed before this connection was
established, the icon would have already been this color).

• A notification balloon will appear briefly above the Bluetooth icon with a message similar to:

Bluetooth Connection Successful
Bluetooth device My Bluetooth Cell Phone is connected to the Headset service on this

computer

The Headset Service now monitors the phone and displays a notification balloon over the

Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar when an incoming call is

detected. Click the balloon to acknowledge the notification, and then, in the Incoming Call dialog

box, click the Accept button to accept the call. The audio signal from the phone is re-routed to

the audio output device (speakers or earphones) on the computer, and the microphone on the

computer provides the audio input for the phone.

To reject the incoming call, when the Incoming Call dialog box is displayed, click the Reject

button.

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Network Access

The Bluetooth Network Access service enables a remote Bluetooth device to access a Local Area

Network that is physically attached to this computer or allows a remote device to become part of

an ad hoc network provided by this computer.

After this computer has been configured to provide the Network Access service to other Bluetooth

devices, it will not be able to use the Bluetooth Network Access service provided by another

Bluetooth device without being re-configured. In other words, this computer cannot be both a

Bluetooth Network Access server and a Bluetooth Network Access client at the same time.

Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me

Note: Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me
servers.Install and configure the routing software as instructed by the software's manufac­turer before you configure the computer as a Network Access server.

Configure the server:

1.From Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

2.On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver (scroll down
if necessary).

3.Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.

• Select Specify an IP address

• Enter an IP Address (suggested value - 192.168.1.1)

• Enter a Subnet Mask (suggested value - 255.255.255.0)

4.Click OK to close each dialog box, and then click Yes to restart the computer.

Setup for Windows 2000 and Windows XP

If Internet Connection sharing was previously enabled (before BTW was installed) it must be

disabled and then re-enabled before the Bluetooth network adapter can use it.

Configure for Internet/LAN:

Before you begin, verify that the:

• Bluetooth software is installed and enabled

• Bluetooth device is turned on

• Server has access to the Local Area Network (LAN). If the LAN provides Internet access, the

connection can be verified by using the server’s browser to connect to the Internet through
the LAN.

1.Configure Bluetooth - right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, select Advanced
Configuration, and then

• From the Local Services tab, select Network Access, and then click Properties.

• From the General tab, in the Select the type of service drop-down list, select Allow other

devices to access the Internet/LAN via this computer, and then in the Connection Sharing
section, select Configure Connection Sharing to display

- Windows XP - the Network Connections window

- Windows 2000 - the Network and Dial-up Connections window

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2.Configure Windows

• Right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties, and then

- Windows XP - from the Advanced tab, in the Internet Connection Sharing section, select
Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection. Then
select Bluetooth Connection in the Home Networking drop-down list, if available. (The
Home Networking drop-down list is not available on all versions of Windows XP.)

- Windows 2000 - from the Sharing tab, in the Internet Connection Sharing section, select
Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection.

• Click OK to close the window.

3.Click OK in the Bluetooth Properties window to complete the configuration process.

Note: If a firewall is in use, additional steps may be required before the browser can access
the Internet. Contact your information technology department to determine if a firewall is in
use or for assistance in configuring the Local Area Network settings for your proxy server.

Verify the Server Setup

From a different Bluetooth computer:

1.Find the server - from My Bluetooth Places, in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click in an
empty area, and then select Refresh from the shortcut menu.

2.Display the services - right-click the server and select Discover Available Services from the
shortcut menu.

3.Connect to the server - double-click the Network Access service and follow the on-screen
instructions.

4.Open a browser and connect to the Internet to verify the connection.

PIM Item Transfer

The PIM Item Transfer service allows Personal Information Manager items to be transferred

between this computer and a remote Bluetooth device.

Four data types are supported:

• Business Cards

• Calendar Items

• Email Messages

• Notes

Each data type can be saved in any of the supported and installed PIMs.

Note: PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus.

When the PIM that is associated with an individual data type is changed on the PIM Item Trans-

fer page, that data type is also changed for the PIM Synchronization service.

Configure

In addition to the configuration options common to all Bluetooth services, this service also has

settings that determine:

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How business card requests are handled. The options are:

• Never send my business card - ignore the request

• Choose a business card as needed - when prompted, select a business card to be sent to the

requester.

• Always send the same business card - when a request is received, always send the same
business card. When this option is selected, a dialog box prompts you to select an installed
Personal Information Manager (if more than one is installed on this computer) and an existing
business card.

• Previously sent business cards - after a card is selected using the Always send the same
business card option, that card will be added to the shortcut menu as an option.

Note: Previously sent business card additions to the menu are limited to ten, after which
the oldest contact will be replaced.

• Where to store inbound data items, on an individual basis. Options include (not all options
apply to all items):

• Do Not Accept.

• Any of the installed PIMs on this computer.

• Save to Folder.

• The Bluetooth exchange folder location - the directory on this computer where inbound items
that are not to be saved in a PIM will be kept.

Note: This is also the folder where the File Transfer service stores inbound items. If this
folder is reconfigured here, it will also be reconfigured in that service automatically.

• Whether to send/receive attachments with email.

Close a PIM Item Transfer Connection

PIM Item Transfer connections close automatically when the data transfer is complete.

Default Business Card Selection

When the Always send the same business card option is selected, a dialog box prompts you to

select a default business card.

The first time the dialog box is displayed it provides a way to choose the Personal Information

Manager that stores the default business card. Click the down-arrow in the PIM shortcut menu

and select the PIM to be used.

On subsequent appearances of this dialog box, the PIM selection option is not available.

Change the Selected PIM

On the PIM Item Transfer properties page, Received items section, there is a Business Cards

shortcut menu. When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu

was set to the same PIM. To change the PIM used for the default business card, open this

shortcut menu and select a new PIM.

Note: A new default business card must be selected from the database of the newly
selected PIM.

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Choose a Default Business Card

1.In the Select a Bluetooth Business Card dialog box that is displayed when Always send the

same business card is selected, select the card.

Note: Move your mouse over a selected business card to display additional information
about that contact.

2.Click OK to choose a selected business card and return to the PIM Item Transfer Properties

page. Thechosen contact is now displayed and selected in the Business card requests short-

cut menu.

Note: In addition to the default menu options, the shortcut menu can hold up to ten contact
names.If the Always send the same business card option is selected again, and a different
contact is chosen, the properties page will display both contacts in the shortcut menu.

PIM Synchronization

The PIM Synchronization service can be used by a remote device to synchronize its Personal

Information Manager (PIM) database with the PIM database of this computer.

Four data types are supported:

• Business cards

• Calendar items

• Email messages

• Notes

Whether an individual item is accepted and where it is stored, after it is accepted, is configured

in the PIM Item Transfer service. If that service is not configured to store a particular data type in

Outlook, then that data type cannot be synchronized.

Note: Data types that will be synchronized must be saved in the PIM database (this is
configured in the PIM Item Transfer service); otherwise, that data type will not be avail­able for selection (it will be dimmed) in the PIM Synchronization configuration settings.

Microsoft Outlook permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the

synchronization process.

Note: Only Outlook’s default contacts folder is synchronized. Items in sub-folders are not
synchronized. Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub-folder will not be
displayed the next time synchronization takes place.

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HARDWARE SETTINGS

The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the

Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if

required:

• Devices:

• Name - the name of the device, e.g., My Bluetooth Device.

• Type - the type of device, e.g., USB.

• Device Properties:

• Device status - indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a problem/
conflict.

• Manufacturer - the name of the company that manufactured the device selected in the
Devices section of this dialog box.

• Firmware Revision - the manufacturer's firmware version number.

• Device Address - the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr) assigned to this

device when it was manufactured.

• HCI Version - the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Control­ler Interface complies with.

• HCI Revision - the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Con­troller Interface complies with.

• LMP Version - the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager
Protocol complies with.

• LMP Sub Version - the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link
Manager Protocol complies with.

• Retest Button - Queries the hardware device selected in Devices, and updates the data
displayed in Device Properties.

• Advanced button - displays the Advanced Settings dialog box, which allows you to select the
country code and transmission power settings. This option is not available on all systems.

Advanced Settings

When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration

Panel.

Note: Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be
used, the Advanced button may not be present.

From this dialog box you can set the:

• Country Code

• North America, Europe (except France), and Japan

• France and China

• Maximum Transmission Power

• High

• Medium

• Low

Click Apply to implement the changes. A dialog box is displayed with notification that the

Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) will take effect.

Click Yes to reset the Bluetooth device now - all open Bluetooth connections will be closed.

Click No to save the changes - the changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth device is

reset or restarted.

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ACCESSIBILITY SETTINGS

The Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify whether remote devices

may access this computer, which remote devices have access, and whether an audio warning is

played when a Personal Identification Number (PIN code) is required.

Allow Other Devices to Discover this Computer

Select Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer to permit remote Bluetooth devices to

find and report this computer. If Allow No devices (below) is selected, this option is not available.

Control the Types of Devices that are Allowed to Connect to this Computer

From the Devices allowed to connect to this computer shortcut menu, select:

• No devices - no remote devices are permitted to initiate a connection with this computer.
However, this computer can still initiate connections with remote Bluetooth devices.

• All devices - all remote devices are permitted to connect to this computer. Connections are
subject to additional security restrictions, such as authentication and authorization, which
may be required by the individual services provided by this computer.

• Only devices listed below - only the listed devices are allowed to connect to this computer
(see Accessibility, adding and deleting devices).

Choose an Audio Notification File

When Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth services on this computer a PIN

code is required before that service can be accessed. To chose a notification sound that will

play when a remote device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection, click

Select audio file and select the sound (*.wav) file to be played.

Limit Access to this Computer to Specific Remote Devices

From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow menu, select Only de-

vices listed below.

To add a device to the list:

1.Click Add Device.

2.In the Devices with access dialog box select the desired devices, and then click OK.

Note: Multiple devices may be selected using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + click.

To delete a device from the list:

In the list of devices allowed to access this computer, select the device to be removed from the

list, and then click Delete.

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DISCOVERY SETTINGS

The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether this

computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks for devices, and what

type of devices it looks for.

Periodic Search for Devices

When Look for other Bluetooth devices is selected, Bluetooth automatically searches for devices

every X minutes. X is a whole number between 1 and 60. To change the time between automatic

inquiries, highlight the existing time and enter the new time.

Note: When My Bluetooth Places is first opened, it performs an initial automatic search for
devices even if Look for other Bluetooth devices is not enabled.

Determine the Devices that Will be Reported

Bluetooth can screen out devices that you do not need access to.

The options are:

• Report all Bluetooth devices

• Report only selected Bluetooth devices (see Discovery, Adding Specific Devices and Discovery,

Deleting Specific Devices).

Select the preferred option from the drop-down list.

Discover Specific Devices

The type of devices that this computer looks for and reports when it is searching for other

Bluetooth devices can be limited. Limit the remote devices reported:

Bluetooth can report only specific devices, specific classes of device, or specific types of device

within a class.

• Specific devices - an individual computer or Bluetooth cellular telephone are examples of
specific devices.

• Specific class of device - computer is an example of a class of devices.

• Specific type of device within a class - laptop is an example of a specific type of device within

the computer class of devices.

The devices to be discovered can be mixed and matched; you can discover one or more spe-

cific devices, classes of devices and types of devices within a class at the same time.

Remove a Device from the List of Devices to be Discovered

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select the device to be removed

and click the Delete button.

Note: If Report only selected Bluetooth devices is not selected, the Delete button will not
be available.

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Temporarily Override the Discovery of Specific Devices

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select Report all Bluetooth devices.

The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices.

To re-enable specific device discovery, re-select Report Only Selected Bluetooth Devices.

Note: When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if Report all Bluetooth
devices is not selected.

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SECURITY

AUTHENTICATION

Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or link key from the remote device.

When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local

operator.

If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout.

When devices are paired, those devices automatically exchange a link key and Authentication is

carried out without operator intervention.

AUTHORIZATION

Authorization is Yes-or-No security that requires operator intervention to avoid having the

connection time out and fail. Authorization is enabled automatically when Secure Connection is

enabled, but it can be turned off on a service-by-service basis for each remote device.

Authorization is limited to:

• Yes, you may connect (click the balloon to proceed).

• No, you may not connect (ignore the balloon prompt and the connection will fail).

When the connection is Authorized, a window is displayed with three Allow access options.
This is only for FTP service.

• For the current task (default) (see note below)

• For the next… (select a time period from the drop-down list box)

• 5 Minutes

• 15 Minutes

• 30 Minutes

• 1 Hour

• Always allow this device to access my computer’s (service name) service.

Note: Each file, whether sent as a group or individually, is treated as a separate task.
When receiving multiple files, select a For the next...option to avoid having to Authorize
each file as it is received.

To set Authorization for multiple local services for a single device:

Note: The devices must be paired.

1.From My Bluetooth Places, right-click a paired device, select Properties, and then the Autho­rization tab.

2.Select the services in the list box for which Authorization will NOT be required, and then click
OK.

5. Security

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BLUETOOTH DEVICE IDENTITY

Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) assigned to it during the

manufacturing process. This address cannot be changed.

The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA.

Each Bluetooth device also has a configurable, user-friendly name to help distinguish it from other

devices.

The user-friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may contain

spaces. My Personal Computer is a valid user-friendly name.

ENCRYPTION

Encrypting data translates it into an unreadable format using a secret key or password. Decrypt-

ing the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it.

LINK KEY

A link key is a unique, internally generated access code based on a passkey, the Bluetooth

Device Address, and an internally generated random number. Link keys are generated auto-

matically when devices are paired.

After a link key is generated, manual entry of the passkey is not required.

PAIRING DEVICES

Pairing allows you to avoid manually entering access information each time a connection is

attempted. Paired devices share a unique link key, which they automatically exchange each

time they connect.

Paired devices attempt to determine the feasibility of an operation before actually executing that

operation.

In the following example of a feasibility check, Authorization, which requires the receiving device

to approve the connection (even though the devices are paired), is enabled.

1.A file is selected and sent to a paired remote service.

2.Before actually sending the file, the sending device transparently queries the server.

3.The server transparently replies that it has a file of that name in the folder to which the
sender is attempting to write.

4.The sending device displays a Confirm File Replace window, which the user must acknowl­edge before the connection can proceed.

5.The server displays an Authorization balloon over the notification area, which is located at
the far right of the taskbar.

The server user must acknowledge the Authorization balloon or the connection will fail and the

file will not be transferred.

If there are no duplicate files, the Authorization balloon is displayed on the server immediately.

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To Pair with Another Device

If Secure Connection is enabled, the first time two devices attempt to connect, a prompt to pair

the devices is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully exchange a passkey

and complete the pairing process.

To pair with a device manually - in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device,

select Pair Device from the shortcut menu, and then follow the on-screen instruction.

To Enable or Disable Secure Connection

1.From the Bluetooth Configuration panel, select the Local Services or Client Applications tab.

2.Select or clear the Secure Connection option, and then click OK.

Note: When Secure Connection is enabled on either device, the connection cannot proceed
until the devices are paired.

To Remove Pairing

In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a paired device and select Unpair Device

from the shortcut menu.

PASSKEY

An alphanumeric string up to 16 characters in length. Passkeys are also called Personal Identifi-

cation Numbers, or PIN codes.

A passkey may be required if the Secure Connection option is enabled for a Bluetooth service or

application.

SECURE CONNECTION

A passkey or link key is required each time a connection is attempted.

All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted.

Authorization is also enabled by default when Secure Connection is enabled but Authorization

can be disabled on a service-by-service basis for each remote device that is permitted to con-

nect to this computer.

SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX

A Bluetooth passkey request and/or Bluetooth Authorization request balloon may appear over

the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar when a connection is attempted if Secure

Connection is enabled.

Click the balloon to proceed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE

Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of

range or not powered on.

• Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range, and powered on, and then
attempt the connection again.

CANNOT DISCOVER SERVICES ON AN UNPAIRED REMOTE DEVICE

The remote device may not be powered on or may be out of range.

• Verify that the remote device is turned on.

• Verify that the remote device is in Connectable mode (Bluetooth Configuration Panel >

Accessibility tab).

• Perform a Search for Devices to verify that the device is within range.

DIAL-UP NETWORKING SERVICE DOES NOT START

The Dial-up Networking service will not start unless a properly configured modem is attached to

the server.

• Verify that the modem is usable as a local device on the computer to which it is attached.

• In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the Dial-up
Networking service.

• Click the down arrow in the Modem field and select the modem that will be used to dial
out.

• Click the OK button.

• Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.

DETERMINE THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE ADDRESS (BDA) OF MY HARDWARE

DEVICE

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the

device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of the dialog box,

the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device.

DETERMINE THE VERSION OF THE HOST CONTROLLER INTERFACE (HCI)

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Properties section, the

fifth entry provides Bluetooth Specification compliance information for the Host Controller

Interface.

The sixth entry contains the Specification Revision information for the Host Controller Interface,

if appropriate.

DETERMINE THE VERSION OF THE LINK MANAGER PROTOCOL (LMP)

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Properties section, the

seventh entry provides Link Manager Protocol version number information.

The eighth entry contains the Link Manager Protocol sub-version number information, if

appropriate.

6. Troubleshooting

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FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE ATTACHED TO

MY COMPUTER

In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab.

INTERNET CONNECTION SHARING DOES NOT WORK

This occurs because Internet Connection Sharing was enabled when Bluetooth was installed (this

is a Microsoft Windows behavior and is considered proper operation).

To enable Internet Connection Sharing:

• Disable Sharing for the Ethernet adapter

• Select Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections.

• Right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties, and then select the Sharing tab.

• Clear the check box for Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection, and then

click OK.

• Re-enable Sharing for the Ethernet adapter (repeat Step 1.c.), and select (check) the sharing
box.

If you are prompted to select an adapter, select Bluetooth network adapter. (This option is not

displayed unless more than one adapter is available.)

If prompted, restart the computer.

TEST A NETWORK ACCESS CONNECTION

If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test

checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection.

If the server has access to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect to the World

Wide Web.

You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt.

UNKNOWN PORT MESSAGE WHEN USING A BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT

The Unknown Port error message usually means an attempt was made to connect a port that

was in use.

Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required.

BLUETOOTH HEADSET DOES NOT ALWAYS FUNCTION UNDER WINDOWS

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Windows 98 cannot convert audio files with the extension m3u (e.g., myfile.m3u) into the Pulse

Code Modulation (PCM) audio format used by Bluetooth headsets; this is a limitation of

Windows 98.

Other versions of Windows (2000, ME and XP) can translate m3u audio files into the PCM

format.

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Possible solutions are:

• Upgrade to a newer version of Windows.

• Use an .m3u-to-.mp3 conversion utility to convert the file(s) into a format that is supported by

Windows 98.
(Conversion utilities are available as freeware or shareware on the Internet).

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7. Product Specification

Product Name MSI BToes

Chipset Broadcom BCM2045

Certification FCC, CE, DGT

Standard Bluetooth v2.0

Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band

Modulation Method GFSK, 1Mbps, 0.5BT Gaussian

Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Transfer rates (Max) 723 Kbps

RF Output Power Class 2

Working distance 10m in free space

Sensitivity <-88dBm at < 0.1% BER

Antenna 2dBi PCB Antenna

Power consumption Tx Typical: 64mA

Rx Typical: 41mA

Standby Mode: 28mA

Input power DC 5V (via USB Port)

I/O Interface USB

LED indicator Power / Active

Services supported Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, Fax, Headset,

PIM Item Transfer, PIM Synchronization,

File Transfer, Network Access, Audio Gateway, HID

OS Support Windows Win 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP, Mac 10.3.5

Environment Operation temperature: 0 oC ~ + 60 oC

Storage temperature: -10 oC ~ +70 oC

Humidity: 5 ~ 90% non-condensing

Size 55(L) x 23(W) x 8.5(H) mm

Weight 9 g