• Right click the ICON in the tray bar and select Service Properties...
from the menu to open the ‘Service Properties’ window
• Now you are able to toggle the following Bluetooth™-services
Bluetooth Information Exchange Service:
... enables a (server) function that allows files, images and business cards
to be transferred from
Exchanger.
I.e. Send a business card from a mobile phone to the PCPAN Networking Service:
... enables a (server) function that allows networking to be performed
a remote device using the PAN Networking Service.
from
I.e. Bluetooth™ Network connection from a PDA to the PCBluetooth COM Port Service:
... enables a (server) function that allows COM Service to be performed
a remote location using the Serial Port Profile.
from
I.e. ActiveSync from a PC<->PDA via SPP
AV Remote Control Service:
... enables a (server) function that allows remote control to be performed
a Bluetooth™ device supporting the AV Remote Control Service.
from
I.e. Control Microsoft Media Player from a stereo headset
• Open the ‘Device Properties and Security’ window
• Right click the
Security... from the menu.
• You will get a general overview of your Bluetooth™ Hardware properties
ICON in the tray bar and select Device Properties and
You can get useful information, such as Device Name, Device Address or
the Manufacturer Name of your Bluetooth chipset.
The LMP Version indicates which Bluetooth™ version your Hardware
supports.
Bluetooth™ v1.1 -> LMP Version 01
Bluetooth™ v1.2 -> LMP Version 02
Bluetooth™ v2.0 + EDR -> LMP Version 03
• The Security Tab allows you to configure your Bluetooth™ device security
Discoverability mode:
Set whether your device is visible to other Bluetooth™ devices or not.
Other devices will be still able to establish a connection to your device as
long as your Connectability mode is set to ‘Connectable mode’
Connectability mode:
Set whether you allow remote Bluetooth™ devices to connect to the local
device or not. Even if the local device is not discoverable, incoming
connections are still accepted.
Pairing mode:
Set whether you allow pairing
or not.
If ‘Pairable mode’ is set and encryption is required by one of the
Bluetooth™ devices a passkey
will be requested on both devices once
upon first connection.
Security mode:
You can set whether the connection to the remote device will be encrypted
or not. This security feature enforces an encrypted connection. The
connection can also be encrypted even if Security mode is set to ‘Nonsecure’ if the remote device requests encryption i.e. mobile phones
• All available Bluetooth™ cameras will be listed.
• Right click the camera and select ‘Connect’ or just double click the
camera ICON
• A green/yellow connected chain will be displayed if the Bluetooth™
connection is established.
A second window appears which shows an almost live preview of the
camera picture. It is possible to change the size of the preview window.
The resolution of the preview window is much smaller than the real
resolution of the picture that will be taken by the camera.
Basically you will take one picture by clicking on the right trigger button.
[Camera ICON]
It is also possible to take consecutive pictures by clicking the left trigger
button. [Camera ICON]
The pictures will be automatically transferred to the PC.
• A progress bar indicates the status of the image transfer
• You will see a small preview of the transferred pictures in Remote Camera”
application. Just double click a picture to open it in your default picture
viewer.
• You can easily disconnect the Camera by right clicking on the camera
ICON and selecting Disconnect from the context menu.
A dialogue box appears and asks whether the Bluetooth™ connection to
the remote camera should be registered or not. The connection to the
remote camera will be stored if Yes is selected. Every time you open the
Remote Camera application the BT connection will be established. If you
click No, you have to search for a Buetooth™ camera again, every time
you launch the the Remote Camera application.
• It is possible to change some default settings in the Remote Camera
application. Choose [Bluetooth]->[Properties]->[...] from the menu.
• Device detection filter
The Remote Camera application may discover devices other than digital
cameras, depending on which profiles are supported.
Adjusting the setting to “Loose filtering” will increase the chance that
devices other than cameras will be detected. The further you slide the
setting towards “Tight filtering,” the stricter the criteria determining device
detection, and the lower the chance that unwanted devices will be
included.
• Change number of consecutive images
Allows you to set the number of consecutive images captured by your
digital camera.
Images will be sent to your PC after having been automatically converted
to the size specified in the dialog box above, regardless of the size of the
original image data.
• Inbox settings
Opens Browse folders...” dialog box and allows you to select the folder
where you would like your captured images to be saved.
There is a second way to launch the Wireless File Transfer application. A
right click a file allows you to select ‘to Bluetooth’ -> ‘Search other devices’
ICON in the tray bar and select Wireless File Transfer.
A third way would be to launch the Wireless File Transfer application from
the Start menu:
• After device discovery, select the Bluetooth™ devices to which you want to
send the file. You can also add more than one File or Folder to the list.
Finally click ‘Send’ and the Files/Folders will be transferred to the selected
Bluetooth™ devices.
Note:
When sending files, a message requesting permission to receive the files
may appear on the destination (receiving) device. The content of the
message will vary with the Bluetooth™ software installed. Please be sure
to follow the instructions provided.
• “General” shows the Device Name and the Device Type (Class of Device).
To clear the list of the most recently used Bluetooth™ devices click the
‘Clear’ button. The device list in the example below appears after right
clicking on any file or folder.
Example:
You have two devices in the list...
...and after clearing the mru-list you there are no device.
• “Mode” gives information on the Bluetooth™ Security settings. Nothing
can be changed in this view.
You can change the security settings by right clicking on the Bluetooth™
ICON in the tray bar and selecting ‘Device Properties and Security...’
from the context menu.
Inbox Directory:
Sets the location on the hard drive of Inbox” folder (where incoming
business cards are saved).
Click the [Browse] button to open Browse folders” window. Specify the
directory where you would like Inbox” to reside, and click the [OK] button.
My Business Card:
Sets the location where you save your personal business card containing
your personal details.
Click the [Browse] button to open Browse folders” window.
The business card specified will be transferred, as shown below.
• In “Shared Folder” you can set the location on the hard drive of a shared
folder used when exchanging files with “File transfer”.
Click the [Browse] button to open Browse folders” window. Specify the
directory where you want Shared Folder” to reside, and then click the [OK]
button.
Image Inbox Directory:
Sets the location of Image Box” folder (where image data that has been
received will be saved) on the hard drive.
Click the [Browse] button to open Browse folders” window. Specify the
directory where you wish Image Box” to be located, and then click the
[OK] button.
Receive preferred format:
Converts images into a specified format for transmission.
When no format has been specified, the image will be automatically
converted into the appropriate format of the destination device.
• “My Information” shows information about your device (read only!).
The LMP Version indicates which Bluetooth™ version your Hardware
supports.
Bluetooth™ v1.1 -> LMP Version 01
Bluetooth™ v1.2 -> LMP Version 02
Bluetooth™ v2.0 + EDR -> LMP Version 03
• “Transfer Mode” sets which service to use for sending files when you right
click in Explorer and select “To Bluetooth”.
Object Push:
Sending files usind OPP (Object Push Profile).
File transfer:
Sending files using FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
The destination device may only support one of these profiles. Sending a
file using a profile not supported by the destination device will result in
error. Please ensure that the service you select corresponds to the desired
environment.
• Service Security allows you to set some OBEX related security settings.
Object Push:
When another device generates a request to send or receive a business
card, a message is displayed asking whether you will allow the card to be
sent or received.
File Transfer:
When another device generates a request to send or receive a file, a
message is displayed asking whether you will allow an FTP connection.
Selecting “Set password (OBEX)” will allow you to set a password. File
transfer will only proceed if your password is entered correctly.
When this device is connected, confirm the remote device’s password"
option becomes available when you select the “Set password (OBEX)"
option. If this option is enabled, a simple password authentication screen
appears when you receive a connection request. A temporary password
has to be entered on both devices.
Image Transfer:
When an image is sent from another device, a message will be displayed
asking whether to allow the image to be received
Add New Connection...:
Launches New Connection Wizard”.
Connect:
Establishes a Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Disconnect:
Disconnects an existing Bluetooth™ connection of the selected device.
Detail...:
Shows detailed information of the selected connection.
Delete:
Deletes the selected connection ICON.
Create Shortcut on Desktop:
Creates a shortcut of the selected connection ICON on the desktop.
Rename:
Renames the selected connection ICON.
Change ICONs...:
Assigns a different ICON to the selected connection ICON.
COM Auto Connect Settings...:
Choose the communication port which should support automatic
connection.
AV player selection...:
Music applications and video playback applications installed on your PC
(e.g.,"Windows Media Player 9" and "InterVideo WinDVD") may be
operated by the remote control buttons on your stereo headphones.
The remote control command sent by the stereo headphones must be
compliant with the Bluetooth AVRCP
-profile. Please refer to the
headphones user guide for further information.
Copyright Protection Setting...:
A copyright protection function is supported according to the SCMS-T
format, as defined in the Bluetooth specifications. You can only connect to
devices that support this function if the checkbox is ticked.
7.1 Configure a connection to a BT Mouse and/or
Keyboard
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ mouse/keyboard is discoverable.
Check the Bluetooth™ HID device manual for instructions.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
In this mode the connection wizard will automatically choose the correct
profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• A context menu will appear if you right click the connection ICON.
Connect:
Establishes a Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Disconnect:
Disconnects an existing Bluetooth™ connection to the slected device.
Delete:
Deletes the selected connection ICON.
Detail:
Shows detailed information of the selected connection.
Create Shortcut on Desktop:
Creates a shortcut of the selected connection ICON on the desktop.
Rename:
Renames the selected connection ICON.
Change ICONs:
Assigns a different ICON to the selected connection.
7.2 Configure a connection to a Bluetooth™ enabled
printer
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ printer is discoverable. Check the
manual of the Bluetooth™ printer or Bluetooth™ printer dongle for
instructions.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
ext’.
In “Express mode” the connection wizard will automatically choose the
correct profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• Now a device discovery will be done...this may take a few seconds
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ modem/mobile phone is
discoverable. Check the manual of the Bluetooth™ device for how to do
this.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
ext’
In Express mode” the connection wizard will automatically choose the
correct profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
on the PC side, and then you have
to confirm this passkey on the mobile phone. Additionally, on some mobile
phones you have to confirm the connection request of the PC.
You have to enter the a passkey
, and then click ‘OK’. Check the mobile
phone for further action. You have to confirm this passkey on the mobile
phone.
• Now you are able to configure some special AT commands for the dial-up
connection. This AT commands are necessary for HSCSD and GPRS
connections. Basically the GPRS APN can also be preconfigured on the
mobile phone. If you are already able to establish a GPRS connection from
the mobile phone it isn’t necessary to enter the APN again as AT
command. In that case just click ‘N
Modem Settings...’ to configure your AT commands.
ext’ to proceed, else click ‘Advanced
Enter your special AT commands. For GPRS and HSCSD there are two
examples in the image below which you can use via Copy + Paste and
then modify according to your provider.
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ modem/mobile phone is
discoverable. Check the manual of the Bluetooth™ device for how to do
this.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
ext’
In Express mode” the connection wizard will automatically choose the
correct profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ Headset is discoverable. Check the
manual of the Bluetooth™ device how to do.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
ext’
In Express mode” the connection wizard will automatically choose the
correct profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• A context menu will appear if you right click the connection ICON.
Connect:
Establishes a Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Disconnect:
Disconnects an existing Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Delete:
Deletes the selected connection ICON.
Detail:
Shows detailed information of the selected connection.
Create Shortcut on Desktop:
Creates a shortcut of the selected connection ICON on the desktop.
Rename:
Renames the selected connection ICON.
Change ICONs:
Assigns a different ICON to the selected connection.
7.6 Configure a FAX connection
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ modem/mobile phone is
discoverable. Check the manual of the Bluetooth™ device how to do.
• Choose “Custom Mode” and click ‘N
ext’
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• A context menu will appear if you right click the connection ICON.
Connect:
Establishes a Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Disconnect:
Disconnects an existing Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Delete:
Deletes the selected connection ICON.
Detail:
Shows detailed information of the selected connection.
Create Shortcut on Desktop:
Creates a shortcut of the selected connection ICON on the desktop.
Rename:
Renames the selected connection ICON.
Change ICONs:
Assigns a different ICON to the selected connection.
• You have to enable fax cababilities in Windows.
Open the Printers and Faxes view: [START]-[Printers and Faxes]
Then click “Set up faxing” to install the fax service.
• If you have selected to automatically receive faxes, a Bluetooth™
connection ICON will appear in the tray bar.
• Now you can use your fax device in the same way as a usual printer.
Limitation:
If automatic FAX receiving is enabled on Microsoft
®
FAX manager and DUN,
FAX, or LAP profile ICON is registered on "Bluetooth Settings", then it may
take a couple of minutes to turn on Bluetooth on resume from standy.
• Launch the ‘Add New Connection Wizard’ application.
• Right click the
It is also possible to launch Bluetooth Settings and then click the ‘New
Connection button’.
ICON in the tray bar and select Add New Connection.
• Please make sure that your Bluetooth™ device (Access Point, PC...) is
discoverable. Check the manual of the Bluetooth™ device for how to do
this.
• Choose “Express Mode (Recommended)” and click ‘N
ext’
In Express mode” the connection wizard will automatically choose the
correct profile.
By using “Custom Mode” it is possible to choose the profile manually.
• The Connection wizard decides based on the CoD (Class of Device) which
profile to connect to. If CoD indicates an Access Point the following profiles
will be looked for: PAN->LAP->DUN
Now the availability of the PAN->LAP->DUN will be checked, and if
security is on, the pairing
the Access Point.
• A context menu will appear if you right click the connection ICON.
Connect:
Establishes a Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Disconnect:
Disconnects an existing Bluetooth™ connection to the selected device.
Delete:
Deletes the selected connection ICON.
Detail:
Shows detailed information of the selected connection.
Create Shortcut on Desktop:
Creates a shortcut of the selected connection ICON on the desktop.
Rename:
Renames the selected connection ICON.
Change ICONs:
Assigns a different ICON to the selected connection.
• If you connect to an Access Point which is connected to the Internet and
you have a connection to another LAN with the integrated network card at
the same time, you have to change the metric setting to browse in the
internet.
Go to the Network Connections View:
* “Category View”
[START]-[Control Panel]-[Network and Internet Connections]-[Network
Connections]
* “Classic View”
[START]-[Control Panel]-[Network Connections]
Right click Bluetooth Personal Area Network from TOSHIBA” ICON and
select Properties.
Follow the following instrucions which are also red-marked in the picture:
* Select “Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)” and click ‘Properties’
* Click ‘Advanced’
* Deselect “Automatic metric” and enter ‘2’.
* Close all open windows by confirming with ‘OK’
• A remote device is not listed in the device list
Make sure your remote device is discoverable. Check the manual for
instructions.
• How do I select the profile to connect to?
Select “Custom Mode” in the Bluetooth Connection Wizard. You will get a
list of all availabe profiles of the remote device.
• A file can’t be sent to a mobile phone using right click “to Bluetooth”
Confimr whether or not your mobile phones supports the configured
transfer mode (OPP/FTP) you set in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger
properties.
Bluetooth™ remote device can not be detected or connected
Basically, if the remote device is connected to or is being used by another
device, no other device will be able to connect to the remote device.
• Bluetooth™ ICON does not appear in the tray bar
If the Bluetooth ICON does not appear in the task tray, Bluetooth Manager
is not active, which will prevent you from being able to use any of the
functions of the TOSHIBA Bluetooth Utility.
This glossary provides definitions of Bluetooth-related terminology.
Use this to look up the meanings of any uncertain terms.
A2DP Profile
•
Abbreviation of Advanced Audio Distribution.
A Bluetooth profile allowing you to adjust the sound quality of
wireless headsets and other audio devices.
•
AVRCP Profile
Abbreviation of Audio/Video Remote Control Profile. A
Bluetooth profile enabling remote control functions to be sent
and received. Remote control commands can be received by
the TOSHIBA Bluetooth Utility.
• BIE
Abbreviation of "Bluetooth Information Exchange."
BIE supports the following Bluetooth profiles: FTP, OPP and
BIP. The user interface is based on Explorer.
• BIP
Bluetooth profile; abbreviation of "Basic Imaging Profile."
Enables image-only files to be transferred to a wireless device.
• Bluetooth Profile
A specification that guarantees the connection to the service
function of a remote Bluetooth device.
For a Bluetooth device to send and receive information to and
from another device, both devices must support shared
profiles designated for each function, such as dial-up
networking, faxing, printing and human interface devices.
• DHCP
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DHCP is a function that automatically sets up IP addresses.
This function will allow you to avoid having to set up an IP
address on each computer.
• DUN Profile
A Bluetooth profile for Dial-up Networking.
This profile enables you to establish a dial-up Bluetooth
connection with a wireless modem station, mobile telephone,
or similar device.
• FAX Profile
A Bluetooth profile that enables you to establish a Bluetooth
connection with a wireless modem station, mobile telephone,
or similar device to send or receive a fax.
• FTP
Abbreviation of File Transfer Profile.
A Bluetooth profile that enables you to browse folders on a
wireless device and transfer files to and from the local device.
• GAVDP Profile
Abbreviation of Generic Audio-Video Distribution Profile. This
is a Bluetooth profile.
• HCRP
Abbreviation of Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile. A
Bluetooth profile that establishes a connection to a device
only when you print, unlike SPP (Serial Port Profile).
• HID Profile
Abbreviation of Human Interface Device Profile.
A Bluetooth profile that enables you to connect to a wireless
mouse, keyboard or other input device.
Abbreviation of LAN Access Profile.
A Bluetooth profile that enables you to establish a Bluetooth
connection to a LAN access point to access a LAN via PPP.
• OPP
Abbreviation of Object Push Profile.
A Bluetooth profile that enables you to exchange business
cards with a wireless device.
• Passkey
Also known as a PIN code
This is a password consisting of up to 16 alphanumeric
characters that enables a connection to be established to a
wireless device. You need to know the passkey in order to
connect to a device that requires authentication.
Even when the authentication setting has been disabled in the
User Mode Properties of the TOSHIBA Bluetooth Utility, the
passkey entry dialog box will appear automatically if
authentication is required, enabling you to authenticate a
device. A link key will be created once you have authenticated
a device, eliminating the need for a passkey to connect to that
device in the future.
• Pairing
A security function. In order for Bluetooth devices to
authenticate each other, a passkey (PIN code) is entered in
each terminal when they are connected for the first time, and
a secret 128-bit link key is generated. This action is known as
"pairing."
• SPP
Abbreviation of Serial Port Profile.
A Bluetooth profile that enables communication with a device
through a virtual serial port configured for a Bluetooth
connection. This can be used for printers and printer adapters
with PDAs, using a method different from HCRP or ActiveSync
• TCP/IP
Abbreviation of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol.
Standard communications protocol (convention for enabling
data communication) used by the Internet. Using the same
protocol enables computers to exchange data with each other.