Socket Mobile CFBC04 1 User Manual

Enhanced CompactFlash Connection Kit

Bluetooth

Wireless Technology

with

Featuring a CompactFlash card and software for adding Bluetooth 2.0+EDR capability to Pocket PCs

User’s Guide

4/2006 Document # 6410-00277 A

Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

The Enhanced CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications, Inc.

37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560

Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual.

Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the SDIO or CF card. Disassembly will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket’s web page at: www.socketcom.com.

Table of Contents

APPENDICES A | Specifications 96 B | Safety and Usage Tips 97 C | Troubleshooting 99 D | Technical Support 102

Limited Warranty 103 Regulatory Compliance 105

1 | Introduction

The Windows Mobile version of the Socket Enhanced CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology makes it easy to add Bluetooth 2.0+EDR capability to a Pocket PC. The Enhanced CF Connection Kit is perfect for connecting Pocket PCs wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth enabled phone, headset, LAN access point, modem, computer, printer, GPS receiver, or other Bluetooth enabled device.

Socket’s CF cards, both Bluetooth 1.1 and

2.0+EDR versions, are the only plug-in cards to incorporate all Bluetooth components, including antenna, within the CompactFlash Type I form factor.

About the Software

The Windows Mobile versions of the Enhanced CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology features a complete software package:

• Bluetooth Setup Wizard — Helps you prepare your Pocket PC’s

device name and COM ports for Bluetooth connectivity.

• Get Connected! Wizard — Guides you through the process of

Get software updates at:

www.socketcom.com/support/support_bluetooth.asp

connecting to your phone for dial-up networking.

• Bluetooth Devices folder — Basic utility for managing your

Bluetooth connections. Includes the Device Discovery Wizard and

Device Bonding Wizard.

• Bluetooth ActiveSync — Helps you connect to another Bluetooth

enabled mobile computer to synchronize information.

• Bluetooth LAN Access — Helps you connect to a Bluetooth

enabled access point for wireless Internet and network access.

• Socket OBEX — Allows you to exchange business cards, transfer

files, and browse the contents of another mobile computer.

• Socket Dialer — Allows you to tap on a Contact to automatically

connect to a Bluetooth phone and start dialing the selected number.

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System Requirements

Minimum device requirements for CF card:

• Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003/2003 SE/5.0 with available CF

or PC Card slot

• PC Card adapter required for use in PC Card slot

Package Contents

The Enhanced CF Connection Kit includes these items:

• Socket Enhanced Cordless Card (CompactFlash Type I)

• Software installation CD

• Software installation guide with copyright, warranty, and regulatory

compliance information

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and special offers. You can register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg.

Other Packages Available

Besides the Connection Kits for Windows Mobile, Socket offers these Bluetooth packages:

• Connection Kit with Adapter — Includes hardware and software for

Windows Mobile, 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP. Purchase online at:

www.socketcom.com/shop

• Windows Upgrade Kit — Designed for people who already own a CF

Connection Kit for Windows Mobile and want to add support for notebook computers. Includes hardware and software for Windows 2000, and XP. Purchase online at:

www.socketstore.com/product.asp?sku=2014297

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2 | General Installation

This chapter covers general installation instructions for the Enhanced CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. After completing the installation instructions in this chapter, proceed to the appropriate chapter for your device and application.

Installation Summary

STEP 1: Install the software STEP 2: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard STEP 3: Insert the card into your mobile computer

OPTIONAL: Turn Transmitter ON/OFF

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STEP 1: Install the Software

Note:The OBEX and Socket Dialer software are optional and must be installed separately after successful installation of the primary Connection Kit software.

Follow these steps to install the software BEFORE inserting the Socket Enhanced Cordless card.

1. Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to make an

active connection between the mobile computer and a host PC.

2. Insert the Socket installation CD into the host PC.

3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE

4. A screen will appear for you to choose which language to install the

software in. Click on the appropriate choice.

5. The Setup Center will launch in your browser. Follow the instructions

on your screen to begin the software installation.

• Read the information in the first screen, then click Next.

• In the Main Page, click Install Software.

• In the Installation screen, read the instructions for Windows CE, then

click on the Windows CE link.

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6. In the File Download screen, click Run.

7. If a Security Warning screen appears, click Run.

8. The Socket Bluetooth Software Setup program will begin. Follow the

wizard to install the software on your Pocket PC.

9. After installing the primary software for the Connection Kit, you can

choose to also install the software for Socket OBEX and/or the Socket Dialer. Follow the same procedure to install these optional software programs.

Note: The Socket Dialer is not compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones. Socket has verified compatibiltity with Nokia and Ericsson phones and incompatibility with the Motorola 270c, NTT DoCoMo Paldio 633S, and Sony au C413S phones. Results may vary with other phones that are not officially supported by the Socket Connection Kit.

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STEP 2: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

1. After you install the software, the Socket Bluetooth Setup Wizard will

automatically launch on your mobile computer. Tap Next>.

2. In the next screen, give your mobile computer a friendly name. Tap

Next>.

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3. If your mobile computer has fewer than 6 COM ports available, the

Disable IrDA? Screen will appear. If desired, disable IrDA to free more ports. Tap Next>.

Note: This will disable the IR port on a mobile computer. To readjust the IrDA settings, go to Start | Settings | System| IrDA. Some devices do not allow you to disable IrDA.

4. In the next screen, choose the two ports and services that you plan to

use most often. After making your selections, tap Next>.

Note: You cannot disable the Bluetooth Phone port.

5. In the last screen, read the instructions and tap Finish.

6. Soft reset your mobile computer by pressing the reset button. This is

necessary for changes to take effect.

Pocket PC 2003 only: Do not soft reset the device when a Socket card is inserted, or errors may occur in application(s) using the card. If errors occur, remove the card and soft reset the device. Wait for the device reset to finish before you re-insert the card.

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STEP 3: Insert the Card

Important! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard.

Damage may occur! Pocket PC 2003SE/2003 only: Wait for the device reset to finish before

you insert the card!

Insert the card into your mobile computer’s card slot. Make sure the card is right-side up.

• Insert a CompactFlash or SDIO card directly into a slot of its size.

When properly inserted, the CF card will be fully contained within the slot, whereas the SDIO card will protrude a little from the slot.

• If using a PC Card slot, first insert the CF Card into a CompactFlash-

to-PC Card adapter. When properly inserted, the card and ad apter will be fully contained within the slot.

After the Pocket PC recognizes the card, the Bluetooth icon will appear at the bottom of the Today screen.

Note: If you bought a kit without a PC Card adapter, they are available separately from Socket at www.socketcom.com/shop

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OPTIONAL: Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF

You may want to turn off the radio transmitter to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane).

1. After you insert the card, the Bluetooth icon should appear in the

task bar (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Tap on the icon.

2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF.

Note: The menu will list Transfer via Bluetooth if you installed Socket OBEX.

3. The card’s radio transmitter will shut off. The Bluetooth icon in the task

bar will become gray, as will relevant menu options (e.g., Get Connected!).

4. To turn the radio transmitter back on, tap on the gray Bluetooth icon. In

the pop-up-menu, select Turn Transmitter ON.

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3 | Dial-up Networking

This chapter covers how to connect a mobile computer running the Enhanced CF Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology to a Bluetooth enabled phone for dial-up networking.

Before you begin the instructions in this chapter, be sure to complete the general installation procedures, as explained in Chapter 2.

If you want to dial up to a network using a Bluetooth enabled modem, instead of the Get Connected! Wizard, complete the Device Discovery Wizard and Bonding Wizard from the Bluetooth Devices folder, as described in Chapter 10. Afterwards, dial up to your network as described in this chapter.

Note: Since you have a Bluetooth enabled phone, you may want to install the Socket Dialer onto your mobile computer. With the Socket Dialer, you simply need to tap on a number in your Contacts list, and your Bluetooth enabled phone will begin dialing the number. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information.

Setup Summary for Dial-up Networking

STEP 1: Prepare network information STEP 2: Get Connected! to Bluetooth Phone STEP 3: Dial up to Your Network

OPTIONAL: Set up Automatic Phone Connections

STEP 1: Prepare Network Information

Consult with your network administrator/MIS technician to obtain any necessary network settings. The necessary settings may include the following (not all may be needed):

• Dial-up number, user name and password

• Use of either DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses

• Use of slip, software compression or IP header compression

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STEP 2: Get Connected! to Bluetooth Phone

The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a one-time setup process that prepares the mobile computer and phone for Bluetooth connections. The wizard varies depending on which phone you want to connect to.

Ericsson, Nokia 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Siemens, Sony Phones

1. Tap on the Bluetooth task bar icon (visible from the Today screen for

Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!

2. The Get Connected! Wizard will appear. Tap Next.

3. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your phone. The

wizard will provide tailored instructions based on your selection. Tap Next.

This example is for a Nokia 6210 phone. Your phone may differ.

4. Follow the next screen(s) to prepare your specific phone for Bluetooth

connections. You may need to do 1, 2 or all of the following steps:

a. Naming your Bluetooth enabled phone b. Setting your Bluetooth enabled phone in Discoverable mode c. Preparing your Bluetooth passkey

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5. The Pocket PC will search for Bluetooth enabled phones in range.

6. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth enabled

phones will appear. Choose the phone that you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase will begin, lasting 5-10 seconds.

7. As prompted in the next screen, prepare your phone for bonding. For

instructions on setting your phone to “Bondable” or “Pairable” mode, refer to your phone manual. Have your passkey ready, then tap Next.

8. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply.

Note: Exchanging passkeys allows the phone and mobile computer to set up an encrypted data link for secure communications.

9. The phone may then either automatically accept the passkey or ask you

to enter one. If asked for a passkey, use the same one you entered on the Pocket PC.

Ericsson T68/T68i only: When the phone asks you if you want to bond , select 2: Add to paired devices. Do NOT press ACCEPT.

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10. In the last screen, tap Finish. After successfully connecting, the phone

will be saved to the Bluetooth Devices folder.

In the Today screen, the Bluetooth icon will also blink.

You will not need to run the Get Connected! Wizard again unless you plan to switch between different phones.

Note: You may also switch between different phones by assigning a new “favorite phone” in the Bluetooth Devices folder.

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Motorola Timeport 270C, Nokia 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i

1. Tap on the Bluetooth task bar icon (visible from the Today screen for

Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!

2. The Get Connected! wizard will appear. Tap Next.

3. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your phone. The

wizard will provide tailored instructions for your phone. Tap Next.

Note: The screens below are for the Nokia 7650. Your phone may differ.

4. As directed in the next screen, assign the phone a unique name. Tap

Next. As directed in the next screen, set the phone in Discoverable mode. Then tap Next.

5. The Pocket PC will begin to search for the phone.

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6. When the search is over, a list of the discovered phones will appear.

Choose the phone that you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase will begin, about 5-10 seconds.

7. The next two screens describe procedures that you can only complete

outside of the wizard, while creating a dial-up connection. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard.

Directions for these procedures are also provided in STEP 3: Dial-up to Your Network. The two procedures are:

Bonding with your phone — this must be completed when you dial up to the network for the first time in order to complete the Bluetooth connection.

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Automatic Connections — this procedure is optional but will make future Bluetooth connections more convenient.

8. Continue to the last screen of the wizard and tap Finish.

9. Now proceed to STEP 3 to complete the bonding process and, if

desired, set up automatic connections.

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STEP 3: Dial-up to Your Network

Complete the following steps to create a new Bluetooth connection. Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings for your office network or ISP (as described in STEP 1).

Pocket PC 2003SE/2003

Note: These instructions are for a standard dial-up connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you want to connect to a work network and/or VPN/proxy server, please refer to your Pocket PC documentation for instructions.

1. Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Connections.

Tap on the Connections icon.

2. In the next screen, tap on the Select Networks button.

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Tap Select Networks.

3. In the Network Management screen, make sure My ISP is selected in the

top field, and My Work Network is selected in the bottom field. Tap ok.

4. The Connections screen will appear again, showing the Advanced tab.

Tap on the Tasks tab.

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5. In most cases, you should tap Add a new modem connection under

My ISP.

6. In the next screen, enter the following:

• Enter a name… Enter a name, such as “ISP via Bluetooth”

• Select a modem: Select Bluetooth Phone

Tap Next.

7. In the next screen, enter the dial-up number exactly how it should be

dialed from your Bluetooth enabled phone. Include the country and area code if needed.

Note: If you plan to travel or change area codes often, tap on use dialing rules to configure different dialing locations.

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8. In the next screen, enter the User name and Password. Tap Advanced…

9. In the General screen, enter the following settings:

• Baud rate: 115200

• Wait for dial tone before dialing: Uncheck

Uncheck

10. The next step varies depending on if your network uses DHCP or a

static IP address.

• If your network uses DHCP, tap ok. In the last screen, tap Finish.

• If you need to enter IP addresses, tap on the TCP/IP and Servers tabs

to enter the necessary settings. Tap ok. In the last screen, tap Finish.

Now you have finished creating a connection and are ready to dial up to your network. Socket recommends using either of two methods for dialing in and connecting to your network.

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¾ METHOD 1: TAP ON THE CONNECTION ICON

a) Tap on the Connection icon in the navigation bar at the top of the

screen. It should have an “X” to show that you are not connected.

b) A bubble should appear with the dial-up connection you just created.

Verify the phone number, then tap on the phone number. The phone will try to connect.

Note:

• Multiple connections may be listed. Tap on the phone number of the

connection you want to dial.

• If the connection you want is not listed, tap on the Settings link in the

bubble. Tap Manage Existing Connections and select the connection you want to use. Tap ok.

c) Depending on your phone and connection settings, you may need to

enter a passkey and/or a password before the phone will start to dial:

• If you have a Nokia 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i or Motorola

Timeport 270C, you must complete the bonding process:

a. The first time you try to connect, the phone will ask if you want

to bond. On Motorola, enter GRANT; on Nokia, enter ACCEPT.

b. Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter

it on the Pocket PC.

c. After successfully bonding with your phone, you may want to set

up your phone for automatic connections. For instructions, refer to “Set up Automatic Phone Connections,” at the end of this chapter.

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• If you did not

save the dial-up password, the Network Log On

screen may appear. Enter the Password and tap OK.

d) The device will b egin dialing.

After the device connects to the ISP, the “X” will d isap pear from the

connection icon to i

ndicate an active dial-up or network connection

e) To use a different Bluetooth enabled phone for dial-up networking,

you can use the same connection setup, but you must make the new phone your favorite. Just run the Get Connected! Wizard again, select the new phone, and make it your new favorite when prompted.

Alternatively, you can use the Bluetooth Devices folder to change your favorite phone (see Chapter 10 for instructions).

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¾ METHOD 2: DIAL AUTOMATICALLY FROM THE APPLICATION

Note: After you have set up a dial-up connection, the Connection Manager will automatically try to connect whenever you insert the card and try to use Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Inbox or any other program that requires a dial-up connection.

a) Start the program that uses a dial-up connection. b) Enter a request for receiving and/or transmitting information (e.g.,

in Pocket Internet Explorer, enter a new URL and tap “Go”).

c) The mobile computer will automatically try to connect. A bubble

will appear, reporting the connection status.

Note: If the phone number or dialing location is wrong, tap on the Settings link in the bubble. Tap Manage

Connections and Edit the properties

of your connection.

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d) Depending on your phone and connection settings, you may need to

enter a passkey and/or a password before the phone will start to dial:

• If you have a Nokia 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i

or Motorola Timeport 270C, you must complete the bonding process:

a. The first time you try to connect, the phone will

ask if you want to bond. On Motorola, enter GRANT; on Nokia, enter ACCEPT.

b. Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone,

then enter it on the Pocket PC.

c. After successfully bonding with your phone, you may want

to set up your phone for automatic connections. For instructions, refer to “OPTIONAL: Set up Automatic Phone Connections,” at the end of this chapter.

• If you did not

save the dial-up password, the Network Log On

screen may appear. Enter the Password and tap OK.

e) When the mobile computer starts calling, you should see the call

status on both the mobile computer screen and phone display.

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f) After the mobile computer connects, it will receive/transmit the

information as requested (e.g., Pocket Internet Explorer will display the requested website). Additionally, the connection icon will change to indicate that you have connected.

Connection icon: (Navigation bar at top of screen) Indicates an active dial-up or network connection

g) To use a different Bluetooth enabled phone for dial-up networking,

you can use the same connection setup, but you must make the new phone your favorite. Just run the Get Connected! Wizard again, select the new phone, and make it your new favorite when prompted.

Alternatively, you can use the Bluetooth Devices folder to change your favorite phone (see Chapter 10 for instructions).

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Pocket PC 2002

1. Go to Start | Settings. Tap on the Connections tab. Tap on the

Connections icon.

2. In the top field, select Internet Settings. Underneath, tap Modify…

3. In the next screen, tap New…

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4. In the next screen, enter the following settings:

• Enter a name…: Enter a name for the dial-up connection.

• Select a modem: Select Bluetooth Phone.

• Baud Rate: Select 115200.

Tap Advanced…

Note: Remember what you name the connection. You will need it when dialing up to it.

5. The Port Settings screen will appear. Do not change any settings.

6. If needed, tap on the TCP/IP and/or Name Servers screens to enter any

necessary settings for your office network or ISP. Tap ok.

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