Socket Mobile SDIO User Manual

CompactFlash/SDIO Connection Kit

with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Featuring a Socket CompactFlash/SDIO card and Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth capability to Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003 mobile computers

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 4

Overview 4 Contents of the Connection Kit 5 Installation and Usage Steps Summary 6

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP 7

STEP 1: Register the Card 7 STEP 2: Prepare Network Information 7 STEP 3: Install the Software 8 STEP 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard 11 STEP 5: Insert the Card 13 STEP 6: Get Connected! 14 STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network 18

CHAPTER 3 FEATURES 29

Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF 29

Bluetooth ActiveSync 30 Bluetooth LAN Access 33 Bluetooth Faxing 36

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED FEATURES 39

Set up Your Bluetooth Card 40 Assign COM Ports 41 Discover Bluetooth Device(s) 42 Bond with Discovered Device(s) 43 View Device Properties 45 Set up Your Favorite Device 46 Change Views 47 Delete a Device from the Folder 48

CHAPTER 5 SOCKET OBEX 49

Exchange Business Cards 50 Send a Contact 52 Send a File 54 Browse Remote Device 56 Receive Contact or File 62 Enable File Sharing 62

CHAPTER 6 THE SOCKET DIALER 63 CHAPTER 7

BLUETOOTH PRINTING 66

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 69

CompactFlash Card 69 SDIO Card 70

APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS 71 APPENDIX C AUTOMATIC PHONE CONNECTIONS 75 APPENDIX D TROUBLESHOOTING 76 APPENDIX E SUPPORT RESOURCES 79

Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) 79 Live Technical Support 79

LIMITED WARRANTY 81 COPYRIGHT NOTICE 83 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 84

CompactFlash Card 84 SDIO Card 87

Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview

The Socket CF/SDIO Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Windows CE makes it easy to add Bluetooth capability to a Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003. It’s perfect for connecting any of these mobile computers wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth enabled phone, LAN access point, computer or printer.

Socket’s card is the only plug-in card to incorporate all Bluetooth components, including antenna, within the CompactFlash Type I or SDIO form factor.

Packages Available

The Connection Kits for Windows CE include a CF/SDIO card and software, including drivers, the Bluetooth Setup Wizard, the Get Connected! Wizard, the Bluetooth Devices folder, Socket OBEX and the Socket Dialer. There are also features for Bluetooth ActiveSync and Bluetooth LAN Access.

For people using notebook computers running Windows 98 XP, Socket offers two options. The CF Connection Kit and Adapter package includes a CF Card, CF-to-PC Card adapter plus software support for both notebook computers and Windows CE-based devices. The package is available online at: www.socketcom.com/shop

, Me, 2000 or

For users who already own the Connection Kit for Windows CE, the Windows Upgrade Kit comes with a CF-to-PC Card adapter and software for Windows notebooks. You can purchase the upgrade kit separately online at:

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

Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE

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Software Features

For quickly connecting your mobile computer to a Bluetooth enabled phone, use the Get Connected! Wizard. Afterwards, you can use the Socket Dialer to directly dial a number from your Contacts list.

In addition to phones, Socket’s software also makes it easy to connect to devices like computers, access points, and printers. The ActiveSync option guides you through connecting and synchronizing with a computer. Similarly, the LAN Access option helps you connect to a Bluetooth enabled LAN access point. To connect to a printer or other type of device, use the advanced features found in the Bluetooth Devices folder.

The Transfer via Bluetooth option enables you to exchange business cards and files with another Bluetooth enabled device that supports OBEX. You can even use one mobile computer to browse the contents of another.

Software updates: www.socketcom.com/support/support_bluetooth.asp

About This User’s Guide

This User’s Guide explains how to install and use the Bluetooth Card. The term “Pocket PCs” refers to Pocket PC 2000s, Pocket PC 2002s and Pocket PC 2003s.

Contents of the Connection Kit

The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes these items:

• A Socket card (CompactFlash card Type I or SDIO)

• Software Installation CD

• Software installation guide with copyright, warranty, and regulatory

compliance information

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Installation and Usage Steps Summary

Basic installation and operation of the Bluetooth Card for use with a Bluetooth phone can be completed in seven steps.

BASIC SETUP AND USE WITH A

STEP 1: Register the card STEP 2: Prepare network information STEP 3: Install the software STEP 4: Complete the Socket Bluetooth Setup Wizard STEP 5: Insert the Bluetooth Card into your mobile computer STEP 6: Get Connected! STEP 7: Dial-up to your network

FEATURES

• Turn transmitter ON/OFF

• Bluetooth ActiveSync

• Bluetooth LAN Access

ADVANCED FEATURES

• Set up your Bluetooth Card

• Use the Bluetooth Devices folder

- View device properties

- Set up your favorite devices

- View/modify Bluetooth COM ports

- Discover other Bluetooth device(s)

- Bond with another Bluetooth device

- Change views

- Delete a device from your folder

OBEX

• Exchange business cards

• Send a contact

• Send a file

• Browse remote device

• Receive contact or file

• Enable file sharing

SOCKET DIALER BLUETOOTH PRINTING

Note: There are some important safety and usage guidelines you should read before operating the Bluetooth Card. Please refer to Appendix B, “Safety and Usage Tips.”

BLUETOOTH PHONE

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Chapter 2 Basic Setup

This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Bluetooth Card.

STEP 1: Register the Card

Socket highly recommends that all users register their product. Registered users receive priority for technical support. You can register the card online

www.socketcom.com/prodreg/.

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STEP 2: Prepare Network Information

Consult with your network administrator/MIS technician to obtain any necessary settings for your network (e.g. IP addresses, dial-up number, user name, password, etc.).

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STEP 3: Install the Software

Follow these steps to install the software BEFORE inserting the Socket 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 Bluetooth Connection Kit 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. The Socket Connection Kit Setup Center will launch in Internet

Explorer. The Setup Center is an HTML-based guide to help you through the installation process. Read the information in the first screen, then click Next.

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5. On the Main Page, click on the Install Software link.

Click Install Software

6. The Installation Page will appear. Read the instructions for Windows

CE, then click on the Windows CE link.

7. In the File Download screen, click Open.

Click Windows CE

Click Open

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

wizard to install the software on your mobile computer.

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 compatibility 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 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

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

automatically launch on your mobile computer. Tap Next>.

2. Give your mobile computer a friendly name. Tap Next>.

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3. If your mobile computer has fewer than 6 COM ports free, 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 Pocket PC. 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 which two ports and services you plan to use

most. After making your selections, tap Next>.

Note: You cannot disable the Bluetooth Phone port.

5. In the last screen, read the instructio ns and tap Finish.

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

necessary for changes to take effect.

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STEP 5: Insert the Card

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

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

insert the card!

Insert the card into your mobile computer’s slot. Make sure the card is right-side up, with the blue label on top.

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.

After the mobile computer recognizes the card, the Bluetooth icon appear in the task tray (visible in the Today screen).

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STEP 6: Get Connected!

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 what phone you want to connect to.

Ericsson, Nokia 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones

1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon (visible from the Today

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

2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use

the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard will provide tailored instructions based on your selection.

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

3. 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 phone b. Setting your Bluetooth phone in Discoverable mode c. Preparing your Bluetooth passkey

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4. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones

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

5. 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>.

6. 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.

7. The mobile phone may then either automatically accept the passkey or

ask you to enter one. If prompted for a passkey, use the same one you entered on the mobile computer.

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

8. Tap Finish. After successfully connecting, the phone will appear in 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 tray icon (visible from the Today

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

2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use

the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard will provide tailored instructions for your phone.

Note: The screens below are for the Nokia 7650.

3. As directed in the next two screens, assign the phone a unique name and

set the phone in Discoverable mode. Then tap Next>.

4. The mobile computer will begin to search for the phone. When the

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

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

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5. The next two screens describe procedures you can only complete

outside of the wizard. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard. Directions for these procedures are provided in STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network, starting on the next page. The two procedures are:

Bonding with your phone — This must be completed in order to complete the Bluetooth connection and involves dial-up networking.

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

6. Continue to the last screen of the wizard and tap Finish. Now proceed to

STEP 6 to complete the bonding process and, if desired, set up automatic connections.

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STEP 7: 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.

Pocket PC 2000/2002

1. Pocket PC 2000

next screen, tap New Connection…

— Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Modem. In the

Pocket PC 2002

— Go to Start | Settings | Connections. Tap on the Connections icon. In the top field, select Internet Settings. Tap Modify… In the next screen, tap New…

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2. In the next screen, enter a name for the dial-up connection. For the

modem, select Bluetooth Phone. For the Baud Rate, select 115200. Tap Advanced…

Note: Remember what you name the connection. You will need it when you start the connection.

3. The Port Settings screen will appear.

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.

4. Tap Next.

5. In the Phone number field, enter the dial-up number. Tap Next.

6. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap Finish.

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7. Now you are ready to start the connection.

Pocket PC 2000 — Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the dialing settings are correct. Tap Connect.

Pocket PC 2002 tap Connect. In Network Log On, verify the dialing settings. Tap OK.

— In the Connections screen, under Internet Settings,

8. ONLY FOR MOTOROLA TIMEPORT 270C OR

NOKIA 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i

a) After you tap Connect for the first time, the phone will display a

message asking 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.

Note: The Bluetooth icon on the Today screen will blink to indicate a connection.

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

your phone to automatically bond with your Pocket PC without requiring a passkey every time. This option is available with some Motorola and Nokia phones. See Appendix C, “Automatic Phone Connections,” for instructions.

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9. To use a different Bluetooth 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 4 for instructions).

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Pocket PC 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 2003 documentation for instructions.

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

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

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.

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4. Tap on the Tasks tab. In most cases, you should tap Add a new modem

connection under My ISP.

5. In the next screen, enter the following:

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

• Select a modem: Bluetooth Phone.

Tap Next.

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

dialed from your Bluetooth 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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7. In the next screen, enter the User name and Password. Tap on the

Advanced button.

8. In the General screen, enter th e following settings:

• Baud rate: 115200

• Wait for dial tone before dialing: Unchecked

Uncheck

9. 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 Settings. 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. See Appendix C, “Automatic Phone Connections,” for instructions.

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• If you did not

screen may appear. Enter the Password and tap OK.

save the dial-up password, the Network Log On

d) The device will begin dialing.

Connection icon dial-up or network connection

: (Navigation bar at top of screen) indicates an active

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 4 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 uses a dial-up connection.

a) Start the program that uses a dial-up connection. Enter a request

for receiving and/or transmitting information (e.g., in Pocket Internet Explorer, enter a new URL and tap “Go”). The Pocket PC will automatically try to connect.

Note: If the phone number of dialing location is wrong, tap Settings. Tap Manage Connections and Edit the properties of your connection.

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