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TBW-102UB User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

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

1.1 Bluetooth Tray.................................................................................................................1

1.2 Access My Bluetooth Places ...........................................................................................1

1.3 Icons Used for Bluetooth Devices and Services..............................................................2

2 Basic Operations....................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Start or Stop Bluetooth....................................................................................................5

2.2 Create a Connection From the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray.................................5

2.3 Create a Connection Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard.................................................5

2.4 Create a Connection From Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood ...........................................5

2.5 Find Bluetooth Devices............................................ .............................................. .........6

2.5.1 Periodic Search for Devices.................................................................................6

2.6 Find A Service....................................................... ............................................. .............7

2.7 Bluetooth Connection Status...........................................................................................8

2.8 Send to Bluetooth ............................................................................................................9

3 Configure Bluetooth................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel ....................................................................10

3.2 Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications........................................................10

3.3 Bluetooth Exchange Folder...........................................................................................10

3.4 General Configuration Settings.....................................................................................11

3.5 Bluetooth Applications..................................................................................................11

3.5.1 Overview............................................................................................................11

3.5.2 General Configuration........................................................................................ 11

3.5.3 Human Interface Device ................................... .................................................12

3.5.4 Audio Gateway...................................................................................................13

3.5.5 Bluetooth Serial Port............................................................................... ...........14

3.5.6 Dial-up Networking ...........................................................................................15

3.5.7 Fax......................................................................................................................16

3.5.8 Headset...............................................................................................................17

3.5.9 File Transfer............................................... ............................................. ...........18

3.5.10 Network Access .................................................................................................19

3.5.11 PIM Synchronization ................................................ .........................................20

3.5.12 PIM Item Transfer..................................................... .........................................22

3.5.13 Printer.................................................................................................................24

3.6 Bluetooth Services.........................................................................................................25

3.6.1 Notifications.......................................................................................................26

3.6.2 Audio Gateway...................................................................................................28

3.6.3 Bluetooth Serial Port............................................................................... ...........29

3.6.4 Dial-up Networking Service...............................................................................30

3.6.5 Fax Service.........................................................................................................30

3.6.6 File Transfer Service..........................................................................................31

3.6.7 Headset Service..................................................................................................32

3.6.8 Network Access .................................................................................................33

3.6.8.1 Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me ..........................................33

3.6.8.2 Setup for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.........................................33

3.6.8.3 Configure for Group Ad Hoc Networking:..........................................34

3.6.9 PIM Item Transfer............................................................................... ...............35

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

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

3.7.1 Advanced Settings..............................................................................................40

3.8 Accessibility Settings ....................................................................................................41

3.9 Discovery Settings.........................................................................................................42

4 Security................................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 43

4.1 Authentication ...............................................................................................................43

4.2 Authorization.................................................................................................................43

4.3 Bluetooth Device Identity..............................................................................................43

4.4 Encryption .....................................................................................................................43

4.5 Link Key........................................................................................................................43

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

4.7 Passkey ..........................................................................................................................44

4.8 Secure Connection.........................................................................................................44

4.9 Security Request Dialog Box ........................................................................................ 44

5 Troubleshooting .............................................. ........................................................45

5.1 Cannot connect to a paired device.................................................................................45

5.2 Cannot discover services on an un-paired remote device..............................................45

5.3 Dial-up Networking service does not start ....................................................................45

5.4 Determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my hardware device....................45

5.5 Determine the version of the Host Controller Interface (HCI)......................................45

5.6 Determine the version of the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) .......................................45

5.7 Find information about the Bluetooth hardware attached to my computer................... 45

5.8 Internet Connection Sharing Does Not Work............................................. ...................46

5.9 Test a Network Access connection................................................................................46

5.10 Unknown Port message when using a Bluetooth Serial Port.........................................46

5.11 Bluetooth Headset Doesn’t Always Function Under WIN 98.......................................46

Table of Figures

Figure 1: Bluetooth Icon......................................................................................................................2

Figure 2: Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K..............................................................................2

Figure 3: Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K.............................................................................3

Figure 4: Device Icons for Windows XP...............................................................................................3

Figure 5: Service Icons for Windows XP..............................................................................................4

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1 Introduction

1.1 BLUETOOTH TRAY

The Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. The Bluetooth tray provides fast access to most Bluetooth operations.

From the Bluetooth tray you 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 will help you:

 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.

1.2 ACCESS MY BLUETOOTH PLACES

My Bluetooth Places is part of Windows Explorer. There are multiple ways to access My Bluetooth Places:

• In the Windows system tray

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

 Double-click the Bluetooth icon

• On the desktop, double-click the Bluetooth icon

• Open Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in the Folders pane or

from the Address shortcut menu.

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1.3 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES

Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service's status by changing appearance.

The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides feedback about Bluetooth status.

Figure 1: Bluetooth Icon

Bluetooth Icon Indicates Bluetooth Status

Enabled Disabled Connected

Blue with White

Figure 2: Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K

Audio Gateway

Desktop

Headset

Human Interface Device Laptop

Modem

Network Access Point

Personal Digital Assistant

Printer

Blue with Red

Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K

Name Normal Connected Paired

Blue with Green

Telephone

Unknown

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Figure 3: Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K

Name Normal Connected Not Available*

Audio Gateway

Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K

Dial-up Networking

Fax Headset

Network Acce ss

PIM Item Transfer

PIM Synchronization

Public Folder

Serial Port

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

Figure 4: Device Icons for Windows XP

Device Icons for Windows XP

Name Normal Connected Paired

Audio Gateway

Desktop

Headset

Human Interface Device Laptop

Modem

Network Access Point

Personal Digital Assistant

Printer

Telephone

Unknown Device

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Figure 5: Service Icons for Windows XP

Name Normal Connected Not Available*

Audio Gateway

Service Icons for Windows XP

Dial-up Networking

Fax

Headset

Network Acce ss

PIM Item Transfer

PIM Synchronization

Public Folder

Serial Port

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

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2 Basic Operations

2.1 START OR STOP BLUETOOTH

To start Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, 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 Windows system tray, 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.

2.2 CREATE A CONNECTION FROM THE BLUETOOTH ICON IN THE SYSTEM TRAY

In the Windows s ys tem t ray, ri ght -cli ck th e Bl uet oot h i con, s el ect Qui ck C onnect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use.

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 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.

2.3 CREATE A CONNECTION USING THE BLUETOOTH SETUP WIZARD

• On the desktop, right-click My Bluetooth Places and select Bluetooth Setup

Wizard or

• In Windows Explorer, with My Bluetooth Places selected, from the Bluetooth

menu, select Bluetooth Setup Wizard or

• From the Windows system tray: right-click the Bluetooth icon and select

Bluetooth Setup Wizard.

Follow the wizard's on-screen instructions.

2.4 CREATE A CONNECTION FROM ENTIRE BLUETOOTH NEIGHBORHOOD

From Windows Explorer:

• In the Folders pane, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click a device

name and select “Connect …” the desired service. or

• In the Folders pane, expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, select a device, and

then, in the right pane, right-click a service provided by that device and select “Connect to…”

NOTE: Only available services are displayed in the menus.

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2.5 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.

2.5.1 Periodic Search for Devices

Bluetooth can be configured to automatically search 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:

• Your 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 non-discoverable (Bluetooth Configuration

Panel > Accessibility tab, on the un-listed device).

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2.6 FIND A SERVICE

The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery. To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a

device name and select Discover Available Services from the shortcut menu. 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.

Some services are hardware dependant; this computer cannot provide the fax service unless it has a physical fax modem, for example.

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 Windows 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 setup to require security measures before allowing a remote Bluetooth device to connect.

Bluetooth services require a Bluetooth application on the remote device; services and applications usually have coinciding names; i.e., there is a Bluetooth Fax Service and a Bluetooth Fax Application.

The services supported by Bluetooth are:

• Bluetooth Serial Port—a wireless connection between two devices. This

connection can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the device s.

• 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 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 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 provide only the Network Access service.

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2.7 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS

The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.

Display the Connection Status dialog box: in My Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, 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.

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.

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2.8 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.

To use Send to Bluetooth

1. In the application: a) Windows Explorer—select one or more files to be transferred. Folders cannot

be transferred.

b) Microsoft Office—only the document in the active window can be t ransfe rred. c) Microsoft Outlook—select one or more items to be transferred.

2. From the application's 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 Select Other..., choose a device from the list, and then click OK to send the data.

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3 Configure Bluetooth

3.1 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

• In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, and select Advanced

Configuration from the shortcut menu.

3.2 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 co mp ut er 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.

3.3 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 this computer’s Bluetooth Exchange Folder also have access to all sub-folders contained within that folder and all files in those sub-folders.

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 re-configured for either of these services, the other service will be updated to use the new location.

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3.4 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.

3.5 BLUETOOTH APPLICATIONS

3.5.1 Overview

Some built-in Bluetooth applications pro v ide 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 accomplish 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.

3.5.2 General Configuration

All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and to require a secure connection when using the application.

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

• In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced

Configuration from the shortcut menu or

• From the Windows control panel select Bluetooth Configuration

• From Windows Explorer, right-click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood and select

Properties from the shortcut menu.

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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3.5.3 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 Bluetooth HID connection

NOTE: Some HIDs have multiple modes. Before establishing a connection, be sure the HID is in

the desired mode. For example, in the case of an 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 an HID connection is established, that connection will persist. If the computer is shut down, when the computer is turned on again the connection will re-establish 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 only be discovered 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 an HID connection Under normal circumstances, there is no reason to close an 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 select Disconnect.

When an 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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