User manual ACTIONTEC USB BLUETOOTH

Table of Contents 1. Introduction Contacting Technical Support 2. Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2.1 Install the Software 2.2 Connect the Adapter 3. Configuring your Bluetooth Adapter 3.1 Install the Software 3.2 Creating a Bluetooth Connection 3.3 Configure the Adapter 3.4 Connect to Another Device 4. Working with Bluetooth Software 4.1 The Bluetooth Tray 4.2 Access My Bluetooth Places 4.3 Finding Bluetooth Devices 4.4 Finding Bluetooth Services 4.5 Bluetooth Connection Status 4.6 Bluetooth Devices and Services 4.7 Send to Bluetooth 5. Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5.1 Opening Bluetooth Configuration 5.2 Bluetooth Services vs. Applications 5.3 The Bluetooth Exchange Folder 5.4 Configuration Settings 5.5 Bluetooth Applications 5.6 Bluetooth Services 5.7 Hardware Settings 5.8 Accessibility Settings 5.9 Discovery Settings i Page 1 2 3 3 7 10 10 10 11 12 17 17 18 18 19 21 22 24 26 26 26 27 27 28 38 48 50 52 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Warranty statements 53 53 55 Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Actiontec the manufacturer. Although Actiontec the manufacturer will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec the manufacturer disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described herein, including without limitation contingent, special or incidental liability. Note: PC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Windows 98 , Windows 98 SE, Windows NT, and Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft Inc. All other brand or product names and logos used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ii Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. Now you can truly enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Actiontec's Bluetooth Adapter. Simply plug this tiny adapter into any USB port on your computer, and you can exchange information between it and any other Bluetooth enabled device. Imagine sharing your Internet connection by simply requesting it from any computer, or PDA. Connect on the go by using your cell phone as a high speed modem or simply print to any bluetooth enabled printer, The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter lets you enjoy the freedom of true mobility whether you're at the office or on the move. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for digital wireless communication and data exchange between multiple devices. Bluetooth compliant devices exchange data by establishing a relationship with each other, the first device acting as a client, requests a connection, while the second device acting as a server accepts or rejects that request. Some Bluetooth devices can behave as client and server; however other devices can only behave as a client. Package Contents § Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter § Installation CD § Quick start guide § Kid Defender Trial CD-ROM 1 Minimum System Requirements § Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP § Available USB Port § Pentium 90 or faster § 16MB or RAM § TCP/IP installed Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day 24 hours a day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: (888) 436-0657 E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com Internet: www.actiontec.com/support 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2 The instructions that follow provide a visual guide to setting up the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. It is recommended the user follow these instructions prior to attempting any other procedures. This manual will guide you through the hardware and software installation and configuration. 2.1 Install the Software  STOP!!!: You must install the Bluetooth Software PRIOR to connecting your Bluetooth Adapter to the computer. If you have already connected the Bluetooth Adapter, please remove it now and restart your computer. 1. Make sure your computer is turned on, then put the Actiontec Installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Installation software should start automatically. This may take a few moments. When you see this window. Click Next to continue  Note: If you do not see the window above, click Start on the taskbar and then select Run. Type d:/setup (or e:/setup, depending on the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 3 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3. When you see the License Agreement screen appear, read the License Agreement carefully. Click the circle next to "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click Next to continue.  Note: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click the circle next to "I do not accept the terms in the license agreement" and click Next. Now you have terminated the installation of this Bluetooth Adapter. 4. Click Next to continue. 5. Click Install to continue. 4 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 6. You will see this window. Please be patient as it will take several minutes to install your Bluetooth software. 7. You may see this screen. If you do, click OK. 8. When the following screen appears, click Cancel to continue this installation. Do NOT plug your Bluetooth Adapter into your computer at this time. 9. Click Finish to complete the software installation. 5 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 10. Click Yes to complete the software installation and restart your computer now. 6 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2.2 Connect the Adapter 1. Get the Bluetooth Adapter from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit 2. Take the cap off of the Bluetooth Adapter. 3. Follow the instructions for the type of computer that you are using. Windows XP Users! You may see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, once you connect the Bluetooth Adapter to your computer. Please see below for detailed instructions. a. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will run and the following screen will appear, make sure "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is selected. When ready click Next to continue. b. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will automatically search for the appropriate drivers, once found it will request whether you would like to proceed or not. In order to proceed with the installation, when the following window appears, click on Continue Anyway. 7 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter c. The following screen appears, Click on Finish to complete the installation process. Laptop Users: Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into an open USB port. Desktop Users: a.) Get the USB Extension Cable from the Quick Start Kit. b.) Insert one end into an open USB port on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter  Note: The USB Port is shaped like a thin rectangle about ¼ inch by ½ inch and may be horizontal or vertical. c.) Plug the other end into the Bluetooth Adapter d.) Set the Bluetooth Adapter on top of your monitor where it can receive a clear signal. 4. Make sure the light on the Bluetooth Adapter is SOLID GREEN. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. 9 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2 The instructions that follow provide a visual guide to setting up the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. It is recommended the user follow these instructions prior to attempting any other procedures. This manual will guide you through the hardware and software installation and configuration. 2.1 Install the Software  STOP!!!: You must install the Bluetooth Software PRIOR to connecting your Bluetooth Adapter to the computer. If you have already connected the Bluetooth Adapter, please remove it now and restart your computer. 1. Make sure your computer is turned on, then put the Actiontec Installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Installation software should start automatically. This may take a few moments. When you see this window. Click Next to continue  Note: If you do not see the window above, click Start on the taskbar and then select Run. Type d:/setup (or e:/setup, depending on the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive), then click OK. 3 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3. When you see the License Agreement screen appear, read the License Agreement carefully. Click the circle next to "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click Next to continue.  Note: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click the circle next to "I do not accept the terms in the license agreement" and click Next. Now you have terminated the installation of this Bluetooth Adapter. 4. Click Next to continue. 5. Click Install to continue. 4 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 6. You will see this window. Please be patient as it will take several minutes to install your Bluetooth software. 7. You may see this screen. If you do, click OK. 8. When the following screen appears, click Cancel to continue this installation. Do NOT plug your Bluetooth Adapter into your computer at this time. 9. Click Finish to complete the software installation. 5 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 10. Click Yes to complete the software installation and restart your computer now. 6 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2.2 Connect the Adapter 1. Get the Bluetooth Adapter from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit 2. Take the cap off of the Bluetooth Adapter. 3. Follow the instructions for the type of computer that you are using. Windows XP Users! You may see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, once you connect the Bluetooth Adapter to your computer. Please see below for detailed instructions. a. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will run and the following screen will appear, make sure "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" is selected. When ready click Next to continue. b. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" will automatically search for the appropriate drivers, once found it will request whether you would like to proceed or not. In order to proceed with the installation, when the following window appears, click on Continue Anyway. 7 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter c. The following screen appears, Click on Finish to complete the installation process. Laptop Users: Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into an open USB port. Desktop Users: a.) Get the USB Extension Cable from the Quick Start Kit. b.) Insert one end into an open USB port on the computer. 8 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter  Note: The USB Port is shaped like a thin rectangle about ¼ inch by ½ inch and may be horizontal or vertical. c.) Plug the other end into the Bluetooth Adapter d.) Set the Bluetooth Adapter on top of your monitor where it can receive a clear signal. 4. Make sure the light on the Bluetooth Adapter is SOLID GREEN. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. 9 Working with Bluetooth 3 The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter con communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled device wirelessly, in order to accomplish this a relationship with the device must be established. This chapter will guide you on the different functions and methods for operating your Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. 3.1 Configuring your Bluetooth Adapter · Starting the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon an select Start Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running. · Stopping the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Stop Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert when Bluetooth is stopped. 3.2 Creating a Bluetooth Connection To establish a relationship with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To create a connection between your Bluetooth-enabled computer and any Bluetooth-enabled device, follow any of the methods described below. · Option 1: Creating a Connection from the System Tray In the Windows system tray which is located in the bottom right hand corner, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect 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. 10 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. · Option 2: Creating a Connection Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard Launch the Bluetooth Setup Wizard by following this simple step. · Right-click the Bluetooth icon on your desktop and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard. Once launched, Follow the Bluetooth Wizard instructions. 3.3 Configure the Adapter The Actiontec Bluetooth Adapter must have a unique Identity assigned to it before it can pair to other Bluetooth devices. The following procedure will guide you through this process. 1. Double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon that is on your desktop. 3. Click on the Bluetooth Setup Wizard icon. 3. Click the circle next to "I want to change the name and/or device type that this computer displays to other Bluetooth devices". Then click Next to continue. 11 3. Enter a unique name for this computer. Then select the computer type (Desktop or Laptop). Click Finish. 3.4 Connect to Another Device 3.4.1 Pairing With a Bluetooth Enabled PC In this section we will show you how to connect to another computer. In the world of Bluetooth, we call this "pairing". If you would like to connect or "pair" your computer to another device like a Bluetooth cell phone or keyboard, please go to section 3.4.2 of this User's Manual. 1. 2. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth Adapter installed and configured on each computer or device. Double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon that is on your desktop. 3. Click on the Bluetooth Setup Wizard icon. 12 4. Click the circle next to "I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services". Then click Next to continue. 5. Once you see the other computer displayed, click on its icon and then click Next. 13 6. Pick a simple "Pairing" code and enter it in the box next to "PIN Code". The code should be numbers only, and we recommend using '0000' or '1234'. Write down this code below because you will need to enter the exact same code on the second computer. PIN Code: __________________ Once you have entered the PIN Code, make sure to click Initiate Pairing. Do NOT press the Enter key at this time. 7. Go to the second computer. You should see a window similar to the once below. Enter the same PIN code that you used on the fist computer. Click OK. 14 3.4.2 Pairing With Non-PC Bluetooth Devices Pairing with devices other than PCs can be easily accomplished through the use of the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. We strongly suggest reading the user manual for the Bluetooth device to be paired with your Bluetooth Ready PC. The following instructions will help to configure you PC to connect to a Cell Phone. If you would like to connect or "pair" your computer to another device like a PDA, please go to Chapter 5 of this User's Manual.. 1. 2. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth Adapter installed and configured on each computer or device. Click on the My Bluetooth Places icon that is on your desktop. 3. Click on the Bluetooth Setup Wizard icon. 4. Click the circle next to "I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services". Then click Next to continue. 15 5. Once you see the other device displayed, click on its icon and then click Next. 6. Enter the device's "Pairing" code in the box next to "PIN Code". (Note: Some Bluetooth devices may already have a default PIN code. Please refer to the device's user manual.) The code should be numbers only. Write down this code below because you will need to enter the exact same code on the Bluetooth device being paired. PIN Code: __________________ Once you have entered the PIN Code, click Initiate Pairing. 7. Go to the device you are pairing. You should see a window similar to the once below. Enter the same PIN code that you used on the first computer. Click OK. Pairing procedures can be different and are determined by the device manufacturer. Make sure you know the device's Pairing ID prior to pairing. If a device does NOT come with a preset Pairing ID, then you may select one of your own. 16 Working with Bluetooth Software 4 The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter ships with the management software required to fully integrate your Bluetooth-enabled computer with other bluetooth-enabled devices. There are many methods by which relationships between Bluetooth-enabled devices can be established. 4.1 The 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. The Bluetooth tray provides the following options: · 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 enabled devices. · Locate remote Bluetooth devices · Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth-enabled 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. 17 · 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. 4.2 Access My Bluetooth Places My Bluetooth Places can be accessed directly through Windows Explorer as well as through other methods such as: · The Windows system tray Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places! or Double-click the Bluetooth icon · The desktop Double-click the Bluetooth icon · Microsoft Windows Explorer Open Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in the Folders pane from the Address shortcut menu. 4.3 Finding Bluetooth Devices · Search for Devices Searches out Bluetooth devices in the vicinity, found devices are displayed in My Bluetooth Places. To start a search for devices, double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. Select the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, when ready, click on the Bluetooth menu, from the Bluetooth menu, select Search for Devices. Note: The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active. 4.3.1 Periodic Device Search Bluetooth can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis. To define how often automatic search takes place, right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Advanced Configuration. 18 Once the Bluetooth Configuration screen appears select Discovery, when completed click OK. 4.4 Finding Bluetooth Services · Initiating Service Discovery. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Explore My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name and select Discover Available Services from the shortcut menu. Bluetooth-enabled devices can have access to a set of services provided by the Bluetooth-enabled computer. 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 dependent; this computer cannot provide the fax service unless it has a physical fax modem. Some Bluetooth services use virtual "hardware." The Bluetooth Serial Port service, for example, does not use a physical port on this computer. Instead, it creates virtual serial ports that 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. 19 4.4.1 Bluetooth Supported Services · Bluetooth Serial Port Allows for a wireless connection between two devices. This connection can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. · Dial-up Networking Allows a device to use a modem that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device. · Fax Allows a device to send a fax using a remote Bluetooth cell phone, modem,or computer. · File Transfer Allows a device to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth device; browse, open, copy, etc. · Headset Allows a Bluetooth headset to be used as the audio input/output mechanism for another Bluetooth device, such as a computer or cell phone. · PIM Item Transfer Allows two Bluetooth devices to exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes. · PIM Synchronization Allows two Bluetooth devices to synchronize 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. 20 4.5 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 Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Explore My Bluetooth Places, select a device name and select Status from the shortcut menu. The Information provided in the Connection Status Dialog box 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. 21 4.6 BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES Bluetooth devices and services can be easily accessed and identified by a simply visual reference, the following icons provide at-a-glace feedback about a device or service's status by changing appearance. 4.6.1 System Tray When your Bluetooth adapter is installed correctly, the system tray will display the appropriate icon for the current state of your local Bluetooth device. Figure 1: System tray Bluetooth Icon 4.6.2 Connected Device Icons The connected devices icons are a quick method by which the end user can visually verify the status of a Bluetooth enabled-device that has a relationship with the local computer's Bluetooth adapter. Icons differ in look from Windows 9x, Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. We have provided a guide for you based on the operating system. Figure 2: Connected Device Status Icons for Win9x, Me, 2000 22 Figure 3: Connected Device Status Icons for Windows XP 4.6.3 Services Status Icons Each connected Bluetooth-enabled device provide a set of services that are available to the local computer's USB Wireless Bluetooth adapter. Visual icons referenced are provided to show the status of each available service. Figure 4: Available Services Status Icons for Windows 9x, Me, 2000 23 Figure 5: Available Services Status Icons for Windows XP 4.7 Send to Bluetooth This feature is used to send specific information to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Valid Data types include: · Files from Microsoft Explorer · Documents from Microsoft Office applications, including: · Word · Excel · Access · PowerPoint. · Microsoft Outlook items, including · Contacts · Appointments · Tasks · Messages · Notes 24 · To use Send to Bluetooth 1.) In the application: a) Microsoft 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 transferred. b) 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. 25 Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5 The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter allows configuration of Bluetooth services, client applications, hardware, security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification and other Bluetooth related item. 5.1 Opening Bluetooth Configuration · From the Windows Control Panel Access the Windows Control Panel, Double-click the Bluetooth Configuration Icon. · From the Windows System Tray Right-click the Bluetooth icon, and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu. 5.2 Bluetooth Services vs. Applications · Bluetooth Services These are services that this computer provides to remote Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth services on the Bluetooth-enabled computer are referred to collectively in the Bluetooth configuration panel as "Local Services." · Bluetooth Applications These are software applications on this computer that allow Bluetoothenabled computer to use the Bluetooth services that are provided by remote devices. The Bluetooth applications on the Bluetooth-enabled 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 26 configured on the Client Applications tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel. 5.3 The Bluetooth Exchange Folder This is the highest-level directory on the Bluetooth-enabled 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 subfolders. Note: The Bluetooth Exchange Folder is shared by the PIM Item Transfer and the File Transfer services and can be configured from the Properties page of either of those services. When the Bluetooth Exchange Folder is re-configured for either of these services, the other service will be updated to use the new location. 5.4 Configuration Settings Bluetooth Configuration Setting Screen The Bluetooth Configuration has various options that can be configured by the user. · General Settings Tab The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is displayed to remote devices. · Identity · Computer Name In this field, you are REQUIRED to enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank. · Computer type Allows users to select either Desktop or Laptop from the shortcut menu to set the type of icon remote devices will use to represent this computer. 27 5.5 Bluetooth Applications 5.5.1 Overview Some built-in Bluetooth applications provide full functionality for a specific task, such as locating other Bluetooth devices or synchronizing two Personal Information Managers. Other built-in Bluetooth applications provide a way for standard Windows applications to 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 are described as follows: · Bluetooth Applications These are software programs running on the Bluetooth-enabled computer that allow the Bluetooth-enabled 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 These are software programs running on the Bluetooth-enabled computer that provide a service to other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these applications are referred to collectively as "Local Services." Note: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g., there may be a Fax service and a Fax application. 28 5.5.2 Bluetooth Applications 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. Bluetooth applications are easy to access and configure. · In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, click the Client Applications tab and highlight the application to be configured and then click Properties (or double-click the application). 5.5.3 Audio Gateway The Audio Gateway Application allows a remote Bluetooth device to use the Bluetooth-enabled computer's microphone and speakers as the remote device's audio input and output devices. · Open a connection to the Audio Gateway service that is provided by another Bluetooth device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Audio Gateway followed by Device. Select the device you want from the window. Once completed, click on Connect. 29 · Close an audio gateway connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. · Configure the Audio Gateway by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Audio Gateway. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. 5.5.4 Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows this computer to establish a wireless serial connection with a remote Bluetooth device. The applications on both this computer and the remote device must be configured to send and receive data to and from the respective communications port (COM port) assigned to the Bluetooth serial port. The wireless serial connection may then be used by the applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. · Establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection to another Bluetooth device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Bluetooth Serial Port followed by Device. Select the device you want from the window and click on Connect. · Close a Bluetooth Serial Port connection to another Bluetooth device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. · Configure the Bluetooth Serial Port connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Bluetooth Serial Port. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. You can also choose the communications port (COM port) to be used. Note: Unless you have a specific reason to do so, DO NOT CHANGE the default COM Port setting. 5.5.5 Dial-Up Networking The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking application allows the Bluetoothenabled computer to use a modem that is physically connected to a remote device to access the Internet or log on to a remote network. 30 · Open a connection to the Dial-up Networking service that is provided by another Bluetooth by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Dial-up Networking followed by Device. Select the device you want from the window and click on Connect. After the Bluetooth dial-up networking connection is established it can be used the same way as any other networking connection. For example, you can open a browser and explore the World Wide Web, if the remote computer has Internet access. · Close a Dial-up Networking connection to another Bluetooth device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. · Configure the Dial-up Networking connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Dial-up Networking. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. You can also choose the virtual device to be used. Note: Unless you have a specific reason to do so, DO NOT CHANGE the default Bluetooth device or alter the device's configuration. 5.5.6 Fax The Bluetooth Fax service allows this computer to send a fax using a Fax/Modem that is physically connected to a remote device. · To Send a Fax, open a connection to the Fax service that is provided by another Bluetooth device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Fax followed by the Device of choice. Select the device you want from the window and click on Connect. Open or create the document to be faxed and select the "Print," "Send to Fax Recipient" or similar command that is available in most applications. · Fax Connections close automatically when the Fax transmission is complete. · Configure the Fax connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client 31 Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Fax You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. 5.5.7 Headset The Headset application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth headset (or any other device that offers the Bluetooth headset service) as the audio input and output device for the Bluetooth-enabled computer. Possible uses include: · If the Bluetooth-enabled computer has on-board telephone hardware, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input/output device to make or receive telephone calls. · If the Bluetooth-enabled computer has voice recognition capabilities, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device. Any other scenario that requires audio input/output can potentially take advantage of a Bluetooth headset to replace a hardwired microphone and/or speakers. · Create a Headset connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Headset followed by the Device of choice. Select the device you want from the window and click on Open. Note: Most Bluetooth headsets "ring" when a connection is attempted; answer the ring to complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for this computer. · Close a Headset connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. · Configure the Headset connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Headset. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. 32 5.5.8 File Transfer The Bluetooth File Transfer application allows this computer to perform file operations on the Bluetooth Exchange Folder (and the folders and files it contains) of a remote device. · Copy to/from a remote device by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select File Transfer followed by the Device of choice. Select the device you want from the window and click on Open. Use drag-and-drop to copy any file or folder contained in the Public Folder of the remote device to the desired folder on the Bluetoothenabled computer. You can also drag-and-drop files or folders from the Bluetooth-enabled computer to the remote device's Public Folder (and its sub-folders). · Other File Operations Right-click a file or folder in the remote device's Public Folder for a context sensitive menu. All potential menu options may not be available at all times. Potential menu options include: · Open Opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for this type of file. · Print Sends the selected file to this computer's default printer. · Send To · 3 ½ floppy (A)--the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer · Bluetooth Exchange Folder--the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on this computer. · Rename--applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain objects cannot be changed using this technique. · Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New Standard Windows functions. · Configure the File Transfer connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on File Transfer . You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. 33 5.5.9 Network Access The Bluetooth Network Access application makes it possible for this computer· To connect to a Local Area Network via a physical connection on a remote Bluetooth device or to connect to an ad hoc network provided by a remote Bluetooth device. The type of network connection that is available is determined by the configuration of the remote Bluetooth device. · Create a Network Access connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Network Access followed by Device. · Close a Network Access connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. · Configure the Network Access connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Network Access. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. 5.5.10 PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization Application is used to synchronize the Personal Information Manager (PIM) database of this computer with the PIM database of a remote Bluetooth device. The supported PIMs are: · Microsoft Outlook · Microsoft Outlook Express · Lotus Notes. (Version 5 or less) The supported data types are: · Business cards · Calendar items · Email (with or without attachments) · Notes. · Configure the PIM Synchronization connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on PIM 34 Item Transfer · You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. · The PIM items to be synchronized and the PIM on the Bluetoothenabled computer with which such items should be synchronized Note: If synchronization is enabled for a specific item type, but is not enabled for that item type on the remote device, synchronization WILL NOT take place for that item. · The data item types which can be synchronized are: · Business cards · Calendar items · Email (with or without attachments-see below) · Notes Possible synchronization options data item types include: · Do Not Synchronize This item type will not be synchronized. · Synchronize Microsoft Outlook This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Outlook entry does not exist, it will be created. · Synchronize Outlook-Express This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Express, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Express entry does not exist, it will be created. · Synchronize Lotus Notes This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Lotus Notes, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Notes entry does not exist, it will be created. Note: All choices are not available for all items. For example, "Note" items can only be synchronized in Microsoft Outlook, therefore Lotus Notes and Outlook Express do not appear as options in the "Notes" item shortcut menu. Personal Information Managers that are not installed on this computer do not appear as options in the shortcut menus. 35 · Email attachments The only option is include or do not include attachments with email that is sent or received on this computer using this service. 5.5.11 PIM Item Transfer The Bluetooth PIM Item Transfer application allows this computer to send and receive Personal Information Manager items to-and-from a remote Bluetooth device. Item transfer can be accomplished several ways: · To send, receive or exchange business cards From Windows Explorer, My Bluetooth Places, right-click the PIM Item Transfer service on a remote device and select the appropriate option. · Right-click on the Windows system tray. Select Quick Connect, and select Business Card Exchange. Select a device from the list, select the appropriate option from the shortcut menu, and then click OK. · From Windows Explorer, My Bluetooth Places, highlight the PIM Item Transfer service on a remote device, and then, from the Bluetooth menu on the Windows menu bar, select the appropriate action. In addition to the business card options listed above, you can also send Notes (*.vnt), Email (*.vmg) and Calendar (*.vcs) items from this menu. · From within a supported Personal Information Manager, select one or more items and then, from the PIM's File menu, select Send to Bluetooth. Whether sent items are accepted by the remote device is determined by how the remote device's PIM Item Transfer service is configured. · PIM Item Transfer Connections close automatically when the its task is complete. · Configure the PIM Item Transfer connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on PIM Item Transfer · You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. · How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device. 36 · The Send My Business Card options are: · Choose a business card as needed Each time a remote device requests your business card you must select a card from your PIM. If you ignore the request the remote device will receive a timeout notice. · Always send the same business card When this option is selected a dialog appears that allows you to set a default business card, which will be sent automatically when requests are received. · Where to store received business cards. · Microsoft Outlook · Outlook Express · Lotus Notes Note: The selected Received Business Cards option does not influence the settings on other PIM-related property pages. For example, even if the PIM Item Transfer service business card option on this computer is configured to "Do Not Accept," the PIM Item Transfer application will still accept business cards that the application has specifically requested via its"Receive" or "Exchange" functions. · Email attachments. The only option is include or do not include attachments with email that is sent or received on this computer using this service. 5.5.12 Printer The Bluetooth Printer application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer. Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed it can be used from this computer in the same way as any other printer would be. · Configure the Printer connection by right-clicking on the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Printer. · You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not. · Install a Bluetooth Printer · Perform a search for devices and then, from Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click a Bluetooth printer, select Add Printer from the shortcut menu and follow the on-screen instructions. 37 · When the wizard asks you to select a printer make and model, do so. If your printer is not in the list of options, click Have Disk..., insert the driver disk for the printer, and then navigate to the drive and directory that contains the driver initiation file (*.inf) for the printer. · To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. · Alternate Printer Installation · From the Windows Control Panel, select Printers, click on Add Printer, click on Next , click on Local printer, and click Next · On the Select the Printer Port screen of the wizard: a) Select Create a new port b) In the Type shortcut menu, select Bluetooth Printer Port, and then click Next · On the next screen, select the printer by name, and then click Connect. · Install the driver: when asked to select a printer make and model, do so. If your printer is not in the list of options, click Have Disk, insert the driver disk for the printer, and then navigate to the drive and directory that contain the driver initiation file (*.inf) for the printer. · To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. · Deleting a Printer Installation · Click Start, click on Settings, click on Printers, right-click the printer to be deleted, and then select Delete from the shortcut menu. 5.6 Bluetooth Services Common Configuration Settings, these properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service: · Service Name-the default name of each service can be changed. · Secure Connection-requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. · Startup Automatically-starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started. · Notifications provide visual and/or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to connect (or has connected) to a service on this computer. 38 5.6.1 Notifications There are three types of notification: · Authentication request, also called a PIN code request This notification appears automatically in a balloon over the Windows system tray if a Personal Identification Code is required before a connection can proceed. An audio file can also be associated with the notification. · Authorization request, also called a connection request This type of notification can be visual, audio, or both. It notifies you of attempts to access a Bluetooth service on this computer; the connection will not proceed until you click the balloon that appears over the Windows system tray. If the notification balloon is ignored, the connection request will time out and fail. · Notification only This type of notification does not effect access in any way; it is solely for information purposes to let you know that a connection has been established. Example Both Authentication and Authorization request notifications are controlled by whether Secure Connection is enabled for an individual service. An example of how notifications might work when a remote device attempts to access a service on this computer, if all notifications are enabled: · Authentication: a balloon notification (audio optional) appears to prompt for a PIN code. If the PIN code does not match the code entered on the remote device, the connection will not be allowed. Once the remote device has been authenticated this notification will not appear again, unless the paired relationship is broken and the devices must re-pair. · Authorization: a balloon notification appears and/or a sound file provides audio notification that a remote device is attempting to access a Bluetooth service on this computer. Click the balloon to proceed. A dialog box appears that offers the option of letting the connection proceed this time only or to always allow this particular remote device to use the service it is attempting to access. 39 · Once a connection has been authorized, an additional visual and/or audio notification may appear (if enabled). This notification is for information only to inform the operator that a connection has been established. After two devices are paired (step 1, above), the authentication notification will no longer appear when a connection is attempted. If "Always allow..." is enabled during the authorization process (step 2, above), the authorization notification will not appear on future connection attempts. Connection notification (step 3, above) only happens if it has been enabled on the Notifications tab of the individual service being accessed. Service Access Notification "Notifications" lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) and/or a visual indication with access attempts by remote devices. A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service. Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab: · Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab. · Check the desired options; visual and sound may both be selected for a single event. · Choose a sound; click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file (*.wav) to be used for notification. To preview the sound file, click the play (>) button. · Click OK to close the service's property dialog box. 5.6.2 Audio Gateway The Bluetooth Audio Gateway service allows this computer to use a remote Bluetooth device's microphone and speakers as this computer's input and output devices. For example, if this computer has voice recognition capabilities, a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device. Hardware Requirements · The Bluetooth radio on both this computer and the remote device must support audio. · The remote device handles both audio input and output for this computer; therefore, this computer does not require a sound card, microphone, or speakers. 40 Configure the Audio Gateway Service From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration, click Local Services, and then double-click the Audio Gateway service. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK. 5.6.3 Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows a remote Bluetooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with this computer. The wireless serial connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. To Establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection · The connection must be initiated from the remote device by the Bluetooth Serial Port application. Determine the communications port being used by this computer for the Bluetooth Serial Port · In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration, and then the Local Services tab. The COM port assigned to this service is the last item in the Bluetooth Serial Port service row. Configure the application on this computer that will use this service to send its data to this COM. Add a Bluetooth Serial Port · The Bluetooth Serial Port service has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added as needed. To Add a Port · From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click Add Serial Service. · In the properties dialog box, modify the properties enter a unique name (less than 99 alphanumeric characters). · Select secure connection, if desired. · Select Startup Automatically, if desired · From the COM Port shortcut menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any other service. · Click OK. To Remove a Bluetooth Serial Port · From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select the port to be removed and then click Delete. 41