Bluetooth ® for Microsoft ® Windows ® Help Introduction Basic Operations Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your Computer How to Use Bluetooth Troubleshooting LICENSED SOFTWARE © 2005 by Broadcom Corporation. All rights reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information: This document and the software are proprietary properties of Broadcom Corporation. This software package may only be used in accordance with the Broadcom Corporation license agreement.
z Human interface devices such as a mouse or keyboard z Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, for example) z Imaging devices (printers, scanners, and cameras) z Printers z Audio devices z Network access points z Telephones z Fax machines Examples of how one Bluetooth device can use or be used by another Bluetooth device are: z Using a wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller z Listening to or playing audio z Exchanging files and business cards z Synchronizing Personal Information Man
z Quick Connect - Quick Connect is another tool that enables you to start using the service of another Bluetooth device. If you have used the service before, Quick Connect enables you to immediately connect to that service. If you have not used the service before, you must find the devices that provide the service. For instructions, see Making a Quick Connection.
Device Icons Icon Indicating Device Type and State Type of Device Normal Connected Paired Audio Gateway Headphones Camera Desktop Computer Headset Keyboard Mouse Modem Network Access Point Notebook Computer Personal Digital Assistant Printer Telephone Unknown Device Service Icons Type of Service Icon Indicating Device Type and Availability of Service and Service Status Normal Audio Gateway Headphones Headset File Transfer Connected Not Available1
Bluetooth Imaging Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Dial-up Networking Printer Bluetooth Serial Port Fax 1A service may be unavailable because it is in use or because the device providing the service is not available or in range. Basic Operations Terminology Finding Bluetooth Devices Viewing My Bluetooth Services Making a Quick Connection Terminology The highest-level folder to which another Bluetooth device has access.
authentication A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity. During the initial authentication process, the Bluetooth device that initiates the connection requires the remote device to supply a Bluetooth PIN code. BDA Bluetooth Device Address (assigned by the manufacturer). Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth® wireless technology allows short-range (within a distance of 10 meters) communication among Bluetooth enabled devices, eliminating the need for cables.
the Bluetooth icon is located. Finding Bluetooth Devices To find all Bluetooth devices that are in range 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View devices in range. To find a specific Bluetooth device 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard 3. Click I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services.
How to Use Bluetooth Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID Listen to Audio from This Computer on Bluetooth Headphones Play Audio from a Bluetooth Player on This Computer Use a Bluetooth Headset for Instant Messaging or Telephone Calls Use a Bluetooth Headset for Voice Playback and Recording Redirect High-Quality Audio Played on This Computer to the Speakers on the Target Computer Access Files on Another Bluetooth Device from This Computer Allow Other Bluetooth Devices to Access Files on This Compute
Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID NOTE: Before you begin, refer to the manual that came with your HID for instructions for making the device discoverable. To use a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other human interface device 1. Verify that the keyboard, mouse of other human interface device (HID) contains batteries, that the batteries are inserted properly and are fully charged, and that you know where the Connect button is. 2.
Bluetooth security code in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the headphones for the security code. 7. Click Finish. 8. If the headphones are not connected, in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click BT-Headphones, and then click Connect Headset. NOTE: The headphones must be discoverable before you can connect. If you do not connect, make the headphones discoverable and try again. 9. Start the media player on this computer.
Use a Bluetooth Headset for Instant Messaging or Telephone Calls To use a Bluetooth headset for instant messaging or telephone calls 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services, and then click Next. 4. Make the headset discoverable. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the headset for instructions for making the headset discoverable. 5.
computer will use its services, and then click Next. 4. Make the headset discoverable. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the headset for instructions for making the headset discoverable. 5. In Bluetooth Device Selection. click the Audio Headset icon, and then click Next. 6. Enable Pairing mode on the headset. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the headset for instructions for enabling Pairing mode and for the security code. 7.
NOTE: If the Headset service on the target computer requires a secure connection, you must respond to the Bluetooth security and authorization messages that appear in the notification area of each computer (see Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages). To discontinue redirecting high-quality audio from this computer to the target computer 1. Open My Bluetooth Places on this computer. 2. Click View devices in range. 3.
2. Click View my Bluetooth services. 3. Right-click My File Transfer, and then click Properties. 4. On the General tab, specify how you want the File Transfer service to start. By default, the Startup automatically check box is selected. If you prefer to manually start the service, clear the check box. 5. To require the use of a security code to connect to this service and to encrypt Bluetooth transmitted data, select the Secure connection check box.
Bluetooth Device To set up this computer to receive image files sent from a Bluetooth camera, cell phone, or other Bluetooth device 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View or modify configuration. 3. Click the Local Services tab. 4. Click Bluetooth Imaging in the list of services, and then click Properties. 5. Verify that the Startup automatically check box is selected. You can now receive image files.
1. From this computer, start the Microsoft Office application. 2. Open the file you want to send. 3. From the File menu, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the target device. -orClick Other, click the device name in the Select Device list, and then click OK. Send a Web Page from Microsoft Internet Explorer To send a web page from Microsoft Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and browse to the web page you want to send. 2.
NOTE: For typical GPRS connections, you can normally leave the User name and Password boxes blank and use 99# as a phone number. 9. Respond to the authorization messages that appear on the remote device. To disconnect the dial-up networking connection 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. NOTE: If there is a Dial-up Networking shortcut in My Bluetooth Places, skip to step 4. 2. Click View devices in range. 3.
To make a network connection to another Bluetooth device or to a local area network (LAN) using the network connection of the other device 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I know the service I want to use and I want to find a Bluetooth device that provides that service, and then click Next. 4. Click Network Access in the Bluetooth Service Selection list, and then click Next. 5.
Synchronize the PIM Database on This Computer with the PIM Database of Another Bluetooth Device To synchronize the PIM database on this computer with the PIM database of another Bluetooth device 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I know the service I want to use and I want to find a Bluetooth device that provides that service, and then click Next. 4. Click PIM Synchronization in the Bluetooth Service Selection list, and then click Next. 5.
and then click Finish. 8. Follow the instructions provided by the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: The printer drivers for the printer must either be on the computer system, or you must have the drivers available on a CD. 9. In Properties, click OK to accept the default settings, or change the settings and then click OK. You are now able to print from this computer to the Bluetooth printer.
5. In Bluetooth Device Selection, click the name of the device you want to connect with, and then click Next. 6. Click Finish. The operator of the remote device must be available to respond to any authorization requests (see Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages) that are sent from this computer. Note the COM port name that is associated with the connection and configure applications to use that port.
Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices Discovering Devices Setting Security Managing Bluetooth Devices and Services Managing Local Bluetooth Radios Assigning a Name and Type to This Computer The name you assign to this computer is displayed to other Bluetooth devices when this computer is set to be discoverable (see Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices). The default name is the name assigned by the operating system.
Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices You can specify if you want to allow other Bluetooth devices to discover this computer. Also, you can specify whether to allow all or none of the devices that discover this computer to connect, or to allow only those devices that you designate to connect. The devices that you designate must be within range, and must themselves be discoverable.
interval. Also, you can limit the search to specific devices, classes of devices, or types of devices within a class. If you limit the search to specific devices, the devices must be within range, and must themselves be discoverable. To specify which Bluetooth devices to look for and how often 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View or modify configuration. 3. In Bluetooth Configuration, click the Discovery tab and make the access settings you prefer in the spaces provided.
Managing Bluetooth Devices and Services Bluetooth services are used to carry out actions between a program installed on your computer and a remote Bluetooth device. A Bluetooth device can offer one or more services.
To manage your Bluetooth devices and services 1. Open My Bluetooth Services. 2. Click View or modify configuration. From the Local Services tab of Bluetooth Configuration, you can select the services that this computer provides to other Bluetooth devices and set the properties for that service. By default, all Local Services are set to start automatically, to require a secure connection, and to require both visual and audio notification when a remote device attempts to connect to that service.
Managing Local Bluetooth Radios From the Hardware tab, you can manage the Bluetooth devices (radios) that are installed on this computer.
z HCI Revision - The revision number of the Bluetooth specification with which the Host Controller Interface complies z LMP Version - The version number of the Bluetooth specification with which the Link Manager Protocol complies z LMP Sub-version - The sub-version number of the Bluetooth specification with which the Link Manager Protocol complies NOTES: · Only one Bluetooth radio can be used at a specific time.
· If you enable a radio device, and another radio is set as Active (Preferred), the status of the enabled device is automatically set to Inactive, which means that it is available for use, but it is not the preferred device. · If you enable a radio device, and no other radio device has been set to Active (Preferred), the status of the enabled device is automatically set to Active.
headphone volume. I cannot communicate with a cell phone or reconnect to a cell phone. · Adjust the volume using the volume control on the media player rather than the master volume control on the computer. Verify that the cell phone is in Discoverable mode, is in range, and that the Bluetooth radio is turned on. See Finding Bluetooth Devices.
