Bluetooth™ USB Adapter F8T001/F8T003 Software User Manual Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………..2 Basic Operations…………………………………….5 Configure Bluetooth and Profiles………………....10 Security………………………………………………27 Troubleshooting…………………………………….29 Specifications……………………………………….30 Glossary……………………………………………..
1 Introduction 1.1 BLUETOOTH T RAY 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. 1.2 1.3 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.
Figure 1-2: Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me, and 2000 Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me, and 2000 Name Normal Connected Audio Gateway Paired Desktop Headset Laptop Modem Network Access Point Personal Digital Assistant Printer Telephone Unknown Figure 1-3: Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me, and 2000 Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me, and 2000 Name Normal Connected Audio Gateway Not Available* Dial-Up Networking Fax Headset Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder Serial Port *Servi
Figure 1-4: Device Icons for Windows XP Device Icons for Windows XP Name Normal Audio Gateway Connected Paired Connected Not Available* Desktop Headset Laptop Modem Network Access Point Personal Digital Assistant Printer Telephone Unknown Device Figure 1-5: Service Icons for Windows XP Service Icons for Windows XP Name Normal Audio Gateway Dial-Up Networking Fax Headset Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder Serial Port *Services may be unavailable because they are in use
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.
Figure 2-3:Use Bluetooth Setup Wizard from the Bluetooth menu 2.4 CREATE A CONNECTION FROM ENTIRE BLUETOOTH NEIGHBORHOOD From Internet 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…”.
2.5.1 2.6 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.
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 set up 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.
2.8 1. a) b) c) 2. 3. ?? Disconnect button: closes this connection. ?? Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box. SEND TO BLUETOOTH This feature is used to send information to another Bluetooth device.
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.
service will be updated to use the new location. 3.4 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.
“Disconnect”. Configure The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Audio Gateway > General tab provides options to configure: ?? The application name—to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. ?? Enable or disable secure connection. To enable secure connection, place a check mark in the box. 3.5.4 Bluetooth Serial Port Overview The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows this computer to establish a wireless serial connection with a remote Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth icon, select “Quick Connect”, “Dial-Up Networking” and then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a check mark in front of them). Or ?? No matter how the connection was created, in My Bluetooth Places, right-click the service name and select “Disconnect”.
?? Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard 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.
3.5.9 Network Access Overview 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.
?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? The data item types which can be synchronized are: Business cards Calendar items E-mail (with or without attachments, see below) Notes Possible synchronization options for each of these data item types include: Do Not Synchronize—this item type will not be synchronized Synchronize Microsoft Outlook—this item type will be synced with its matching entry in Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device.
?? The application name—to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. ?? Enable or disable secure connection. To enable secure connection, place a check mark in the box. ?? How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device. 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 time-out notice.
5. 3.6 3.6.1 1. 2. 3. 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. To delete a printer, click “Start > Settings > Printers”, right-click the printer to be deleted, and then select “Delete” from the shortcut menu.
1. 2. 3. 4. 3.6.2 3.6.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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.
then click “Delete”. NOTE:The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected. 3.6.4 Dial-Up Networking Service The Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to use a modem that is physically connected to this computer. The remote device can then access the Internet or log onto a remote network.
objects cannot be changed using this technique. ?? Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New—standard Windows functions. 3.6.7 Headset Service The Bluetooth Headset Service allows this computer to provide audio input/output for remote Bluetooth devices. For example, if the remote device is a Bluetooth telephone, this computer’s microphone and speakers can be used as speakerphone input and output for that device. NOTE:Windows 98 limitation—see section 5.11 for more info.
Overview The PIM Item Transfer service allows Personal Information Manager items to be transferred between this computer and a remote Bluetooth device. Four data types are supported: ?? Business Cards ?? Calendar Items ?? E-mail Messages ?? Notes Each data type can be saved in any of the supported and installed PIMs. NOTE:PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus.
set to the same PIM. To change the PIM used for the default business card, open this shortcut menu and select a new PIM. NOTE:A new default business card must be selected from the database of the newly selected PIM. Choose a default business card 1. In the “Select a Bluetooth Business Card” dialog box that appears when “Always send the same business card” is selected, highlight the card.
when it was manufactured. ?? HCI Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface complies with. ?? HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface complies with. ?? LMP Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol complies with. ?? LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol complies with.
When Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth Services on this computer, a PIN code is required before that service can be accessed. To chose a notification sound that will play when a remote device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection, click “Select audio file...” and select the sound (*.wav) file to be played.
Temporarily override the discovery of specific devices In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select “Report all Bluetooth devices”. The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices. To re-enable specific device discovery, re-select “Report only selected Bluetooth devices”. NOTE:When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if “Report all Bluetooth devices” is not selected.
4 Security 4.1 AUTHENTICATION Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or link key from the remote device. When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local operator. If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset time-out. When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a Link Key and Authentication is carried out without operator intervention. 4.
4.8 4.9 application. SECURE CONNECTION A passkey or link key is required each time a connection is attempted. All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted. Depending on other configuration options, authorization may also be required. SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX A Bluetooth passkey request and/or Bluetooth Authorization request balloon may appear over the Windows system tray when a connection is attempted if Secure Connection is enabled. Click the balloon to proceed.
5 Troubleshooting 5.1 CANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up. Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range, and powered up, and then attempt the connection again. CANNOT DISCOVER SERVICES ON AN UNPAIRED REMOTE DEVICE The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range. ?? Verify that the remote device is powered up.
5.9 5.10 5.11 6 If asked to reboot the computer, do so. T EST A NETWORK ACCESS CONNECTION If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection. If the server has access to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect to the World Wide Web. You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt.
7 Glossary BD Addr: BDA: Device Inquiry: DHCP: Bluetooth Device Address Bluetooth Device Address The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices. Dynamic Host Control Protocol—when enabled, connecting devices are assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the server.
