Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter Windows Vista / 7 User’s Manual
Bluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth wireless technology lets you make short-range (typically within a distance of 10 meters) wireless connections between your computer and other Bluetooth enabled devices. Bluetooth functionality is enabled by the Bluetooth radio that is installed on your computer.
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A technology that uses the Internet to place and receive telephone calls. PIM Personal Information Manager. An application, such as Microsoft® Outlook®, that is used to manage contacts, send and receive mail, create notes, and schedule events and tasks. Secure Connection A connection between Bluetooth devices in which all data exchanged is encrypted. SMS Short messaging service, a common way of sending short messages between mobile phones.
Add and Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Device - + ' % ( ! - + ! - % ( -% ! ) ! - Add a Bluetooth Enabled Device To add a Bluetooth enabled device to your computer, you can use the Bluetooth icon located in the taskbar notification area or you can use a menu item in the Bluetooth Devices control panel NOTE: Before a Bluetooth device can be found, it must be wit
Make a Network Connection to Another Bluetooth Enabled Computer or to a Personal Area Network (PAN) You can make a network connection from your computer other Bluetooth enabled devices. A network connection can be used to share files, synchronize calendar and contact items, or gain access to a network available on the other device. There are three methods to make a network connection: •Directly connect to another Bluetooth device for file sharing or gaming. Connect to a personal area network (PAN).
Check the Working Condition and Status of My Bluetooth Adapter The appearance of the Bluetooth icon (located in the taskbar notification area) indicates the working condition and status of your Bluetooth adapter: The adapter is working and is turned on. The adapter is either not working or is turned off. If the appearance of the Bluetooth icon indicates that the Bluetooth adapter is either not working or is turned off, click the Bluetooth icon , and then click Turn Adapter On.
1.If you have not already done so, add the device you want to use (see 2.Double-click the Bluetooth icon + ' ). in the taskbar notification area. 3.Double-click the icon for the device, or right-click the icon and select Control. The operations that you can perform with a specific Bluetooth enabled device are listed under Device Operations. These operations correspond with the services that the device provides.
Play Audio Stored on My Bluetooth Enabled Device Through My Computer You can play audio on another Bluetooth enabled device and listen to it on this computer’s speakers or headset. This may be convenient when this computer is better equipped with sound devices, but the Internet content, audio file, or DVD you want to listen to resides on the other Bluetooth device. This is referred to as streaming audio from one Bluetooth device to another.
Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for the audio 1.headset, or right-click the icon and select Control. 2.Under Headset Operations\ Headset and Speakerphone, click the Connect button. You can now use your Bluetooth audio headset to place or receive a phone call using an Internet telephony service or during an voice-enabled instant messaging session.
commands to perform tasks on your computer, such as saving files, opening programs, and browsing the Internet. You must first configure the headset to be used for Bluetooth voice recognition. Double-click the Bluetooth control icon in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for 1.the audio headset, or right-click the icon and select Control. 2.Under Headset Operations\ Headset and Speakerphone, click the Disconnect button. 3.Click Enable speech recognition for (Device Name) headset. 4.
Use a Bluetooth Audio Headset for Internet Telephone Calls Your Bluetooth enabled computer supports the use of a Bluetooth audio headset with various internet telephony services and instant messaging services that provide voice chat. These services include Skype™, Microsoft® Linc™, Vonage®, Google Talk™, Yahoo! Messenger™, MSN Messenger, and others.
4.Under Other things you can do, click Manage other program access to Skype. 5.Select Bluetooth Headset Helper.exe and click Change. 6.Select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK. Now, you can use the button on your headset to accept or reject a Skype call, place a call on hold, hang up, or redial a number. You can also use voice commands to make Skype calls. See 1 ! ( ) ( . Use a Bluetooth Audio Headset with Other Internet Telephony Applications 1.
2.To start a Skype call, say “Call name”, where name is a Skype contact. If the computer finds a match for name in your Skype contacts, it initiates the call. If the computer finds multiple matches, it displays them in a numbered list. Say the number of the contact you want to call. -orTo begin using Windows Speech Recognition, say “Start”. Windows Speech Recognition enters listening mode and you can begin using voice commands to control your computer.
Use Software to Establish a Connection to Your Headset To use a Bluetooth audio headset for telephone calls, you typically need only to add the device to your computer (see - + ' ) and turn it on. The connection stops when you turn the device off and automatically restarts when you turn it on again. If you turn on a headset that has been added to your computer and it does not automatically make a connection, you can start the connection using software.
Adjust the playback (audio output) and recording (audio input) settings in the application to use 2.Bluetooth hands-free audio. Use Voice Commands with Skype and Windows Speech Recognition You can use voice commands with your Bluetooth headset to initiate hands-free calls with Skype or use Windows Speech Recognition services. Windows Speech Recognition enables you to use voice commands to perform tasks on your computer, such as saving files, opening programs, and browsing the Internet.
NOTE: You can use the Microsoft Setup Wizard to improve the computer’s ability to recognize your voice commands. Click the Start button , click Control Panel, then click Ease of Access. Under Speech Recognition, click Set up a microphone, then follow the instructions in the wizard.
In and Audio Out settings to use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio device, and routes calls to your headset. To set up Skype to allow the Bluetooth program to use Skype: 1.Open Skype. 2.On the Tools menu, click Options. 3.Click the Advanced tab, and then click Advanced Settings. 4.Under Other things you can do, click Manage other program access to Skype. 5.Select Bluetooth Headset Helper.exe and click Change. 6.Select Allow this program to use Skype and click OK.
A window opens to show the voice commands you can use. 2.To start a Skype call, say “Call name”, where name is a Skype contact. If the computer finds a match for name in your Skype contacts, it initiates the call. If the computer finds multiple matches, it displays them in a numbered list. Say the number of the contact you want to call. -orTo begin using Windows Speech Recognition, say “Start”. Windows Speech Recognition enters listening mode and you can begin using voice commands to control your computer.
1 ! ( ) ( Use Software to Establish a Connection to Your Headset To use a Bluetooth audio headset for telephone calls, you typically need only to add the device to your computer (see - + ' ) and turn it on. The connection stops when you turn the device off and automatically restarts when you turn it on again.
Use a Bluetooth Audio Headset with Other Internet Telephony Applications 1.After you have connected to your audio headset, start your internet telephony application. Adjust the playback (audio output) and recording (audio input) settings in the application to use 2.Bluetooth hands-free audio. Use Voice Commands with Skype and Windows Speech Recognition You can use voice commands with your Bluetooth headset to initiate hands-free calls with Skype or use Windows Speech Recognition services.
To begin using Windows Speech Recognition, say “Start”. Windows Speech Recognition enters listening mode and you can begin using voice commands to control your computer. See the Speech Recognition topics in Windows Help and Support for common commands and related instructions. NOTE: You can use the Microsoft Setup Wizard to improve the computer’s ability to recognize your voice commands. Click the Start button , click Control Panel, then click Ease of Access.
headset, or right-click the icon and select Control. Under Device Type Operations\ 3.the Video, click Connect opposite Start displaying video from ; ĞǀŝĐĞ EĂŵĞͿ ĞǀŝĐĞ dLJƉĞ. 4.Start playing or capturing video on the other Bluetooth device. A window opens on your computer to display the video. To stop streaming video to this computer, click Disconnect. Access Files on Another Bluetooth Enabled Device 1.If you have not already done so, add the Bluetooth enabled device (see - + ' ).
4.On the Bluetooth device, allow the connection, if necessary. You can now use your computer as a speakerphone for your mobile phone. Use this Computer to Dial a Call on Your Bluetooth Enabled Phone You can use your computer to dial a number on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or computer. This may be convenient when you use your computer to look up a phone number on the Internet or in your contacts list.
4.If prompted by your Bluetooth device, accept the connection. Print to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer If you have not already done so, add your Bluetooth enabled printer (see - + 1.' ). NOTE: During the pairing process, You may have to type the PIN code for the printer. Check the manual that came with the printer for the PIN code or check the Bluetooth menu on the printer for the passkey. 2.Install the Bluetooth printer on your computer and set it as the default printer.
3.Click the Services tab. 4.Select the service named Printing (HCRP) and click OK. Send and Receive SMS Messages on My Phone If you use the Short Message Service (SMS) on your Bluetooth enabled phone or other device, you may be able to use your computer to send and receive SMS messages on your phone. NOTE: This feature is available on SMS-capable phones that support the Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP). Refer to the documentation that came with your phone to see if it supports this profile. 1.
Reading and Replying to Messages When you receive a new message on your phone, a small window pops up in the notification area of the taskbar and the message displays in the SMS Inbox. •To read a message, select it in the Inbox and click View . •To reply to the message, enter your text and click Reply . Your reply will appear on your phone. To delete a message, select it in the Inbox and click Delete •SMS Inbox and from your phone. .
Creating New Messages To create a new message using SMS Editor, from the SMS Inbox, click Create and message, and click Send appears on your phone. . You can click Back . Type the address to return to the Inbox. The message also Send and Receive SMS Messages on My Phone If you use the Short Message Service (SMS) on your Bluetooth enabled phone or other device, you may be able to use your computer to send and receive SMS messages on your phone.
Reading and Replying to Messages When you receive a new message on your phone, a small window pops up in the notification area of the taskbar and the message displays in the SMS Inbox. •To read a message, select it in the Inbox and click View . •To reply to the message, enter your text and click Reply . Your reply will appear on your phone. To delete a message, select it in the Inbox and click Delete •SMS Inbox and from your phone. .
Creating New Messages To create a new message using SMS Editor, from the SMS Inbox, click Create and message, and click Send appears on your phone. . You can click Back . Type the address to return to the Inbox. The message also Send and Receive SMS Messages on My Phone If you use the Short Message Service (SMS) on your Bluetooth enabled phone or other device, you may be able to use your computer to send and receive SMS messages on your phone.
Reading and Replying to Messages When you receive a new message on your phone, a small window pops up in the notification area of the taskbar and the message displays in the SMS Inbox. •To read a message, select it in the Inbox and click View . •To reply to the message, enter your text and click Reply . Your reply will appear on your phone. To delete a message, select it in the Inbox and click Delete •SMS Inbox and from your phone. .
Creating New Messages To create a new message using SMS Editor, from the SMS Inbox, click Create and message, and click Send appears on your phone. . You can click Back . Type the address to return to the Inbox. The message also Use My Phone as a Bluetooth Proximity Device for My Computer You can configure your computer to automatically lock whenever your Bluetooth enabled phone is moved out of range and to unlock when the phone returns within range.
If the Hands-free Profile is available on your phone, this option displays as follows: Use the (Device Name) as a proximity device (this will cause a headset connection to the phone to remain open) If the A2DP Profile is available on your phone, this option displays as follows: Use the (Device Name) as a proximity device (this will cause an audio connection to the phone to remain open) If this option does not display, your phone may not support this feature. 4.
You can take the following actions: •Allow the computer to lock automatically after 10 seconds. While the phone is out of range, the proximity feature remains enabled but inactive. If the phone is again within range when you unlock the computer, the proximity feature is automatically reactivated. If the phone is not in range when you unlock the computer, a notification displays for 10 seconds that offers the same options shown in the figure. •Click Do not lock this computer.
Use My Phone as a Bluetooth Proximity Device for My Computer You can configure your computer to automatically lock whenever your Bluetooth enabled phone is moved out of range and to unlock when the phone returns within range. The phone is referred to as a proximity device for the computer. When your computer is locked, you must enter your Windows user password to unlock it and regain access to your programs and files.
If this option does not display, your phone may not support this feature. 4.On the phone, accept the connection, if necessary. NOTE: Only one device at a time can be enabled as a proximity device. If you attempt to enable a second device as a proximity device, an alert displays to allow you to disable this service on the current device. NOTE: Depending on the Bluetooth profile this feature uses, disconnecting the computer from other phone services may also disconnect the proximity lock feature.
•Click Do not lock this computer. The computer does not attempt to lock for 30 minutes, allowing you to continue using your computer. The proximity feature remains enabled but is inactivated. After 30 minutes, the computer attempts to reconnect to the proximity device. If it is within range, the proximity feature is reactivated automatically and you can continue working without interruption. If it is not in range, a notification displays with the same options shown in the figure.
Use My Phone as a Bluetooth Proximity Device for My Computer You can configure your computer to automatically lock whenever your Bluetooth enabled phone is moved out of range and to unlock when the phone returns within range. The phone is referred to as a proximity device for the computer. When your computer is locked, you must enter your Windows user password to unlock it and regain access to your programs and files.
If this option does not display, your phone may not support this feature. 4.On the phone, accept the connection, if necessary. NOTE: Only one device at a time can be enabled as a proximity device. If you attempt to enable a second device as a proximity device, an alert displays to allow you to disable this service on the current device. NOTE: Depending on the Bluetooth profile this feature uses, disconnecting the computer from other phone services may also disconnect the proximity lock feature.
•Click Do not lock this computer. The computer does not attempt to lock for 30 minutes, allowing you to continue using your computer. The proximity feature remains enabled but is inactivated. After 30 minutes, the computer attempts to reconnect to the proximity device. If it is within range, the proximity feature is reactivated automatically and you can continue working without interruption. If it is not in range, a notification displays with the same options shown in the figure.
•Serial Port Profile (SPP) •Hands-free Profile (HFP) •Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) If your phone does not support any of these profiles, the proximity lock feature will not be available. Refer to the documentation that came with your phone for information on supported Bluetooth profiles and how to enable them. Enabling Your Phone as a Proximity Device If you have not already done so, add the Bluetooth enabled phone to your computer (see 1. + ' ).
you to cancel or continue disconnecting. Using the Proximity Lock Feature When your phone is connected as a proximity device and the phone is moved out of range, a Bluetooth Notification displays on your computer: You can take the following actions: •Allow the computer to lock automatically after 10 seconds. While the phone is out of range, the proximity feature remains enabled but inactive.
When the phone is again within range, you can click Retry to reactivate the phone as a proximity lock. •Click Do not lock this computer, disable proximity. The proximity lock feature is disabled and the computer remains available for use. You can use the Bluetooth Device Control page for the phone to reenable the proximity lock feature. •Click Lock this computer. The computer is locked. If the phone is within range when you unlock the computer, the proximity feature is automatically reactivated.
and click Continue. NOTE: You can start the connection from either computer, but not both. 5.Accept the connection on the other computer. 6.Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. Using EasyBits Chat 1.Ensure that both computers are within range and discoverable. On each computer, click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click Open 2.Settings. Ensure that Allow Bluetooth Devices to find this computer is selected. 3.
NOTE: You can run only one EasyBits game at a time. On one of the computers (but not both), select the name of the other Bluetooth enabled computer 4.and click Continue. NOTE: You can start the connection from either computer, but not both. 5.Accept the connection on the other computer. 6.Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. Using EasyBits Chat 1.Ensure that both computers are within range and discoverable.
3.On each computer, double-click the EasyBits game you want to play. NOTE: You can run only one EasyBits game at a time. On one of the computers (but not both), select the name of the other Bluetooth enabled computer 4.and click Continue. NOTE: You can start the connection from either computer, but not both. 5.Accept the connection on the other computer. 6.Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. Using EasyBits Chat 1.Ensure that both computers are within range and discoverable.
Set the Folder Used to Exchange Files with Another Bluetooth Device Use this option to set the folder on this computer used for file transfers with the other Bluetooth enabled device. When the other device sends a file, it will be stored here. Also, a subfolder of this folder is used as the default location for backing up and restoring contact and calendar information from other Bluetooth devices.
NOTE: You can copy files between the two devices by dragging and dropping them between folders on your remote device and this computer. You can also right-click on a file or folder, select Copy, and then paste it to a location on this computer, or vice versa. Send Files and Folders to Another Bluetooth Enabled Device You can send a file from this computer to another Bluetooth enabled device such as a mobile phone or another computer.
Send Files From Microsoft Office Applications to Another Bluetooth Enabled Device 1.Open the Microsoft Office file you want to send. On the File menu, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the destination 2.device. -orClick Other, click the device name in the Select Device list, and then click OK. NOTE: You may have to authorize receiving the file on the Bluetooth device. Send a Web Page From Microsoft Internet Explorer to Another Bluetooth Enabled Device 1.
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Back Up Contacts and Calendar Items from Another Bluetooth Enabled Device If another Bluetooth enabled device uses a Personal Information Manager (PIM) application, you can back up the Contacts and Calendar items from that device to your computer. Backups can be restored to the device to recover lost data, or can be transferred from the computer to another Bluetooth device. If you have not already done so, add the other Bluetooth enabled device that has the contacts and 1.
Under Device Type Operations\ Backup and Synchronization, click Restore backed-up 3.Contacts and Calendar to the (Device Name) Device Type. In the My device backups pane, expand the backed-up items containing the files you want to 4.restore, and then click either Calendar or Contacts. NOTE: You cannot restore both the contacts and calendar items at the same time. You must restore them one at a time. In the right pane, select the check box next to the specific files you want to restore, and then click 5.
Synchronize Contacts, Calendars, Mail, and Notes Folders You can synchronize the Contacts, Calendars, Mail, and Notes folders on your computer with the respective folders on another Bluetooth enabled device. During synchronization, the contents of each folder on the other Bluetooth enabled device is compared with the contents of each respective folder on your computer. If an item exists on one device but not on the other, the item is added.
using ActiveSync with your Windows Phone. Visit 5 for more information. To synchronize data between your Windows Phone and your computer: If you have not already done so, add the Windows Mobile phone as a Bluetooth device on this 1.computer (see - + ' ). Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for the 2.device, or right-click the icon and select Control. 3.Under Phone Operations\ ActiveSync, click ActiveSync with the (Device
Configure Whether Your Bluetooth Enabled Hands-free Device Shows Contact Information and Call Logs Some hands-free devices provide an LCD display to show caller ID information for incoming calls. If your device has this capability, and you use an Internet phone service such as Skype™ on your computer, then you can configure whether the headset displays contact and call information for calls received on this computer. If you have not already done so, add the Bluetooth audio headset to your computer (see 1.
If you later clear this check box, devices that have previously connected to this computer can still do so. •Select whether you receive an alert when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect. •Display or hide the Bluetooth icon in the notification area. If it is hidden, you can continue to access Bluetooth software by clicking Start, and clicking Control Panel. Select Devices and Printers, and then right-click your Bluetooth hardware adapter.
Add or Delete a Communications Port On the COM Port tab, you can add or delete a serial port. To view, add, or delete a communications port: 1.Click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, and then select Open Settings. 2.In Bluetooth Settings, click the COM Ports tab. To add a communications port: 1.Click Add. 2.In Add COM Port, select Incoming or Outgoing. An incoming communications port is used by other Bluetooth enabled devices to create a communications link to this computer.
Advanced tab—Displays properties for the radio, including the Bluetooth Host Controller Interface (HCI) version and the Bluetooth Link Manager Protocol (LMP) version. Driver tab—Displays information about the driver and, if these features are available, enables updating, disabling, and uninstalling the driver. Details tab—Displays device properties and values.
•Open Bluetooth Exchange Folder Designate a different location for Bluetooth Exchange Folder. Click Browse, and then select the folder where the File Transfer service will save files. Be sure to name the folder Bluetooth •Exchange Folder. CAUTION: The default folder for Bluetooth file exchanges is named Bluetooth Exchange Folder and is located in My Documents. You can choose a different folder for exchanging Bluetooth files; however do not select the root directory (for example, C:) or a system folder.
Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area. Double-click the icon for the 1.device, or right-click the icon and select Control. 2.Under Tasks in the left pane, click Synchronization settings. Select the checkboxes next to the PIM items that you want this computer to accept from your 3.Bluetooth enabled device. When you synchronize devices, these items are selected by default. You may be able to select additional items before synchronizing. 4.
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Bluetooth Networking Overview Bluetooth wireless technology lets you make short-range (within a distance of 10 meters) wireless connections between your computer and other Bluetooth enabled devices, eliminating the need for cables. Because Bluetooth communications are broadcast over the air, Bluetooth devices exchange PIN codes and encryption to verify identity and provide security against the interception of sensitive data.
•Download pictures to your computer. Other •Use a Bluetooth enabled wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller. •Print to a Bluetooth enabled printer. •Print to a standard printer that is physically connected to a Bluetooth enabled computer. With your Bluetooth enabled computer, you also can: •Turn the Bluetooth adapter on and off. •Control how Bluetooth technology works on your computer. •Send files and folders to another Bluetooth enabled device.
Terminology audio headset A wearable hands-free audio device that has a speaker and a microphone. Some audio headsets can be used both for telephone calls and for listening to high-quality stereo audio. Other types of audio headsets can be used only for telephone calls and for voice playback and recording. authentication A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity.
Encryption translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password. Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it. HCI Host Controller Interface Human Interface Device (HID) An input device such as a mouse, keyboard, or game controller that sends user input to a computer. internet telephony A technology that uses the Internet to place and receive telephone calls.
Getting Started First, make sure that your Bluetooth adapter is working and is turned on (see Check the Working Condition and Status of My Bluetooth Adapter). Next, open My Bluetooth Places either by clicking the Start button, pointing to All Programs, and clicking My Bluetooth Places, or by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon then clicking Explore My Bluetooth Places.
Check the Working Condition and Status of My Bluetooth Adapter The appearance of the Bluetooth icon (located in the taskbar notification area) indicates the working condition and status of your Bluetooth adapter: The adapter is working and is turned on. The adapter is either not working or is turned off. The adapter is working and this computer is connected to another Bluetooth enabled device.
Find Available Bluetooth Enabled Devices You can find available Bluetooth enabled devices from My Bluetooth Places. The icon, name, and Bluetooth address for each found Bluetooth device are displayed in the right pane. EKd ͗ Before a Bluetooth device can be found (available), it must be within range and set to be discoverable. For information about how to set a particular device to be discoverable, check the user guide that came with the device. To find available Bluetooth devices: 1.
Pair with a Bluetooth Enabled Device You can pair with a Bluetooth enabled device from My Bluetooth Places or from the Bluetooth icon located in the taskbar notification area. To pair from My Bluetooth Places: 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon , and then click džƉůŽƌĞ DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ. In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click ĚĚ Ă ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ĞǀŝĐĞ and follow the onscreen instructions provided by ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ^ĞƚƵƉ tŝnjĂƌĚ.
Connect a Bluetooth Wireless Mouse, Keyboard, or Game Controller You can connect a Bluetooth wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller from My Bluetooth Places or from the Bluetooth icon located in the taskbar notification area. To connect from My Bluetooth Places: 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon , and then click džƉůŽƌĞ DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ. In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click ĚĚ Ă ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ĞǀŝĐĞ and follow the onscreen instructions provided by ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ^ĞƚƵƉ tŝnjĂƌĚ. 2.
Automatically Authorize Access to the Bluetooth Services on My Computer Whenever you start to use a Bluetooth service on a Bluetooth enabled device, the device sends an access authorization request to your computer. By default, you must manually authorize access each time such requests are received. If you want, you can automatically authorize a Bluetooth device to access one or more of the Bluetooth services that are provided by your computer. To automatically authorize access to a service: 1.
See Which Bluetooth Enabled Devices My Computer Is Paired With and Connected To You can see which Bluetooth enabled devices your computer is paired with and connected to from My Bluetooth Places. 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon , and then click džƉůŽƌĞ DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ. Check the appearance of device icons displayed in the right pane. The appearance of each device icon indicates whether your computer is paired with, not paired with, or connected to the device. 2.See * 65 ' for examples.
PDA Printer Cellular Phone/Smartphone Unknown Device EKd ͗ The term that is displayed for a particular type of device might not exactly match the term used in the table.
Change the Name and Type of My Computer When your computer is set to let other Bluetooth enabled devices discover it, (see Enable or Prevent Discovery of My Computer), the assigned computer name identifies the computer to other Bluetooth enabled devices that are within range. The assigned computer type determines the type of icon that is used to represent your computer. You can change both the computer name and computer type in case the default name and type assignments are unsuitable.
Enable or Prevent Discovery of My Computer EKd ͗ Because of corporate security policies, it might not be possible to change this particular Bluetooth setting. If so, contact your IT administrator for more information or if you have any questions. To enable your computer to be discovered by other Bluetooth enabled devices: 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ. 2.In ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ, click the ĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚLJ tab. 3.
Control Skype™ Calls Using a Hands-free Device 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ. 2.In ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ, click the ĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚLJ tab. 3.Under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ,ĞĂĚƐĞƚƐ, select the ŽŶƚƌŽů ^ŬLJƉĞ ĐĂůůƐ ƵƐŝŶŐ Ă ŚĂŶĚƐͲĨƌĞĞ ĚĞǀŝĐĞ check box.
Specify the Type of Notice I Receive When a Remote Device Connects to My Computer 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ. 2.In ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ, click the ĐĐĞƐƐŝďŝůŝƚLJ tab. To specify not to be notified: •Under Notification, select the Do not notify check box. To specify a visual notification: •Under Notification, select the Use visual notification check box.
Set Rules for Sending and Receiving PIM Items On the PIM Interface tab, you can specify whether you want to allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to send you PIM items such as business cards, calendar items, messages, and notes. You can also specify where to store received items, whether to include attachments with mail that you send and receive, and which business card to send. To view or change existing settings: 1.
Set Rules for Sharing Files and Equipment On the Share tab, you can specify whether your computer can share files with other Bluetooth enabled devices and whether other Bluetooth enabled devices can share your printer and modem. To view or change existing settings: 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ. 2.In ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ, click the ^ŚĂƌĞ tab.
To allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to use your printer: Under Printer settings, select the Allow remote device to use the printer connected to •your computer check box. To allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to use your modem: Under Dial-up networking, select the Allow Bluetooth devices to use your modem to connect to the Internet or to send a fax check box. If your computer is connected to multiple •modems, in the Modems list, select the modem you want to share.
Select the Type of Network Connections to Offer On the Networking tab, you can select the type of network connections you want to offer to other Bluetooth enabled devices. To view or change existing settings: 1.Right-click the ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ icon in the taskbar notification area, and then click ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ. 2.In ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ ŽŶĨŝŐƵƌĂƚŝŽŶ, click the EĞƚǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ tab. In the ^ĞůĞĐƚ ƚŚĞ ƚLJƉĞ ŽĨ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ ƚŽ ŽĨĨĞƌ ƌĞŵŽƚĞ ĚĞǀŝĐĞƐ list, select the type of network connection you want 3.to offer.
Manage My Local Bluetooth Adapters On the Diagnostics tab, you can view the name, type, and status of each Bluetooth adapter that is installed on this computer. If there is more than one Bluetooth adapter installed, you must designate which one to use. To conserve battery power, you can disable the inactive adapters. Also, you can view the properties of each adapter. The following adapter properties are displayed: Device status.
EKd ͗ •Only one Bluetooth adapter can be active at a time. If you disable the active adapter or change its status to inactive, you must redo pairing with •the other Bluetooth enabled devices. To query the active adapter and update the data displayed in Device properties: •On the Diagnostics tab, click Refresh. To disable or enable a particular Bluetooth adapter: •On the Diagnostics tab, click the name of the adapter, and then click either Disable or Enable.
Turn Bluetooth On and Off There may be times, such as when you are flying on a commercial aircraft, when you want to leave your computer on but are required to turn the Bluetooth adapter off. If your Bluetooth adapter is plugged into a USB port on your computer, you can turn off the adapter just by physically removing it. Similarly, it you want to turn it back on, just plug it in. If your Bluetooth adapter is embedded in your computer, however, you must turn the adapter on and off.
The operations that you can perform with a specific Bluetooth enabled device are listed under Device Operations. These operations correspond with the services that the device provides. EKd ͗ Because of corporate security policies, some expected operations might not be available because the corresponding device services have been disabled by the IT administrator. Contact your IT administrator for more information or if you have any questions.
Play Audio Stored on One Bluetooth Enabled Computer Through Another Bluetooth Enabled Computer To play audio stored on your computer through another Bluetooth enabled computer: If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth enabled computer you want to use (see 1.( + ' ). In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ, select the computer you paired with, and then under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click ŽŶƚƌŽů 2. ĞǀŝĐĞ. -or•In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click the device icon.
Play Audio Stored on My Bluetooth Enabled Smartphone, PDA, or Media Player Through My Computer If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth enabled smartphone, PDA, or media player 1.you want to use (see ( + ' ). In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ, select the player you paired with, and then under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click ŽŶƚƌŽů 2. ĞǀŝĐĞ. -or•In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click the device icon.
3.Under ,ĞĂĚƐĞƚ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐͰ ,ĞĂĚƐĞƚ ĂŶĚ ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌƉŚŽŶĞ, click the ŽŶŶĞĐƚ button. You can now use your Bluetooth audio headset to place or receive a phone call using an Internet telephony service or during an instant messaging session. To use a Bluetooth audio headset with Skype: You can begin using Skype as soon as you are connected to your audio headset.
Use a Bluetooth Audio Headset for Listening to Music or for Voice Playback and Recording If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth audio headset you want to use (see ( 1. + ' ). In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ, select the audio headset you paired with, and then under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click 2. ŽŶƚƌŽů ĞǀŝĐĞ. -or•In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click the device icon.
-orIf it is available, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, point to •Bluetooth Devices, and then click the name of the device. Under Device Type KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐͰ 4.dLJƉĞ. &ŝůĞ dƌĂŶƐĨĞƌ, click the ƌŽǁƐĞ ƚŚĞ ĨŝůĞƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ;Device NameͿ ĞǀŝĐĞ Windows Explorer opens the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places where you can now access the files on the other Bluetooth enabled device. In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ in the &ŽůĚĞƌƐ pane, click the name of the other Bluetooth enabled device. The 5.
Bluetooth Devices, and then click the name of the mobile phone. Under WŚŽŶĞ KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐͰ ,ĞĂĚƐĞƚ ĂŶĚ ^ƉĞĂŬĞƌƉŚŽŶĞ, click the ŽŶŶĞĐƚ button opposite hƐĞ ƚŚŝƐ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ĂƐ 3.Ă ƐƉĞĂŬĞƌƉŚŽŶĞ ĨŽƌ ĐĂůůƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ;Device NameͿ ƉŚŽŶĞ. You can now use your computer as a speakerphone for your mobile phone.
Under Device Type Operations\ File Transfer, click Send files to the (Device Name) •Device Type and follow the onscreen instructions in Bluetooth FTP Wizard. To send folders: 1.Open Windows Explorer and browse to where the folder you want to send is located. Copy or drag the folder to the destination device name that is displayed in the right pane of DLJ 2.Bluetooth Places.
Send a Web Page From Microsoft Internet Explorer to Another Bluetooth Enabled Device 1.Open Internet Explorer and browse to the web page you want to send. 2.On the toolbar, click the Send To Bluetooth icon. 3.Follow the onscreen instructions in Send To Bluetooth Wizard. EKd ͗ If you have not set up your computer to automatically authorize devices you have paired with to connect to your computer for this operation, you must manually acknowledge each authorization request sent by the device.
Connect to the Internet Using a Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Phone, Modem, or Other Device EKd ͗ The Bluetooth enabled device must offer dial-up networking service. If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth enabled device you want to use to connect 1.to the Internet (see ( + ' ). In DLJ ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ WůĂĐĞƐ, select the device you paired with, and then under ůƵĞƚŽŽƚŚ dĂƐŬƐ, click ŽŶƚƌŽů 2. ĞǀŝĐĞ. -or•In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click the device icon.
-orIf it is available, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, point to •Bluetooth Devices, and then click the name of the device. Under Device Type KƉĞƌĂƚŝŽŶƐͰ WĞƌƐŽŶĂů EĞƚǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ, click the ŽŶŶĞĐƚ button opposite 3.:ŽŝŶ Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ĂƌĞĂ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ.
files are stored in the respective Outlook folders. If not, the received files are stored in Bluetooth Exchange Folder. To be able to receive PIM items, follow the instructions in Set Rules for Sending and Receiving PIM Items. EKd ͗ If you have not set up your computer to automatically authorize devices you have paired with to connect to your computer for this operation, you must manually acknowledge each authorization request sent by the device. Otherwise, the device will not be able to connect.
- - # - ! and , + ' . Restore the Backed-Up Contacts and Calendar Folders of Another Bluetooth Enabled Device If you have backed up the Contacts and Calendar folders from another Bluetooth enabled device to your computer, you can later restore the backed-up folders to the other device. If you have not already done so, pair with the other Bluetooth enabled device to which you want to 1.
authorization request sent by the device. Otherwise, the device will not be able to connect. See - - # - ! and , + ' . Synchronize Contacts, Calendars, Mail, and Notes Folders You can synchronize the Contacts, Calendars, Mail, and Notes folders on your computer with the respective folders on another Bluetooth enabled device.
Print to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer If you have not already done so, pair with your Bluetooth enabled printer (see ( 1.+ ' ). EKd ͗ During the pairing process, you must type the PIN code for the printer. Check the manual that came with the printer for the PIN code or check the Bluetooth menu on the printer for the passkey. 2.Install the Bluetooth printer on your computer and set it as the default printer. You can now print to your Bluetooth enabled printer.
authorization request sent by the device. Otherwise, the device will not be able to connect. See - - # - ! and , + ' . Establish a Virtual Serial Port Connection with Another Bluetooth Enabled Device If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth enabled device with which you want to 1.establish a virtual serial port connection (see ( + ' ).
Information to Users According to the FCC Part 15.19, 15.21, and 15.105 rules, for this EUT, the instructions or operation manual furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
