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LAN On. The enable/disable state of the radio will survive subsequent soft and hard resets. The
next step is to configure the connection parameters of the radio to connect to a wireless network.
Configuring the WLAN Radio
The WLAN radio is configured in the Pointmobile WLAN Client, which you access by the program
icon in the command bar.
10.16. Adding Programs from the Internet
When you have established a network connection (whether via Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, or
activeSync), you can access the Internet and download additional software programs.
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for
Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Pro and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your
processor by tapping Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> System -> General tab. Make a note of
the information in the Processor field.
1. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to the program’s location. You may see a single *.exe or
setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors.
2. Select the program version that matches your Handy Terminal and processor.
3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program.
Many programs provide special installation instructions.
4. Download the program to the terminal directly from the Internet.
You would normally store the program in the Program Files folder unless another location is
required by the program.
5. On the terminal, the installer file; e.g., the *.exe file.
6. The installation wizard for the program begins.
7. Follow the directions on the screen to complete installation.
11. Bluetooth Handler
Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range communications technology to connect portable
and/or fixed devices while maintaining high levels of security.
11.1. Enabling the Bluetooth Radio
1. Select the device panel indicated by the UP arrow in the lower, right portion of the display.
2. Tap Turn Bluetooth On.
The Bluetooth icon appears in the task bar.
☞NOTE: In order to avoid wasting energy, the Bluetooth, module is off by default. If you need to have Bluetooth
working, the module must be powered on using the Wireless Communications applet.
☞NOTE: Suspending the terminal powers off the Bluetooth radio and drops the Bluetooth connection. When the
terminal resumes, it takes approximately 10 seconds for the Bluetooth radio driver to re-initialize the radio.
☞NOTE: Area coverage and Bluetooth radio performance may vary, due to environmental conditions or interference