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- Page 1 EDV Nr. 14354 BT USB 07/02 USB Bluetooth Product User's Guide...
- Page 2 Bluetooth USB Dongle Product User’s Guide...
- Page 3 Application Setup & User’s Guide Trademark(s) ™ and Registered Trademark(s) ® The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................6 ........................6 LUETOOTH ECHNOLOGY BTW ............................6 HAT IS ’ ............................ 6 S IN THE BOX ’ .............................. 7 S NEW ................7 CONS USED FOR LUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES Device icons for Windows XP......................... 7 Service icons for Windows XP........................ 8 Device icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 .................. - Page 5 SECURITY........................32 ............................32 NTRODUCTION ............................. 32 UTHENTICATION ............................33 UTHORIZATION ............................. 33 NCRYPTION ..........................33 EVELS OF ECURITY ..............................34 ............................34 AIRING EVICES ..............................35 ASSKEY ......................35 ECURITY EQUEST IALOG Security Request Dialog Box – Advanced Option................. 36 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................
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Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two compatible devices. It utilizes short-distance radio link technology and replaces the traditional cable connections to enable wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers, cellular phones, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and other devices. -
Page 7: What's New
What’s new BTW has an extensive list of features that you will find extremely helpful. A Connection Wizard that helps you set up new connections and places a shortcut icon on your desktop. An extensive right-click context sensitive menu support throughout, including the ability to: −... -
Page 8: Service Icons For Windows Xp
Device Icon Types Device Type Normal Connected Paired Cellular Telephone Desktop Computer Laptop Computer Modem Network Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Printer Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows XP Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal” state. -
Page 9: Device Icons For Windows 98Se / Me / 2000
Device icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 Device Icon Types Device Type Normal Connected Paired Cellular Telephone Desktop Computer Laptop Computer Modem Network Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Printer Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal”... -
Page 10: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED My Bluetooth Places After you have successfully installed the Bluetooth software, you will see a new icon on your desktop. This is a shortcut to My Bluetooth Places. Double-click the icon to open My Bluetooth Places in a window. Finding Bluetooth devices You are now ready to search for available Bluetooth devices that are within connection range. -
Page 11: Setting Up A New Connection
To find out what these services are, simply do either of the following: Double-click a device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood, OR Right-click a device and select Discover Available Services. The services that BTW supports are as follows: Bluetooth Serial Port establishes a wireless connection between two Bluetooth devices. -
Page 12: Using The Connection Wizard
Using the Connection Wizard The Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new Bluetooth connection with another device. Although a connection is not established right away, a shortcut is placed in My Bluetooth Places. To use the connection, double-click the shortcut icon. To set up a new connection: 1. -
Page 13: Determining A Connection Status
8. The last Connection Wizard screen appears. The top of the screen provides basic information about the new connection, including the device name and the service that it provides. Note: If this information is NOT correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen. -
Page 14: Bluetooth Tray
You may change the power transmission level of your computer. To do this: 1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab. Note: To open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, right-click the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Setup and then Configuration from the submenu. -
Page 15: Client Applications
Bluetooth Serial Port(s) Dial-up Networking File Transfer Information Synchronization Network Access CLIENT APPLICATIONS About Client and Server Before we start discussing about what each of the services does, let us briefly tell you a bit about Client and Server since we will be mentioning a lot of these two in this chapter. In order for two Bluetooth devices to exchange data, they must establish a connection. -
Page 16: Dial-Up Networking
To determine the communications port that the service will use: 1. On the Server, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3. In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. 4. -
Page 17: Fax
6. The Connect To dialog box opens, prompting you to fill in your user name, password, and the phone number to be dialed. 7. Click the Dial button. Selecting the Save password checkbox will let you connect to the same number in the future without having to type in all the connecting information. -
Page 18: Types Of File Transfer Operations
2. Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 3. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and then select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list. 4. Right-click the device that you want to transfer files to and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of available services. -
Page 19: Information Exchange
Information Exchange The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or notebook computer. The supported Outlook items are: Business cards (*.vcf and *.vcd) Calendar entries (*.vcs) Notes (*.vnt) Messages (*.vmg) -
Page 20: Network Access
Following the first attempt, subsequent uses of Information Synchronization for the same application will be much faster – only the changes that have been made since the devices were last synchronized will be exchanged. Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager that this release of BTW supports. Outlook permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization process. -
Page 21: Windows Xp, Server-Side Setup
5. Click Yes to enable Internet connection sharing. Windows XP, Server-side Setup 1. Have your Windows XP compact disc handy. You may need it during the setup process. 2. From the Windows Control Panel, select Network Connections. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. -
Page 22: Configuration Panel
− From: 210 − To: 240 8. Click OK and then minimize (do not close) the WinRoute Administration configuration panel. CONFIGURATION PANEL The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services, hardware, security, and events notification. In this chapter, we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel. -
Page 23: Discovery Tab
At times you want to limit the number of devices that can have access to your computer. This section tells you how to add or delete the number of allowed devices, giving you the option to specify just how many devices are permitted to connect to your computer at a given time. Before you begin, select the Only devices listed below to connect option from the Accessibility tab in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. - Page 24 discover one or more specific devices, classes of devices, and types of devices within a class at the same time. To have BTW report only specific devices: 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Setup and then select Configuration from the submenu.
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Page 25: General Tab
1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Setup and then select Configuration from the submenu. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Discovery tab. 3. Select the device you want to remove. 4. -
Page 26: Hardware Tab
service level, which means that each individual service must have its security settings (Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption) set independently. Hardware Tab The Hardware tab provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed in this computer. In some cases, it allows you to have access to the Advanced Settings dialog box. In this tab, you will see the following sections: Devices: Name: the name of the device, e.g., Bluetooth Device. -
Page 27: Information Exchange Tab
As mentioned in the previous section, the Advanced Settings dialog box is not always available. Depending on the country where the hardware is sold and/or where it will be used, you may or may not have the Advanced button in the Hardware tab of your Configuration Panel. However, if you do have the Advanced button in the Hardware tab, click the button to open the Advanced Settings dialog box. -
Page 28: Receive Business Card
My Business Card displays the specified path to the directory on your computer that contains your electronic business card. Select the Send Business Card on Request option to allow remote devices to retrieve your business card. Click the Browse button and look for the directory that contains your business card. Receive Business Card My Inbox Directory displays the specified path to the directory on your computer where inbound Personal Information Manager (PIM) items such as Business Cards, Notes, Calendar entries, and... -
Page 29: Adding A User-Defined Bluetooth Serial Port
While each of the local service includes all of the above common settings, some services have an additional setting that is only available to it and will not be found elsewhere: Network Access: has an additional setting for the maximum number of connections allowed at any time. -
Page 30: Changing A Local Service's Properties
Changing a local service’s properties Earlier, we discussed about the five property settings that each of the local services would have. Here, we’ll show you how to change a local service’s properties and what the options are. To change a local service’s properties: 1. -
Page 31: Notifications Tab
Startup: tells you whether it’s automatic or manual. Status: − Started (COM#) – the service is running and ready to use COM# − Not Started – the service is not running (not available to clients) − Connected (COM#) – the service is in use, the local port is COM# −... -
Page 32: Version Info Tab
Note: To hear the sound, the Notify checkbox must be selected. Otherwise, the sound file will not play even if it has been assigned. 6. Click OK. Version Info Tab The Version Info tab displays the name and version number of the software components of BTW. There are no options to configure on this tab. -
Page 33: Authorization
Authorization Authorization is yes-or-no security. When a remote device attempts to connect, a visual and/or audio warning alerts the server operator. The server operator then responds by clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon in the Windows system tray to open a dialog box that displays: 1. -
Page 34: Link Key
2. Click the Local Services tab. 3. Double-click the service name. Note: Bluetooth-enabled devices from different vendors may handle security in a slightly different manner. Please refer to the user’s guide that came with your Bluetooth device for additional information. Link Key A Link Key is a unique, internally generated access code. -
Page 35: Passkey
If you select the checkbox on the main screen, you will be permitted to connect to all services without Authorization. When devices are paired, the configuration information is saved on both devices. These paired devices will then remain “paired” until the relationship is broken on both devices. -
Page 36: Security Request Dialog Box - Advanced Option
Advanced: please see next section for details. A checkbox that, when enabled, grants or authorizes the connecting device access to all of the available services. Security Request Dialog Box – Advanced Option This section includes a brief introduction to the Advanced option that you will see in the Security Request dialog box. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Below you will find the most frequently asked questions that we get from our customers. Q: What is a valid Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) and where can I find it? Can I change the BDA? A: Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit binary Bluetooth Device Address, or BDA, burned into its Read-Only Memory (ROM). - Page 38 Q: How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my hardware device and the version number of both the Bluetooth Specification and the Link Manager Protocol (LMP)? A: Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and click the Hardware tab. Select Device Properties and then select Device Address.
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Page 39: Important Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Interference Notice Model is a radio device that might cause interference with other non-Bluetooth devices (for Important Information instance, devices using wireless LAN). 802.11b technology might cause degradation on the performance of Bluetooth devices. Model must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions CAUTION: as described in the user documentation that comes with...
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