Bluetooth Peripherals - Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO M/C User Manual

Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

Bluetooth Peripherals

8.11 Bluetooth Peripherals

The WORKABOUT PRO C (a unit equipped with a colour display) – comes
equipped with a Bluetooth radio, making it is possible to communicate with a
variety of Bluetooth peripherals, including GSM/GPRS handsets, scanners, printers,
and so on.
Note: Bluetooth is not available for WORKABOUT PRO Ms
The range of the Bluetooth radio is limited to approximately 5 meters.
Psion Teklogix provides built-in support for the Bluetooth peripherals listed below.
• GSM/GPRS universal handset
• Bluetooth printer
Keep in mind that Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11b radios both operate in the 2.4GHz
band. Although the WORKABOUT PRO includes features to minimize interfer-
ence, performance of the system will not be optimal if you use both radios simulta-
neously. Typically, when both radios operate in the hand-held at the same time, they
cannot transmit simultaneously – this has a negative impact on overall system
throughput. To minimize the impact on the backbone 802.11b network, Psion
Teklogix recommends using Bluetooth peripherals that have low transaction rates
(such as printers and scanners).
Bluetooth peripherals are configured using the Bluetooth control panel applet. Refer
to "Bluetooth Setup"
devices for communication. In addition, review the manual shipped with your
Bluetooth device to determine the method used to associate with the WORK-
ABOUT PRO host.
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Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer User Manual
on page 78 for information about setting up your Bluetooth