Chapter 1 - Introduction; Bluetooth Technology Overview; Hp Bt1300 Overview - HP bt1300 User Manual

Introduction

Bluetooth Technology Overview

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Bluetooth is the name of a technology specification for small form factor, low-cost, short-range radio
links between PCs, handhelds, mobile phones, and other computing and electronic devices. Bluetooth
is a very low power technology that operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. The maximum range of
operation for Bluetooth communication varies between devices from 10 meters (30 ft) to 100 meters
(250 ft).
The communication behavior between two Bluetooth devices is referred to as a profile. A profile
dictates what type of communication can take place between two devices. For two devices to
communicate accordingly, they both have to support the same profile. The iPAQ Pocket PC-supported
profiles are defined in the following sections.
Benefits and Uses
The ability to form an ad hoc network of up to eight devices (known as a piconet) is one of the biggest
benefits of this technology. As an example, this would mean that a piconet could be established in a
conference room during a meeting to connect several devices so that information could be shared.
The fact that Bluetooth operates in a wireless environment means users can be much more mobile in
their daily operations. For example, with Bluetooth, someone can now print to a Bluetooth local
printer instead of a network printer.
Bluetooth does not require a line of site between Bluetooth devices to establish a connection as is
needed for infrared communication. Because Bluetooth operates on RF technology, the connection
signal is able to pass through walls or from within a bag or briefcase.
With Bluetooth technology, an iPAQ Pocket PC user can perform tasks such as the following:
Synchronize information with their Bluetooth desktop or notebook PC
Exchange files with other Bluetooth PDAs
Access the Internet by connecting to and dialing a Bluetooth mobile phone
Print to Bluetooth printers

Hp bt1300 Overview

The hp bt1300 Bluetooth wireless printer adapter is a wireless print device that plugs directly into the
USB or parallel port of your printer. By using the hp bt1300, you can conveniently print from a
Bluetooth-enabled desktop or laptop computer and other devices without using a cable. Refer to the
Quick-Install Guide provided in the product package for hardware setup information. For additional
information on this product, visit the HP web site at www.hp.com/support/bluetoothprinteradapter.
This manual covers installation and configuration of the hp bt1300 for use with computers, pocket PCs
(PDAs), or mobile phones that have either embedded Bluetooth capability or are equipped to use an
external Bluetooth adapter. A troubleshooting section is also provided in the event that your hp bt1300
does not perform as specified.
HP Printer Adapter User's Guide
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