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Bluetooth™ Connection Kit
Featuring the Socket Bluetooth Card™ and
Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth wireless
connectivity to the following mobile computers:
• Pocket PCs
• Pocket PC 2002s
• Handheld PC 2000s
• Handheld PC Pros
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth™ Connection Kit Featuring the Socket Bluetooth Card™ and Windows CE software for adding Bluetooth wireless connectivity to the following mobile computers: • Pocket PCs • Pocket PC 2002s • Handheld PC 2000s • Handheld PC Pros User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 How this Manual is Organized This manual is designed to help you install and use the Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit. Chapter 1, Introduction, describes key features of the Bluetooth Connection Kit and identifies package contents. Chapter 2, Basic Setup, explains the minimum steps you need to complete to install and use the Bluetooth Card.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Set up Your Bluetooth Card View Device Properties Set up Your Favorite Device Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Bond with Discovered Device(s) CHAPTER 4 THE SOCKET DIALER Assign a Dialing Prefix Use the Socket Dialer CHAPTER 5 PRINTING APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Get Connected! Wizard. To connect to a non-phone device, use the advanced features found in the Bluetooth Devices manager. After connecting to a Bluetooth phone, you can use the Socket Dialer to directly dial a number from your Contacts list.

  • Page 5: Contents Of The Connection Kit

    Contents of the Connection Kit The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes these items: • A Socket Bluetooth Card (CompactFlash card Type I) • The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit Installation CD • The Quick Start Guide for Bluetooth Connection Kit •...

  • Page 6: Installation Steps Summary

    The most basic installation and operation of the Bluetooth Card can be completed in only four steps. There are also several advanced features you can choose to perform, as well as the Socket Dialer program you may want to install and use.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Basic Setup

    An active partnership exists if data can be moved between the mobile computer and the host PC via a serial/USB/Ethernet cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD into the host PC. 3. Run the SETUP.HTM or SETUP.EXE file on the CD-ROM, depending on what web browser your host PC uses by default.
  • Page 8 IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS NETSCAPE, DO NOT run the SETUP.HTM file on Netscape. Instead, choose either of two options: OPTION ONE: Use Internet Explorer to run the SETUP.HTM file. (a) In the Internet Explorer screen, click File | Open. (b) In the Open screen, type X:\SETUP.HTM (Replace X with your CD drive letter.) Open screen from Internet Explorer 5.5...
  • Page 9 If desired, install the Socket Dialer. This program lets you dial a number directly from your Contacts list. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host computer. Soft reset the mobile computer. Push the reset button, often on the back of the device.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Insert The Card

    STEP 2: Insert the Card Important! Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur! Insert the card into your mobile computer’s slot. If using a PC Card slot, first insert the Bluetooth Card into a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter (available separately).

  • Page 11: Step 3: Get Connected

    STEP 3: Get Connected! The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a one-time setup process that prepares the mobile computer and phone for Bluetooth connections. The wizard varies depending on what phone you want to connect to. Ericsson, Nokia, Sony Phones (in the Today screen for Pocket 1.
  • Page 12 5. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones will appear. Choose the phone you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase will begin, about 5-10 seconds. 6. As prompted in the next screen, set your phone to “Bondable” or “Pairable”...
  • Page 13 Motorola Timeport 270C (visible from the Today screen 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. Note: For HPCs, adjust the taskbar to reveal the entire wizard screen. Go to Start | Settings | Taskbar.
  • Page 14 6. The next two screens describe procedures you can only complete outside of the wizard. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard. Directions for these procedures are provided in STEP 4: Dial-up Networking, starting on the next page.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Dial-Up Networking

    STEP 4: Dial-up Networking Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings for your office network or ISP. Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s 1. Pocket PC — Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Modems. In the next screen, tap New Connection…...
  • Page 16 7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Pocket PC — Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the correct dialing information is entered, then tap Connect. Pocket PC 2002 — When you return to the Connections screen, under Internet Settings, tap Connect.
  • Page 17 Handheld PCs 1. Go to Start | Programs | Communication | Remote Networking | Make New Connection. 2. In the next screen, enter a name for the Bluetooth connection. Select Dial-Up Connection. Tap Next>. 2. Select Bluetooth Phone for the modem. Tap Configure… 3.
  • Page 18 5. Tap on the Call Options tab. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap OK. 6. If needed, tap on TCP/IP to enter any special network settings for your office network or ISP. Tap OK. 7. Tap Next>. 8. Enter the dial-up number for your office network or ISP. Tap Finish. 9.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Advanced Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced Features This chapter explains optional steps you may choose to perform while installing and/or using the Bluetooth Card. The steps covered in this chapter include: • Turning the radio transmitter on/off • Setting up your Bluetooth Card •...

  • Page 20: Turn Radio Transmitter On/Off

    Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF You may want to turn off the radio transmitter to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions. 1. After you insert the Bluetooth Card, the Bluetooth icon should appear in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s).

  • Page 21: Set Up Your Bluetooth Card

    Set up Your Bluetooth Card Note: If you use the Get Connected! Wizard, which is recommended for normal usage, then this step is not necessary. This step would be used to change the friendly name of your mobile computer. 1. After you insert the Bluetooth Card, the Bluetooth icon should appear in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s).

  • Page 22: View Device Properties

    View Device Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of an already discovered device. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. For HPCs, you can also tap on the Bluetooth Devices folder directly on the desktop.

  • Page 23: Set Up Your Favorite Device

    Set up Your Favorite Device Follow these steps to set up a default device in the Bluetooth Devices folder. This is needed only if you want to set up a non-phone device as a favorite. Note: If the folder has only one device, it will automatically be the favorite. 1.

  • Page 24: Discover Bluetooth Device(S)

    Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Follow these steps to discover other Bluetooth devices nearby, including non-phone devices. This is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard, and it will allow you to discover both phone and non-phone devices. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder: Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s).

  • Page 25: Bond With Discovered Device(S)

    Bond with Discovered Device(s) Follow these steps to bond with an already discovered Bluetooth device. In most cases, bonding is for establishing secure communications with a Bluetooth-enabled phone. This is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected! Wizard.” Important! •...
  • Page 26 4. The Bluetooth Device Bonding Wizard will launch. Follow the wizard to bond with your selected device. 5. As prompted, make sure the Bluetooth device that you want to bond with is in Bondable mode. 6. If the remote device is set up to accept bonding, a Bluetooth Passkey screen will appear.
  • Page 27 Change Views You can switch between the Large Icons or Details views for the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. In Bluetooth Devices, tap on View. 2. In the pop-up menu, choose between Large Icons or Details. Large Icons view Details view CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 27...
  • Page 28 Delete a Device from the Folder If you no longer plan to connect with it, you can delete a device from the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. 2. Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. In the pop-up menu, select Delete.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 The Socket Dialer

    1. Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002 — Go to Start | Settings | System. Tap on Socket Dialer. HPC — Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel. Tap on Socket Dialer. 2. Select the appropriate Dialing Prefix, then tap ok.

  • Page 30: Use The Socket Dialer

    Use the Socket Dialer 1. To use the dialer, the mobile computer must already be connected to the Bluetooth phone. You can use the Get Connected! Wizard to do this. 2. Pocket PC or Pocket PC 2002 — Go to Start | Contacts.
  • Page 31 5. Your mobile computer will connect to your phone and begin dialing. Note: The Socket Dialer can dial a phone number containing any of the 17 following non-numeric characters: * # + . space A B C D T P W Additionally, the following string can be included in a phone number: (‘,’)

  • Page 32: Chapter 5 Printing

    PrintPocketCE program included in on the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD. This program only works with Pocket PCs and Pocket PC 2002s. The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes a 30-day trial version of PrintPocketCE. For a full version, please visit: www.fieldsoftware.com...
  • Page 33 Tap on the yellow envelope icon to view email messages. Use the folders drop-down menu to switch between folders. 5. In the next screen, make sure the correct printer is chosen. For Port, choose Bluetooth: Socket CF Card. Make any other necessary printer settings. APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 33...
  • Page 34 If needed, tap on More Settings to adjust margins, form feed, and other settings. Tap OK to return to the main printing screen. When done adjusting the settings, tap Start Printing. 6. The mobile computer will search for a Bluetooth printer. After the search, the Bluetooth Devices folder will appear.

  • Page 35: Appendix A Specifications

    Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002 or HPC 2000 with Windows CE (v3.0 or greater) With CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter: Handheld PC Pro or HPC 2000 with Windows CE (v2.11 or greater). Software Included: Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit Installation CD Compatible Applications: PrintPocketCE Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years...

  • Page 36: Appendix B Safety And Usage Tips

    • Treat your product with care. Keep in a clean and dust-free place. • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Bluetooth Card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
  • Page 37 Radio Frequency Exposure Your Bluetooth Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone or mobile computer by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2400 to 2500 MHz. The output power of the radio transmitter is 0.001 Watt.

  • Page 38: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: • I cannot connect to a device in my folder. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION In the BT Devices folder, tap on the The services for the devices have Properties icon. Tap on the not been discovered. Services tab. In the Services screen, tap on the Update button.
  • Page 39 SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer cannot find any Bluetooth devices nearby. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION You are too far from other Move closer to the other Bluetooth Bluetooth devices. device(s), within a range of 10 meters. The Bluetooth device(s) nearby are Turn on the Bluetooth device(s) not turned on.

  • Page 40: Appendix D Technical Support

    Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth Card, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. If problems persist, contact Socket’s technical support department prepared with the following information: • The part number (including revision level) and serial number of your Bluetooth Card.

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

  • Page 42: Limited Software Warranty

    90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.

  • Page 43: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

  • Page 44: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance The Socket Bluetooth Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.
  • Page 45 The user may find the following booklet helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 46 Printed in U.S.A.

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