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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 PC 2000s • Pocket PC 2002s • Handheld PC 2000s 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP STEP 1: Register the Card STEP 2: Prepare Network Information STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard STEP 5: Insert the Card STEP 6: Get Connected! STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network CHAPTER 3 FEATURES Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF Bluetooth ActiveSync... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit makes it easy to add Bluetooth wireless connectivity to a Windows Powered Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 or a Windows CE-based HPC 2000. It’s perfect for connecting any of these mobile computers wirelessly to your favorite Bluetooth phone, LAN access point, computer or printer. -
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 To register the kit online, visit: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.htm CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 5... -
Page 6: Installation Steps Summary
Installation Steps Summary Basic installation and operation of the Bluetooth Card for use with a Bluetooth phone can be completed in seven steps. BASIC SETUP AND USE WITH A BLUETOOTH PHONE STEP 1: Register the card. STEP 2: Prepare network information. STEP 3: Install the software. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Basic Setup
Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Bluetooth Card. STEP 1: Register the Card Register the card online at: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.htm STEP 2: Prepare Network Information Consult with your network administrator/MIS technician to obtain any necessary settings for your network (e.g. -
Page 8: Step 4: Complete The Bluetooth Setup Wizard
STEP 4: Complete the Bluetooth Setup Wizard After you install the software, the Socket Bluetooth Setup Wizard will automatically launch on your mobile computer. Tap Next>. Give your mobile computer a friendly name. Tap Next>. 8 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP... - Page 9 If your mobile computer has fewer than 6 COM ports free, the Disable IrDA? Screen will appear. If desired, disable IrDA to free more ports. Tap Next>. Note: This will disable the IR port on a Pocket PC. To readjust the IrDA settings, go to Start | Settings | System| IrDA.
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Page 10: Step 5: Insert The Card
STEP 5: 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 6: Get Connected
STEP 6: 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 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones 1. - Page 12 4. 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. 5. As prompted in the next screen, prepare your phone for bonding. For instructions on setting your phone to “Bondable”...
- Page 13 Motorola Timeport 270C, Nokia 6310 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon for Pocket PC devices). In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard will provide tailored instructions for your phone.
- Page 14 5. 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 7: Dial-up to Your Network, starting on the next page.
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Page 15: Step 7: Dial-Up To Your Network
STEP 7: Dial-up to Your Network Complete the following steps to create a new Bluetooth connection. Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings for your office network or ISP. Pocket PCs This section pertains to Pocket PC 2000s and Pocket PC 2002s. 1. - Page 16 2. In the next screen, enter a name for the dial-up connection. For the modem, select Bluetooth Phone. For the Baud Rate, select 115200. Tap Advanced… Note: Remember what you name the connection. You will need it when you start the connection. 3.
- Page 17 7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Pocket PC 2000 — Go to Start | Programs | Connections. Tap on the Bluetooth connection you just set up. Make sure the dialing settings are correct. Tap Connect. Pocket PC 2002 — In the Connections screen, under Internet Settings, tap Connect.
- Page 18 Handheld PC 2000 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 19 6. If needed, tap on TCP/IP to enter any special network settings for your office network or ISP. Tap OK. In the next screen, tap Next>. Enter the dial-up number for your office network or ISP. Tap Finish. 7. Now you are ready to start the connection. Go to Start | Control Panel | Remote Networking.
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Page 20: Chapter 3 Features
This chapter explains how to turn the Bluetooth ON/OFF and how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync and Bluetooth LAN Access options. 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 (e.g., an airplane). -
Page 21: Bluetooth Activesync
Bluetooth ActiveSync This section explains how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync feature. It helps you quickly and easily ActiveSync to a notebook or desktop computer with ActiveSync v3.x installed. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon ActiveSync. 2. The next screens will vary depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any computers, and if one is chosen as your favorite. - Page 22 SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no favorite desktop computer. (a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a screen will appear that allows you to choose which computer to connect to in your Bluetooth Devices folder. Choose a computer from the list and tap Select, or tap Find to search for another computer.
- Page 23 SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no computers. (a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a Bluetooth Device Search will automatically begin. Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen. See Scenario #2 on the previous page. (b) After the search is complete, select the computer you wish to ActiveSync with and tap Select.
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Page 24: Bluetooth Lan Access
Bluetooth LAN Access This section explains how to use the Bluetooth LAN Access feature to quickly and easily connect to a Bluetooth-enabled LAN access point. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth LAN Access. 2. The next screens will vary depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any access points, and if one is chosen as your favorite. - Page 25 (b) Your mobile computer will try to connect to the selected access point. (c) If your LAN requires a passkey, a screen will appear, asking for the passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap ok. (d) After a successful connection is made, the status screen will report Connected.
- Page 26 SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder has no access points. (a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, the mobile computer will automatically begin to search for new Bluetooth devices. Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen.
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Page 27: Bluetooth Faxing
Bluetooth Faxing Many Bluetooth phones and other types of Bluetooth-enabled devices support faxing. This chapter explains how to use such a device with the Bluetooth Card and your mobile computer for wireless faxing. The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit does not include faxing software. You must obtain Bluetooth faxing software separately from a third party. - Page 28 3. Make sure a COM port is enabled for faxing. • Tap on the Bluetooth icon. Select Advanced Features, then My Bluetooth Device. Tap on the COM Ports tab. • In the COM Ports screen, make sure Bluetooth Fax is checked. •...
- Page 29 5. Now you are ready to use your fax software. While configuring the fax connection, select either Bluetooth FAX or the COM port assigned to Bluetooth faxing. CHAPTER 3: FEATURES | 29...
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Page 30: Chapter 4 Advanced Features
Chapter 4 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: • Setting up your Bluetooth Card • Viewing and enabling/disabling Bluetooth COM ports •... -
Page 31: 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 appear in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). -
Page 32: Assign Com Ports
Assign COM Ports Follow these steps to view and/or modify the Bluetooth COM ports. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon (in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). Select Advanced Features then My Bluetooth Device. 2. The My Bluetooth Device screen will appear. Tap on the COM Ports tab. 3. -
Page 33: Discover Bluetooth Device(S)
Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Follow these steps to discover other Bluetooth devices nearby, including non-phone devices. The Device Discovery Wizard is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard or Bluetooth ActiveSync or Bluetooth LAN Access options. The Device Discovery Wizard allows you to discover any type of Bluetooth device. -
Page 34: 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 35 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.
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Page 36: 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). Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. For HPC 2000s, you can also tap on the Bluetooth Devices folder directly on the desktop. -
Page 37: Set Up Your Favorite Device
Set up Your Favorite Device Follow these steps to set up default devices in the Bluetooth Devices folder. Note: The Get Connected! Wizard automatically assigns the favorite phone. 1. Tap on Tools and select My Favorites. 2. Tap on the tab for the type of device you would like to set a favorite for. 3. -
Page 38: Change Views
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 Note: In Details view, scroll right to see the current Bonded status. -
Page 39: Delete A Device From The Folder
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. Pocket PCs only: Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. -
Page 40: Chapter 5 The Socket Dialer
Chapter 5 The Socket Dialer This chapter explains how to assign a dialing prefix and use the Socket Dialer to dial a number directly from your Contacts list. The Socket Dialer makes it quick and easy to perform dial-up networking. If you have not done so already, be sure to run the Dialer Installer from the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD. - Page 41 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. Also, the Bluetooth phone must be selected as your favorite. 2.
- Page 42 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: * # + . Additionally, the following string can be included in a phone number: The Socket Dialer can not dial a phone number containing non-numeric characters other than those listed above.
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Page 43: Chapter 6 Bluetooth Printing
Chapter 6 Bluetooth Printing This chapter explains how to print from a Bluetooth-enabled printer, using either of two options. If you have a HPC 2000, you can print directly from Pocket Word or Pocket Excel. If you have a Pocket PC, you can install the PrintPocketCE software included on the installation CD to print from your device. - Page 44 Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002: You can print using the PrintPocketCE program included on the Socket Bluetooth Card Installation CD. The Socket Bluetooth Connection Kit includes a 30-day trial version of PrintPocketCE. For a full version, please visit: www.fieldsoftware.com If you have not done so already, be sure to install the PrintPocketCE program.
- Page 45 4. In the main screen, tap on the file you wish to print. To locate your file, you can tap on the white paper icon at the bottom of the screen to view a list of Pocket Word docs, TXT, or RTF files. Tap on the yellow envelope icon to view email messages.
- Page 46 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.
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Page 47: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CF I/O Card Size: 1.43 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle: 16 mA Typical: 40 mA Maximum: 90 mA Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Serial Communications: TTL Operating System Support:... -
Page 48: Appendix B Safety And Usage Tips
Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Product Care • Do not expose your product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. • Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not expose your product to lit candles, cigarettes, or cigars, or to open flames, etc. -
Page 49: Radio Frequency Exposure
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 50: Appendix C Troubleshooting
Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: • I cannot connect to a device in my folder. POSSIBLE REASONS The services for the devices have not been discovered. SYMPTOM: • When I use the Get Connected! Wizard to connect to my phone, I get a screen that says Partial Success. - Page 51 SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer cannot find any Bluetooth devices nearby. POSSIBLE REASONS You are too far from other Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth device(s) nearby are not turned on. The Bluetooth device(s) are not in discoverable mode. SYMPTOM: • My mobile computer keeps powering down to protect memory contents.
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Page 52: Appendix D Isp Resources
SYMPTOM: • I can’t make my Ericsson R520 phone discoverable. POSSIBLE REASONS You attempted to bond, with the phone, and when the phone presented a “pairing query,” you entered No. This prevents the phone from being discoverable until it is reset. SOLUTION Reset the phone by removing its battery. -
Page 53: Appendix D Technical Support
Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Bluetooth Card, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. You can also visit Socket’s online forum for users to discuss technical support and other issues with each other at: www.socketforum.com If problems persist, contact Socket’s technical support department prepared with the following information:... -
Page 54: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: Plug-in card: Three years 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 55: Limited Software Warranty
Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 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 56: Copyright Notice
May 2002 Copyright Notice Copyright © 2002 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. -
Page 57: 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 58: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
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 59 Printed in U.S.A.
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