Page 1 User Guide for Bluetooth USB Adapter ® Bluetooth CardBus Card ®...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Supported profiles Supported languages Supported operating systems Limitations Chapter 2 Setup for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP Chapter 3 Basic settings Express Mode Set-up Starting Bluetooth Settings Detecting Bluetooth devices Detecting services Registering settings information Custom Mode Set-up Starting Bluetooth Settings Detecting Bluetooth devices Detecting services Registering settings information...
Page 3 Using a modem station for fax transmission Using a mobile telephone for fax transmission Using a Bluetooth-compatible camera Using a headset to communicate Chapter 5 Advanced features Making a device undiscoverable to other users Encrypting the content of your transmissions Changing the default connection Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port Clients and servers...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction ® Bluetooth is an open specification for a cutting-edge technology that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers, personal digital assistants, cellular phones, printers, scanners, digital cameras and even home appliances — on a globally available band (2.4GHz) for worldwide compatibility. In a nutshell, Bluetooth unplugs your digital peripherals and makes cable clutter a thing of the past.
Page 5: Supported Profiles
Chapter 1 Supported profiles Windows 98SE/ME This Bluetooth Stack for Windows supports the following profiles. Please note that profiles HSP, PAN, BIP, A2DP, AVRCP and GAVDP are supported by Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. (a) Dial-Up Network (DUN) (b) Fax profile (FAX) (c) Local Access Profile (LAP) (d) Serial Port Profile (SPP) (e) Human Interface Devices (HID)
Page 6: Supported Languages
(b) Fax profile (FAX) (c) Local Access Profile (LAP) (d) Serial Port Profile (SPP) (e) Human Interface Devices (HID) (f) Hard Copy Replacement Profile (HCRP) (g) File Transfer Profile (FTP) (h) Object Push Profile (OPP) (i) Headset Profile (HSP) (j) Personal Area Network (PAN) (k) Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) (l) Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) (m) A/V Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Page 7: Supported Operating Systems
German Italian Japanese Norwegian Spanish Swedish The following languages are supported by Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. Dutch Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Finnish Portuguese (Brazil) Supported operating systems The Bluetooth Stack for Windows supports the following operating systems. Windows 98 Second Edition Windows ME Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or above)
Page 8 (b) On Swedish Windows XP, an error message (error code = 633) may be seen during dial- up. Please update the operating system to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or refer to Microsoft knowledge base #831717. (c) Windows XP fast user switch is not supported. When switching to another user, the Bluetooth Manager is not launched.
Page 9: Setup For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp
Language Selection screen should appear. (If it does not, double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and then, in the My Computer window, double-click the Zoom icon.) 3. In the Language Selection window, choose your language. 4. In the next window, select Installation Wizard then choose the name of your Bluetooth device.
Page 10: Basic Settings
Chapter 3 Basic settings Methods for registering new devices using the Bluetooth Utility shall now be described. A Bluetooth mouse shall be connected and set up using [Bluetooth Settings] as an example. [Bluetooth Settings] provides two set-up methods: "Express Mode" and "Custom Mode." Express Mode [Bluetooth Settings] will automatically detect and register services.
Page 11: Detecting Bluetooth Devices
Note The same result can be achieved by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray and selecting [Bluetooth Settings] from the menu that appears. The [Bluetooth Settings] window below will appear when other devices have already been registered. Please click the [New Connection] button to open the [Add New Connection Wizard] window.
Page 12 1. Switch the device power ON to make it connectable via Bluetooth. 2. Confirm that [Express Mode] has been selected in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Welcome to the Add New Connection Wizard)] window, and click on the [Next] button. Searching for Bluetooth devices will start.
Page 13: Detecting Services
Note If no device is found, please confirm that the device has been made connectable via Bluetooth, and click on the [Update] button. A further device search will be performed. Detecting services 1. Select the device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button.
Page 14 Bluetooth device detection will commence. Note If several services (profiles) are supported by the device, the service that has been set to the highest priority shall be automatically selected and set up in Express Mode. Please use Custom Mode if you wish to select desired services manually.
Page 15 Note When the settings information has been registered, a window prompting you to enter your Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) may appear. Please enter your passkey and click on the [OK] button. Typically, the PIN code is on the Bluetooth device. If you have not entered your Bluetooth passkey after a certain amount of time has passed, the connection process will be cancelled for security reasons.
Page 16: Registering Settings Information
Note If you wish to change the icon, please click on the [Change Icon] button and select your preferred icon from the list that appears. Registering settings information...
Page 17 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear. 1. Click on the [Finish] button The [Bluetooth Settings] window will appear. The icons of the registered devices will appear, and the devices will be ready to use.
Page 18: Custom Mode Set-Up
Custom Mode Set-up Starting Bluetooth Settings 1. Click [Start]![All Programs]![Bluetooth]![Bluetooth Settings]. (Under Windows 2000, click [Start]→[Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Bluetooth Settings].) Note The same result can be achieved by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray and selecting [Bluetooth Settings] from the menu that appears. The [Bluetooth Settings] window below will appear when other devices have already been registered.
Page 19: Detecting Bluetooth Devices
Please click the [New Connection] button to open the [Add New Connection Wizard] window. If no devices have been registered yet, please proceed directly to "Detecting Bluetooth Devices." Detecting Bluetooth devices The [Add New Connection Wizard (Welcome to the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear.
Page 20 When the device has been detected, the name and address of the device will appear in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window. Note If no device is found, please confirm that the device has been made connectable via Bluetooth, and click on the [Update] button.
Page 21: Detecting Services
Detecting services 1. Select the device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button. Bluetooth device detection will commence.
Page 22 Note When a service has been detected, a window prompting you to enter the Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) may appear. Please enter the passkey and click on the [OK] button. Typically, the PIN code is on the Bluetooth device. If you have not entered your Bluetooth passkey after a certain amount of time has passed, the connection process will be cancelled for security reasons.
Page 23 The services supported by the device will be displayed. 2. Select the desired service and click on the [Next] button. Note When a device supports several services If the device supports several services, you can use Custom Mode to manually select the services (profiles) you wish to use from the list that appears under [Select Services].
Page 24 If Express Mode is used to perform the set-up, the highest-priority service in the device will be automatically selected and configured. 3. Click on the [OK] button. Note When the settings information has been registered, a window prompting you to enter your Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) may appear.
Page 25 Note If you wish to change the icon, please click on the [Change Icon] button and select your preferred icon from the list that appears.
Page 26: Registering Settings Information
Registering settings information The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear. 1. Click on the [Finish] button The [Bluetooth Settings] window will appear. The icons of the registered devices will appear, and the devices will be ready to use.
Page 28: Making The Most Of Your Bluetooth Device
Chapter 4 Making the most of your Bluetooth device Connecting to the internet Connecting to the internet using a modem station Setting up the modem station 1. Turn on the wireless modem station. 2. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the task tray, and then click on [Add New Connection].
Page 29 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the wireless modem station from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 30 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Services)] window will appear. Once a service has been detected successfully, connection to the device and COM port creation will be performed automatically, after which the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window will appear.
Page 31 5. If you are connecting to a wireless modem station for the first time, enter the passkey for the modem station under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button. Typically, the PIN code is on the Bluetooth device. Once the program has finished searching for the devices, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Device Selection)] window will appear.
Page 32 7. Enter the connection name (optional), telephone number (of your provider's access point), user name and password (as issued by your provider), and then click on the [Finish] button. Important The sample entries shown in the window are provided solely for purpose of explanation.
Page 33 Connecting to the Internet 1. Start your browser, e-mail application or other application Important Please enter the e-mail settings separately if you are going to use e-mail (the set- up method will vary with the application). 2. Enter the URL of the Web page you wish to display and then press the [Enter] key, or use the e-mail tool to send/receive items or perform other activities.
Page 34 4. End the connection The window below will appear if you double-click on the Please click on the [Disconnect] button when you want to disconnect from the Internet. Alternatively, please right-click on the Note You can start an application to make an automatic connection to the Internet, but you can also make a manual connection using the connection destination icon.
Page 35 A window indicating that the connection is being established will appear. If the connection has been established successfully, the connection icon and task tray will appear as shown below.
Page 36 You will be able to browse Web pages using your browser and send and receive e- mail. Important Please enter the e-mail settings separately if you are going to use e-mail (the set- up method will vary with the application). 2.
Page 37: Connecting To The Internet Using A Mobile Telephone
Connecting to the internet using a mobile telephone Important In order to connect to the Internet, you must have already signed up with a provider and obtained a connection ID and password. Please ensure you have confirmed the ID, password and telephone number of your provider's access point before you begin the set-up process.
Page 38 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the mobile telephone from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 39 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Services)] window will appear. Once a service has been detected successfully, connection to the device and COM port creation will be performed automatically, after which the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window will appear.
Page 40 5. If you are connecting to a mobile telephone for the first time, enter the passkey for the wireless modem station under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button. Typically, the PIN code is on the Bluetooth device. Once the program has finished searching for the devices, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Device Selection)] window will appear.
Page 41 7. Enter the connection name (optional), telephone number (of your provider's access point), user name and password (as issued by your provider), and then click on the [Finish] button. Important The sample entries shown in the window are provided solely for purpose of explanation.
Page 42 Connecting to the Internet 1. Start your browser, e-mail application or other application Important Please enter the e-mail settings separately if you are going to use e-mail (the set- up method will vary with the application). 2. Enter the URL of the Web page you wish to display and then press the [Enter] key, or use the e-mail tool to send/receive items or perform other activities.
Page 43 4. End the connection The window below will appear if you double-click on the Please click on the [Disconnect] button when you want to disconnect from the Internet. Alternatively, please right-click on the Note You can start an application to make an automatic connection to the Internet, but you can also make a manual connection using the connection destination icon.
Page 44 A window indicating that the connection is being established will appear. If the connection has been established successfully, the connection icon and task tray will appear as shown below.
Page 45 You will be able to browse Web pages using your browser and send and receive e- mail. Important Please enter the e-mail settings separately if you are going to use e-mail (the set- up method will vary with the application). 2.
Page 46: Connecting To A Network[Lan]
Connecting to a network[LAN] Connecting to a LAN using an access point[LAP] Setting up the access point Important The access point must have been started and a normal connection already established to the network before the access point is set up. Please refer to the access point instruction manual for information on how to set up the access point.
Page 47 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the access point from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 48 You will be asked for the Bluetooth passkey in the window that appears. Enter the passkey under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button. Service detection and COM port creation will be performed automatically. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Create Connection Destination)] window will appear.
Page 49 Note The user name and password are entered here to allow you to connect to the access point. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Confirm Dial-up Settings)] window will appear. Click on the [Confirm Settings] button.
Page 50 Configure the connection method, and then click on the [OK] button. Set the connection destination used for the LAN connection set up in (6) above as the default connection destination, and then select "Always dial my default connection." Click on the [Next] button.
Page 51 10. Enter the type and name of the icon displayed after registration, and then click on the [Next] button. Please click on the [Next] button if you are satisfied with the settings. 11. Click on the [Finish] button. The access point icon will be registered in the [Bluetooth Settings] window.
Page 52 Connecting to a LAN(LAP) 1. Right-click on the connection icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect]. 2. Confirm that "Direct connection" has been selected under [Connection Destination], and then click on the [Connect] button...
Page 53 A connection will be initiated. Note This is an example of what happens when you use "Direct connection" as a connection name under "Connect to access point." If a name different from the connection name is used, that name will appear under [Connection Destination]. Please simply click on [Settings] if no user name or password have been entered (i.e., if those fields have been left blank) Please change the connection destination if a different connection name (for a...
Page 54 3. Enter the IP address and port number of the proxy server under [Proxy Server], and then click on the [OK] button.
Page 55: Connecting To A Lan Using An Access Point[Pan]
Connecting to a LAN using an access point[PAN] Setting up the access point Important The access point must have been started and a normal connection already established to the network before the access point is set up. Please refer to the access point instruction manual for information on how to set up the access point.
Page 56 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the access point from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 57 You will be asked for the Bluetooth passkey in the window that appears. 5. Enter the passkey under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button. Service detection and COM port creation will be performed automatically. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Settings)] window will appear. 6.
Page 58 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear. 7. Click on the [Finish] button. The access point icon will be registered in the [Bluetooth Settings] window. This will complete the access point set-up process. Connecting to a LAN(PAN) 1.
Page 59 2. Enter the passkey under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button. A connection will be initiated. Note Please follow the procedure below if you need to set up a proxy server to connect to the Internet (the following procedure is not necessary if the PC you are going to use has already been set up as a proxy server).
Page 60: Sending Files
3. Enter the IP address and port number of the proxy server under [Proxy Server], and then click on the [OK] button. Sending files You can send and receive files other than business card data with a Bluetooth-enabled PC or PDA. Use "File transfer" in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to exchange files. Note...
Page 61: Exchanging Files With A Pc Or Pda
The same operations will be valid as long as the PC and PDA support the FTP profile "File transfer" cannot be used to send or receive business card data. Please instead use "Object Push" to perform these activities. Exchanging files with a PC or PDA Sending files to a PC or PDA 1.
Page 62 Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [Bluetooth]→[Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. You can also use "Image transfer" when sending individual image files. 4.
Page 63 Note When using "File transfer", you can send individual files as well as entire folders. 5. Confirm that the file is being sent. The file will be sent to the PC. Note When sending files using "File transfer", a message requesting permission to receive the files may appear on the destination (receiving) device.
Page 64 Additionally, with "File transfer", you can open the shared folder on the destination device using Explorer, specify a subfolder, and then send the file there. You can use Properties in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to change the location of the "Shared folder" on the hard drive. Receiving files from a PC or PDA Your PC is able to receive files that have been saved in the shared folder on the destination PC or PDA.
Page 65 3. Double-click on the [File transfer] icon A list of devices will appear in the [File transfer] window. In this case, the file will be received from the PDA named "My Mobile".
Page 66 4. Double-click on the [PDA-1] icon The file saved in the shared folder in "My Mobile" will appear. 5. Right-click on the file you wish to receive, and then select "Receive file". The file will be received from a PDA. Note With "File transfer", you can send individual files as well as entire folders.
Page 67: Sending Images To A Mobile Telephone
The message below will appear if the file transmission was unsuccessful. Please click on the [OK] button to close the message, and repeat the procedure. Note The received file will be saved in the "Shared folder" under "File transfer" in the Bluetooth Information Exchanger You can use Properties under the Bluetooth Information Exchanger to specify the location of the "Shared folder"...
Page 68 Note The mobile telephone must support the BIP profile. The image file”(*.bmp)(*.jpg,*.jpeg)(*.png)” formats can be sent and received using "Image transfer". Alternatively, opening Explorer and clicking on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger folder will produce the same result. 3. Double-click on the [File transfer] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [File transfer] window.
Page 69 4. Drag and drop the file you wish to send over the destination icon. In this case, the image will be sent to a mobile telephone named "BT-Phone-1". The image will be sent. If the image has been sent successfully, the message below will appear. Please click on the [OK] button.
Page 70 The message below will appear if the image transmission was unsuccessful. Please click on the [OK] button to close the message, and repeat the procedure.
Page 71: Exchanging Business Card Data With A Pc Or Pda
Exchanging business card data with a PC or PDA You can exchange business card data with a Bluetooth-enabled PC or PDA. Business card data are exchanged using "Object Push" under Bluetooth Information Exchanger. Selecting a business card and sending it to a PC or PDA 1.
Page 72 Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [Bluetooth]→[Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. 4. Use the mouse to drag and drop the business card you wish to send over the destination icon In this case, the business card will be sent to a PC named "PC-1".
Page 73 software installed on the destination device, so please be sure to follow the instructions provided. If you are using the Bluetooth Utility, a message similar to the one below will appear. If the business card has been sent successfully, the message below will appear. Please click on the [OK] button.
Page 74 Note Alternatively, opening Explorer and clicking on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger folder will produce the same result. 3. Double-click on the [Object Push] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [Object Push] window.
Page 75 Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [Bluetooth]→[Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. 4. Right-click on the destination icon, and then click on [Send business card To]. In this case, your personal business card will be sent to a PC named "PC-1".
Page 76 receiving end). The content of the message will vary with the Bluetooth software installed on the destination device, so please be sure to follow the instructions provided. If you are using the Bluetooth Utility, a message similar to the one below will appear.
Page 77 2. Double-click on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger icon on the Desktop. Note Alternatively, opening Explorer and clicking on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger folder will produce the same result. 3. Double-click on the [Object Push] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [Object Push] window.
Page 78 Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [Bluetooth]→[Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. 4. Right-click on the icon of the party whose card you wish to acquire, and then click on [Receive business card] In this case, the business card of the other party will be acquired from a PC named "PC-1".
Page 79 Exchanging business cards Simultaneously exchange your business card with one belonging to another party. 1. Turn on the PC or PDA. 2. Double-click on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger icon on the Desktop. Note Alternatively, opening Explorer and clicking on the Bluetooth Information Exchanger folder will produce the same result.
Page 80 Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [Bluetooth]→[Search Devices]. A device search will be performed. 4. Right-click on the icon of the party with whom you wish to exchange business cards, and then click on [Object Push].
Page 81 Note When you try to send a business card, a message requesting permission to receive the files may appear on the device belonging to the other party (i.e., on the receiving end). The content of the message will vary with the Bluetooth software installed on the destination device, so please be sure to follow the instructions provided.
Page 82: Synchronizing Data With A Pda
Synchronizing data with a PDA When you connect via Bluetooth instead of with a standard cable, you will always be able to synchronize your data without the hassle of having to connect the cable. Connecting using ActiveSync Preparing the PC 1.
Page 83 The [Connection Settings] window will appear. 3. Place a check next to [Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port], and then select "COM7". Note In the standard set-up, the port is configured to "COM7" (refer to Steps (3) and (4) under "Preparing the PDA"...
Page 84 Important The graphic above shows an example of a PDA operating window. The connection procedure may be different depending on the manufacturer or model of PDA you use. Please refer to the product instruction manuals for further details. The [Bluetooth Settings] window will open. The message "Connection not registered"...
Page 85 2. Double click on [Tools]![Search for peripheral components]. The application searches for nearby Bluetooth devices. 3. Tap and hold on the destination PC icon, and then select [Update Services]. A search for services will be carried out, and then a list of service names and their connection status will appear as list in the lower window.
Page 86 4. Tap and hold on "COM7" from the list of service names, and then select "Register ActiveSync". 5. Tap [OK] in the confirmation message window.
Page 87 An ActiveSync connection will be initiated. Establishing a partnership between ActiveSync and a PDA Once a connection has been successfully established with a PDA, the procedure for establishing a partnership with the PDA will be started by the ActiveSync application on the Performing this set-up procedure will enable data to be synchronised between your PC and PDA.
Page 88 The [New Partnership (Specify Data Synchronisation Method)] window will appear. 2. Select "Synchronise with this PC", and then click on the [Next] button. The [New Partnership (Select Synchronisation Settings)] window will appear. 3. Select the type of information to be synchronised between your PC and PDA, and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 89 The [New Partnership (Completing Setup)] window will appear. 4. Click on the [Finish] button. When you click on the [Finish] button, ActiveSync will begin to synchronize your information. [Confirming changes]...
Page 90 (Synchronization process) [Synchronization complete] While the ActiveSync connection is active, synchronization will be performed whenever information is changed on either the PC or the PDA. Once a partnership has been established, every time you start your PC (and PDA) thereafter, a Bluetooth connection will be opened and ActiveSync will synchronize your information.
Page 91 Cancelling a partnership 1. Click on [File]!"Delete partnership". 2. Click on the [Yes] button when the confirmation message appears.
Page 92: Fax Transmission
Fax transmission Using a modem station for fax transmission Important Please refer to the modem station instruction manual for information on how to connect the station to a telephone line. Please ensure that any drivers used to connect the PC to the modem have been installed.
Page 93 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. Once the program has finished searching for the devices, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the wireless modem station from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 94 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Services)] window will appear. 5. If you are connecting to the wireless modem station for the first time, enter the passkey for the device from the [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN Code)] window, and then click on the [OK] button.
Page 95 Once the program has finished searching for the services, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Service)] window will appear. 6. Select "Fax" under [Select Service], and then click on the [Next] button. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Select COM Port)] window will appear. 7.
Page 96 Note The modem station will be installed to the grayed-out COM port displayed under [Assignment of COM Port] in this window. You will be specifying this COM port in Step (3) of "●Installing a Modem", so please write it down for future reference. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connecting to Remote Device)] window will appear.
Page 97 8. Click on the "Add..." button in the [Phone and Modem Options] window. The [Add New Hardware Wizard (Install New Modem)] window will appear. Install the modem by following the instructions in the windows that follow. Installing a modem The [Add New Hardware Wizard (Install New Modem)] window will appear. 1.
Page 98 A list of modem manufacturers and models will appear. 2. Select the desired wireless modem from under [Manufacturer] and [Models], and then click on the [Next] button. Note If you have not yet installed a modem driver, click on the "Use Device" button to install one from this window.
Page 99 If no modem drivers appear, please select "(Standard Modem Types)" and "Standard 33600 bps modem." A window will appear where you can specify the port to which you can install the modem. 3. Select "Selected Port", specify the COM port to which the modem will be installed, and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 100 Please specify the COM port displayed in the window pertaining to Step (7) under "●Setting up the modem station." 4. Click on the [Continue] button. The wizard will display the following window by design, but you may disregard it and click on the "Continue"...
Page 101 6. Confirm that the configured modem has been added to the list in the [Phone and Modem Options] window, and then click on the [OK] button. The [Next] button will be enabled on the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window. 7.
Page 102 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Settings)] window will appear. 8. Enter the type and name of the icon displayed after registration, and then click on the [Next] button. Please click on the [Next] button if you are satisfied with the settings. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear.
Page 103 9. Click on the [Finish] button. The settings will be registered, and the icon will appear in the [Bluetooth Settings] window. Setting fax information Configure send/receive settings and register fax information. 1. Select [Start]![Control Panel], and then double-click on the [Printers and Other Hardware] icon.
Page 104 A window showing installed programs will appear, and a Fax icon will have been created in the [Printers and Faxes] screen. 4. Click on "Send a fax" under "Printer Tasks" on the left side of the window.
Page 105 If you have not yet configured a fax device, the [Fax Configuration Wizard] window will appear. In the window you can enter settings pertaining to the sender (yourself). Note If the fax configuration information has already been registered, the [Send Fax Wizard] window, which can be viewed under "Sending a fax"...
Page 106 Note The sender information that you configure here will be automatically appended as header information when you send a fax. 6. Select a device to be used for fax transmissions, enable the device for sending or receiving, and then click on the [Next] button Note...
Page 107 If [Enable Receive] is selected, the device will be on standby for receiving faxes even if it is not sending or receiving anything, and therefore will be in continuous connection to the wireless modem (when COM Auto Connect is on). Please decide whether to select this option based on the desired objective and/or frequency of transmission.
Page 109 Setting fax information Important The Fax service must be enabled for sending in order for you to send a fax. Please refer to "Using a wireless modem station" under "Troubleshooting" for how to change the send and receive settings once the service has been configured. 1.
Page 110 The [Send Fax Wizard (Recipient Information)] window will appear. 4. Enter the name and fax number of the destination party, and then click on the [Next] button. The [Send Fax Wizard (Preparing the Cover Page)] window will appear.
Page 111 5. Specify the cover page template, subject line, and note (body text), and then click on the [Next] button. The [Send Fax Wizard (Schedule)] window will appear. 6. If you wish to send the fax immediately, select "Now", and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 112 The [Send Fax Wizard (Completing the Send Fax Wizard)] window will appear. 7. Confirm the destination information and transmission details, and then click on the [Finish] button. The software will automatically dial the number and send the fax.
Page 113 Once the fax has been sent, Fax Monitor will revert to standby mode. Receiving a fax 1. When a fax arrives, the Fax Monitor will start automatically as the fax is received. Once the fax has been received, the Fax Monitor will revert to standby mode. Note If you have enabled manual fax reception, the message below will appear when a fax arrives.
Page 114 2. Double-click on the [Fax] icon in the Control Panel. The [Fax Console] window will appear. 3. In the [Fax Console] window, double-click on the fax that has arrived.
Page 115: Using A Mobile Telephone For Fax Transmission
Using a mobile telephone for fax transmission Important Please ensure that any drivers used to connect the PC to the mobile telephone have been installed. Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) is required for you to connect to the mobile telephone. Please make a note of your Bluetooth passkey before you start the set-up process.
Page 116 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. Once the program has finished searching for the devices, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window will appear. 4. Select the device name of the mobile telephone from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 117 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Services)] window will appear. 5. If you are connecting to the mobile telephone for the first time, enter the passkey for the device from the [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN Code)] window, and then click on the [OK] button.
Page 118 Once the program has finished searching for the services, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Service)] window will appear. 6. Select "Fax" under [Select Service], and then click on the [Next] button. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Select COM Port)] window will appear. 7.
Page 119 Note The mobile telephone will be installed to the grayed-out COM port displayed under [Assignment of COM Port] in this window. You will be specifying this COM port in Step (3) of "●Installing a Modem", so please write it down for future reference. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connecting to Remote Device)] window will appear.
Page 120 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] and [Phone and Modem Options] windows will appear. 8. Click on the "Add..." button in the [Phone and Modem Options] window. The [Add New Hardware Wizard (Install New Modem)] window will appear. Install the modem by following the instructions in the windows that follow. Installing a modem The [Add New Hardware Wizard (Install New Modem)] window will appear.
Page 121 A list of modem manufacturers and models will appear. 2. Select the desired mobile telephone from under [Manufacturer] and [Models], and then click on the [Next] button. Note If you have not yet installed a mobile telephone driver, click on the "Use Device" button to install one from this window.
Page 122 If no mobile telephone drivers appear, please select "(Standard Modem Types)" and "Standard 33600 bps modem." A window will appear where you can specify the port to which you can install the modem. 3. Select "Selected Port", specify the COM port to which the modem will be installed, and then click on the [Next] button.
Page 123 Please specify the COM port displayed in the window pertaining to Step (7) under "●Setting up the modem station." 4. Click on the [Continue] button. The wizard will display the following window by design, but you may disregard it and click on the "Continue"...
Page 124 6. Confirm that the configured modem has been added to the list in the [Phone and Modem Options] window, and then click on the [OK] button. The [Next] button will be enabled on the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window. 7.
Page 125 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Settings)] window will appear. 8. Enter the type and name of the icon displayed after registration, and then click on the [Next] button. Please click on the [Next] button if you are satisfied with the settings. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear.
Page 126 9. Click on the [Finish] button. The settings will be registered, and the icon will appear in the [Bluetooth Settings] window. Setting fax information Configure send/receive settings and register fax information. 1. Select [Start]![Control Panel], and then double-click on the [Printers and Other Hardware] icon .
Page 127 A window showing installed programs will appear, and a Fax icon will have been created in the [Printers and Faxes] screen. 4. Click on "Send a fax" under "Printer Tasks" on the left side of the window.
Page 128 If you have not yet configured a fax device, the [Fax Configuration Wizard] window will appear. In the window you can enter settings pertaining to the sender (yourself). Note If the fax configuration information has already been registered, the [Send Fax Wizard] window, which can be viewed under "Sending a fax"...
Page 129 Note The sender information that you configure here will be automatically appended header information when you send a fax. 6. Select a device to be used for fax transmissions, enable the device for sending or receiving, and then click on the [Next] button Note...
Page 130 If [Enable Receive] is selected, the device will be on standby for receiving faxes even if it is not sending or receiving anything, and therefore will be in continuous connection to the wireless modem (when COM Auto Connect is on). Please decide whether to select this option based on the desired objective and/or frequency of transmission.
Page 131: Using A Bluetooth-Compatible Camera
Please refer to the same procedure of “Sending a fax” and “receiving a fax” in the “Using a Modem Station for Transmission” section. Using a Bluetooth-compatible camera Connecting the camera 1. Click on [Start ]![All Programs]![Bluetooth]![Remote Camera]. Note In Windows 2000, click on [Start]→[Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Remote Camera]. The [Remote Camera] window will appear.
Page 132 The camera will be detected and its icon displayed. 4. Right-click on the camera icon, and select [Connect].
Page 133 The camera will be connected, and images from the camera will appear on-screen. Taking a signal picture By placing the mouse cursor over the on-screen image, the camera's operating window will appear. You can operate the camera from this window. 1.
Page 134 Taking several consecutive frames 1. Click on the button in the operating window. A succession of images will be captured and sent to the PC. Note The remote camera shutter cannot be operated while the camera is connected to the PC. The number of consecutive pictures taken can be set to anywhere between 2 and 2.
Page 135 Note Images are not only sent to the PC, but are stored in the camera's on-board memory as well. Please be aware of the remaining memory capacity when you are taking a large number of pictures. Large file sizes are common for high-resolution images, and may take some time to be transferred to the PC.
Page 136: Using A Headset To Communicate
Using a headset to communicate Registering the headset 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the tasktray, then click on [Add New Connection Wizard]. Note Alternatively, you can click on [Start]>[All Programs]>[Bluetooth]>[Bluetooth Settings], then click on [New Connection] in the [Bluetooth Settings] screen that has opened.
Page 137 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth Devices)] screen will appear. Once the device search has been completed, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select a Device)] screen will appear. 4. Select the name of the headset device from the list, then click on the [Next] button.
Page 138 5. Answering with the headset. If the service has been properly detected, a screen will appear indicating that the headset is being called, and a tone will accordingly sound in the headset. Please press the headset switch. Important The procedure for operating the headset may differ depending on the manufacturer and model.
Page 139 registered, the following [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear, from which you can proceed to install the driver. If another audio device has already been registered (i.e., the driver has been installed), you can proceed to Step 9 without having to install the driver. 6.
Page 140 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard)] screen, which is the final screen of the installation wizard, will appear. 8. Click on the [Finish] button. Once driver installation is complete, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Enter Connection Name)] will appear.
Page 141 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] screen will appear. 10. Click on the [Finish] button. The configuration information will be registered, and an icon will be displayed in the [Bluetooth Settings] screen. Making a connecting to the headset You can make a connection to the headset from an icon that has been registered in [Bluetooth Settings].
Page 142 LaLaVoice and other voice-recognition software If you wish to use these applications, please terminate the headset connection before you launch them. 1. Right-click on the headset icon, then click on [Connect]. 2. Answer with the headset. A screen will appear indicating that the headset is being called, and a tone will accordingly sound in the headset.
Page 143 You may now launch conferencing and voice-recognition software and use the headset. Disconnecting from the headset Please follow the steps below to disconnect from the headset. 1. Right-click on the headset icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] screen, then click on [Disconnect].
Page 144: Advanced Features
Chapter 5 Advanced features Making a device undiscoverable to other users 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray, and then click on [Device Properties]. The [Device Properties] window will appear. 2. Select [Non-discoverable mode] in [Discoverability mode] under the [Mode] tab, and then click on the [OK] button.
Page 145: Encrypting The Content Of Your Transmissions
Your device will now be undetectable by other users, even when they search for other devices. Note Other devices are still able to establish connections with your device even if you have enabled the Non-discoverable mode. Please enable "Non-connectable mode" if you wish to reject connections from other devices. Encrypting the content of your transmissions Since Bluetooth communication is conducted wirelessly, there is always the possibility that a third party may be able to intercept your transmissions.
Page 146 The [Device Properties] window will appear. 2. Select [Link Level Enforced Security] in [Security Mode] under the [Mode] tab, put a check next to [Encryption], and then click on the [OK] button. Note Once you have configured the security mode, a window will appear when you first make a connection to another device, prompting you to enter a Bluetooth passkey (PIN code).
Page 147: Changing The Default Connection
The window in which you enter the passkey will not appear once you have connected more than two times to the device. Changing the default connection The "default connection" refers to the dial-up connection configured for use whenever a connection is made to the Internet. If several connections have been registered, you can change the default connection by following the procedure below.
Page 148 In this window, "Direct Connection" is set as the default, and "Never dial a connection" has been selected. Change the settings so that "London A" will always be dialled when you connect to the Internet. 4. Select "Always dial my default connection".
Page 149 5. Click on "London A", and then click on the [Set Default] button. "London A" has been changed to the default connection.
Page 150: Manually Creating A Virtual Bluetooth Com Port
Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port In order for a PC to connect to and communicate with a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth Utility will create a gateway for data to be exchanged between the respective devices. This gateway is known as a "port" (or "virtual COM port"). Since one virtual COM port will be allocated to each device, trouble-free communication will still be possible even if several devices are being used.
Page 151: Creating A Virtual Com Port
Bluetooth virtual COM port for a client Virtual COM port used when your device is the client, and requests are sent to another device. Bluetooth virtual COM port for a server Virtual COM port used when your device is the server, and requests are received from another device.
Page 152 The main Bluetooth Local COM window will appear. Note Even when the Control Panel appears in Classic view, please simply click on the [Bluetooth Local COM] icon. No such distinction between viewing formats exists in Windows 2000. 3. Click on the [Add...] button.
Page 153: Deleting A Virtual Com Port
The [Bluetooth Local COM Wizard] window, from where you can create a virtual COM port, will appear. Start from this window when creating Bluetooth virtual COM ports for either servers or clients. Deleting a virtual COM port Note You can only delete virtual COM ports created by the Bluetooth Local COM utility. 1.
Page 154 A message will appear asking you to confirm that you wish to delete the port. 2. Click on the [Yes] button. The port will be deleted. 3. Click on the [OK] button.
Page 155: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting General operation of the Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth Manager Q: Bluetooth icon does not appear in task tray. If the Bluetooth icon does not appear in the task tray, Bluetooth Manager will not be active, which will prevent you from being able to use any of the functions of the Bluetooth Utility.
Page 156 If the wireless communication switch on your PC has been turned off, the message below will appear, and you will not be able to turn the power on from Bluetooth Manager. Please confirm whether the wireless communication switch has been turned on. Bluetooth Settings Q: Clicking on the [New Connection] button brings up the message "Unable to prepare Bluetooth."...
Page 157 The Bluetooth Information Exchanger icon will appear on the Desktop. Q: Transfer failed when sending a file using the right-click menu. FTP or OPP are the sending profiles available when you select a file, right-click it, and then click on [to Bluetooth] to send it. If the destination device does not support either of these profiles, you will not be able to send files using the right-click menu.
Page 158 If the modem station is connected to and is being used by another device, no other device will be able to connect to the modem station. Q: Bluetooth passkey entry failed The Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) comprises a sequence of alphanumeric characters, with the letters able to be rendered in upper and lower case.
Page 159 Please refer to "Using a modem station for fax transmissions" for information on the configuration procedure. The telephone number of the fax destination may have been entered incorrectly. Please check the telephone number. If the setting under COM Auto Connect Settings has been set to "Off", a connection will not automatically be established with the modem.
Page 160 3. Select the [Send] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to send" has been checked. 4. Select the [Receive] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to receive" has been checked (when you wish to receive faxes).
Page 161 5. Click on the [OK] button. Using an access point Q: Access point cannot be detected. If the access point is connected to and is being used by another device, the access point will be undetectable even if you search for it. Q: Cannot connect to access point.
Page 162 Please refer to the product instruction manual for information on how to configure your access point. Q: Cannot connect to the Internet. If you are using a LAN to connect to the Internet, the LAN environment of the company or location where you are trying to establish the connection may require you to connect via a proxy server.
Page 163 The telephone number of the fax destination may have been entered incorrectly. Please check the telephone number. If the setting under COM Auto Connect Settings has been set to "Off", a connection will not automatically be established with the modem. Please connect to the mobile telephone manually.
Page 164 3. Select the [Send] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to send" has been checked. 4. Select the [Receive] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to receive" has been checked when you wish to receive faxes).
Page 165 5. Click on the [OK] button. Using a PDA Q: Cannot make an ActiveSync connection. Please confirm that you have installed ActiveSync v3.7 or higher on your PC. ActiveSync is installed to COM7 as a default. Please refer to "Synchronizing data with a PDA"...
Page 166 If the camera is connected to and is being used by another device, the camera will be undetectable even if you search for it. Q: Cannot connect to camera. If the camera is connected to and is being used by another device, no other device will be able to connect to the camera.
Page 167: Registering Your Product And Getting Assistance
If you need assistance, you should consider contacting the company that sold you the Bluetooth USB Adapter. We encourage you to register your product and to notice the many support options available from Zoom. Visit our Web site at www.zoom.com...
Page 168: Appendix A
Appendix A Regulatory information FCC Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Caution: For the purpose of satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas should be positioned in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20cm is maintained between the transmitter's radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby persons.
Page 169 It is recommended that this unit be used with a listed computer. Declaration of Conformity Zoom Technologies, Inc., 207 South Street Boston, MA 02111 USA / 617-423-1072 Manufacturer www.zoom.com...
Page 170 Declaration of Conformity Zoom Technologies, Inc., 207 South Street Boston, MA 02111 USA / 617-423-1072 Manufacturer www.zoom.com Brand Bluetooth PC Card Type Model 4312A The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this equipment is compliant to Directive 1999/5/EC via the following.

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