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  • Page 1 Class 1 / Class 2 Bluetooth V2.0 USB Adapter BT-510U/BT-520U User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright (C) 2006 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted.
  • Page 3 Trademarks The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION ...6 ...6 EATURES ...7 ACKET ONTENT UPPORTED PROFILES UPPORTED LANGUAGES UPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS ...8 IMITATIONS CHAPTER 2 SETUP FOR WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003...10 CHAPTER 3 BASIC SETTING ...12 XPRESS 3.1.1 Starting Bluetooth Settings...12 3.1.2 Detecting Bluetooth devices...13 3.1.3 Detecting services...15 3.1.4 Registering settings information...19 USTOM 3.2.1 Starting Bluetooth Settings...20...
  • Page 5 5.4.1 Clients and servers...134 5.4.2 Creating a virtual COM port...135 5.4.3 Deleting a virtual COM port...137 CHAPTER 6 FAQ...139 ENERAL OPERATION OF THE SING A WIRELESS MODEM STATION SING AN ACCESS POINT SING A MOBILE TELEPHONE PDA ...148 SING A ...148 SING A CAMERA SING A...

  • Page 6: Chapter1 Introduction

    Chapter1 Introduction The BT-510U/520U is designed to connect USB port of a desktop or laptop PC, and allows the computer to build a short-range wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices like cellular phones, PDAs, and computers. Since the transmission medium of...

  • Page 7: Packet Content

    1.2 Packet Content The following items should be included: • 1 * Bluetooth V2.0 USB Adapter • 1 * CD-ROM (includes Driver, Utility, Manual) • 1 * Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1.3 Supported profiles Windows 98SE/ME This Bluetooth Stack for Windows supports the following profiles.

  • Page 8: Supported Operating Systems

    Japanese Norwegian Spanish Swedish The following languages are supported by Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 only. Dutch Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Finnish Portuguese (Brazil) 1.5 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 9 modem; I will select from a list". Otherwise, the system may freeze during the modem detection. If the manual for your Bluetooth device does not specify a modem driver, then please select "Standard 33600bps modem". (f) Before connecting or disconnecting a Bluetooth headset, please exit any voice or sound-related applications (e.g.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Setup For Windows 98Se/Me/2000/Xp/2003

    Chapter 2 Setup for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Installing Bluetooth software for Windows 1. Insert the Drivers and User’s Manual CD into CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once completed, a menu screen will appear. 2. Install the Bluetooth software by click the “Bluetooth Software“ hyperlink of the menu screen to activate the installation for the application program.
  • Page 11 5. When the installation is completed, please click on the "Yes" to restart your system.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Basic Setting

    Chapter 3 Basic setting 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 •...

  • Page 13: Detecting Bluetooth Devices

    ．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 14 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. When the device has been detected, the name and address of the device will appear in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window.

  • Page 15: 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. 3.1.3 Detecting services 1. Select the device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button. Bluetooth device detection will commence.
  • Page 16 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 17 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. ．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 18 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 19: Registering Settings Information

    3.1.4 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 20: Custom Mode Set-Up

    3.2 Custom Mode Set-up 3.2.1 Starting Bluetooth Settings 1. Click [Start] [All Programs] [Bluetooth] [Bluetooth Settings]. (Under Windows 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 21: Detecting Bluetooth Devices

    3.2.2 Detecting Bluetooth devices The [Add New Connection Wizard (Welcome to the Add New Connection Wizard)] window will appear. 1. Switch the device power ON to make it connectable via Bluetooth. 2. Confirm that [Custom Mode] has been selected in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Welcome to the Add New Connection Wizard)] window, and click on the [Next] button.
  • Page 22 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. ．A further device search will be performed.

  • Page 23: Detecting Services

    3.2.3 Detecting services 1. Select the device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button. Bluetooth device detection will commence. 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.
  • Page 24 ．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. Please perform the passkey entry process again. ．If you try to register a device that has already been registered, the following message will appear, and you will not be able to proceed with further operation.
  • Page 25 [Select Services]. Example: List of another computer’s services 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 26 4. Select the type and name of the icon to be displayed once the device has been registered, and click on the [Next] button. 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 27: Registering Settings Information

    3.2.4 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: Chapter 4 Making The Most Of Your Bluetooth Device

    Chapter 4 Making the most of your Bluetooth device 4.1 Connecting to the internet 4.1.1 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. 5.
  • Page 31 Once the program has finished searching for the devices, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Device Selection)] window will appear. 6. Click on the [Next] button. Certain modems require you to configure initialization commands separately. Please click on the [Additional initialization Command Settings] button, enter the initialization commands in the following window, and then click on the [OK] button.
  • 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 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. The procedure is described below.
  • 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. You will be able to browse Web pages using your browser and send and receive e-mail.
  • Page 36 The following message will appear. Click on the [Yes] button. When the icon appears as shown below, the connection will have ended.

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Internet Using A Mobile Telephone

    4.1.2 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. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Services)] window will appear.
  • Page 39 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. 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.
  • Page 40 Certain modems require you to configure initialization commands separately. Please click on the [Additional initialization Command Settings] button, enter the initialization commands in the following window, and then click on the [OK] button. 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.
  • Page 41 Important ．The sample entries shown in the window are provided solely for purpose of explanation. Please use your own telephone number, ID and password according to the arrangement with your provider. The settings will be registered, and an icon will appear in the [Bluetooth Settings] window.
  • Page 42 Important ．A connection will be automatically established with the modem station if COM Auto Connect is available. If COM Auto Connect is not available, please manually connect to the mobile telephone . The following message will appear once you have connected to the Internet. 4.
  • Page 43 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. The procedure is described below.
  • Page 44 If the connection has been established successfully, the connection icon and task tray will appear as shown below. 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).
  • Page 45 The following message will appear. Click on the [Yes] button. When the icon appears as shown below, the connection will have ended.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Network[Lan]

    4.2 Connecting to a network[LAN] 4.2.1 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. 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."...
  • Page 50 Click on the [Next] button. 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.
  • Page 51 11. Click on the [Finish] button. The access point icon will be registered in the [Bluetooth Settings] window. Connecting to a LAN(LAP) 1. Right-click on the connection icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect].
  • Page 52 2. Confirm that "Direct connection" has been selected under [Connection Destination], and then click on the [Connect] button 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].
  • Page 53 2. Click on the [Connections] tab, and then click on the [Settings...] button. 3. Enter the IP address and port number of the proxy server under [Proxy Server], and then click on the [OK] button.

  • Page 54: Connecting To A Lan Using An Access Point[Pan]

    4.2.2 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 55 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Searching for Bluetooth devices)] window will appear. Select the device name of the access point from [Device List], and then click on the [Next] button. 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.
  • Page 56 Service detection and COM port creation will be performed automatically. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Settings)] window will appear. 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 57 1. Right-click on the connection icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect]. 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 58 3. Enter the IP address and port number of the proxy server under [Proxy Server], and then click on the [OK] button.

  • Page 59: Sending Files

    4.3 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 ．The same operations will be valid as long as the PC and PDA support the FTP profile ．"File transfer"...
  • Page 60 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 61 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. 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 62 ．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 63 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". 4. Double-click on the [PDA-1] icon The file saved in the shared folder in "My Mobile" will appear. 5.
  • Page 64 The file will be received from a PDA. Note ．With "File transfer", you can send individual files as well as entire folders. Please right-click on the folder you wish to receive, and select "Receive folder". Subsequent operations should be performed in the same manner as when receiving individual files.

  • Page 65: Sending Images To A Mobile Telephone

    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" on the hard drive. 4.3.2 Sending images to a mobile telephone 1.
  • Page 66 3. Double-click on the [File transfer] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [File transfer] window. 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".
  • Page 67 The image will be sent. If the image has been sent successfully, the message below will appear. Please click on the [OK] button. 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 68: Exchanging Business Card Data With Apc Or Pda

    4.4 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 69 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 70 If the business card has been sent successfully, the message below will appear. Please click on the [OK] button. The message below will appear if the business card transmission was unsuccessful. Please click on the [OK] button to close the message, and repeat the procedure. Selecting your personal business card You can prepare a business card bearing your name and other details such as your company and telephone numbers, and then send it to another party.
  • Page 71 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. 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].
  • Page 72 The business card will be sent. 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 73 Note ．Data that has been sent will be saved in a folder for exchanged business cards on the destination device. Receiving a business card from another party You can prepare a business card bearing your name and other details such as your company and telephone numbers, and then send it to another party.
  • Page 74 3. Double-click on the [Object Push] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [Object Push] window. 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.
  • Page 75 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. 3. Double-click on the [Object Push] icon. A list of devices will appear in the [Object Push] window.
  • Page 76 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 77: Synchronizing Data With Apda

    4.5 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. 4.5.1 Connecting using ActiveSync Preparing the PC 1.
  • Page 78 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" below). When using a different port, please also change the port number selected in this window Preparing the PDA 1.
  • Page 79 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 80 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. 4.
  • Page 81 5. Tap [OK] in the confirmation message window. 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 PC.
  • Page 82 1. In the [New Partnership (Set Up a Partnership)] window, select "Standard partnership", and then click on the [Next] button. 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.
  • Page 83 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 84 ↓ (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 85 Cancelling a partnership Click on [File] "Delete partnership". Click on the [Yes] button when the confirmation message appears.

  • Page 86: Fax Transmission

    4.6 Fax transmission 4.6.1 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 90 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 91 1. Check [Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list], and then click on the [Next] button. 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.
  • Page 92 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. Important ．Please specify the COM port displayed in the window pertaining to Step (7) under "●Setting up the modem station."...
  • Page 93 A window will appear indicating that the modem installation is complete. 5. Click on the [Finish] button. 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.
  • Page 94 The [Next] button will be enabled on the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window. 7. Click on the [Next] button on the [Add New Connection Wizard (Modem Settings)] window. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Settings)] window will appear.
  • Page 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 Note ．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 99 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.
  • Page 100 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. 5. Specify the cover page template, subject line, and note (body text), and then click on the [Next] button.
  • Page 101 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 102 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 104: Using A Mobile Telephone For Fax Transmission

    4.6.2 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 105 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 106 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. Once the program has finished searching for the services, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Service)] window will appear.
  • Page 107 The [Add New Connection Wizard (Select COM Port)] window will appear. 7. Check [Use default COM port], and then click on the [Next] button. 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.
  • Page 108 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 109 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 110 3. Select "Selected Port", specify the COM port to which the modem will be installed, and then click on the [Next] button. Important ．Please specify the COM port displayed in the window pertaining to Step (7) under "●Setting up the modem station." 4.
  • Page 111 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 112 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 113 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 . Note ．If the control panel is displayed in "Classic view", and you use Windows 2000, please start from Step (2).
  • Page 114 4. Click on "Send a fax" under "Printer Tasks" on the left side of the window. 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).
  • Page 115 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 ．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...

  • Page 116: Using A Bluetooth-Compatible Camera

    7. Click on the [Next] button. It is important that you do not change the transmitter subscriber identification. 8. Click on the [Finish] button. Please refer to the same procedure of “Sending a fax” and “receiving a fax” in the “using a modem station for transmission”...
  • Page 117 ． In Windows 2000, click on [Start]→[Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Remote Camera]. The [Remote Camera] window will appear. 2. Turn on the camera, and set it to be connectable via Bluetooth. Note ． Different cameras are operated in different ways, depending on the manufacturer and model used.
  • Page 118 4. Right-click on the camera icon, and select [Connect]. 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.
  • Page 119 1. Click on the button in the operating window. A single image will be captured and sent to the PC. 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.
  • Page 120 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 16. 1. In the [Remote Camera] window, click on [Bluetooth]→[Properties] [Consecutive Image Settings].
  • Page 121 Note ． This window is an example showing pictures when [Filmstrip] has been selected from the [View] menu in Explorer.

  • Page 122: Using A Headset To Communicate

    4.8 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 123 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 124 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 125 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. Click on the [Next] button. The [Install Hardware] screen will appear. 7. Click on the [Continue Anyway] button. The following screen will appear automatically.
  • Page 126 Once driver installation is complete, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Enter Connection Name)] will appear. 9. Confirm the information you have entered, and click on the [Next] button. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Add New Connection Wizard)] screen will appear. 10.
  • Page 127 Making a connecting to the headset You can make a connection to the headset from an icon that has been registered in [Bluetooth Settings]. Important ．Before making a connection to the headset, please check that you have turned on the headset's power, and it has been enabled for a Bluetooth connection. Please ensure that the following audio-related applications have been closed before you connect the headset to your PC.
  • Page 128 If the connection has been properly established, the icon's appearance will change to indicate a connected state. 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.

  • Page 129: Chapter 5 Advanced Features

    Chapter 5 Advanced features 5.1 Making a device undiscoverable to other users 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the task tray, and then click on [Device Properties and Security…]. The [Device Properties and Security] window will appear. 2. Select [Non-discoverable mode] in [Discoverability mode] under the [Mode] tab, and then click on the [OK] button.

  • Page 130: Encrypting The Content Of Your Transmissions

    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. 5.2 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 131: Changing The Default Connection

    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). Please click on the [OK] button after you have entered the passkey. ．The window in which you enter the passkey will not appear once you have connected more than two times to the device.
  • Page 132 The [Internet Options] window will appear. 3. Click on the [Connections] tab. 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 dialed when you connect to the Internet.
  • Page 133 5. Click on "London A", and then click on the [Set Default] button. "London A" has been changed to the default connection.

  • Page 134: Manually Creating A Virtual Bluetooth Com Port

    5.4 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 135: Creating A Virtual Com Port

    Bluetooth virtual COM port for a server • Virtual COM port used when your device is the server, and requests are received from another device. 5.4.2 Creating a virtual COM port 1. Click on the [Printers and Other Hardware] icon in the Control Panel. The [Printers and Other Hardware] window appears.
  • Page 136 Note ．Even when the Control Panel appears in Classic view, please simply click the [Bluetooth Local COM] icon. No such distinction between viewing formats exists in Windows 2000. 3. Click on the [Add...] button. The [Bluetooth Local COM Wizard] window, from where you can create a virtual COM port, will appear.

  • Page 137: Deleting A Virtual Com Port

    Start from this window when creating Bluetooth virtual COM ports for either servers or clients. 5.4.3 Deleting a virtual COM port Note ．You can only delete virtual COM ports created by the Bluetooth Local COM utility. 1. Select the port you wish to delete from the [Bluetooth Local COM] window, and then click on the [Delete] button.
  • Page 138 The port will be deleted. 3. Click on the [OK] button.

  • Page 139: Chapter 6 Faq

    Chapter 6 FAQ 6.1 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 140 Please confirm whether the wireless communication switch has been turned Bluetooth Settings Q: Clicking on the [New Connection] button brings up the message "Unable to prepare Bluetooth." The wireless communication switch is turned off. • Please switch it on. Q: Remote device(s) cannot be detected The other device(s) may have been set to Non-discoverable mode.

  • Page 141: Using A Wireless Modem Station

    other device • (Non-connectable mode etc). Please confirm the security settings of the other device. Please enter the correct password if you are asked to enter one. Remote Camera See "Using a camera" • Bluetooth Local COM Q: Cannot add port A maximum of 64 virtual COM ports can be added.
  • Page 142 Please ensure that the two slide switches on the underside of the main unit • have been set to the "NORMAL" and "MODEM" positions respectively. Q: Cannot connect to the Internet The telephone number of the connection (i.e., the telephone number for the •...
  • Page 143 The [Fax properties] window will appear. 2. Select the [Device] tab, right-click on the modem you wish to use, and then click on [Properties]. 3. Select the [Send] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to send" has been checked.

  • Page 144: Using An Access Point

    4. Select the [Receive] tab, and then confirm that "Enable device to receive" has been checked (when you wish to receive faxes). 5. Click on the [OK] button. 6.3 Using an access point Q: Access point cannot be detected.

  • Page 145: Using A Mobile Telephone

    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. If the access point is connected to and is being used by another device, no •...
  • Page 146 If BIP is supported: use "Image transfer" under Bluetooth Information Exchanger to send images Q: Cannot connect to the Internet. The telephone number of the connection (i.e., the telephone number for the • access point of your Internet service provider) may not be correct. Please check the telephone number.
  • Page 147 2. Select the [Device] tab, right-click on the modem you wish to use, and then click on [Properties] . 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"...

  • Page 148: Using Apda

    5. Click on the [OK] button. 6.5 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 •...

  • Page 149: Using A Bluetooth Headset

    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 •...
  • Page 150 Please confirm that the Bluetooth Headset is being operated correctly (for • example, ensure that the correct mode (audio or communications) mode has been selected). Please confirm that the voice file or CD is being played back normally on your •...

  • Page 151: Appendix A Specification

    Appendix A Specification Model BT-510U Bluetooth Spec. Bluetooth V2.0+EDR Compliance Transfer rates Max UART baud rates of 3Mbps (Max) Operating Voltage USB Standard USB 2.0 Operating 100 m in free space Distance Antenna 2dBi Antenna Dimension 49.36 (L) x 17.99(W) x 7.55(H) mm...

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