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GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
General Configuration Settings
The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is
displayed to remote devices.
Identity
• Computer Name - enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in
the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.
• Computer type - select either Desktop or Laptop from the shortcut menu to set the type of
icon remote devices will use to represent this computer.
BLUETOOTH APPLICATIONS
Overview
Some built-in Bluetooth applications provide full functionality for a specific task, such as locating
other Bluetooth devices or synchronizing two Personal Information Managers.
Other built-in Bluetooth applications provide a way for standard Windows applications to accom-
plish their tasks wirelessly. For example, a Bluetooth application may create a wireless serial
connection between computers or provide wireless access to the Internet.
The difference between Bluetooth Applications and Bluetooth Services:
• Bluetooth Applications are software programs on this computer that allow this computer to
use the Bluetooth services that are provided by other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration
panel, these programs are referred to collectively as Client Applications.
• Bluetooth Services are software programs on this computer that provide a service to other
devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are referred to collectively as
Local Services.
Note: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is
a Fax service and a Fax application.
General Configuration
All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and/or require a
secure connection when using the application.
To access the configuration properties page for a built-in Bluetooth application:
• In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select
Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu
or
• From Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration
In the Bluetooth configuration panel, Client Applications tab, highlight the application to be
configured, and then click Properties (or double-click the application).
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