Introduction; Bluetooth Tray - MSI Star Key User Manual

1. Introduction

The Bluetooth
physical cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices.
• Network access points
• Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, etc.)
• Imaging devices (printer, camera)
• Audio devices (headset, speakers)
Bluetooth wireless technology also enables communication between the above devices and
Bluetooth enabled phones (example: cellular, cordless, smart phones).
The Bluetooth for Windows software consists of the following components:
• Microsoft
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immediate vicinity using Windows Explorer.
• My Bluetooth Places - graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to Bluetooth
devices in the immediate vicinity. Also provides access to configure the local devices and
access to perform other Bluetooth tasks.
• BTTray Security Manager - controls and manages Bluetooth security levels. Enables user to
grant or deny access and to filter what can be accessed on a Bluetooth device.
• Bluetooth for Windows Configuration Panel - configures Bluetooth for Windows (BTW)
software using Windows Control Panel.
• Stack Server - provides an interface for the operating system to control Bluetooth devices
and to ensure that Bluetooth connections operate together correctly. The stack server has a
built-in Security Manager that protects the Bluetooth device from unauthorized access.
• Bluetooth Setup wizard - facilitates the configuration and modification of Bluetooth
environment. The wizard can be used to configure or change local services or to establish
connections to remote devices based on service type or device type.
• Quick Connect - facilitates fast connections based on service type. Enables user to quickly
find devices that support a particular service and establish a connection to that service.
During this process, a shortcut to the service is created in My Bluetooth Places, which can
be used for subsequent connections.

BLUETOOTH TRAY

The Bluetooth tray resides in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Bluetooth
tray provides fast access to most Bluetooth operations.
From the Bluetooth tray the user can:
• Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth
icon and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places.
• Access the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. This wizard enables the user to:
Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetooth device
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Locate remote Bluetooth devices
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Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth devices
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Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device, e.g., John's PC and Desktop.
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• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select
Advanced Configuration.
• Access the Quick Connect option—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, and
then select the type of service to which you wish to connect.
• Start/Stop Bluetooth on this computer.
INTRODUCTION
wireless technology provides short-range wireless communications that replace the
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Windows Explorer Extensions - provides access to Bluetooth devices in the
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