Summary of Contents for Trust BT-2100P BLUETOOTH 2.0 EDR USB ADAPTER
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Using the Bluetooth Utility Actual examples of how to establish a connection to a Bluetooth wireless technology device using the Bluetooth Utility are described in this section. Also provided are descriptions of more convenient methods as well as detailed information on the Bluetooth Utility functions.
Flow of operation The procedure below is used to set up Bluetooth wireless technology devices using the Bluetooth Utility. Note It is assumed that the set-up is performed from the [Bluetooth Settings] window. : Enter Bluetooth passkey (PIN code), if required by the device.
Basic settings Methods for registering new devices using the Bluetooth Utility shall now be described. As an example, a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible mouse shall be connected and configured using [Bluetooth Settings]. [Bluetooth Settings] provides two set-up methods: "Express Mode" and "Custom Mode." Express Mode [Bluetooth Settings] will automatically detect and register services.
Express Mode Set-up The procedure for setting up the device using Express Mode shall now be described. In this case, a mouse device is used as sample device. Starting Bluetooth Settings Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and select [Bluetooth Settings] from the menu that appears.
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3. 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 devices will start. When the mouse has been detected, the name and address of the device will appear in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window.
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4. Select the mouse device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button. Searching for services will start. 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.
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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. 5. Finally, the [Bluetooth Settings] window will automatically appear and the icons of the registered devices will appear and the devices will be ready to use.
Custom Mode Set-up The procedure for setting up the device using Custom Mode shall now be described. In this case, a mouse device is used as sample device. Starting Bluetooth Settings Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and select [Bluetooth Settings] from the menu that appears.
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Searching for devices will start. When the mouse has been detected, the name and address of the device will appear in the [Add New Connection Wizard (Select Device)] window.
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Note If no device is found, please confirm that the device has been made connectable, and click on the [Update] button. A further device search will be performed. 4. Select the mouse device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button Searching for services will start.
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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. The services supported by the device will be displayed. 5.
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The [Add New Connection Wizard (Connection Name Setup)] window will appear if a service has been properly detected. 7. 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.
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8. 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.
Connecting to the Internet using a modem station [DUN] You can use a Bluetooth wireless modem to connect to the Internet via a telephone line. Important In order to connect to the Internet, you must have already signed up with a provider and obtained a connection ID and password.
Note Please refer to the modem or mobile phone instruction manual for further details on the initialization commands. 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 Please use your own telephone number, ID and password according to the arrangement with your provider.
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2. End the connection Right-click on the icon, and then click [Disconnect] to end the connection. A message will appear. Click on the [Yes] button. When the icon appears as shown below, the connection will have ended.
Connecting to the Internet using a mobile telephone [DUN] This section describes how to connect to the Internet via a telephone line, 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.
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Note Please refer to the modem or mobile phone instruction manual for further details on the initialization commands. 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 Please use your own telephone number, ID and password according to the arrangement with your provider.
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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. End the connection Right-click on the icon, and then click [Disconnect] to end a connection. A message will appear. Click on the [Yes] button. When the icon appears as shown below, the connection will have been ended.
Connecting to a LAN using an access point (LAP) [LAP] This section describes how to connect to a network (for example, a company LAN or a personal home network) using a LAP profile-compatible access point. Please refer to Using an access point (PAN) to connect to a LAN if you are using a PAN profile- compatible access point.
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6. Enter the connection name, user name and password, then click on the [Next] button 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. 7.
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Connecting to a LAN (LAP) Procedure 1. Right-click on the connection icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect] The [Dial-up Connection] window will appear. 2. Confirm that "Direct connection" has been selected under [Connection Destination], and then click on the [Connect] button A connection will be initiated.
Connecting to a LAN using an access point (PAN) [PAN] This section describes how to connect to a network (for example, a company LAN or a personal home network) using a PAN profile-compatible access point. Please refer to "Using an access point (LAP) to connect to a LAN"...
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Connecting to a LAN (PAN) Procedure 1. Right-click on the connection icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect] You will be asked for the Bluetooth passkey in the window that appears. 2. Enter the passkey under [Bluetooth Passkey (PIN code)], and then click on the [OK] button A connection will be initiated.
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Building a personal area network [PAN] You can use the PAN profile to build a network of Bluetooth wireless technology- enabled devices. A personal area network comprises a client-server architecture. The device to which other devices connect is called the "server", and a device that connects to the server is called a "client." The client-server relationship is not necessarily a fixed one.
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Important Please refer to Windows Help for further information on TCP/IP, DHCP and configurations for sharing. Operating as a server The following icon will appear in the tasktray when the PAN server function has been activated. Should the icon not appear, please follow the procedure below to activate the PAN server function. 1.
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■Connecting to a server Procedure 1. Right-click on the icon in the [Bluetooth Settings] window, and then click on [Connect] Once you have connected, the icon will change to indicate that the device is connected. ■Ending a connection to a server Procedure 1.
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Using a modem station for fax transmissions [FAX] This section describes how to send a fax using a Bluetooth wireless modem station. Important Please refer to the modem station instruction manual for information on how to connect the station to a telephone line.
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6.2 Case 2: COM port and modem registration process will be manually performed The COM port and modem registration process will then be manually performed using the original modem .inf file. Once the COM port and modem registration is completed by following the wizard process, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Setting Connection Name)] screen will appear.
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7. Click on the [Next] button It is important that you do not change the transmitter subscriber identification. The [Fax Configuration Wizard (Completing the Fax Configuration Wizard)] window will appear. 8. Click on the [Finish] button The fax information will be have been registered, and the [Fax Console] window will appear. This will complete the fax set-up process.
Sending a fax This section describes how to send a fax from the Fax Console. 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.
Receiving a fax This section describes what to do when a fax arrives after you have established a connection to a modem station. Important The Fax service must be enabled for receiving in order for you to receive a fax. Please refer to "Using a wireless modem station"...
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Using a mobile telephone for fax transmissions [FAX] This section describes how to send a fax using a mobile telephone as a modem. Important Please ensure that any drivers used to connect the PC to the mobile telephone have been installed. A Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) is required for you to connect to the mobile telephone.
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6.1 Case 1: COM port and modem registration process will be automatically performed The COM port and modem registration process will then be automatically performed. Once the COM port and modem (standard 33600 bps type) registration is complete, the [Add New Connection Wizard (Setting Connection Name)] screen will appear. 6.2 Case 2: COM port and modem registration process will be manually performed The COM port and modem registration process will then be manually performed using the original modem .inf file.
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Please decide whether to select this option based on to the desired objective and/or frequency of transmission. The [Fax Configuration Wizard (Transmitting Subscriber Identification (TSID))] window will appear. 7. Click on the [Next] button It is important that you do not change the transmitter subscriber identification. The [Fax Configuration Wizard (Completing the Fax Configuration Wizard)] window will appear.
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Sending a fax This section describes how to send a fax from the Fax Console. Important The Fax service must be enabled for sending in order for you to send a fax. Please refer to "Using a mobile telephone" under "Troubleshooting" for how to change the send and receive settings once the service has been configured.""...
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Receiving a fax This section describes what to do when a fax arrives after you have established a connection to a modem station. Important The Fax service must be enabled for receiving in order for you to receive a fax. Please refer to "Using a mobile telephone"...
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Printing This section describes how to use a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible printer for printing. Types of printer functions When printing using Bluetooth wireless technology, the methods for configuring and using the printer will vary with the corresponding profile. Note (*1) The majority of Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible printers support HCRP.
Printing documents and images [HCRP] [SPP] This section describes how to print using a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible printer. Important Please ensure that any printer-specific drivers have been installed on the PC before you have established a Bluetooth wireless technology connection. A Bluetooth passkey (PIN code) is required for you to connect to the printer.
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8. Select "Local printer attached to this computer", remove the check next to "Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer", and then click on the [Next] button The [Add Printer Wizard (Select Printer Port)] window will appear. 9. Select the desired port, and then click on the [Next] button The [Add Printer Wizard (Install Printer Software)] window will appear.
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Printing images directly from a digital camera or other device [BIP] If you have a printer that supports BIP (Basic Imaging Profile), you can send images directly to a printer to be printed out, without having to perform any special set-up procedure. Note Below is a list of file types (extensions) of images that can be printed out directly.
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Printing business card data [OPP] If you have a printer that supports OPP (Object Push Profile), you can directly send business card data that conforms to the "vCard" standard to a printer and print it out. Procedure ■Printing business card data (using icons) 1.
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Listening to music using the stereo headphones [GAVDP] [A2DP] [AVRCP] This section describes how to use the stereo headphones to listen to your favourite music or other audio files stored on your PC. Configuring the stereo headphones Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and click on [Add New Connection].
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Listening to music or other audio files 1. Playing music or other audio files on your PC Important Please confirm the points below if you are unable to hear anything despite having properly connected the stereo headphones. Click [Start]→[All Programs]→[Accessories]→[Entertainment]→[Volume Control]. Remove the tick next to [Mute] if it has been ticked.
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The procedure below can be performed in order to change the position where the receive command is displayed or to not have the command displayed. Procedure 1. Double-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the taskbar Launches "Bluetooth Settings." 2.
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Using a wireless keyboard [HID] This section describes how to connect a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible keyboard to a PC. Setting up the wireless keyboard Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and then click on [Add New Connection] Note Alternatively, click [Start]→[All Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Bluetooth Settings], and then click on...
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Using a wireless mouse [HID] This section describes how to connect a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible mouse to a PC. Setting up the wireless mouse Procedure 1. Turn on the wireless mouse, and set it to be connectable Please refer to the instruction manual for details on how to operate the mouse. Note If the security mode on your PC has been set to "Enable Link-Level Security,"...
Exchanging files with a PC or PDA [FTP] You can send and receive files other than business card data with a PC or PDA that has onboard Bluetooth wireless technology. 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.
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Note Files that have been sent will be saved in a file transfer shared folder on the destination device. 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 the Settings on [Bluetooth Information Exchanger] tab in [Options] to change the location of the "Shared folder"...
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If the file has been received successfully, a message will appear. Please click on the [OK] button. A message 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"...
Sending images to a mobile telephone [BIP] You can send image data to a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible mobile telephone. Large images will be automatically reduced to fit on the telephone display screen. Images are sent using "Image transfer" under Bluetooth Information Exchanger. Note The mobile telephone must support the BIP profile.
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The image will be sent. If the image has been sent successfully, a message will appear. Please click on the [OK] button. A message will appear if the image transmission was unsuccessful. Please click on the [OK] button to close the message, and repeat the procedure.
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Sending images to a PC or PDA [BIP] You can send image data to a Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled PC or PDA. Images are sent using "Image transfer" under Bluetooth Information Exchanger. Note The following image file formats can be sent and received using "Image transfer": ◎...
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Note If the desired device does not appear in the list, please confirm that the device has been turned on, and then select [to Bluetooth]→[Search other devices]. Once the devices have been detected, a window will appear. Please select the destination device, and then click on the [Send] button.
Exchanging business card data with a PC or PDA [OPP] You can exchange business card data with a Bluetooth wireless technology-enabled PC or PDA. Business card data are exchanged using "Object Push" under Bluetooth Information Exchanger. Note Data compliant with the "vCARD" standard are the only type of business card data able to be sent and received with "Object Push".
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You can use the Settings on [Bluetooth Information Exchanger] tab in [Options] to configure whether or not you would like such an application to start automatically. ■Selecting a business card and sending it to a PC or PDA (by right-clicking the mouse) 1.
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Business cards that have been sent will be saved in the Inbox of the destination party. If your business card has been sent successfully, a message will appear. Please click on the [OK] button. A message will appear if the business card transmission was unsuccessful. Please click on the [OK] button to close the message, and repeat the procedure.
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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] The business card from the party who executed the "Exchange business cards"...
Using a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible camera [BIP] wireless technology-compatible digital camera to your PC, you will be able By connecting a Bluetooth to operate the camera shutter from the PC and transmit captured images to it as well. Connecting the camera Use the "Remote Camera"...
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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] The [Change number of consecutive images] dialog box will appear 2.
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Synchronizing information using ActiveSync [SPP] This section describes how to synchronize information on your PDA (calendars, contacts, inboxes etc) with your PC using Microsoft ActiveSync. When you connect via Bluetooth wireless technology instead of with a standard cable, you will always be able to synchronize your data without the hassle of having to connect the cable. Important Please use ActiveSync v.3.7 or higher.
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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.
Using a headset to communicate [HSP] This section provides a description of how to use a Bluetooth wireless technology-compatible wireless headset to communicate (chat) using Microsoft NetMeeting or other software. Registering the headset Procedure Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the tasktray, then click on [Add New Connection Wizard] Note...
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7. Click on the [Continue Anyway] button The following screen will appear automatically. You may disregard it and click on the [Continue Anyway] button. The [Add New Connection Wizard (Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard)] screen, which is the final screen of the installation wizard, will appear. 8.
Making a device undiscoverable to other users For security purposes, you may not wish your device to be detected by other users. The procedure for accomplishing this is provided below. Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, click on [Options] and select [security] tab.
Encrypting the content of your transmissions Since Bluetooth wireless technology is conducted wirelessly, there is always the possibility that a third party may be able to intercept your transmissions. You can use encryption to render the content indecipherable to anyone who manages to intercept it. Important Encrypting your transmissions will still not guarantee complete security.
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. Procedure 1.
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Sending business card data from Outlook This section describes how to send business card data wirelessly using Microsoft Outlook Note The explanation below relates to an example in which Microsoft Outlook 2002 or higher has been used to perform the procedure. Subtle differences may arise when using other versions of the software. Sending business card data You can send business card data directly from the "Contacts"...
Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port wireless technology device, the In order for a PC to connect to and communicate with a Bluetooth Bluetooth Utility will create a gateway for data to be exchanged between the respective devices. This gateway is known as a "port"...
2. Click on the [Yes] button The port will be deleted. 3. Click on the [OK] button Optional Properties This section describes the settings categories for each of the tabs in the Optional Properties window. Note The contents in the following description fields are explanatory notes, not same as messages on screen. [General] tab Note The default device name is the name of your computer.
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[Bluetooth Information Exchanger] tab Displays or changes the settings used in Bluetooth Information Exchanger. [Other] tab Performs settings for COM Auto Connect, AV player selection and copyright protection. [Diagnostics] tab There are some diagnostic functions. Selects the appropriate one as the need arises. These are maintenance purpose only.
■[Help] menu Device List Displays a list of devices that have been registered in [Bluetooth Settings]. Function buttons...
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One-touch connection to Bluetooth wireless technology devices Creating a Shortcut If you have created a shortcut icon on the Desktop, you can easily establish a connection to a device that has been registered using Bluetooth Settings without having to open the [Bluetooth Settings] window. Procedure 1.
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Manually connecting to a Bluetooth wireless technology device After a keyboard or mouse (HID profile), printer (HCRP or SPP profiles), or other device has been set up for the first time, subsequent connections will be automatically restored whenever you operate the device, print out a document from the PC, or perform another similar activity.
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Changing a connection icon You can change a device icon that has been registered on the [Bluetooth Settings] screen. Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and then click on [Bluetooth Settings] Note Alternatively, click [Start]→[All Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Bluetooth Settings]. The [Bluetooth Settings] window will appear.
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Changing a connection icon name You can change a the name of a device icon that has been registered on the [Bluetooth Settings] screen. Procedure 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth wireless technology icon in the task tray, and then click on [Bluetooth Settings] Note Alternatively, click [Start]→[All Programs]→[Bluetooth]→[Bluetooth Settings].
Bluetooth Information Exchanger This section provides detailed information on the settings categories in Bluetooth Information Exchanger. Main window [Bluetooth] menu...
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Data exchange folders Three folders are available for data exchange: "Image transfer", "File transfer" and "Object Push".
Remote Camera This section provides detailed information on the settings categories in Remote Camera. Main window Menu ■[Bluetooth] menu...
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■[Help] menu List of cameras A list of cameras that have been registered as remote cameras will be displayed. [Camera Search...] button Clicking on this button will execute a search for remote cameras. Display images Images transferred to the PC from a remote camera will be displayed. [Explorer...] button Clicking on this button will display the folders on the hard drive where images that have been transferred to the PC have been stored.
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Shutter button (single images) Clicking this button will cause the camera to take one picture and then send the image to your PC.
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Bluetooth Local COM This section provides detailed information on the settings categories in Bluetooth Local COM. Main window Port Displays a list of configured ports. Description Displays the function of each port. Ports displayed as "Toshiba BT Port (COMxx)" are Bluetooth virtual COM ports. Owner Displays the application used to create those COM ports.
Wireless File Transfer This section provides detailed information on the settings categories in Wireless File Transfer. Main window Files/folders Displays a list of files/folders to be sent. Devices to which data can be sent Displays other devices to which you are able to send files. Files will be sent to those devices that have been checked.
Troubleshooting This section describes possible causes and countermeasures to be considered when your Bluetooth wireless technology device cannot be configured properly, functions abnormally, or presents other problems related to its operation. Troubleshooting by application General operation of the Bluetooth Utility Using a wireless modem station Using an access point Using a printer...
Please check the profile being used on the other device. The following profiles are compatible with [Bluetooth Settings]. DUN, FAX, LAP, SPP, HID, HCRP, FTP, OPP, HSP, PAN and BIP Devices running profiles other than those above will not be able to be registered with [Bluetooth Settings].
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. The user ID and/or password for the provider with whom you have signed up may have been entered incorrectly.
resulting poor contact may prevent data from being transmitted accurately. Communication will be impossible if the interior of the LAN cable has been broken. Please replace the cable with another one. The access point may not have been configured correctly, and may not be able to maintain the connection to the LAN.
Using a keyboard or mouse Keyboard or mouse cannot be detected If the keyboard or mouse is connected to and is being used by another device, the keyboard or mouse will be undetectable even if you search for it. Cannot connect to keyboard or mouse If the keyboard or mouse is connected to and is being used by another device, no other device will be able to connect to the keyboard or mouse.
Using a mobile telephone Mobile telephone cannot be detected If the mobile telephone is connected to and is being used by another device, the mobile telephone will be undetectable even if you search for it. Cannot connect to mobile telephone If the mobile telephone is connected to and is being used by another device, no other device will be able to connect to the mobile telephone.
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