Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK BLUETOOTH with Plugfree Operating Manual
Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK BLUETOOTH with Plugfree Operating Manual

Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK BLUETOOTH with Plugfree Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 LIFEBOOK .com Operating Manual BLUETOOTH™ with Plugfree E n g l i s h...
  • Page 2 Are there ..any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified? Please contact: · your sales partner · your sales outlet Further information can be found in the "Safety and Warranty" manual. The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
  • Page 4 Herausgegeben von/Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH A26391-K118-Z130-1-7619 Bestell-Nr./Order No.: Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0202 02/02...
  • Page 5 Introduction to wireless communication Important notes BLUETOOTH™ with Preparing for operation Plugfree Troubleshooting Index Operating Manual February 2002 edition...
  • Page 6 All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright ã Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2002 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, in part or in whole, are reserved.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to wireless communication ..................1 Notational conventions ........................2 Important notes ..........................3 Safety ..............................3 CE marking............................4 Selecting a location ...........................4 Preparing for operation........................5 Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers....................5 Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH ....................6 Installing the Plugfree software ....................7 Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software ................8 Search for other BLUETOOTH devices ..................9 Establishing connection ......................10 Disconnecting connection ......................11...
  • Page 9: Introduction To Wireless Communication

    Introduction to wireless communication With your notebook with an integrated BLUETOOTH™ module you can communicate wirelessly with other BLUETOOTH devices, e.g. with another notebook. This notebook with integrated BLUETOOTH is a Power Class 1 device, i.e. it has a maximum range of 100 meters. The range of the communication paths is shortened depending on the user environment (e.g.
  • Page 10: Notational Conventions

    Introduction to wireless communication Notational conventions Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your life.
  • Page 11: Important Notes

    The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH.
  • Page 12: Ce Marking

    Important notes CE marking CE marking This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity. This notebook is approved for use in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
  • Page 13: Preparing For Operation

    Preparing for operation In this section the installation of the device drivers for BLUETOOTH and the installation of the Plugfree software is explained. Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers To use BLUETOOTH you must first install the drivers. Ê Make sure that the BLUETOOTH module on the notebook is switched off. Ê...
  • Page 14: Plugfree Software For Bluetooth

    Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH It is possible that the following window will appear. This window is an example from Microsoft Windows XP. The appearance of this window may differ depending on the operating system. Ê Click on Continue Anyway to install the drivers for BLUETOOTH. When the BLUETOOTH module is switched on for the first time, the drivers are automatically installed.
  • Page 15: Installing The Plugfree Software

    Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation Installing the Plugfree software Ê Run Windows. Ê Log on as an administrator. Ê To start the installation program, click on Start - Add on software - Install Plugfree Software. The installation program of the Plugfree software is started. Ê...
  • Page 16: Starting Bluetooth And Plugfree Software

    Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software Ê Switch the BLUETOOTH module on with the ON/OFF switch. Ê Select Start – All programs - Plugfree – Start Plugfree. The software is started and an icon is displayed in the taskbar. The following window is displayed: When you have started Plugfree, your notebook is shown as a pyramid.
  • Page 17: Search For Other Bluetooth Devices

    Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation Search for other BLUETOOTH devices Ê To learn which BLUETOOTH devices can be reached, click on the tip of the pyramid. Plugfree searches for the BLUETOOTH devices and shows these as cubes with different colours and icons.
  • Page 18: Establishing Connection

    Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Establishing connection Ê Mark the device to which you want to establish a connection. Ê Drag it onto one of the dark squares located around the pyramid with the left mouse button pressed. When a connection has been established, it will be indicated by a line between the devices.
  • Page 19: Disconnecting Connection

    Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH Preparing for operation The Services possible with the connected device are shown in a selection window. Disconnecting connection Ê Click on the radio icon in the menu bar. All devices still connected are disconnected. Ending Plugfree Ê...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The BLUETOOTH module was not found the drivers could not be loaded Make sure that the Bluetooth setting is activated in the BIOS. Ê Start the BIOS Setup. Ê Set the Bluetooth setting to Enable in the Advanced – Internal Device Configuration menu. Remote device cannot be found during the device search Ê...
  • Page 23: Index

    Index CE marking 4 Operation, preparing for 5 Connection Other BLUETOOTH devices, searching 9 disconnecting 11 establishing 10 Plugfree ending 11 Driver, installing 5 software 6 starting 8 Icon, software 7 Important notes 3 Safety 3 Signs and symbols 2 Software icon 7 Location, selecting 4...

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