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OVERVIEW OF BLUETOOTH VIRTUAL COM PORTS
Some programs can connect only though a serial (COM) port. This can be
true even if the device itself is Bluetooth-enabled. To make it possible for
such programs to use a Bluetooth connection, you must set up a virtual
COM port. Once created, this virtual port can be used like any other COM
port. You can use a virtual COM port for programs that, for example, or to
connect to a Bluetooth-enabled printer.
Here are some examples of how to use incoming and outgoing virtual
COM ports.
OUTGOING COM PORT
You have a program on your device that cannot use Bluetooth directly but
can print to a serial (COM) port. You can create a Bluetooth partnership
with a Bluetooth-enabled printer, and then set up an outgoing COM port
(for example, COM 1). The program can then send print data to COM 1,
which reaches the Bluetooth-enabled printer.
SET UP AN OUTGOING BLUETOOTH COM PORT
The New Outgoing Port menu command is available only if one or more
Bluetooth-connected devices support serial (COM) connections.
Make sure that your device is currently connected to the other device
via Bluetooth.
1 On the Home screen, press [Start], select
Settings, press OK.
2 Scroll to Connections and press OK.
3 Select Bluetooth and press OK.
4 Press [Menu], select COM Ports and press OK.
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