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Discovering Devices

You can set this computer to automatically look for other Bluetooth devices at a specific time interval. Also, you

can limit the search to specific devices, classes of devices, or types of devices within a class. If you limit the

search to specific devices, the devices must be within range, and must themselves be discoverable.

To specify which Bluetooth devices to look for and how often

1.  Open My Bluetooth Places.
2.  Click 

View or modify configuration

.

3.  In Bluetooth Configuration, click the 

Discovery 

tab and make the access settings you prefer in the spaces

provided.

 

NOTE:

 To prevent this computer from automatically looking for other Bluetooth devices, clear the 

Look for

other Bluetooth devices 

check box.

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Page 1: ...ion in this document is subject to change without notice 2006 Dell Inc All rights reserved The copying or reproducing of any material in this document in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Bluetooth i...

Page 2: ...notebook PDA for example Imaging devices printers scanners and cameras Printers Audio devices Network access points Telephones Fax machines Examples of how one Bluetooth device can use or be used by another Bluetooth device are Using a hands free audio device with a wireless phone or internet telephony Using a wireless mouse keyboard or game controller Listening to audio on one device that is bein...

Page 3: ...ore you must find the devices that provide the service For instructions see Making a Quick Connection Start Stop the Bluetooth Device This control allows you to turn the Bluetooth radio on or off when you are using your computer in a location that prohibits the operation of radio devices such as on board a commercial aircraft To use this control or to use the hardware to turn the radio on or off s...

Page 4: ...on If you have specified a shortcut to be created when you pair with a remote device the type availability and connection status of the services provided by the device are indicated in My Bluetooth Places The type availability and connection status of the local services provided by this computer are indicated in My Device NOTE To view more detailed information on the View menu in Windows Explorer ...

Page 5: ...e 2 Service Icons Name of Service Icon Indicating Service Type Availability and Connection Status Available Not Available1 Connected Audio Gateway Headphones Headset File Transfer Bluetooth Imaging Network Access PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Dial up Networking Printer Bluetooth Serial Port Fax 1 A service may be unavailable because it is in use or because the device providing the service ...

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Page 7: ...mputer The Bluetooth Exchange Folder is shared by the PIM Item Transfer and the File Transfer services The location of the folder can be specified from the Properties page of either of these services If you change the location of the Bluetooth Exchange Folder for one of these services the path is automatically updated for the other service The Bluetooth Imaging service also uses this folder to sto...

Page 8: ...n other configuration options authorization may also be required shortcut An icon that provides quick access to frequently used programs files folders and drives Double clicking such an icon opens its corresponding folder or file without first having to find it Shortcut icons do not change the location of files they simply link to the file wherever it is located You can delete a shortcut without d...

Page 9: ...vice turns the radio off To start or stop the Bluetooth device right click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area and then click either Start the Bluetooth Device or Stop the Bluetooth Device The command that is available depends on the current state of the device Also you can turn the radio on or off by pressing FN F2 on the keyboard or by using the sliding switch on the side of the ...

Page 10: ...you assign to this computer is displayed to other Bluetooth devices when this computer is set to be discoverable see Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices The default name is the name assigned by the operating system The Computer type setting determines the type of icon see Device Type Paired Status and Connection Status Indication that is used to represent this computer to other Bluetooth d...

Page 11: ...eive in addition to a visual notification when another Bluetooth device requests a Bluetooth security code NOTE If you later clear the Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer check box devices that have previously connected to this computer can still do so To specify which Bluetooth devices to allow to discover and connect to this computer 1 Open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click View or modi...

Page 12: ...ific devices the devices must be within range and must themselves be discoverable To specify which Bluetooth devices to look for and how often 1 Open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click View or modify configuration 3 In Bluetooth Configuration click the Discovery tab and make the access settings you prefer in the spaces provided NOTE To prevent this computer from automatically looking for other Bluetooth ...

Page 13: ...can offer one or more services For specific detailed instructions on using Bluetooth devices and services see How to Use Bluetooth To manage your Bluetooth devices and services 1 Open My Bluetooth Services 2 Click View or modify configuration From the Local Services tab of Bluetooth Configuration you can select the services that this computer provides to other Bluetooth devices and set the propert...

Page 14: ... all Client Applications except HID are set to require a secure connection To set the properties for an application click the application name and then click Properties From the General tab you can set or clear the Secure connection property For certain applications such as PIM Synchronization File Transfer PIM Item Transfer and Dial up Networking you can make other settings that affect how the ap...

Page 15: ...d the device Firmware Revision The manufacturer s firmware version number Device Address The Bluetooth Device Address assigned to this device when it was manufactured HCI Version The version number of the Bluetooth specification with which the Host Controller Interface complies HCI Revision The revision number of the Bluetooth specification with which the Host Controller Interface complies LMP Ver...

Page 16: ...r Enable as appropriate To specify which Bluetooth radio device you prefer to use click the name of the device and then click Set Preferred NOTE If you enable a radio device and another radio is set as Active Preferred the status of the enabled device is automatically set to Inactive which means that it is available for use but it is not the preferred device If you enable a radio device and no oth...

Page 17: ...uetooth security code showing in the Bluetooth security code box and then press ENTER or If the HID is a Bluetooth mouse or other Bluetooth pointing device use the Bluetooth mouse or other Bluetooth pointing device to click Click here in Confirmation Required You can now use the Bluetooth HID Listen to Audio from This Computer on Bluetooth Headphones or on the Speakers of Another Computer To liste...

Page 18: ...ges 5 Start the media player on this computer To disconnect the Headset service 1 From this computer open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click View devices in range 3 In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click the device name and then click Disconnect Stereo Audio Play Audio from a Bluetooth Player on This Computer To play audio from a Bluetooth player on this computer 1 From this computer open My Blueto...

Page 19: ...he name of the hands free audio device and then click Connect Hands free Audio 11 In Bluetooth Audio Notice click OK 12 Adjust the audio properties of your sound voice playback audio output or recording audio input program to use Bluetooth Hands free Audio You can now open your audio software application and begin using your Bluetooth hands free audio device NOTE The Bluetooth software sets the au...

Page 20: ... security code and to not encrypt data do not select the checkbox 6 Specify remote user access permissions by selecting either both or none of the Remote users may modify read only files and folders and Remote users may access hidden files or folders check boxes NOTE To specify a different location than the default location where the File Transfer service will save files click Browse 7 To specify ...

Page 21: ...n this computer to another Bluetooth device 1 Verify that File Transfer service is enabled on the destination Bluetooth device see Access Files on Another Bluetooth Device from This Computer 2 In Windows Explorer open the folder where the file you want to send is located 3 Right click the file name point to Send To point to Bluetooth and then click the name of the destination Bluetooth device To s...

Page 22: ...orking service 1 From this computer open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard 3 Click I know the service I want to use and I want to find a Bluetooth device that provides that service and then click Next 4 In Bluetooth Service Selection click Dial up Networking and then click Next 5 In Bluetooth Device Selection click the name of the device you want to connect with and then click Nex...

Page 23: ...evice 1 From this computer open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard 3 Click I know the service I want to use and I want to find a Bluetooth device that provides that service and then click Next 4 In Bluetooth Service Selection click Network Access and then click Next 5 In Bluetooth Device Selection click the name of the device you want to connect with and then click Next To disconne...

Page 24: ...uetooth Places and then click Properties 8 Under Synchronization click the PIM you want to synchronize if any in each of the data type lists 9 Double click the PIM Synchronization shortcut in My Bluetooth Places Print to a Bluetooth Printer from This Computer To print to a Bluetooth printer from this computer 1 Refer to the manual that came with your printer to verify that the printer is Hardcopy ...

Page 25: ...e Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages Thereafter access is granted automatically and it is not necessary to supply the security code Establish a Virtual Serial Port Connection Between This Computer and Another Bluetooth Device To establish a virtual serial port connection between this computer and another Bluetooth device 1 From this computer open My Bluetooth Places 2 Click B...

Page 26: ...etooth PIN Code Required message Then type the security code in the Bluetooth security code box and click OK If the remote device has a fixed PIN code type that PIN code in the Bluetooth security code box Otherwise select a string of random alphanumeric characters and type them exactly the same in the Bluetooth security code box on both devices To respond to Bluetooth authorization messages When a...

Page 27: ... Power Class 2 with dynamic power control Receive Sensitivity 86 dBm maximum Antenna Internal Operating Range 10 meters Temperature and Humidity Limitations Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 0 C to 85 C 95 maximum no condensing allowed 20 C to 85 C 95 maximum no condensing allowed Security 128 bit encryption Standard Bluetooth SIG Specification 2 0 EDR M...

Page 28: ...u are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment an airport for example you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell 355 wireless module equipment before you turn it on CAUTION Explosive Device Proximity Warning Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or i...

Page 29: ... in accordance with the instructions the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee however that such interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfere...

Page 30: ... conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Spanish Por medio de la presente Dell Inc declara que el Dell Wireless Device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Portuguese Dell Inc declara que este Dell Wireless Device está conforme com os requisitos ess...

Page 31: ... radio frequency devices must accept any interference received from legal communications and industrial scientific and medical ISM radio wave devices Radio Approvals It is important to ensure that you only use your radio device in countries where the device is approved for use To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country check to see if the radio t...

Page 32: ...lfunctioning and is still paired with this computer If you have not printed to the printer before did you install the printer If not install the printer according to the instructions provided in Print to a Bluetooth Printer from This Computer If you did install the printer verify that the procedure you followed matches the instructions I cannot print Print from another Bluetooth computer to a stan...

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