5. Using Bluetooth Applications
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Bluetooth Serial Port
The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows this computer to establish a wireless
serial connection with a remote Bluetooth device.
The applications on both this computer and the remote device must be configured
to send and receive data to and from the respectiv
e communications port (COM
port) assigned to the Bluetooth serial port. The wireless serial connection may then
be used by the applications as though a physical serial cable connected the
devices.
To establish a virtual serial port connection between this computer and another
Bluetooth device:
1. Open
My Bluettoth Places
and discorver the
Serial Port
service on the
destination Bluetooth device.
2. Double-click
the
Serial Port
shortcut to make the connection.
3. If secure option is enabled, the operator of the other Bluetooth device must be
available to respond to any authorization requests.
4. Note the COM port name that is associated with the connection, and then
configure programs to use that port.