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Hardware and Software Guide
Communications
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Network access (Personal Area Networking
Profile)—Enables 2 or more Bluetooth devices to form an
ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) network. Provides a mechanism that
enables a Bluetooth device to access a remote network
through a network access point. The network access points
can be traditional LAN data access points or group ad-hoc
networks that represent a set of devices that are attached only
to one another.
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Dial-up networking—Connects Bluetooth devices to the
Internet.
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Bluetooth serial port—Transfers data over the Bluetooth link
using a virtual COM port.
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Hands-Free—Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or
a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless
connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth
cellular phone audio input and output mechanism.
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Basic imaging—Provides a wireless connection between a
Bluetooth-enabled camera and other Bluetooth devices. The
camera can be controlled remotely by a notebook, and images
can be transferred from a camera to be stored on a computer
or to be printed.
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Human interface device—Provides a wireless connection to
other Bluetooth devices, such as keyboards, pointing devices,
gaming devices, and remote monitoring devices.
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Fax—Provides a Bluetooth connection that enables a
notebook to send or receive a fax message using a Bluetooth
cellular phone or modem.
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Headset—Provides a wireless connection between a headset
and a notebook or cellular phone. The headset acts as the
device’s audio input and output mechanism and increases
mobility.
For more information about using Bluetooth with your notebook,
refer to the
Wireless Documentation
CD included with your
notebook.
