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Hardware and Software Guide
Wireless (Select Models Only)
Bluetooth Wireless Devices
(Select Models Only)
A Bluetooth wireless device provides short-range wireless
communications that replace the physical cable connections that
traditionally link electronic devices such as
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Network access points.
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Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA).
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Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone).
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Imaging devices (printer, camera).
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Audio devices (headset, speakers).
The devices are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows
software by graphical icons that resemble the physical features of
the devices.
The Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following
functions:
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Personal Information Management (PIM) item
transfer—Enables the exchange of information files such as
business cards, calendar items, notes, and message items
between Bluetooth computers or devices.
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PIM synchronization—Synchronizes PIM data between a
Bluetooth wireless device and a notebook, PDA, or cell
phone using Bluetooth.
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File Transfer—Enables the exchange of files between
Bluetooth computers or devices.
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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.
