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Appendix B: Bluetooth Applications and Services
Services
Bluetooth USB Adapter
Network Access
. This allows your PC to connect to a Local Area Network via a physical connection on a remote
Bluetooth device and also to connect to an ad hoc network provided by a remote Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Serial Port
. The Bluetooth Serial Port application allows your PC to establish a wireless serial
connection with a remote Bluetooth device. The applications on both PCs must be configured to send and receive
data to and from the respective 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.
Services
Local Services are software programs your PC provides to other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Imaging
. This allows the transmission of digital images with another Bluetooth device.
Audio Gateway
. This allows another Bluetooth device to become your PC’s audio input/output device.
Headset
. This allows another Bluetooth device to use your PC's microphone and speakers for its audio input/
output.
PIM Synchronization
. This allows other Bluetooth devices to synchronize a Personal Information Manager
database with your PC’s PIM database.
Fax
. This allows another Bluetooth device to send a fax from your PC’s fax modem.
File Transfer
. This allows other Bluetooth devices to perform file system operations to and from a configurable
restricted area on your PC.
PIM Item Transfer
. This allows other Bluetooth devices to exchange Personal Information Manager data items
with your PC.
Dial-up Networking
. This allows a remote Bluetooth device to use your PC’s modem.
Network Access
. This allows another Bluetooth device to access a Internet/Local Area Network from your PC
and also allows access to an ad hoc network connected to your PC.
Bluetooth Serial Port
. This allows another Bluetooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with your
PC.
