LaserAce® Pocket Series
Issue 1.0
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13
Bluetooth® on Pocket PDA
13.1
Bluetooth® General
An MDL LaserAce® Pocket Series transfers data by means of Bluetooth® Wireless communication.
Once familiar with the set-up process it is simple use. The PDA on which you install your application
must
be
Bluetooth® capable and activated for the application to function correctly.
If you are familiar with Bluetooth® terminology you will know you have the ability to pair or store familiar
Bluetooth® devices once configured, this saves time setting up communications between the two.
13.1.1
Option 1: Use favourite
If you set your LaserAce® Pocket Series to be a ‘favourite’ device in your Bluetooth® devices folder you will not
have to search for new Bluetooth® devices whenever you connect. Your application can automatically establish
communication with your LaserAce® Pocket Series.
13.1.2
Option 2: New search on connection
Do not create any favourite Bluetooth® devices on your PDA device, also do not set up the LaserAce® Pocket
Series as a known Bluetooth® device on your PDA.
When the your application needs to connect via Bluetooth® you will be prompted by a search screen. Select the
LaserAce® Pocket Series that appears and communication will be established.
This option has the advantage that it performs a new search every time you connect and re-confirms the
Bluetooth® interface from the LaserAce® Pocket Series is within range and functioning.