User’s Guide
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Identity
Computer Name-
enter a unique name to identify
this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the
vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.
Computer type-
select either Desktop or Laptop
from the shortcut menu to set the type of icon re-
mote devices will use to represent this computer.
5. Bluetooth Applications
* Overview
Some built-in Bluetooth applications provide full function-
ality for a specific task, such as locating other Bluetooth
devices or synchronizing two Personal Information Managers.
Other built-in Bluetooth applications provide a way for stan-
dard Windows applications to accomplish their tasks
wirelessly. For example, a Bluetooth application may create
a wireless serial connection between computers or provide
wireless access to the Internet.
The difference between Bluetooth Applications and
Bluetooth Services
Bluetooth Applications
are software programs on
this computer that allow this computer to use the
Bluetooth services that are provided by other devices.
In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs
are referred to collectively as “Client Applications.”
Bluetooth Services
are software programs on this
computer that provide a service to other devices. In
the Bluetooth configuration panel, these applications
are referred to collectively as “Local Services.”