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Configuring the 

Bluetooth

TM

Software

After you have completed the software and hardware installation process, an icon for
the Bluetooth Neighborhood will appear on your desktop.  In addition, you can
access the Bluetooth Software Suite from the Windows Start menu in the Windows

Control Panel

window.  In addition, the Bluetooth Configuration Tool can also

be accessed from the Windows Control Panel.

Setting Your Workstation Name

Before using the Bluetooth software, you should provide a name for your workstation
(the local device).  To do this: 

1.

Start the Bluetooth Neighborhood program by double clicking
on the desktop icon.  

2.

The Bluetooth Neighborhood appears. Click 

Bluetooth

on the menu bar,

and then click 

Bluetooth Neighborhood Properties.

2

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Summary of Contents for WindPort

Page 1: ...Quick Install Guide Part Number 40151 100 Revision 1 0 BluetoothTM PC Card TM ...

Page 2: ...odifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with TROY S operating and maintenance instructions Warranty Notice TROY GROUP INC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WAR RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TROY shall not be liable for any errors con tained in this manual or for any damages resulting from...

Page 3: ...nstallation under Windows 2000 1 2 Connecting to the Laptop PC 1 1 2 Configuring the Bluetooth Software Setting Your Workstation Name 2 1 Creating the Virtual COM Port 2 3 Setting Up Your Windows System 2 5 Making the Bluetooth Connection 2 5 Folders 2 9 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 4 Where to Get Help Worldwide Web Support 4 1 Contacting TROY 4 1 Returning Products 4 1 Warranty 4 2 5 Notices FCC Complia...

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Page 5: ...hones and PDAs without using a cable as shown in the diagram below WindowsTM System Requirements To use the WindPort Bluetooth PC card your system should include A laptop computer with a Pentium 133MHz or higher processor At least one free PCMCIA card slot Printer with TROY WindConnect Bluetooth Print Adapter Laptop computer with WindPort PC Card Bluetooth wireless communications link Bluetooth en...

Page 6: ...ng pro cedures but reasonable precautions should be exercised during installation partic ularly with regard to static discharge Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of the PC while installing the WindPort Bluetooth PC Card Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate static charge buildup If possible do not work on a carpeted area About Your Quick Ins...

Page 7: ...indows files available in the WINDOWS OPTIONS CABS directory on their hard drive the installa tion process requires certain Windows files that are not normally pre installed WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 95 98 and ME 1 Insert the WindPort PC Card into the PCMCIA slot and turn on the comput er The Windows wizard will automatically detect the adapter and display New Hardwar...

Page 8: ...creen instructions to complete the utility installation Two pro grams will be installed when you have completed the installation process Bluetooth Neighborhood Bluetooth Software Suite You have finished the hardware and software installation process under Windows 95 98 or ME You may now proceed to the next chapter for con figuration the software WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Wind...

Page 9: ...ultiple times during the installation process 6 Click on Yes to continue if the Windows wizard prompts you that the WindPort driver does not contain a Microsoft Digital Signature 7 To install the WindPort Bluetooth Utility insert the WindPort Installation CD ROM once again Double click on the setup exe icon 8 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the utility installation Two pro grams will...

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Page 11: ...ndows Control Panel window In addition the Bluetooth Configuration Tool can also be accessed from the Windows Control Panel Setting Your Workstation Name Before using the Bluetooth software you should provide a name for your workstation the local device To do this 1 Start the Bluetooth Neighborhood program by double clicking on the desktop icon 2 The Bluetooth Neighborhood appears Click Bluetooth ...

Page 12: ...ars At the top of the dialog box click the Settings tab 4 In the Bluetooth Device Name text box type the device name you wish remote users to see for example Adam You may also select the appro priate Bluetooth Device Class for example Laptop 5 Click OK 2 2 ...

Page 13: ...ar PC serial port it should also work with the WindPort virtual COM ports The WindPort comes pre configured to handle most Bluetooth profiles Service Profile Default COM port Default OBEX Object 8 business card Push File transfer OBEX File 9 Transfer Headset Headset 10 Audio Gateway Headset 11 DUN Dial up 7 Networking FAX Fax 7 LAN LAN Access 7 To use the WindPort adapter with the Serial Port Prof...

Page 14: ...figuration Tool dialog box Click Add 4 To add a new Bluetooth Port select a free port name COM1 COM99 and click the Add button Please allow a few seconds for the Device Manager to update after either removing or adding a port 2 4 ...

Page 15: ...al port For example if you are using the Dial up net working you should use the standard Windows Make New Connection utility in the Dial up Networking folder in My Computer to set up the connection to the WindPort default Dial up Networking COM7 port Please refer to your Windows documentation for details on setting up your Windows application Making the Bluetooth Connection Not Required if Using T...

Page 16: ...will see the messages Searching for remote devices and then Performing name discovery on discovered devices The name of the remote Bluetooth device will then be displayed along with the names of any other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity if you have performed previous discov eries you may see grayed out icons for remote Bluetooth devices that are no longer in range In this example the remote devi...

Page 17: ...than one local service of a given type For example you could have the local services COM3 COM5 and COM7 all of which are virtual COM ports that implement the Serial Port Profile 5 Drag the desired local service icon over the remote device icon For example in the picture below the COM5 virtual port icon is dragged over the Max icon to bind the WindPort to this remote Bluetooth device 6 If the devic...

Page 18: ...ble Audio to turn on the sound Note If you are unable to connect try re positioning the PC and repeat the above steps to bind the COM port Folders The Bluetooth Neighborhood allows files and remote Bluetooth device icons to be stored in folders These folders act like standard Windows folders including normal drag and drop operation They are useful for example for grouping several remote Bluetooth ...

Page 19: ...nd then repeat the discovery process 3 Make sure that the WindPort and or your device are not on a metal table or near large metal objects If necessary move the device to a different location and try again Note that the Bluetooth maximum range of 10 meters 33 feet is for an open space environment so this range may be significantly reduced if there are obstacles present 4 If the green light is flas...

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Page 21: ...or or Dealer from whom you bought your WindPort They are familiar with your needs and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and most comprehensive support If your Distributor or Dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some rea son not available then contact TROY directly at United States 208 955 1000 E mail support troyxcd com Germany 0800 3002210 E mail support troygr...

Page 22: ...ip ment if the Hardware is installed by the Purchaser or upon installation if the Hardware is installed by TROY During the warranty period TROY will repair or replace the unit at no charge provided it is returned to TROY freight prepaid as described in the Returning Products section of this chapter To ensure prompt service please fill out the enclosed warranty card The warranty on repaired product...

Page 23: ...is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shiel...

Page 24: ...n a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name TROY Type of Product Bluetooth PC Card Model WindPort For European Users This product is in conformity with the protection r...

Page 25: ...ency management authority in the country where you plan to use it In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization for example onboard airplanes in hospitals or in any other environ ment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or ide...

Page 26: ...evice is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empêcher un brouillage radioèlectrique au service fasant l object d une licence cet appareil doit être utilisé à l interieur et loin des fenêtres afin de founir un écran de blindage maximal Au cas aù un installation en plain air le materiel d...

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