User Guide

User Manual BCM1000-BTW
11/12/04
Broadcom Corporation
Document 1000-BTW-UM400-R Introduction Page 1
INTRODUCTION
The Bluetooth
®
wireless technology provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical
cable connections that traditionally link electronic devices.
• Network access points
• Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA, etc.)
• Imaging devices (printer, camera)
• Audio devices (headset, speakers)
Bluetooth wireless technology also enables communication between the above devices and Bluetooth-
enabled phones (example: cellular, cordless, smart phones).
The Bluetooth for Windows software consists of the following components:
• Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Explorer Extensions - provides access to Bluetooth devices in the immediate
vicinity using Windows Explorer.
• My Bluetooth Places - graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to Bluetooth devices in the
immediate vicinity. Also provides access to configure the local devices and access to perform other
Bluetooth tasks.
• BTTray Security Manager - controls and manages Bluetooth security levels. Enables user to grant or deny
access and to filter what can be accessed on a Bluetooth device.
• Bluetooth for Windows Configuration Panel - configures Bluetooth for Windows (BTW) software using
Windows Control Panel.
• Stack Server - provides an interface for the operating system to control Bluetooth devices and to ensure
that Bluetooth connections operate together correctly. The stack server has a built-in Security Manager
that protects the Bluetooth device from unauthorized access.
• Bluetooth Setup wizard - facilitates the configuration and modification of Bluetooth environment. The
wizard can be used to configure or change local services or to establish connections to remote devices
based on service type or device type.
• Quick Connect - facilitates fast connections based on service type. Enables user to quickly find devices
that support a particular service and establish a connection to that service. During this process, a shortcut
to the service is created in My Bluetooth Places, which can be used for subsequent connections.
BLUETOOTH TRAY
The Bluetooth tray resides in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Bluetooth tray provides
fast access to most Bluetooth operations.
From the Bluetooth tray the user can:
• Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth icon and then
select Explore My Bluetooth Places.
• Access the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. This wizard enables the user to:
• Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetooth device
• Locate remote Bluetooth devices
• Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth devices
• Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device, e.g., John's PC and Desktop.
• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Advanced
Configuration.