Socket BlueSoleil™ User’s Guide
Content 1 2 Introduction to BlueSoleil™...............................................................................1 1.1 Bluetooth Functions ................................................................................... 1 1.2 Main Window ............................................................................................ 2 1.2.1 Local Device — Basic Operations .......................................................... 2 1.2.2 Remote Devices — Icon Meanings ...........................
4.2 4.3 Device Configurations ...............................................................................31 4.2.1 Hardware Configuration .....................................................................31 4.2.2 Properties Configuration.....................................................................31 Security Configuration ..............................................................................32 4.3.1 Pair / Unpair Devices ..........................................................
1 - Introduction 1 Introduction to BlueSoleil™ BlueSoleil™ is a Windows-based software created by IVT Corporation that allows your Bluetooth® enabled desktop or notebook computer to wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices. BlueSoleil allows Microsoft Windows users to wirelessly access a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled digital devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, headsets, printers and GPS receivers.
1 - Introduction 1.2 Main Window Figure 1: BlueSoleil Main Window Note: For more complete information about the Main Window (including icon definitions) as well as information about the Service Window and BlueSoleil menus, please refer to Chapter 4, BlueSoleil User Guides. By default, BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. Use the Main Window to perform your primary connection operations. The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) as well as the remote devices detected in range.
1 - Introduction 1.2.2 Remote Devices — Icon Meanings • White — Idle. The normal state of the device. • Yellow—Selected. You have selected the device. • Green — Connected. The device is connected to your local device. 1.2.3 Remote Devices — Operations • Single-click to select. • Double-click to search for the services supported by the device. • Right-click to display a pop-up menu of related operations (e.g., Refresh Devices, Pair Devices, Connect, etc.). 1.2.
2 – Basic Operations 2 Basic Operations 2.1 BlueSoleil Installation IMPORTANT! If you have any Windows 2000 or XP Bluetooth software previously installed on your computer, you must completely remove it before installing BlueSoleil. If DigiAnswer is installed on your computer, run the Scrubber.exe located on the CD. It will remove all DigiAnswer artifacts which would interfere with BlueSoleil functionality. 2.1.
2 – Basic Operations Figure 3: Found New Hardware Wizard 7) Make sure the installation CD is still in your computer and follow the wizard to install the USB adapter drivers. 2.1.2 Socket CF Bluetooth Card IMPORTANT! Plug the CF Bluetooth card into your system BEFORE you install the BlueSoleil software! 1) Insert the BlueSoleil software installation disc into the CD drive of your computer. Plug the CF card into the CF or PC Card slot of your computer.
2 – Basic Operations Figure 4: Choose Setup Language NOTE: only the English version of BlueSoleil software is supported. 5) Follow the directions on your screen to install the software. 6) As prompted when software installation is complete, restart your computer. You can also plug in the CF Bluetooth Card into your system AFTER BlueSoleil has been installed. If the CF card has not been previously installed on your system, the Found New Hardware Wizard will automatically launch.
2 – Basic Operations Figure 5: Welcome to Bluetooth 2.3 Search for Other Bluetooth Enabled Devices Before it can connect, your computer must first detect other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Initiate a Device Search 1) Make sure that the Bluetooth enabled device you wish to connect to is turned on, has sufficient battery power, and is set in discoverable mode. Have device passkeys ready. If necessary, you may also need to enable the service you want to use on the remote device.
2 – Basic Operations 4) Wait several seconds until BlueSoleil reports the name of each device. 5) If the device you want is not listed, make sure that the device is turned on and discoverable and try searching again. You have multiple options for starting another search: • If you start another search by double-clicking on the red ball or clicking My Bluetooth | My Device Inquiry or View | Refresh Devices, then the list of previously detected devices will not be cleared.
2 – Basic Operations 2) Double-click on the icon for the device you wish to connect to. BlueSoleil will begin to search for information about which services the device supports. 3) After the search, icons will be highlighted (yellow) at the top of the BlueSoleil Main Window for services that are supported by the device. Verify that the service you want to use is supported. 4) Right-click on the device icon. In the pop-up menu, click Connect, then select the service. BlueSoleil will start the connection.
2 – Basic Operations Medium (Security Mode 2, Service level enforced security): Authentication or Authorization is requested when a specific service is accessed by other Bluetooth enabled devices. If two devices are connecting for the first time, or if two devices do not have a trusted relationship, then the same passkey must be provided on both sides to complete the Authentication. This mode allows you to assign different access rights for each service supported by the server device.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles 3 Bluetooth Profiles 3.1 Basic Imaging Device Roles: Client, Server The Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) enables users to receive pictures from a Bluetooth enabled digital camera, mobile phone, or other compatible device. It also enables remote control of shooting, display, and other imaging functions.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Step 3: Send pictures from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. 3.2 Dial-up Networking The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking (DUN) Profile enables users to wirelessly dial-up to the Internet through a Bluetooth enabled modem or mobile phone that supports the DUN Profile. Typical Usage • Dial-up to the Internet via a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. • Dial-up to the Internet via a Bluetooth enabled modem.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Dial-up to the Internet via a Bluetooth enabled modem Step 1: Connect to the modem’s Dial-Up Networking Service following the instructions in Chapter 2.4, Establish Connection. Step 2: The Dial-Up Dialog will appear. Enter the dial-up number, User name, and Password. Enter the correct dial-up number, then click on the Dial button. NOTE: The default dial-up number *99***1# does NOT work with modems. You need to enter the correct dial-up number for your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
3 – Bluetooth Profiles 3.4 File Transfer Device Roles: Client, Server The File Transfer Profile (FTP) enables users to transfer files and/or folders between Bluetooth enabled laptops, desktops, PDAs, mobile phones, etc. Typical Usage • Connect to a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and transfer files or folders to/from the phone. • Share a folder on your computer with other Bluetooth enabled devices. • Access a shared folder on another Bluetooth enabled device.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Access a Shared Folder on Another Bluetooth Enabled Device Step 1: On the remote device, designate the folder/files to share. Enable file sharing on the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. NOTE: If you do not enable file sharing on the remote device, BlueSoleil will not be able to discover the device’s file sharing service.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Step 1: Connect the Bluetooth enabled mouse to your computer following the instructions in Chapter 2.4, Establish Connection. Step 2: Connect the Bluetooth enabled keyboard to your computer following the instructions in Chapter 2.4, Establish Connection. Before you can use BlueSoleil to connect, you may need to press a button on the keyboard to make it discoverable.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Figure 8: Network Connections Select Incoming Connections Properties | Networking -> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click on the Properties button. (Figure 9) Figure 9: Incoming Connections Properties Select Specify TCP/IP addresses and enter the range of IP addresses assigned to LAP clients (Figure 10). BlueSoleil 1.4.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Figure 10: Incoming TCP/IP Properties 3.8 Object Push The Bluetooth Object Push Profile (OPP) enables users to send and receive Personal Information Management (PIM) data objects (including messages, notes, calendar items, and business cards) to and from a Bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone. The objects supported include: • Contacts (*.vcf) • Calendar items (*.vcs) • Notes (*.vnt) • Messages (*.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles From BlueSoleil Main Window, double-click on the mobile phone or PDA icon to browse for service information. The Object Push Service icon should be highlighted at the top of the screen. Right click the Object Push Service icon and in the pop-up menu, click Send My Card (Figure 11) Method 1: Figure 11: Object Push – Send Object Send My Card: send your default business card. Get Card: get the phone’s default business card. Send Objects: select objects (PIM files ending in .vcf, .
3 – Bluetooth Profiles that your computer will be ready to receive objects. Step 3: Send objects from the phone. For instructions, refer to your phone’s user documentation. NOTE: 3.9 • BlueSoleil creates a Bluetooth folder (with Inbox and Outbox subfolders) in your My Documents folder for use with Object Push. The Inbox is used to save objects received from other devices. The Outbox is used to save objects sent out from your computer.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Access a LAN via a Network Access Point (or a Computer Acting as a NAP): After the computers connect to the NAP, they become members of the LAN and can directly communicate with other computers in the LAN. Figure 13: Access a LAN via PAN-NAP Access a LAN via PAN-NAP Connecting the PAN User (PANU) Step 1: Connect to the server's Personal Area Network service following the instructions in Chapter 2.4, Establish Connection.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Figure 14: Setting up a Bluetooth Enabled PAN Scenario 2 Access LAN via PAN-NAP: Select Access LAN Network and select a physical network adapter, through which the NAP connects to a LAN as the LAN Adapter (Figure 15). Figure 15: Accessing a LAN Network via a PAN-NAP Scenario 3 Access the Internet via NAP: Select Access Internet and select a physical network adapter, through which the NAP connects to Internet, as the WAN Adapter (Figure 16).
3 – Bluetooth Profiles NOTE: The BT Network Adapter on the PANU side must be set to obtain an IP address automatically. The IP address is in the form of 192.168.50.xxx, such as 192.168.50.1. Figure 16: Accessing the Internet via a NAP 3.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles NOTE: • Serial Port Auto-Connection Function Once a target device is assigned to a specific serial port (e.g., COM5), BlueSoleil will automatically connect to the target device whenever an application opens that serial port number. Similarly, whenever an application closes the Bluetooth serial port, BlueSoleil will stop the connection. To check which devices are assigned to which COM ports, click Tools | Configurations | Quick Connect.
3 – Bluetooth Profiles Figure 17: Bluetooth Synchronization NOTE: • Users can start synchronization from MS Outlook using the Bluetooth Add-In menus and buttons installed with BlueSoleil. • BlueSoleil can act as synchronization server. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the Information Synchronization tab, and select the type of PIM objects that you would like to synchronize. BlueSoleil 1.4.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides 4 BlueSoleil User Guides 4.1 BlueSoleil Environment 4.1.1 Main Window The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) and the remote devices detected in range. Connecting and disconnecting operations are conducted here. Connections are indicated by green dashed lines between the local device and connected remote devices. By default BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. To return to the Main Windows after switching views, click View | Main Window.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides Printer Scanner Fax Camera Game controller Server Unknown device Icon Meanings Remote devices can be in any of three states, which BlueSoleil indicates with different colors. • White — Idle. The normal state of the device. • Yellow — Selected. You have selected the device. • Green — Connected. The device is connected to your computer. Operations • Single-click on the icon to select.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides Icon Meanings There are 3 states for the service icons, indicated by different colors. • White — Idle. The normal state. • Yellow — Available. The Bluetooth service is available on the selected remote device. • Green — Connected. The Bluetooth service is active in a connection with the remote device. Operations • Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the service. • Single-click on the service icon to connect.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides Operations • Single-click on the icon to select the service. • Double-click on the icon to Start/Stop a service. • Right-click to display a pop-up menu of related operations. 4.1.3 Menus BlueSoleil contains the following six menus: • File Menu • View Menu • My Bluetooth Menu • My Services Menu • Tools Menu • Help Menu 4.1.3.1 File Menu Hide: hide the BlueSoleil window. Connections can still run when the window is hidden.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides 4.1.3.4 My Services Menu Start Service: start the selected local Bluetooth service. Stop Service: stop the selected local Bluetooth service. Status: view the status of the selected local Bluetooth service. Properties: configure the properties of the local Bluetooth services (e.g., automatic connections, shared file locations, etc.). 4.1.3.5 Tools Menu My Bluetooth Shortcuts: display dialog My Bluetooth Shortcuts. 1) Connect: connect the selected shortcut.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides 4.2 Device Configurations 4.2.1 Hardware Configuration BlueSoleil supports the following kinds of Bluetooth radio adapters: USB and CF card. To access the hardware configuration screens, click Tools | My Bluetooth Device…, Bluetooth Device: select the type of Bluetooth enabled device you plan to use, either a USB adapter or a CompactFlash (CF) card. Advanced Configuration: the Advanced Configuration page will be enabled only if you selected CF in the Bluetooth Device screen.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides Bonding Mode (Pairing Mode) 1) Accepts Bonding: allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to pair with your computer. If the other device initiates a pairing procedure with your computer, each device must enter the same passkey before they will be paired. 2) Does Not Accept Bonding: rejects pairing attempts initiated by other Bluetooth enabled devices. Hardware View information about your Bluetooth hardware. 1) Manufacturer: The manufacturer of the local Bluetooth device.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides 4.3.2 General Security To access the security configuration screen, click My Bluetooth | Security… Security Level Low: if checked, other devices will be able to access your device freely without entering a passkey. However, if the remote device requires a passkey to connect, then both devices need to exchange passkeys. Medium: the medium level provides service level security. You can assign the appropriate level of access for each specific service.
4 – BlueSoleil User Guides Service Authorization In the Service Authorization screen, enter the following settings: Trusted Devices: select to trust devices listed in this screen to use the selected service on your device. A device can freely access the service from your local device when trusted. Click Add/Remove to edit the device list. Trust all devices: connection requests will be accepted from every device.
5 – Safety and Usage Tips 5 Safety and Usage Tips About Bluetooth and Health Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to use short-range radio signals to connect a variety of devices, such as mobile phones, Pocket PCs, notebook computers, printers, LAN access points, and many other devices at home or work. These radio signals replace the cables that have traditionally connected these devices. Bluetooth enabled products have small radio transmitters and receivers.
5 – Safety and Usage Tips Aircraft • Turn off your card antenna before boarding any aircraft. • To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your adapter or card while the plane is in the air. • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Radio Frequency Exposure Your USB Adapter/CompactFlash card is a radio transmitter and receiver.
6 – Technical Support 6 Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the USB Adapter or Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Socket has two technical support resources you can use: 6.1 Socket On-Demand Support (SOS) Socket On-Demand Support provides the quickest turnaround time and is the best place to start for technical support. Because it’s interactive, this virtual technical support assistant focuses in on your specific problem to provide the specific answers you need.
7 – Limited Warranty 7 Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants the product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following periods from the date of purchase: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty.
8 – Limited Software Warranty 8 Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.
9 – Copyright Notice 9 Copyright Notice November 2004 Document #6410-00176 F Copyright © 2004 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. BlueSoleil is a trademark of IVT Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
10 – Regulatory Compliance 10 Regulatory Compliance The Socket Bluetooth USB Adapter and Socket Connection Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. These products are type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using. The products have been certified as conforming to technological standards.
10 – Regulatory Compliance This equipment generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: (1) Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the system in any way, and (2) connecting external antennas to the card is prohibited. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.
10 – Regulatory Compliance Applicable Standards • EN 55 022 – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. • EN 50 082-1 – Electromagnetic Compatibility – General Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, Commercial, Light Industry. • IEC 801.2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements. • IEC 801.
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