HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.
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Contents 1 Use your HP Bluetooth Adapter for printing Bluetooth basics.........................................................................................................................7 Installation and setup..................................................................................................................7 Installing the HP HP Bluetooth Adapter................................................................................7 LED behavior................................................
Access the Bluetooth configuration panel..........................................................................22 Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications.......................................................22 Bluetooth exchange folder..................................................................................................23 General configuration settings............................................................................................23 Bluetooth applications................
Contents Authentication.....................................................................................................................47 Authorization.......................................................................................................................47 Bluetooth device identity.....................................................................................................48 Encryption...............................................................................................
HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.
1 Use your HP Bluetooth Adapter for printing The HP Bluetooth Adapter wireless printer adapter uses Bluetooth wireless technology to allow you to print without using a cable. In general, Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that allows connection between devices without requiring a cable. By using your HP Bluetooth Adapter, you can print from your camera phone, PDA, digital camera, or computer to selected HP printers and all in ones.
Chapter 1 2. Remove the cap from the HP Bluetooth Adapter and insert it into the port. LED behavior The LED on the HP Bluetooth Adapter tells you what is going on. • • • On steady—This is the default state and means the device is installed and has power. Rapid blinking—A sending device is “Discovering” the HP Bluetooth Adapter. Blinking—The HP Bluetooth Adapter is receiving data. HP Bluetooth Adapter access modes Access modes determine how easily a Bluetooth sending device can print to a printer.
HP Bluetooth Adapterdevice address Bluetooth devices have a unique device address that cannot be changed. The following are general instructions for finding your printer or all-in-one's Bluetooth device address. Consult the documentation for your printer or all-in-one for specific instructions. 1. Access the control panel menu and select the HP Bluetooth Adapter option. 2. Select Device address and press OK to display the Bluetooth adapter device address.
Chapter 1 Follow these instructions to print from the imaging or camera software. 1. From the imaging application, select Send via Bluetooth. 2. The phone searches for Bluetooth devices. Select the printer you want to use. 3. If you are prompted for a Passkey, enter it. The following method can be used if your camera phone has a printing application. Check your software CD or phone manufacturer's website for the latest software. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Menu button. Select the Print application.
NOTE: If your computer does not support either of these methods, consult your computer documentation for help printing with Bluetooth. This procedure is for the HP or Widcomm stack. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on your desktop or in the Task Bar. Click Search for devices in range. Once the available printers are discovered, double-click the printer name. Print to this printer name as you would any printer. This procedure is for the Microsoft stack included with Windows XP and Vista. 1.
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2 Use your HP Bluetooth Adapter with your computer 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.
Chapter 2 Install the software 1. Insert the CD. The Configuration Wizard should start automatically. If it does not, browse to your CD and double-click setup.exe. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Plug in the HP Bluetooth Adapter when requested. The Found New Hardware Wizard will display. 4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Configure the software 1.
• • • • • 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: Right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Add a Bluetooth DeviceThis wizard enables you to perform the following actions: • Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetooth device. • Locate remote Bluetooth devices.
Chapter 2 Device Icons Devices are physical things, such as computers, cameras, headsets, etc. Devices can be represented by icons in My Bluetooth Places. Each type of device is represented by a different icon. The device icons have three states as described below: Normal: Devices that are present in the vicinity are represented by a plain icon. For example, this icon represents a desktop computer in a normal state.
(continued) NOTE: A service may be unavailable because it (or the required hardware) is in use, or because the required hardware is not installed. Example: if the fax modem is busy, or not installed, then the fax service will be unavailable, even though Bluetooth supports that service. NOTE: There are some differences between the service icons used by Windows 9x, ME, and 2000, and those used by Windows XP and Vista.
Chapter 2 Basic operations This section provides information on using the basic Bluetooth functions. Start or stop Bluetooth To start Bluetooth: In the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running. To stop Bluetooth: In the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Stop the Bluetooth Device.
Create a connection from My Bluetooth Places 1. From Windows Explorer, in the Folders pane, select My Bluetooth Places, and then select View devices in range. 2. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name, and then select Connect. If a prior service discovery was performed on the selected device, the services that were found will be listed in the device’s shortcut menu.
Chapter 2 using a fax modem that is physically attached to this computer, then this computer is providing the Bluetooth fax service. Some services are hardware dependant; for example, this computer cannot provide the fax service unless it has a physical fax modem. Some Bluetooth services use virtual hardware. The Bluetooth Serial Port service, for example, does not use a physical port on this computer.
▲ To access the Connection Status dialog box, in My Bluetooth Places, select a device, and then, in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a service name and select Status from the shortcut menu. The Information provided is as follows: • • • • • Status: Connected or Not Connected. Device Name: The name of the device to which this computer is connected. Duration: The length of time that this connection has been established, displayed in hours, minutes and seconds.
Chapter 2 To use Send to Bluetooth (except Internet Explorer) 1. Select the item to transfer as listed below: • Windows Explorer: Select one or more files to be transferred. Folders cannot be transferred. • Microsoft Office: Only the document in the active window can be transferred. • Microsoft Outlook: Select one or more items to be transferred. 2. From the File menu, select Send To, and then select Bluetooth. 3. Select a device from the shortcut menu to send the data or select Other...
How this computer uses a service that is provided by a remote device is configured on the Client Applications tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel. Bluetooth exchange folder This is the highest-level directory on this computer to which a remote Bluetooth device has access. Devices that have been granted access to the Bluetooth exchange folder also have access to all subfolders contained within that folder and all files in those subfolders.
Chapter 2 1. Open the configuration panel using one of these methods. • In the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu or • From Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration. 2. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, Client Applications tab, highlight the application to be configured, and then click Properties (or double-click the application).
To configure Bluetooth imaging ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Bluetooth Imaging and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
Chapter 2 ▲ Open a connection to a Bluetooth Human Interface Device using one of these techniques: • From My Bluetooth Places • Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard • Once a HID connection is established, that connection will persist. If the computer is shut down, when the computer is turned on again the connection will reestablish automatically. TIP: HIDs usually have a button, which is sometimes difficult to find, that must be pressed before other Bluetooth devices can locate the HID.
To configure a printer ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Printer and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
Chapter 2 NOTE: Most Bluetooth headsets ring when a connection is attempted; answer the ring to complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for this computer.
The data item types that can be synchronized are: Business cards • Calendar items • E-mail (with or without attachments-see below) • Notes Possible synchronization options for each of these data item types include: • Do Not Synchronize: This item type will not be synchronized. • Synchronize Microsoft Outlook: This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Microsoft Outlook, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device.
Chapter 2 To configure faxing ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Fax and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
To configure file transfer ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select File Transfer and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box.
Chapter 2 • • How your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device: The Send My Business Card options are: • Choose a business card as needed: Each time a remote device requests your business card you must select a card from your PIM. If you ignore the request the remote device will receive a time-out notice.
Configure Dial-up Networking ▲ On the Client Applications tab, select Dial-up Networking and click the Properties button. The Properties dialog allows you to configure the following: • The application name: To change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name. • Secure connection: To enable secure connection, select the option box. To disable secure connection, clear the option box. • The Bluetooth virtual device (modem) to be used.
Chapter 2 Create a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection Establish a connection using one of these techniques: • • • Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, Bluetooth icon From My Bluetooth Places Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard Close a Bluetooth Serial Port Connection If the connection was established from the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Bluetooth Serial Port and then select the device that is providing
• • • • Service Name: The default name of each service can be changed. Secure Connection: Requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. Startup Automatically: Starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started. Notifications: Provides visual and/or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to connect (or has connected) to a service on this computer.
Chapter 2 A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service. Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab: 1. Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab. 2. Select the options you want; both visual and sound notifications may be selected for a single event. 3. Choose a sound; click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file (*.wav) to be used for notification.
Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service enables a remote Bluetooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with this computer. The wireless serial connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. To establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection: The connection must be initiated from the remote device by the Bluetooth Serial Port application.
Chapter 2 • • Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems - shortcut menu. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK. Fax Service The Fax service allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a Fax via a modem that is physically attached to this computer. Configure the Fax Service 1. From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration then Local Services, and then double-click the Fax service. 2.
• • • Send To • 3 ½ floppy (A) - sends the selected file to the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer • Public Folder on My Device: Sends the selected file to the Public Folder on this computer. Rename: Applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain objects cannot be changed using this technique. Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New - standard Windows functions.
Chapter 2 The Headset Service now monitors the phone and displays a notification balloon over the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar when an incoming call is detected. 2. Click the balloon to acknowledge the notification, and then, in the Incoming Call dialog box, click the Accept button to accept the call.
1. Configure Bluetooth: Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area, select Advanced Configuration, and then a. From the Local Services tab, select Network Access, and then click Properties. b.
Chapter 2 NOTE: PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus. When the PIM that is associated with an individual data type is changed on the PIM Item Transfer page, that data type is also changed for the PIM Synchronization service. Configure In addition to the configuration options common to all Bluetooth services, this service also has settings that determine: How business card requests are handled.
Change the Selected PIM On the PIM Item Transfer properties page, Received items section, there is a Business Cards shortcut menu. When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu was set to the same PIM. To change the PIM used for the default business card, open this shortcut menu and select a new PIM. NOTE: A new default business card must be selected from the database of the newly selected PIM. Choose a Default Business Card 1.
Chapter 2 Hardware settings The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required: • • • • Devices: • Name: The name of the device, e.g., My Bluetooth Device. • Type: The type of device, e.g., USB. Device Properties: • Device status: Indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a problem/conflict.
Click Apply to implement the changes. A dialog box is displayed with notification that the Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) will take effect. Click Yes to reset the Bluetooth device now. All open Bluetooth connections will be closed. Click No to save the changes. The changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth device is reset or restarted.
Chapter 2 To delete a device from the list: ▲ In the list of devices allowed to access this computer, select the device to be removed from the list, and then click Delete. Discovery settings The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether this computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks for devices, and what type of devices it looks for.
Temporarily Override the Discovery of Specific Devices In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select Report all Bluetooth devices. The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices. To re-enable specific device discovery, re-select Report Only Selected Bluetooth Devices. NOTE: When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if Report all Bluetooth devices is not selected.
Chapter 2 NOTE: The devices must be paired. 1. From My Bluetooth Places, right-click a paired device, select Properties, and then the Authorization tab. 2. Select the services in the list box for which Authorization will NOT be required, and then click OK. Bluetooth device identity Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) assigned to it during the manufacturing process. This address cannot be changed.
If there are no duplicate files, the Authorization balloon is displayed on the server immediately. To Pair with Another Device 1. If Secure Connection is enabled, the first time two devices attempt to connect, a prompt to pair the devices is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully exchange a passkey and complete the pairing process. 2.
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3 Troubleshooting TIP: Many issues you do not find mentioned here may be resolved by unplugging the adapter, turning the printer or computer off, then on, and plugging the adapter back in. Troubleshooting printing Table 3-1 Bluetooth sending device cannot find printer The HP Bluetooth Adapter is not plugged into the printer or the printer is turned off. 1. 2. 3. Turn on the printer. Plug the adapter into the camera/ Pictbridge/ host USB port on the printer.
Chapter 3 Table 3-3 Print quality is poor Photo was taken in low resolution. Change the setting in your camera to take pictures with the highest quality. NOTE: VGA resolution (640 by 480) cameras may not produce a high-quality photo even at their highest resolution. Print cartridge needs replacing. Consult your printer documentation for information on checking and replacing print cartridges. Plain paper is in the printer. For the best print quality, use photo paper and a photo print cartridge.
• • Click the OK button. Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Table 3-8 How do I Determine the Bluetooth device address (BDA) of my hardware device In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of the dialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device.
Chapter 3 Table 3-9 Internet connection sharing does not work This occurs because Internet Connection Sharing was enabled when Bluetooth was installed (this is a Microsoft Windows behavior and is considered proper operation). To enable Internet Connection Sharing: • • Disable Sharing for the Ethernet adapter • Select Control Panel then Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties, and then select the Sharing tab.
4 Technical information Technical specifications General Antenna • • • • • • • Bluetooth Specification 2.0 compliant Power Requirement: Provided by the host Power Consumption at 5V • 1mA at standby • 7mA at idle • 65mA (typical) at point-point operation • 75mA (max) at operation Radio • • • • Frequency Range: 2.402 -2.480GHz Transmit Power (Tx): 2dBm (typical) Receive Sensitivity (Rx): Better than -80dBm @ 0.1% BER Range: Up to 30M Internal Antenna Peak Gain: +2dBi VSWR: <2.
Chapter 4 Limited warranty statement Customer care For assistance, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (North America only) or go to the Customer Care website at www.hp.com/support. Environmental product stewardship program Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner. Design for recycling has been incorporated into this product. The number of materials has been kept 56 HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.
to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Dissimilar materials have been designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate, access, and remove using common tools. High priority parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient disassembly and repair. For more information, visit HP’s Commitment to the Environment Web site at: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.
Chapter 4 Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
• Noise emission statement for Germany Regulatory model identification number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SDCAB-0705. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Wireless Printer Adapter) or product number (bt500). FCC statement FCC statement The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.
Chapter 4 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan Noise emission statement for Germany Geräuschemission LpA < 70 dB am Arbeitsplatz im Normalbetrieb nach DIN 45635 T.
Notice to users in Brazil Aviso aos usuários no Brasil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário. (Res.ANATEL 282/2001). Notice to users in Canada Notice to users in Canada/Note à l'attention des utilisateurs canadiens For Indoor Use.
Chapter 4 Notice to users in Pakistan Taiwan DGT warning statement Notice to users in Taiwan 62 HP bt500 Bluetooth USB 2.
Notice to users in Russia Notice to users in South Africa TA-2007/172 APPROVED Regulatory wireless statements 63
Chapter 4 Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Manufacturer's Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer's Address: 8000 Foothills Blvd. Roseville CA. USA DoC#: SDCAB-0705-rel.3.0 declares, that the product Product Name: HP Bluetooth USB 2.
Index A access modes printing 8 audio 27 B Bluetooth Windows information 14 Bluetooth application audio 27 dial-up networking 32 fax 29 file transfer 30 headset 27 HID 25 PIM item transfer 31 PIM synchronization 28 serial port 33 Bluetooth applications computer 23 imaging 24 Bluetooth device address printing 9 Bluetooth device name printer 7 Bluetooth icons 15 Bluetooth serial port 33 Bluetooth service audio 36 dial-up networking 37 fax 38 headset 39 image transfer 36 network access 40 PIM item transfer 41
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