Using Bluetooth 6-3 Bluetooth Configuration By default, the MC75A is configured to using the Microsoft Bluetooth stack. Refer to the MC75A Mobile Computer Integrator Guide, Appendix B, for information on switching to the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack. Table 6-1 list the services supported by the Microsoft Bluetooth stack and the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack.
6-4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide With Microsoft Bluetooth Stack Performing a cold boot retain the state of the Bluetooth radio prior to the cold boot. Warm Boot With StoneStreet One Bluetooth Stack Performing a warm boot on the MC75A turns off Bluetooth. With Microsoft Bluetooth Stack Suspend T Performing a warm boot retain the state of the Bluetooth radio prior to the warm boot.
Using Bluetooth 1. 6-5 Tap Wireless Manager and then tap the Bluetooth bar or Figure 6-1 Bluetooth Mode Tab Check the Turn On Bluetooth checkbox. 3. Tap OK. Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth: 1. AF 2. T Tap Start > Setting > Connections > Bluetooth icon > Mode tab. Tap Wireless Manager and then tap the Bluetooth bar or Tap Start > Setting > Connections > Bluetooth icon > Mode tab. Un-check the Turn On Bluetooth checkbox. 3. Tap OK. R 2.
MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Figure 6-2 Bluetooth - Devices Tab Tap Add new device. The MC75A begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area. R AF 5. T 6-6 Figure 6-3 Searching for Bluetooth Devices Select a device from the list. D 6. Figure 6-4 Select a Bluetooth Device 7. Tap Next. The Enter Passcode window appears. NOTE If Smart-pairing is configured and the device is requesting one of the pre-defined PINs, the Enter Passcode window does not appear.
Figure 6-5 Enter Passcode Enter the Passcode on the other device. The device is added to the Bluetooth list. R AF 8. 6-7 T Using Bluetooth Figure 6-6 Bluetooth Connection Confirmation D You are prompted to enter a passcode. If the device has a specific passcode, enter it in the Passcode field and tap Next. If the device does not have a specific passcode, enter a passcode in the Passcode field and tap Next. The Bluetooth radio tries to connect with the device. 9.
-8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Available Services NOTE Some devices might not require a PIN. This depends upon the device’s authentication. See the following sections for information on available services. Object Push Services via Beam NOTE You can only send files to a remote device using the Beam function. T Use the OBEX Push Service to send files and contacts to another Bluetooth device.
Figure 6-8 Beam File Window 6-9 T Using Bluetooth To transfer a contact between the MC75A and another Bluetooth enabled device: Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable on both devices. 2. Ensure that the two devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of one another. 3. Tap Start > Contacts 4. Navigate to the contact to transfer. 5. Tap and hold on the contact until the pop-up menu appears. D R AF 1. Figure 6-9 Contact Window 6. Select Send Contact > Beam.
6 - 10 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 3. Tap > Programs > Internet Sharing. 4. In the PC Connection list, select Bluetooth PAN. 5. In the Network Connection list, select the connection type. Select the network connection that the device should use to connect to the Internet. 6. Tap Connect. 7. On the computer or laptop, setup a Bluetooth PAN with your device. Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. b. Under Personal Area Network, select Bluetooth Network Connection.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 11 T Headset icon Figure 6-10 WWAN Bluetooth Audio Notification Dialog Box Serial Port Services AF Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection as you would a physical serial cable connection. Configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port. To establish a serial port connection: Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled and discoverable on both devices. 2. Ensure that the two devices are within 30 feet (10 meters) of one another. 3.
6 - 12 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection for ActiveSync just as you would a physical serial cable connection. You must configure the application that will use the connection to the correct serial port. To set up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection: Before setting up a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection, configure the Bluetooth function of your device.
Figure 6-12 ActiveSync Connection Settings T Using Bluetooth 6 - 13 11. On the Allow connections to one of the following drop-down list, select the COM port with the number you AF noted earlier. 12. On the MC75A, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. 13. Tap Menu > Connect via Bluetooth. Synchronization is automatically initiated. The ActiveSync icon appears on the lower right corner of the Today screen.
6 - 14 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 8. A dialog box appears requesting if you want to transfer contacts to the car kit. 9. Select Yes or No. 10. If Yes is selected, contacts from the MC75A are transferred to the car kit. Dial-Up Networking Services Dial-up networking allows the user to connect a PC or laptop to the MC75A and use the MC75A as a modem to connect to an office network or ISP.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 15 5. Tap Add new device. The MC75A begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area. 6. Select a stereo headset from the list. 7. Tap Next. The Enter Passcode window appears. Refer to the device’s User Manuals for more information. NOTE 8. If Smart-pairing is configured and the device is requesting one of the pre-defined PINs, the Enter Passcode window does not appear. Tap Connect. The MC75A connects to the stereo headset.
6 - 16 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Using StoneStreet One Bluetooth Stack The following sections provide information on using the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack. Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). When the radio is off, other Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the MC75A.
Figure 6-13 Explorer Mode Window T Using Bluetooth 6 - 17 You can also use the “tap and hold” technique to view available options. Scroll bars and view options are similar to those on the Windows desktop.
Figure 6-14 BTExplorer Window Select Explore Services on Remote Device or another from the drop-down list and tap Next. NOTE BTExplorer searches for Bluetooth devices in the area. D R 8. If a device discovery action has not been previously performed, a device discovery is automatically initiated. If a device discovery has previously been performed, the device discovery process is skipped, and the previously found list of devices displays.
Figure 6-16 Select Remote Device Window Select a device from the list and tap Next. The MC75A searches for services on the selected Bluetooth device. R AF 9. T Using Bluetooth 6 - 19 Figure 6-17 Device Services If the MC75A discovers a service but the service is not supported, the service icon is grayed-out. D NOTE 10. Select a service from the list and press Next. The Connection Favorite Options window appears. Figure 6-18 Connection Favorite Options Window 11.
6 - 20 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 12. Tap Next. The Connection Summary window appears. Available Services NOTE AF Figure 6-19 Favorites Window T 13. Tap Connect to add the service to the Favorite window and connect to the service. Some devices might not require a PIN. This depends upon the device’s authentication. See the following sections for information on available services. File Transfer Services Shared folders are a security risk.
Figure 6-20 File Transfer Window Double-tap the file to copy. The Save Remote File window appears. R AF 7. T Using Bluetooth 6 - 21 Figure 6-21 Save Remote File Window Tap and hold on the file. A pop-up menu appears. 9. Select the action to perform: D 8. • New - create a new file or folder on the remote device • Delete - delete the selected file on the remote device. • Get File - copy the file from the remote device to the MC75A. • Put File - copy a file from the MC75A to the remote device.
6 - 22 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Deleting a File To delete a file from the remote device: 1. Tap and hold on the file to delete and select Delete. 2. In the Delete Remote Device File dialog box tap Yes. Getting a File To copy a file from a remote device: Double-tap or tap and hold on the file and select Get. The Save Remote File window appears. 2. Navigate to the directory to save the file. 3. Tap Save. The file is transferred from the remote device to the MC75A.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 23 Ensure the MC75A is discoverable and connectable. See Device Info Tab on page 6-34. 2. Ensure that the Dial-Up Networking profile is enabled on the MC75A. See Profiles Tab on page 6-45 for more information. 3. Tap Menu > Settings > Services tab. 4. Tap Add button. 5. Select Dial-up networking Service. 6. Tap OK. The Edit Local Services window appears. AF T 1.
6 - 24 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 4. Select the device and tap Next. 5. Select the OBEX Object Push service and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. 6. In the Action drop-down list, select one of the following options: Send Contact Information, Swap Contact Information, Fetch Contact Information, or Send a Picture. Sending a Contact To send a contact to another device: Tap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. AF 1.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 25 7. Tap Ok. Swapping Contacts To swap contacts with another device: NOTE Prior to swapping contacts, a default contact must be set up before attempting to send a contact. Ensure that the MC75A is connectable. Tap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. AF T 1. Figure 6-25 OBEX Object Push Window 2. In the Action: drop-down list, select Swap Contact Information. 3. Tap D R . The Select Contact Entry window appears.
6 - 26 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Fetching a Contact To fetch a contact from another device: NOTE Prior to sending and receiving contacts, a default contact must be set up before attempting to send a contact. Ensure that the MC75A is connectable. Tap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. AF T 1. Figure 6-27 OBEX Object Push Window 2. In the Action: drop-down list, select Fetch Contact information. 3. Tap OK.
Figure 6-29 Send Local Picture Window T Using Bluetooth 6 - 27 Navigate to the picture to send to the other device. 5. Tap Open. 6. Tap OK to send the picture to the other device and display a confirmation dialog box on the other device to accept the picture. A Send Picture dialog appears. 7. Tap Ok. Headset Services AF 4. To connect to a Bluetooth headset: Ensure the MC75A is connectable (required when automatic re-connect is initiated). See Device Info Tab on page 6-34. 2.
6 - 28 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Hands-free Services To connect to a Bluetooth headset: NOTE Newer Bluetooth headsets are device dependant and remember the last device they connected to. If problems occur while connecting to the headset, place the headset in discovery mode. Refer to the headset user manual for more information. Only WAN audio is routed to the headset. System audio is still emitted through the MC75A speaker. You can accept calls and re-dial using the Hands-free profile.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 29 3. In the Local COM Port: drop-down list select a COM port. 4. Tap Finish. ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services NOTE By default, COM ports COM5, COM9, COM11, COM21, COM22 and COM23 are Bluetooth virtual ports. If an application opens one of these ports, the Bluetooth driver activates and guides you through a Bluetooth connection. AF T Use the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection for ActiveSync just as you would a physical serial cable connection.
6 - 30 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 6. Tap OK. The MC75A connects the PC and an ActiveSync session begins. 7. Tap Finish. The Connection Favorite Options window appears. 8. To end the session, tap the ActiveSync icon in the Favorite window and select Disconnect from the pop-up window. Personal Area Network Services NOTE This profile supports Ad-hoc and PAN User. Network Access Profile is not supported.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 31 Ensure the MC75A is connectable (required when automatic re-connect is initiated). See Device Info Tab on page 6-34. 2. Ensure that the remote Bluetooth device is in discoverable mode. See the devices user manual for instructions. 3. Ensure that the A2DP/AVRCP profile is enabled on the MC75A. See Profiles Tab on page 6-45 for more information. 4. Tap Menu > Settings > Services tab. 5. Tap Add button. 6. Select Advanced Audio Distribution Services. 7. Tap OK.
6 - 32 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 4. Tap Menu > New Connection. 5. Select Explore Services on Remote Device from the drop-down list. 6. Tap Next. 7. Select the device and tap Next. 8. Select the service and tap Next. 9. The Connection Favorite Options window appears. 10. Tap Next. Bonding with Discovered Device(s) T 11. Tap Connect. The MC75A connects to the HID device.
Figure 6-34 Connection Favorite Options Window T Using Bluetooth 6 - 33 In the PIN Code field, enter the PIN code. 7. Tap OK. The Pairing Status window displays. 8. Tap Finish. The devices are successfully paired. The device name moves to the Trusted Devices window. AF 6. Deleting a Bonded Device To delete a device no longer needed: Tap Start > BTExplorer. The BTExplorer window appears. 2. Tap Menu > Trusted Devices. The Trusted Devices window appears. 3.
6 - 34 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide 2. In the PIN Code: text box, enter the same PIN entered on the device requesting the bond. The PIN must be between 1 and 16 characters. 3. In the Device Name: text box, edit the name of the device requesting the bond, if desired. 4. Tap OK to create the bond. The MC75A can now exchange information with the other device. Bluetooth Settings Use the BTExplorer Settings window to configure the operation of the BTExplorer application.
Figure 6-37 BTExplorer Settings - Services Tab To add a service: Tap Add. The Add Local Service window displays. R AF 1. T Using Bluetooth 6 - 35 Figure 6-38 Add Local Service Window In the list, select a service to add. D 2. 3. Tap OK. The Edit Local Service window displays for the selected service. 4. Select the appropriate information and then tap OK. See the following sections for information on the available services.
T 6 - 36 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Figure 6-39 BTExplorer Settings - Dial-up Networking Information Table 6-4 Dial-up Networking Information Data Service Name Service Security Local COM Port Local Baud Rate Local Port Options Displays the name of the service. Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Select the COM port. Select the communication baud rate. Select the port option.
T Using Bluetooth 6 - 37 Figure 6-40 BTExplorer Settings - File Transfer Information Table 6-5 File Transfer Information Data Service Name Service Security Root Directory File Permissions Description AF Item Displays the name of the service. Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Select the directory that other Bluetooth devices can access. Select the file permissions for the selected directory.
6 - 38 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Headset Audio Gateway Service T Headset Service Audio Gateway allows connection to headset devices. AF Figure 6-42 BTExplorer Settings - Headset Audio Gateway Table 6-7 Headset Audio Gateway Data Item Service Name Description Lists the name of the audio service. IrMC Synchronization Service D R The IrMC Synchronization service used to synchronize PIM contacts between a remote device and the MC75A.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 39 Table 6-8 IrMC Synchronization Data Item Description Service Name Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Phonebook Select the Phonebook checkbox to allow synchronization with the MC75A’s contacts. Select Read, Write, Create and/or Delete to allow phonebook permissions.
T 6 - 40 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Figure 6-45 BTExplorer Settings - Personal Area Networking Table 6-10 Personal Area Networking Data Service Name Service Security Support Group Ad-Hoc Networking Serial Port Service Description AF Item Displays the name of the service. Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Select to enable Ad-Hoc networking.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 41 Table 6-11 Serial Port Services Data Item Description Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Local COM Port Select the COM port. Local Baud Rate Select the communication baud rate. Local Port Options Select the port option.
6 - 42 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Audio Video Remote Control Service T Audio Video Remote Control hosts connections from Bluetooth devices supporting audio remote-control functionality. AF Figure 6-48 BTExplorer Settings - Audio Video Remote Control Table 6-13 Audio Video Remote Control Data Item Service Name Security Tab Description Lists the name of the audio service. R Security settings allows you to set global security policies for Bluetooth.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 43 Table 6-14 Security Tab Data Item Description Use PIN Code (Incoming Connection) Select for automatic use of the PIN code entered in the PIN Code text box. It is recommended not to use this automatic PIN code feature. See Security on page 6-2 for more information. PIN Code Enter the PIN code. Encrypt Link On All Outgoing Connections Select to enable or disable encryption on all outgoing connections to other Bluetooth devices.
T 6 - 44 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Figure 6-51 BTExplorer Settings - Virtual COM Port Tab Table 6-16 Virtual COM Port Tab Data COM5:Bluetooth COM9:Bluetooth COM11:Bluetooth COM21:Bluetooth COM22:Bluetooth COM23:Bluetooth Enable or disable COM Port 5. Enable or disable COM Port 9. Enable or disable COM Port 11. Enable or disable COM Port 21. Enable or disable COM Port 22. Enable or disable COM Port 23.
Figure 6-52 BTExplorer Settings - HID Tab Table 6-17 HID Tab Data Enable Key Repeat Delay Rate Profiles Tab Description AF Item T Using Bluetooth 6 - 45 Enables key repeat functionality. To increase key repeat delay, drag the Delay slider to the right. To decrease key repeat delay, drag the Delay slider to the left. To increase key repeat speed, drag the Rate slider to the left. To decrease key repeat speed, drag the Rate slider to the right.
6 - 46 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide T System Parameters Tab Figure 6-54 BTExplorer Settings - System Parameters Tab item Page Timeout AF Table 6-18 System Parameters Tab Data Link Supervision Timeout Sets the amount of time the MC75A searches for a device before moving on the next device. Sets the amount of time that the MC75A will wait for a device to come back into range after it has gone out of range.
Using Bluetooth 6 - 47 Table 6-19 Miscellaneous tab Data Item Description Select the connection type to highlight when connected. In the Wizard Mode, the only options are Favorites or None. In the Explorer Mode the options are None, Tree View Only, List View Only, or Tree and List View. Apply Text Style Select the text style to apply to the connection text. Apply Text Color Select the text color to apply to the connection text.
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AF Introduction T Chapter 7 Accessories MC75A accessories, listed below, provide a variety of product support capabilities. Table 7-1 MC75A Accessories Accessory Cradles CRD7X00-1000RR R Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle Part Number Description Charges the MC75A main battery and a spare battery. Synchronizes the MC75A with a host computer through a USB connection. CRD7000-4000ER Charges the MC75A main battery and connects the MC75A with an Ethernet network.
7-2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Table 7-1 MC75A Accessories (Continued) Accessory Part Number Description DEX Cable 25-76793-01R Connects the MC75A to a vending machine. Modem Inverter Cables 25-70924-03R Modem inverter cable. O’Neil Printer Cable 25-91519-01R Printer cable for O’Neil printers. Zebra Printer Cable 25-91518-01R Printer cable Zebra Road Warrior printers. Zebra Printer Cable 25-91515-01R Printer cable for Zebra QL printers.
Accessories 7-3 The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle: • Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC75A. • Synchronizes information between the MC75A and a host computer. Refer to the MC75A Integrator Guide for information on setting up a partnership between the MC75A and a host computer. • Charges the MC75A’s battery. • Charges a spare battery. Charging the MC75A Battery T Connect the cradle to power. Insert the MC75A into the slot to begin charging.
7-4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide Battery Charging Indicators The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle charges the MC75A’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The MC75A’s charge LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the MC75A. See Table 1-2 on page 1-7 for charging status indications. The spare battery charging LED on the cradle indicates the status of the spare battery charging in the cradle. See Table 7-2 for charging status indications.
