Toshiba Corporation. IVT BlueSoleil™ Standard Edition User Manual PROJECT: PA3710x-xxxx Version: 3.
Content 1 Introduction to BlueSoleil™................................................................4 1.1 Bluetooth Functions ...................................................................4 1.2 Main Window ............................................................................5 2 Claim ..................................................................................................7 3 Basic Operations ................................................................................
6.2 6.3 6.1.1 Main Window ................................................................... 31 6.1.2 Service Window................................................................ 34 6.1.3 Menus............................................................................. 35 Device Configurations............................................................... 39 6.2.1 Hardware Configuration..................................................... 39 6.2.2 Properties Configuration ....................
1 Introduction to BlueSoleil™ BlueSoleil is a Windows-based software from IVT that allows your Bluetooth® enabled desktop or notebook computer to wirelessly connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices. BlueSoleil allows MS Windows users to wirelessly access a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled digital devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, headsets, printers, and GPS receivers. You can also form networks and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs.
Synchronization √ √ 1.2 Main Window Note: For more complete information about the Main Window (including the icon meanings) as well as information about the Service Window and BlueSoleil menus, please refer to Chapter 4. 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. Different icons distinguish different types of remote devices.
• Green — Connected. The service is active in a connection with the remote device. Services — Operations • Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the service. • Single-click on the service icon to connect. • Right-click on the service icon to display a pop-up menu of related operations.
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3 Basic Operations 3.1 Insert Adapter BlueSoleil supports Windows systems enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology via either a USB adapter or a CompactFlash (CF) card. IMPORTANT! Be sure to insert the Bluetooth adapter BEFORE you install the software! USB Adapter: 1. Insert the USB adapter into the USB port of your computer. CompactFlash Card: 1. Insert the CompactFlash card into your computer. To use a CF card in a PC Card (PCMCIA) slot, first plug the card into a CF-to-PC Card adapter. 2.
2. The very first time you use BlueSoleil, the Welcome to Bluetooth screen will appear. Assign your Windows system a name and device type, to be shown to other Bluetooth enabled devices. In most cases, you should leave the security setting checked. Click OK. Note: You should have administrator priviledge when using BlueSoleil. Check Upgrade During starting up, BlueSoleil will check the upgrade version on www.bluesoleil.com. If any upgrade available, a tip message (Figure 3.
Moreover, the version will switch to evaluation copy automatically that only allows transmitting 5M Bytes data totally. (Figure 3.3) Figure 3.3: Evaluation copy (5MB limit) This activation is auto-executed on background without any user-operation that will not take effect to any licensed device. 3.5 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.
3. After a few seconds, an icon will appear around the center ball for each Bluetooth enabled device detected within the radio range. Note: • The Main Window can display only eight discovered devices at a time. If BlueSoleil discovered more than eight devices, use the scroll bar to view the remaining devices discovered by BlueSoleil. • You could delete a device in the orbit via right clicking the icon of the device and selecting “Delete”.
2. If the icon for a service is highlighted (yellow), then the service has already been started. If the icon is white, then you need to start the service in order to use it. Right-click the icon. In the pop-up menu, select Start Service. The icon should now be highlighted (yellow). Serial Port icons will also report which COM port is assigned to them. Note: • Icons will appear only for Bluetooth functions (Profiles) which BlueSoleil supports in the Server device role. See chart in the 1.
client to the server. A signal strength icon will also appear next to the device icon. The BlueSoleil icon in the task tray will also turn green to indicate an active connection. Note: A red check mark will appear next to the name of any device that you have previously paired with your computer. 8. Depending on which services you are using, additional screens may appear, and/or you may need to configure additional connection settings (e.g., user name, password, COM port number, etc.).
4 What is new in Standard edition Using “Send To” This function enables users to send file(s) to other Bluetooth enabled device. Step 1: Right click the file, select "send to\Bluetooth\other device", a dialog will pop up and refresh the device. (Figure 4.1) Figure 4.1. "Send To" popped up menu Step 2: Choose a Bluetooth device, click "OK". BlueSoleil will connect to the Object Push service of the selected device. (Figure 4.2) Figure 4.2. Object Push is connected.
Figure 4.3. File Transfer Completed 5 Getting Started 5.1 Advanced Audio The Advanced Audio Profile enables use of a Bluetooth enabled headphone to listen to high-quality stereo music played on a computer. Typical Usage • Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset. Step 1: Connect to the Bluetooth stereo headset, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Step 2: Play music using media player software on your computer. Music will transmit wirelessly to the headphone. 5.
Figure 5.1 Bluetooth Camera Controller Step 2: Click the button to capture the image. The captured image will be transmitted to your computer and displayed. Receive Pictures Step 1: Assign the directory where you would like to save image files pushed from the client device. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the Basic Image Push tab. In the Set the image directory field, browse to select the file location. Click OK. Step 2: Start the BIP service, following the directions in Chapter 2.
Step 2: The Dial-Up Dialog will appear (Figure 5.2). Enter the dial-up number, User name, and Password. Make sure the correct dial-up number is entered, then click on the Dial button. Note: The default dial-up number *99***1# only works with certain GPRS phones and service providers in the United States. If necessary, enter the correct dial-up number for your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
directions in Chapter 2. Step 2: Use your fax software to send the message. Send fax via a Bluetooth enabled modem Step 1: Connect to the modem’s fax service, as described in Chapter 2. Step 2: Start your fax software. Configure your fax software for the Bluetooth Fax Modem (NOT the Bluetooth Modem). Refer to your fax software’s user documentation for instructions. Step 3: Use your fax software to send the message. 5.
to allow others to only browse and copy files/folders from this folder. Step 2: Start the FTP service in BlueSoleil, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Do not initiate the connection in BlueSoleil. Step 3: Browse your computer from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. When the remote device attempts to connect to your computer, the Bluetooth Service Authorization screen may appear. Click Yes.
Step 2: Play music on your computer, or chat using network meeting tools. You may need to press a multifunction button on your headset to transmit audio between the computer and the headset. Note: For most Bluetooth enabled headsets, after you have successfully connected for the first time, you can quickly reconnect to BlueSoleil by simply pressing a multifunction button on the headset. 5.
Typical Usage • Access a Local Area Network via a Bluetooth enabled LAN access point • Use your computer as a LAN Access Point Access a LAN via a Bluetooth enabled Access Point (AP) Step 1: Connect to the LAN AP's LAP service, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Step 2: In the Connect Bluetooth LAP Connection dialog, enter the user name and password if necessary. Click Connect.
Figure 5.4: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Network Component (3) Select Specify TCP/IP addresses and enter the range of IP addresses assigned to LAP clients (Figure 5.5). Figure 5.
5.9 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 (*.
Figure 5.6: 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, .vcs, .vnt, or .vmg) and send them to the phone. Exchange cards: Have your computer and the phone to exchange their default business cards. Method 2: From MS Outlook: (1) Select the contact that you would like to send. (2) In Outlook, click on the Push button on the toolbar, or click File | Push.
Window, click My Services | Properties. Click on the Object Push tab. Step 2: Start the Object Push service, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Do not initiate a connection, only start the service so 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. Notes: • BlueSoleil creates a Bluetooth folder (with Inbox and Outbox subfolders) in your My Documents folder for use with Object Push.
TCP/IP. Figure 5.7: Group Ad-hoc Network • 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 5.8: 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.
A DHCP server will be started on the GN. The PANU can obtain an IP address automatically from this DHCP server if the PANU does not set static IP address for the Bluetooth Network Adapter. Figure 5.9: Set Up a Bluetooth Enabled Personal Area Network 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 5.10).
Figure 5.10: Access a LAN Network via a PAN-NAP 5.11 Printer The Bluetooth Printer Profile (HCRP) enables your computer to connect to a Bluetooth enabled printer. Typical Usage • Print documents on a Bluetooth enabled Printer. Step 1: Connect to the printer's printer service. (a) If your computer does not have the correct printer drivers installed, BlueSoleil will prompt you to do so. Install the driver for the printer, and remember to set the printer port to the correct COM port number.
Step 2: Print documents using the Bluetooth enabled printer. In the application, be sure to select the correct printer and printer port. 5.12 Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) provides PCs, laptops, PDAs, GPS receivers, cordless serial adapters, and other Bluetooth enabled devices with a virtual serial port, enabling them to connect with each other wirelessly via Bluetooth instead of with a serial cable.
Four kinds of objects are supported: • Contacts (*.vcf) • Calendars (*.vcs) • Notes (*.vnt) • Messages (*.vmg) Supported MS Outlook versions: Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 (xp), Outlook 2003. Typical Usage • Synchronize your computer with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone Step 1: Connect to the mobile phone's Synchronization service, following the instructions in Chapter 2. Step 2: A synchronization dialog will appear (refer to Figure 5.11). Click on the Start button to synchronize.
6 BlueSoleil User Guides 6.1 BlueSoleil Environment 6.1.1 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.
Personal Laptop Computer & Modem & Server Headset & Mobile HiFi Audio Phone & Loud Speaker PDA LAN Access Point Keyboard Mouse Printer Camera Scanner Fax Game Unknow controller n device Icon Meanings Remote devices can be in any of three states, which BlueSoleil indicates with different colors. • Idle. • Selected — Orange. You have selected the device. The normal state of the device. • Connected — Green. The device is connected to your computer.
PAN DUN SPP LAP FTP SYNC OPP HCRP HID FAX BIP Advanced Audio Headset Icon Meanings There are 3 states for the service icons, indicated by different forms. • Idle. The normal state. • Available — Highlighted. The Bluetooth service is available on the selected remote device. • Connected — Green. 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.
• Right-click on the service icon to display a pop-up menu of related operations. 6.1.2 Service Window The Service Window displays the local Bluetooth services, (i.e., the Bluetooth services supported by BlueSoleil). Use the Service Window to start and stop services, as well as to configure service properties. To access the Service Window, click View | Service Window. Local Service List The Local Service List displays all of the Bluetooth services supported by the local computer.
• Green – Connected. Some remote device has connected to the service. 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. 6.1.3 Menus BlueSoleil contains the following six menus: • File Menu • View Menu • My Bluetooth Menu • My Services Menu • Tools Menu • Help Menu File Menu Hide --- Hide the BlueSoleil window. Connections can still run when the window is hidden.
Bluetooth Device Inquiry --- Search for other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Bluetooth Service Browsing --- Browse for the services of the selected remote device. Security --- Configure the security settings of the local device (e.g., passkey requirements, data encryption, etc.). Device Properties --- Configure the properties of the local device (e.g., device name, accessibility, etc.). My Services Menu Start Service --- Start the selected local Bluetooth service.
Assign: Assign a device to the selected port. Remove: Remove the Auto-Connection device assignment for the selected port. Configurations-> Unplug HID --- Remove Human Interface Devices from BlueSoleil. Unplug: Unplug the selected HID device. When you first connect the HID device to your computer, BlueSoleil sets up the devices so that they will automatically reconnect in case the connection is ever broken. After you unplug an HID device, it will no longer automatically reconnect to your computer.
Buy --- Open the BlueSoleil online store page to buy a license for current version. Register --- Make the current BlueSoleil copy to full version by entering the license key. Online support --- Find solutions or submit problem from the Web About BlueSoleil --- Information about your version of BlueSoleil. Note: Please visit www.bluesoleil.com to get more details about how to Buy and Register BlueSoleil version.
6.2 Device Configurations 6.2.1 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 that 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.
Accessibility Connecting Mode • Connectable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to connect with your computer. • Non-Connectable: Prohibits other Bluetooth enabled devices from connecting with your computer. Discovery Mode • General Discoverable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to detect your computer. • Limited Discoverable: Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to detect your computer with Limited Inquiry.
6.3.1 Pair / Un-pair Devices Once a remote device has paired with your computer by exchanging passkeys, passkeys will no longer be required for further connections between your computer and the device. How to pair with another device Automatically If a passkey is required for connection, the devices will be paired automatically the first time they successfully exchange passkeys and connect.
The medium level provides service level security. You can assign the appropriate level of access for each specific service. For more details, see 4.3.4 Local Services Security. High If checked, passkeys must be exchanged for every incoming and outgoing connection, unless the two devices have already paired in the past. Bluetooth Passkey Set Default Passkey Use this setting to create a default passkey for all connections. This saves you the effort of manually creating a passkey whenever one is required.
The Authorization button is enabled only when the Security Level is set to Medium. 6.3.4 Local Services Security To access the local services security configuration screen, click My Bluetooth | Security and click on the Services tab. You can only configure security for local services when the Security Level is set to Medium. (Set the Security Level in the General Security screen.
Reject devices from using the service if not trusted for the service If a non-trusted device attempts to access the service, the connection will be rejected automatically without informing the user. Notes: If a device is trusted for a service, it may connect to this service on your local device without informing you.
