User's Manual

Before two Bluetooth devices can communicate, they have to
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recognize each other's existence
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agree to communicate
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agree on the terms of their communication
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determine what services or applications each has to offer
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establish a connection that allows the services to be used
The BlueView interface is your window to all Bluetooth communications activities involving the Xircom Bluetooth
Adapter and remote Bluetooth devices.
Remote Bluetooth Device Requirements
There has to be at least one remote Bluetooth device installed and configured for use before you can begin
communication using the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and BlueView software.
Be sure the remote device is
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Powered on
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Within range of the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter (32 feet/10 meters)
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Set in "Discoverable" mode
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Set in "Pairable" mode if security will be required between this device and the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter
Consult the documentation supplied with the remote device for information on the required settings.
Opening BlueView
BlueView software was installed automatically during installation of the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter.
When BlueView is not being used to configure or manage connections, the BlueView window can be closed using
the close button or by selecting Exit from the File menu. Even when the BlueView screen is not displayed,
BlueView will continue to run in the background as long as Xircom Bluetooth support (the "Bluetooth
Environment") is loaded and running.
BlueView and the Xircom Bluetooth environment are operational whenever the Bluetooth icon is present in the
Windows System Tray:
How to Start BlueView
There are three ways to start BlueView:
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Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop
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Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and select Open BlueView
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Select Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities, and select Launch BlueView
The Bluetooth Icon and Menus
When the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter is installed, a Bluetooth icon is placed in the System Tray in the lower right
corner of the Windows desktop. This icon changes to indicate the current state of the Bluetooth environment
(active , idle , or off ) and provides access to the BlueView application and other controls.
Right
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Click the Bluetooth Icon
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to Open the BlueView application, toggle the Radio On or off, or Exit the
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Make Connections Using BlueView
6/22/2001
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