Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK BLUETOOTH with Plugfree User manual

LIFEBOOK
.com Operating Manual
BLUETOOTH™ with Plugfree
English

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Bestell-Nr./Order No.: A26391-K118-Z130-1-7619
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 0202 02/02

BLUETOOTH™ with
Plugfree
Operating Manual
Introduction to wireless
communication
Important notes
Preparing for operation
Troubleshooting
Index
February 2002 edition

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Contents
Introduction to wireless communication.......................................................................................1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2
Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety................................................................................................................................................3
CE marking........................................................................................................................................4
Selecting a location ...........................................................................................................................4
Preparing for operation...................................................................................................................5
Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers...............................................................................................5
Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH...................................................................................................6
Installing the Plugfree software..................................................................................................7
Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software............................................................................8
Search for other BLUETOOTH devices .....................................................................................9
Establishing connection...........................................................................................................10
Disconnecting connection........................................................................................................11
Ending Plugfree.......................................................................................................................11
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................13
Index...............................................................................................................................................15

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Introduction to wireless communication
With your notebook with an integrated BLUETOOTH™ module you can communicate wirelessly with
other BLUETOOTH devices, e.g. with another notebook. This notebook with integrated
BLUETOOTH is a Power Class 1 device, i.e. it has a maximum range of 100 meters. The range of
the communication paths is shortened depending on the user environment (e.g. walls or furniture),
building structure and output power class of the partner.
BLUETOOTH supports many functions (Services), e.g. wireless printing of documents, accessing the
Internet and transmitting or receiving data, e-mails and faxes.
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However, please note that not every BLUETOOTH device can make use of all Services.
Details for your device are contained in the operating manual.
Technical information on wireless communication can be found on our website at
www.fujitsu-siemens.com/wireless.
This operating manual describes how to put BLUETOOTH into operation and install the related
Plugfree software. Read through this manual carefully before you use BLUETOOTH for the first time.
Familiarise yourself with the proper use of the technology.
What must be observed when setting up the notebook and when operating notebooks with a radio
connection is contained in the chapter "Important notes".
You will find additional information in the manuals for your notebook, your operating system and the
Plugfree online help.
wireless communication

Introduction to wireless communication Notational conventions
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Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage.
Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy
the notebook, or endanger your life.
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Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly.
ÊText which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
Text in this typeface indicates screen outputs.
Text in italics indicates program names, commands or menu items.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, disks and other media and terms that are being
emphasised.

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Important notes
Safety
Most of the safety information is contained in the Getting Started manual; some of the most
important information is outlined below.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have any questions, contact your sales outlet or our Hotline/Helpdesk.
If the notebook is brought into the user location from a cold environment, condensation may form.
Before operating the notebook, wait until it is absolutely dry and has reached approximately the
same temperature as the user location.
Switch off the radio components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) on the notebook when you are in a
hospital, an operating room or near a medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can
impair the operation of the medical devices.
Keep the notebook at least 20 cm from a pacemaker, as otherwise the proper operation of the
pacemaker may be impaired by radio waves.
The transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant humming in hearing aids.
Switch off the notebook when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
Do not let the notebook near flammable gases or into hazardous environments (e.g. paintshops)
with radio components switched on, as the transmitted radio waves can cause an explosion or a fire.
The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television
faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not
responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been
specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The user is solely responsible for repairing faults
arising from such unauthorised changes made to a device and for replacing and / or exchanging
devices.

Important notes CE marking
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CE marking
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament
and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and
mutual recognition of conformity.
This notebook is approved for use in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Greece, Great Britain,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway.
To all customers,
If you are not sure whether the use of this product is permitted in your country, please contact the
corresponding supervisory authorities.
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The BLUETOOTH module may currently not yet be operated in Italy. Current information
is available from
Ministero delle Comunicazioni D.G.P.G.F. Div. IV
Direzione Generale Planificazione i Gestione Frequenze
Selecting a location
Please observe the following points when installing the notebook to ensure optimum performance of
the device:
·We recommend that you use the notebook with the BLUETOOTH module in a typical operating
environment. Other BLUETOOTH devices, which you want to communicate with, should be
located at a distance of approx. 30 m.
·Only install a partner device within the recommended distance. Observe the output power class
of the partner device when doing so. Details are contained in the operating manual of the
partner device.
·Use the notebook with the BLUETOOTH at least 2 m away from other electrical or electronic
systems. If you must use the notebook near a microwave cooker, then maintain a distance of
at least 3 m from the microwave cooker, as the reception is subject to interference with regard
to microwaves.
·Should problems result when communicating via BLUETOOTH because radios or radio
devices are located in the vicinity, then move the notebook to a different location.

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Preparing for operation
In this section the installation of the device drivers for BLUETOOTH and the installation of the
Plugfree software is explained.
Installing BLUETOOTH device drivers
To use BLUETOOTH you must first install the drivers.
ÊMake sure that the BLUETOOTH module on the notebook is switched off.
ÊSwitch on the notebook and wait until Windows is booted.
ÊLog on as an administrator after Windows is booted.
OFF ON
a
b
ÊSwitch on the BLUETOOTH module on the notebook (a).
The indicator (b) lights up green when the module is switched on.
Driver installation is started automatically.

Preparing for operation Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
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It is possible that the following window will appear.
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This window is an example from Microsoft Windows XP. The appearance of this window
may differ depending on the operating system.
ÊClick on Continue Anyway to install the drivers for BLUETOOTH.
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When the BLUETOOTH module is switched on for the first time, the drivers are
automatically installed. Should no window be displayed for this purpose the first time the
module is switched on, check whether the drivers are already installed. If you find a
"Bluetooth USB Dongle (network)" under Start – Control Panel– System – Hardware – Device
Manager, the drivers are already installed.
Plugfree software for BLUETOOTH
Plugfree is a powerful software solution for notebooks with BLUETOOTH technology. With Plugfree
you can establish a wireless connection between the notebook and other devices activated by
BLUETOOTH.
With Plugfree you can:
·Install virtual serial devices and use them in applications such as Netmeeting or Hyperterm.
·Access the Internet with modems or mobile telephones activated via BLUETOOTH.
·Send or receive faxes.
·Reliably connect your notebook to a LAN.
·Send documents to a printer and
·generally access all devices equipped with BLUETOOTH.
Plugfree is easy to install and configure. It was developed to configure your network as simply and
quickly as possible.

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Installing the Plugfree software
ÊRun Windows.
ÊLog on as an administrator.
ÊTo start the installation program, click on Start - Add on software - Install Plugfree Software.
The installation program of the Plugfree software is started.
ÊFollow the instructions on the screen.
When the installation is completed, your notebook will be rebooted.
Now you will find an icon for the program link on your desktop.

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Starting BLUETOOTH and Plugfree software
ÊSwitch the BLUETOOTH module on with the ON/OFF switch.
ÊSelect Start – All programs - Plugfree – Start Plugfree.
The software is started and an icon is displayed in the taskbar.
The following window is displayed:
When you have started Plugfree, your notebook is shown as a pyramid. In the "body" of the pyramid
you see the Bluetooth address and the name of your notebook.
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A detailed description of Plugfree is contained in the online help for the program.
ÊClick on the ? in the program or press the [F1] key to start the online help.

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Search for other BLUETOOTH devices
ÊTo learn which BLUETOOTH devices can be reached, click on the tip of the pyramid.
Plugfree searches for the BLUETOOTH devices and shows these as cubes with different colours
and icons.

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Establishing connection
ÊMark the device to which you want to establish a connection.
ÊDrag it onto one of the dark squares located around the pyramid with the left mouse button
pressed.
When a connection has been established, it will be indicated by a line between the devices.

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The Services possible with the connected device are shown in a selection window.
Disconnecting connection
ÊClick on the radio icon in the menu bar.
All devices still connected are disconnected.
Ending Plugfree
ÊClick on the Xicon in the menu bar.
The programme will be ended.
All devices still connected are disconnected.