Sony PCG-ABA1 Series User manual

4-675-349-11(1)
2003 Sony Corporation
Bluetooth™
USB Adapter
PCGA-BA1 Series
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Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
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Warnings
❑To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
❑To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
❑In some situations or environments,
the use of the Bluetooth™
technology might be restricted by
the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the
organization, for example on board
airplanes, in hospitals or in any
other environment where the risk of
interference with other devices or
services is perceived or identified as
harmful.
❑If you are uncertain about the policy
applying to the use of Bluetooth™
technology in a specific organization
or environment, you are encouraged
to first ask for authorization prior to
switching it on.
❑Consult your physician or the
manufacturer of personal medical
devices (pacemakers, hearing aids,
etc.) regarding any restrictions on
the use of Bluetooth™ technology.
Before using the PCGA-BA1, be sure
to read the accompanying End User
Software License Agreement.
❑Copyright laws prohibit reproducing
the software or the manual
accompanying it in whole or in part,
or renting the software without the
permission of the copyright holder.
❑In no event will Sony be liable for
any financial damages, or loss of
profits, including claims made by
third parties, arising out of the use of
the software supplied with this
device.
❑If a problem occurs with this
product as a result of defective
manufacturing, Sony will replace it.
However, Sony bears no other
responsibility.
❑The software provided with this unit
cannot be used with other units.
❑Please note that, due to continued
efforts to improve quality, the
software specifications may be
changed without notice.
❑Operation of this unit with software
other than that provided is not
covered by the warranty.

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Regulatory
information
For customers in Europe
Sony hereby declares that the
PCGA-BA1 Bluetooth™ USB
Adapter is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of European
Directive 1999/5/EC.
To obtain a copy of the declaration of
Conformity (DoC) with the R & TTE
Directive, please access the following
URL address:
http://www.compliance.Sony.de/
The PCGA-BA1 is a Bluetooth™
intended radio device using the 2.4
GHz frequency band (2.400GHz –
2.4835GHz).
It is intended for wireless
communication with other Bluetooth™
enabled devices using the Bluetooth™
Serial Port, Dial-up Networking via
mobile phone or modem, Object Push
and Basic Imaging profiles.
The PCGA-BA1 BluetoothTM
technology complies with regulations
in the following countries, and can
therefore only be used in these
countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, the Netherlands and
the United Kingdom.
In France, this product can only be
used indoors.
•VAIO and are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
•
BLUETOOTH and its logo are
trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., U.S.A and licenced to Sony
Corporation.
•All other names of systems,
products and services are trademarks
of their respective owners. In the
manual, the ™ or ® marks are not
specified.
•In this manual, Microsoft®
Windows®XP Home Edition and
Microsoft®Windows®XP
Professional are referred to as
Windows XP.

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Voordat u de Bluetooth USB-adapter
gaat gebruiken, moet u de bijgaande
gebruiksrechtovereenkomst voor
eindgebruikers lezen.
❑De wet op de auteursrechten
verbiedt het geheel of gedeeltelijk
reproduceren van de software of de
handleiding, alsook de verhuur van
de software zonder toestemming van
de eigenaar van de auteursrechten.
❑Sony kan in geen geval aansprakelijk
worden gesteld voor financiële
verliezen noch winstderving, met
inbegrip van claims ingediend door
derden, ten gevolge van het gebruik
van de software die bij deze adapter
wordt geleverd.
❑Indien dit produkt problemen geeft
door constructiefouten, zal Sony het
vervangen. Sony draagt echter geen
enkele andere verantwoordelijkheid.
❑De software die bij dit toestel wordt
geleverd, kan niet met andere
toestellen worden gebruikt.
❑Merk op dat in het kader van ons
permanent streven naar
kwaliteitsverbetering de
softwarespecificaties steeds kunnen
worden gewijzigd zonder
voorafgaande kennisgeving.
❑Gebruik van dit toestel met andere
software dan de bijgeleverde is niet
gedekt door de waarborg.
Waarschuwing
❑Ter voorkoming van elektrische
schokken mag u de behuizing niet
openen. Laat service uitsluitend
uitvoeren door deskundig personeel.
❑Ter voorkoming van het gevaar van
brand of elektrische schokken, mag
u het produkt niet blootstellen aan
regen of vocht.
❑In bepaalde gevallen of omgevingen
kan het gebruik van de Bluetooth™
technologie beperkt worden door de
eigenaar van het gebouw of de
verantwoordelijke
vertegenwoordiger van de
organisatie. Bijvoorbeeld: aan boord
van een vliegtuig, in ziekenhuizen
of in andere omgevingen waar het
interferentierisico met andere
apparaten of diensten als schadelijk
wordt geëvalueerd of als zodanig
bepaald wordt.
❑Als u niet zeker bent over het
toegepaste beleid betreffende het
gebruik van de Bluetooth™
technologie in een specifieke
organisatie of omgeving, raden wij u
aan om eerst toelating te vragen
voor tot gebruik over te gaan.
❑Raadpleeg uw dokter of de fabrikant
van persoonlijke medische
apparaten (pacemakers,
hoorapparaten, enz.) betreffende
mogelijke beperkingen in het
gebruik van de Bluetooth™
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Wettelijke
informatie
Sony verklaart hierbij dat de PCGA-
BA1 Bluetooth™ USB Adapter
voldoet aan de essentiële vereisten en
andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
De PCGA-BA1 is een Bluetooth™
vermogensklasse 2 radiotoestel dat de
2,4 GHz (2,400 GHz - 2,4835 GHz)
frequentieband gebruikt. Het is
bestemd voor draadloze communicatie
met andere met Bluetooth™ uitgeruste
apparaten door gebruik te maken van
de profielen: Bluetooth™ seriële
poort, netwerk toegang via mobiele
telefoon of modem, Object Push en
Basic Imaging.
PCGA-BA1 voldoet aan alle
voorschriften die van toepassing zijn
in de volgende landen:
België, Denemarken, Duitsland,
Finland, Frankrijk, Griekenland,
Ierland, Ijsland, Italië, Luxemburg,
Nederland, Noorwegen, Oostenrijk,
Portugal, Spanje, Verenigd
Koninkrijk, Zweden en Zwitserland.
Dit produkt mag in Frankrijk alleen
maar binnenshuis gebruikt worden.
Dit produkt beantwoordt aan de
normen EN 55022 Class B en EN
55024 voor gebruik in de volgende
omgevingen: residentieel,
commercieel en licht industrieel.
•VAIO e sono marchi di
fabbrica registrati di Sony
Corporation.
•Microsoft en Windows zijn
geregistreerde handelsmerken van
Microsoft Corporation in de
Verenigde Staten en/of andere
landen.
•BLUETOOTH e il relativo logo
sono marchi di fabbrica di proprietà
di Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A e
concessi in licenza a Sony
Corporation.
•Alle andere namen van systemen,
produkten en diensten zijn
handelsmerken van hun respectieve
eigenaars. ™ en ® staan niet in de
gebruiksaanwijzing vermeld.
•In deze documentatie wordt met
Windows XP zowel Microsoft®
Windows®XP Home Edition als
Microsoft®Windows®XP
Professional aangeduid.

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Prima di utilizzare l’adattatore USB
Bluetooth, accertarsi di leggere
l'accordo con l'utente finale accluso.
❑Le leggi sul copyright non
consentono la riproduzione, parziale
o totale, del software o del manuale
ad esso allegato, né l’affitto del
software senza previo consenso del
proprietario del copyright.
❑In nessun caso Sony potrà essere
ritenuta responsabile di danni
finanziari o di perdite di profitto,
inclusi risarcimenti richiesti da terzi,
dovuti all’uso del software in
dotazione con la presente unità.
❑Sony provvederà alla sostituzione
del prodotto in caso di problemi
dovuti a difetti di fabbricazione.
Non sarà tuttavia possibile attribuire
altre responsabilità a Sony.
❑Il software fornito con la presente
unità non può essere utilizzato con
altri apparecchi.
❑Si noti che a causa dei continui
tentativi di miglioramento della
qualità, le caratteristiche tecniche
del software sono soggette a
modifiche senza preavviso.
❑L’utilizzo della presente unità con
software diverso da quello fornito
non è coperto dalla garanzia.
Avvertenze
❑Per evitare il rischio di scosse
elettriche, non aprire la custodia.
Avvalersi esclusivamente
dell’assistenza di personale
qualificato.
❑Per evitare il rischio di incendi o
scosse elettriche, non collocare
l’unità in luoghi eccessivamente
umidi o dove potrebbe bagnarsi.
❑In alcuni casi o luoghi, l’uso della
tecnologia Bluetooth™ potrebbe
essere vietato dal proprietario
dell’immobile o dal responsabile
dell’organizzazione, come ad
esempio a bordo di aerei, negli
ospedali o in altri luoghi dove il
rischio di interferenze con altri
dispositivi o servizi sia ritenuto
dannoso.
❑Se non si è certi della politica
adottata al riguardo in determinate
organizzazioni o luoghi, prima di
attivare la tecnologia Bluetooth™,
chiedere l’autorizzazione ai
responsabili preposti.
❑Consultare il proprio medico o il
produttore di dispositivi medici
personali (pacemaker, apparecchi
acustici, ecc.) per conoscere
l’eventuale incompatibilità con
l’utilizzo della tecnologia
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Note di
conformità
Con la presente Sony dichiara che
l’adattatore USB Bluetooth PCGA-
BA1 è conforme ai requisiti e alle
condizioni stabiliti nella Direttiva
europea 1999/5/EC.
PCGA-BA1 è un dispositivo radio
Bluetooth™ di classe 2 che utilizza la
banda di frequenza da 2,4 GHz (2,400
GHz - 2,4835 GHz). Questo
dispositivo è necessario per stabilire
una comunicazione di tipo wireless
con altri dispositivi compatibili con
Bluetooth™ che utilizzano i seguenti
profili Bluetooth™: porta seriale,
accesso remoto via telefono cellulare o
modem, OPP (Object Push Profile) e
Basic Imaging.
PCGA-BA1 è conforme alla norme
vigenti nei seguenti paesi:
Austria, Belgio, Danimarca,
Finlandia, Francia, Grecia,
Germania, Irlanda, Islandia, Italia,
Lussemburgo, Norvegia, Portogallo,
Spagna, Svezia, Svizzera, Paesi
Bassi e Regno Unito.
In Francia l’uso di questo prodotto è
riservato all’interno.
L’apparecchio è conforme alle norme
EN 55022 Class B ed EN 55024 per
l’impiego nelle seguenti aree:
residenziali, aziendali e di industria
leggera.
•VAIO y son marcas
comerciales registradas de Sony
Corporation.
•Microsofte Windows sono marchi di
fabbrica registrati di Microsoft
Corporation negli Stati Uniti e/o in
altri paesi.
•BLUETOOTH y su logotipo son
marcas comerciales de Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., EE.UU. cedidas bajo
licencia a Sony Corporation.icenza
dalla Sony Corporation.
•Tutti gli altri nomi di sistemi,
prodotti e servizi sono marchi di
fabbrica dei rispettivi proprietari.
Nel presente manuale, i simboli ™ o
® non vengono specificati.
•In questo manuale, ci riferisca a
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home
Edition e a Microsoft®Windows®
XP Professional come Windows XP.

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Contents
Introduction .......................................9
How to use this product...........11
Ways to Connect with
Bluetooth Devices ...............12
Inserting the Bluetooth USB adapter... 14
Communicating using
BlueSpace NE .............................15
Communicating using
Windows XP functions ...............19
Using a Bluetooth cell phone or
modem .................................20
Assigning/changing the
Bluetooth device name for
the computer ........................24
Terminating Bluetooth
communication ....................25
Notes on Use....................................26
Maintenance ....................................27
Bluetooth Wireless Technology ......28
Connection format...................28
Speed .......................................29
Communication range and
power ...................................29
Bluetooth standard ..................29
Security............................................30
Getting Help ....................................31
Specifications ..................................32
Troubleshooting...............................33

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Introduction
This product is a USB adapter designed for use with a computer without
integrated Bluetooth functions. It enables wireless communication with
other Bluetooth technology enabled devices.
zBluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology provides instant short-range connectivity without the need
for cumbersome cabling. For details, see the section “Bluetooth Wireless Technology” on
page 28.
What computer models can I use the Bluetooth USB Adapter
PCGA-BA1 with?
Sony VAIO notebooks running Windows XP operating system (except
models with integrated Bluetooth functions).
Windows XP Service Pack 1 must be installed. Check the version of your
operating system, and update it if necessary.
For details, refer to the separate document “Read This First”.
Note
For more information on Bluetooth technology enabled VAIO computers, refer to
“Getting Help” (page 31).
Features
•Bluetooth compatibility allows wireless communication within 10
meters. (Communication range will vary according to whether walls or
other obstacles are located between devices, the material used in walls,
the presence of radio frequency interference and other environmental
conditions, and the type of software being used.)
•Security features prevent communication between non-identified
Bluetooth devices. For details, see the section “Security” on page 30.

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What Bluetooth devices can the Bluetooth USB Adapter
PCGA-BA1 communicate with?
(As of May 2003)
• Sony VAIO notebooks with integrated Bluetooth functions (For Europe)
• Other Sony VAIO notebooks running Windows XP operating system
with an inserted Bluetooth USB Adapter PCGA-BA1
•Other Sony products with Bluetooth functions
Check the Bluetooth services supported by your Bluetooth device.
zHint
The software CD-ROM includes a copy of this document and the separate “Read This First” as
PDF files in the “manual” folder.

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How to use this product
When the Bluetooth USB adapter is inserted into a computer, it can
exchange data with other Bluetooth technology enabled computers, mobile
phones, modems, etc. simply by being placed in the vicinity of the other
device, without any physical cable connection.
Example of use: computer to computer
Example of use: computer to Bluetooth Modem Station (or
other Bluetooth devices)
Bluetooth communications with the Bluetooth USB adapter use either the
supplied BlueSpace NE software or Windows XP functions, according to
the intended type of operation.
Computer with the
Bluetooth USB adapter
Data synchronization,
data exchange, dial-up
access, etc.
Bluetooth enabled device
(Bluetooth Modem Station:
for Europe only)
Computer with the
Bluetooth USB adapter
Data exchange, etc.
Other Bluetooth
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Ways to Connect with Bluetooth Devices
When connecting to a Bluetooth technology-enabled device, use one of the
following (depending on the function of the device).
•BlueSpace NE software
•Windows XP functions (Wireless Link in Control Panel)
Things you can do using the BlueSpace NE software
•Exchange files and images between computers
•Synchronize data and exchanging files and images with a PDA
•Use a camcorder or a digital still camera as a remote camera, to ex
change images
•Send images to computer or any Bluetooth device that support BIP
(Basic Image Profile)
•Bluetooth Modem Station setup (Europe only)
•Exchange addresses with cellular phones
Things you can do with the Windows XP operating system
•Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth Modem Station (Europe only)
•Connect to the Internet with a cellular phone
•Use a mouse or keyboard
•Print text on a Bluetooth printer
To use the Bluetooth USB adapter for communication with other Bluetooth
technology enabled devices, the Bluetooth device driver and BlueSpace NE
software on the supplied CD-ROM must be installed on the computer. The
installation procedure is described in the separate “Read This First”
document.
In order to use the Bluetooth USB adapter, you must install the Bluetooth
device driver and the BlueSpace NE software contained on the supplied
CD-ROM. For instructions on how to install the software, see the separate
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Notes
•Some Bluetooth technology enabled equipment may not function with the Bluetooth
USB adapter, depending on the type of equipment, software version, and other factors.
Before purchasing a Bluetooth technology enabled device, please check its operating
environment requirements.
For information on Bluetooth technology enabled devices, refer to “Getting Help”
(Page 31).
•You may not be able to establish a connection with a computer running a version of
BlueSpace earlier than 2.1.1. To rectify this, upgrade BlueSpace to the most recent
version.
The models below also have the following restrictions.
To be able to connect using BlueSpace NE with PCG-SR31K and PCG-C1VFK, you
must upgrade the operating system to Windows XP, and then update the BlueSpace and
the Bluetooth drivers.
For details about version updates, refer to “Getting Help” (page 31).
•BlueSpace NE does not support IP connections or chat functions. It is therefore not
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Inserting the Bluetooth USB adapter
Insert the Bluetooth USB adapter into a USB port on the computer.
zHint
The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer model. For details, see
the manuals provided with your computer.
When the Bluetooth USB adapter is inserted into the USB port of your
computer, it is active whenever the computer is turned on. The blue
indicator on the adapter lights up to show that the adapter is active.
Notes
•Within an aircraft and in other locations where radio emissions may be a problem,
remove the Bluetooth USB adapter from the computer. Simply shutting down the
software is not enough to stop the emission of radiowaves from the unit.
•Only one Bluetooth USB adapter can be used per computer.
•Do not insert the Bluetooth USB adapter into an external USB hub. Otherwise, software
and radio functions may not perform correctly.
Insert with “VAIO”
logo facing upwards.

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Communicating using BlueSpace NE
This section describes the general procedure for using the BlueSpace NE
software installed on your computer to communicate with another
Bluetooth technology enabled device.
To communicate with other Bluetooth technology enabled devices using
BlueSpace NE, the Bluetooth device driver and BlueSpace NE software on
the supplied CD-ROM must first be installed on the computer. The
installation procedure is described in the separate “Read This First”
document.
Notes
•Some Bluetooth technology enabled equipment may not function with the Bluetooth
USB adapter, depending on the type of equipment, software version, and other factors.
Before purchasing a Bluetooth technology enabled device, please check its operating
environment requirements.
For information on Bluetooth technology enabled devices, refer to “Getting Help”
(page 31).
•You may not be able to establish a connection with a computer running a version of
BlueSpace earlier than 2.1.1. To rectify this, upgrade BlueSpace to the most recent
version.
The models below also have the following restrictions.
To be able to connect using BlueSpace NE with PCG-SR31K and PCG-C1VFK, you
must upgrade the operating system to Windows XP, and then update the BlueSpace and
the Bluetooth drivers.
For details about version updates, refer to “Getting Help” (page 31).
•BlueSpace NE does not support IP connections or chat functions. It is therefore not
possible to use these with devices running earlier versions of BlueSpace.
•You may find that some Bluetooth technology enabled devices operate differently than
described in the following procedures. Refer to the manual provided with the Bluetooth
device or Sony Bluetooth Product Information
For customers in the USA and Canada
http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/bluetooth/
For customers in Europe
www.vaio-link.com
For customers in other regions
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
Refer to “Ways to Connect with Bluetooth Devices” for the types of communications
for which you can use BlueSpace NE (Page 12).
Also refer to the BlueSpace NE online help.

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•Do not cover the Bluetooth USB adapter while it is in use. This may interfere with
communication.
•If Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions are used at the same time on the same
computer, communication speed may be reduced due to electromagnetic interference,
and other unwanted effects may occur.
•If a power-saving mode is enabled on one of the computers, Bluetooth communication
may not be possible. Set both computers to normal mode.
1Turn on the computer and insert the Bluetooth USB adapter
into the USB port (page 14).
2Click the “Start” button, and select “All Programs” –
“BlueSpace NE” – “BlueSpace NE”.
BlueSpace NE launches and its main window appears.
zHint
When the “Welcome to BlueSpace NE” window appears, click “OK”.
With the factory default settings, the next time Windows starts, appears
automatically in the notification area. In this case, you can launch BlueSpace NE by
double-clicking .
3Click the (Device Discovery) button in the main window.
The computer with the Bluetooth USB adapter begins searching for
other Bluetooth technology enabled devices in the vicinity. When the
search is complete, any detected Bluetooth devices appear in the device
list.
zHint
When a device is first detected, the mark appears on the device list in the
main window.
Click

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4In the device list, select the device you want to connect with,
and click the (Service Discovery) button.
Note
If authentication between devices has not been completed, a window may appear
prompting you to confirm whether you want to perform only service discovery, or
both discovery and authentication. Follow the on-screen instructions to exchange
passkeys and complete the authentication. If the authentication window does not
appear, right-click on the device to connect with, and click “Authentication”.
The computer searches for services on the selected device, and when
finished, displays icons for the available services (those supported by
both the device and BlueSpace NE).
zWhat is a passkey?
A passkey is a secret code entered by the user to enable two Bluetooth
devices to communicate. When the same alphanumeric string is
entered at both devices, communication becomes possible. The
passkey may be changed for every communication session. Once a
valid link has been established, communication is possible without you
having to reenter the passkey for a preset period of time.
5Select and connect to the service required.
Click

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If the “A Bluetooth device requires authentication” balloon
message appears in the notification area
The target Bluetooth technology enabled device is requesting connection
authentication. In this case, mutual authentication is required to enable
Bluetooth communications with this device.
To authenticate, click in the notification area. When the “Bluetooth
Connection Wizard” window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to
exchange passkeys.
To skip authentication, click in the balloon or “Cancel” in the
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Communicating using Windows XP
functions
See “Ways to Connect with Bluetooth Devices” (page 12) for the types of
communication that use Windows XP functions.
To communicate using Windows XP functions, refer to the Windows XP
Wireless Link Help and the manual provided with the Bluetooth technology
enabled device.
zHint
Before you make a dial-up connection with the Bluetooth cell phone or modem the first
time, you need to install the device as a Wireless Link, and then set up the dial-up
connection. Refer to the Windows XP Wireless Link Help for details.
To display the Windows XP Wireless Link Help.
1Click the “Start” button and click “Control Panel”.
2Click the “Printers and Other Hardware” icon.
3Click the “Wireless Link” icon.
4Double-click the “Bluetooth” tab, and click “Show Bluetooth
details ”.
If the “A Bluetooth device requires authentication” balloon
message appears in the notification area
The target Bluetooth technology enabled device is requesting connection
authentication. In this case, mutual authentication is required to enable
Bluetooth communications with this device.
To authenticate, click in the notification area. When the “Bluetooth
Connection Wizard” window appears, follow the on-screen instructions to
exchange passkeys.
To skip authentication, click in the balloon or “Cancel” in the
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Using a Bluetooth cell phone or modem
By using Windows XP functions to connect the Bluetooth USB adapter to a
Bluetooth cell phone or modem, dial-up communication is possible without
a connecting cable.
This section describes installation of a Bluetooth cell phone or modem, and
dial-up connection setup. For operating details, refer to the manual
provided with the Bluetooth cell phone and the Windows XP Wireless Link
Help.
Setting up a Bluetooth cell phone or modem
1Turn on the Bluetooth cell phone or modem and set it to
allow discovery.
For details, see the manual provided with the cell phone.
2Turn on the computer and insert the Bluetooth USB adapter
into the USB port (page 14).
3Click the “Start” button and select “Control Panel”.
The Control Panel appears.
4Click the “Printers and Other Hardware” icon.
5Click “Wireless Link”, and click the “Bluetooth” tab.
6Click “Add”, and then “Next” in the “Bluetooth Connection
Wizard” window.
Device discovery starts, and the Bluetooth cell phone is detected.