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Back to Contents Page ™ ® Introduction: Dell Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth + EDR Technology User Guide Bluetooth Networking Overview Using Bluetooth Tools Device Type, Paired Status, and Connection Status Indication Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication Bluetooth Networking Overview ®...
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Using Bluetooth Tools The following Bluetooth tools and controls are available on your computer: My Bluetooth Places — My Bluetooth Places provides fast access to Bluetooth tasks and other places of potential interest. If you have so specified when you use the services provided by other Bluetooth devices, shortcuts to these services are placed here.
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Camera Desktop Computer Headset Keyboard Mouse Modem Network Access Point Laptop Computer Personal Digital Assistant Printer Cellular Phone Unknown Device Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Indication If you have specified a shortcut to be created when you pair with a remote device, the type, availability, and connection status of the services provided by the device are indicated in My Bluetooth Places.
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The icons used to indicate service type, availability, and connection status are illustrated in Table NOTE: The service name that is displayed for a particular type of remote device may not exactly match the term used in the table. Table 2. Service Icons Icon Indicating Service Type, Availability, and Connection Status Name of Service Available...
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Back to Contents Page ™ Basic Operations: Dell Wireless 355 Module with ® Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Terminology Finding Bluetooth Devices Viewing My Bluetooth Services Making a Quick Connection Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device Terminology A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity. During the initial authentication...
Host Controller Interface human interface device. A mouse or keyboard, for example. An internally generated unique security key that is exchanged by paired devices as proof of link key identity before a connection is established. Link keys are generated automatically when two devices pair.
To make a quick connection, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area, point to Quick Connect, point to the name of the service you want to use, and then click the name of the device that provides the service. Start/Stop the Bluetooth Device Starting the Bluetooth device turns the radio on and stopping the device turns the radio off.
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Back to Contents Page Specifying How Bluetooth Technology Works on Your ™ ® Computer: Dell Wireless 355 Module with Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Assigning a Name and Type to This Computer Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices...
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Providing Access to Other Bluetooth Devices You can specify if you want to allow other Bluetooth devices to discover this computer. Also, you can specify whether to allow all or none of the devices that discover this computer to connect or to allow only those devices that you designate to connect.
Discovering Devices You can set this computer to automatically look for other Bluetooth devices at a specific time interval. Also, you can limit the search to specific devices, classes of devices, or types of devices within a class. If you limit the search to specific devices, the devices must be within range, and must themselves be discoverable.
Setting Security By default, the properties of all Bluetooth services that this computer provides and the Bluetooth applications (except Human Interface Device) that this computer uses are set to require a secure connection. When the Secure connection property is set, and this computer tries to connect to another Bluetooth device, the two devices must exchange a Bluetooth security code.
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From the Client Applications tab of Bluetooth Configuration, you can specify how this computer accesses services on other Bluetooth devices and set or clear the Secure connection property for that application. By default, all Client Applications except HID are set to require a secure connection. To set the properties for an application, click the application name, and then click Properties.
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Managing Local Bluetooth Radios From the Diagnostics tab, you can manage the Bluetooth devices (radios) that are installed on this computer. Also, you can view the following information about each radio: Devices Name Status Active (Preferred) Inactive Disabled Type Device Properties Device status —...
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NOTE: Only one Bluetooth radio can be used at a specific time. If you change the Bluetooth radio device, you must redo pairing with other Bluetooth devices. To manage the Bluetooth radio devices that are installed on this computer 1. Open My Bluetooth Places. 2.
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Back to Contents Page ™ How to Use Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 355 Module with ® Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID NOTE: Before you begin, refer to the manual that came with your HID for instructions for making the device discoverable.
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8. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the device name, and then click Connect Stereo Audio. NOTE: The device must be discoverable before you can connect to the service or services they provide. If you do not connect, make the headphones discoverable and try again. 9.
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Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Voice Playback and Recording To use a Bluetooth hands-free audio device for voice playback and recording 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3. Click I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services, and then click Next.
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6. In Bluetooth Device Selection, click the name of the other device, and then click Next. NOTE: If the Secure connection property of the File Transfer service of the other device has been set, type the security code you want to use in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.
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You can now use this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone. To discontinue using this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click View devices in range. 3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the name of the cellular phone, and then click Disconnect Hands-free voice gateway.
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2. Open the file you want to send. 3. On the File menu, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the destination device. -or- Click Other, click the device name in the Select Device list, and then click OK. Send a Web Page from Microsoft Internet Explorer To send a web page from Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.
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Other Remote Bluetooth Device That Offers Fax Service To use the fax capabilities of a Bluetooth telephone, modem, or other remote Bluetooth device that offers fax service 1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places. 2. Click Bluetooth Setup Wizard. 3.
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6. Double-click the PIM Item Transfer shortcut in My Bluetooth Places. 7. In Select a Bluetooth Business Card, click the PIM that contains the business card(s) you want to send. 8. Click the contact name(s) in the list, and then click OK. If Microsoft Outlook is selected as the Received Business Cards location in Bluetooth Properties, the contact file is sent to Microsoft Outlook Contacts.
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NOTE: The printer drivers for the printer must either be on the computer system, or you must have the drivers available on a CD. 9. In Properties, click OK to accept the default settings, or change the settings and then click OK. You are now able to print from this computer to the Bluetooth printer.
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3. Double-click the device you established a wireless serial connection with. 4. Right-click Bluetooth Serial Port, and then click Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port. Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages To respond to Bluetooth security messages When a secure connection between two Bluetooth devices is being attempted, a PIN code request may appear in the notification area of either or both devices.
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Back to Contents Page ™ Specifications: Dell Wireless 355 Module with ® Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Item Value/Description Frequency Band 2.400– 2.483.5 GHz Spreading Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) Data Rate 3 Mbit/s (EDR) Transmit Power 0 dBm typical, Power Class 2 with dynamic power control Receive Sensitivity –86 dBm maximum...
Approvals." Dell Inc. is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell™ 355 wireless module kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Inc. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user.
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This Dell™ 355 wireless module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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1999/5/EG. Dutch Bij deze verklaart Dell Inc. dat deze Dell Wireless Device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. Par la présente Dell Inc. déclare que l'appareil Dell Wireless Device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
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Regional and Language Options (from Control Panel) has been set to the country in which you are using your Dell™ 355 wireless module. This ensures compliance with local regulatory restrictions on transmit power and optimizes operational performance. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringment of national law and may be punished as such.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting ™ Troubleshooting: Dell Wireless 355 Module with ® Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide Problem or Symptom Possible Solution Check to see if the device is turned on, in range, and in Discoverable mode (refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions for making the device discoverable).