Dynabook PA3121BT Bluetooth Module User Manual

Toshiba Corporation Bluetooth Module Users Manual

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Installing Bluetooth
To install the internal Bluetooth, follow the procedures below.
Removing the battery pack
Before installing the Bluetooth board, remove the battery pack.
Installing the Bluetooth board
To install the Bluetooth board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
1. Remove one screw securing the Bluetooth board cover.
2. Remove the Bluetooth board cover.
Figure 1 Removing the Bluetooth board cover
3. Connect the antenna cable to the Bluetooth board.
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4. Align the board’s connector with the connector on the computer. Press the board carefully and firmly to ensure a solid
connection.
Figure 2 Installing the Bluetooth board
5. Seat the Bluetooth Board cover and secure it with one screw.
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack.
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Functional Specifications of
Toshiba Bluetooth Utility Version 1.0
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Title: Functional Specifications of TOSHIBA Bluetooth Utility Version 1.0
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1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2. SUMMARY................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 LOCATION OF BLUETOOTH UTILITY ......................................................................................................... 4
2.3 UTILITY PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 FUNCTIONS OF BLUETOOTH SERVICE CENTER ....................................................................................... 5
2.5 FUNCTIONS OF BLUETOOTH MONITOR.................................................................................................... 5
2.6 FUNCTIONS OF BLUETOOTH LOCALCOM................................................................................................ 5
3. BLUETOOTH SERVICE CENTER................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 STARTING BLUETOOTH SERVICE CENTER .............................................................................................. 6
3.2 BLUETOOTH SERVICE CENTER WINDOW ................................................................................................ 6
3.3 MENU BAR .......................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 USER MODE BAR................................................................................................................................. 12
3.5 TOOLBAR ............................................................................................................................................ 16
3.6 REMOTE DEVICE TREE VIEW ............................................................................................................... 21
3.7 REMOTE DEVICE LIST VIEW ................................................................................................................. 23
3.8 REMOTE SERVICE LIST VIEW ............................................................................................................... 23
4. BLUETOOTH MONITOR.............................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 STARTING BLUETOOTH MONITOR ......................................................................................................... 25
4.2 TASKBAR ICON .................................................................................................................................... 25
4.3 POP-UP MENUS................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4 PROPERTIES ....................................................................................................................................... 27
5. BLUETOOTH LOCALCOM.......................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 STARTING BLUETOOTH LOCALCOM..................................................................................................... 31
5.2 LOCALCOM WINDOW ......................................................................................................................... 31
5.3 LOCALCOM SETUP WIZARD................................................................................................................ 33
5.4 CREATING A LOCALCOM SERVER ....................................................................................................... 34
5.5 CREATING A LOCALCOM CLIENT ......................................................................................................... 35
5.6 CONNECTING TO A REMOTE SERVICE................................................................................................... 35
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1. Introduction
This document contains the functional specifications for the Toshiba Bluetooth Utility.
2. Summary
This section contains a summary of the Toshiba Bluetooth Utility.
2.1 Compatible Operating Systems
The Bluetooth Utility can be used with one of these Microsoft operating systems: Windows 95,
Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6, or Windows 2000.
2.2 Location of Bluetooth Utility
The Bluetooth Utility belongs to the Application group at the top of the Bluetooth software stack.
Location of Bluetooth Utility
2.3 Utility Programs
The Bluetooth Utility consists of the following three utility programs.
■ Bluetooth Service Center
Bluetooth Service Center collectively manages all Bluetooth services. Its main functions are to
confirm remote devices and provide a connection between local and remote services. You can also
use it to switch the security settings according to your location at the time of connection.
■ Bluetooth Monitor
You use Bluetooth Monitor, which appears in the taskbar, to configure the default settings of
Bluetooth services and to monitor and control Bluetooth operations. You can use the taskbar
pop-up menus to start Bluetooth Service Center and perform other functions.
■ Bluetooth LocalCOM
Bluetooth LocalCOM is located in the Control Panel. You can use it to create and manage local
COM ports for use with Bluetooth. You can also access the LocalCOM window from the Bluetooth
Service Center window.
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2.4 Functions of Bluetooth Service Center
With Bluetooth Service Center, you can:
Search for remote devices.
Display a list view of remote devices.
View the properties of remote devices.
Confirm the connection status of remote devices.
Search for remote services.
Display a list view of remote services.
View the properties of remote services.
Confirm the connection status of remote services.
Connect and disconnect local and remote services.
Save appropriate security settings for each User Mode.
Change assigned security settings for each User Mode.
Reconnect to remote services after starting Bluetooth Service Center.
Use with Bluetooth device groups. (Available in Version 2.0)
2.5 Functions of Bluetooth Monitor
With Bluetooth Monitor, you can:
View the connection status (Connected, Waiting to Connect, or Not Connected) via the taskbar
icon.
Use the menu to turn the Bluetooth module Software Switch ON or OFF.
Use the menu to adjust the Bluetooth default settings.
Use the menu to start Bluetooth Service Center.
Use the menu to open SPANworks.
Use the menu to exit Bluetooth service.
2.6 Functions of Bluetooth LocalCOM
With Bluetooth LocalCOM, you can:
Create and delete local COM ports for use with Bluetooth.
Make and modify Service Profile settings for local COM ports.
View the properties and type of a local service.
View the properties and type of a local profile.
Connect to local and remote services.
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3. Bluetooth Service Center
Bluetooth Service Center collectively manages all Bluetooth services. Its main functions are to confirm
remote devices and connect local and remote services. You can also use it to switch the security
settings according to your location at the time of connection. The Bluetooth Service Center user
interface and functions are described below.
3.1 Starting Bluetooth Service Center
To start Bluetooth Service Center, select Programs, Toshiba Bluetooth Utility, and then Bluetooth
Service Center from the Start menu. You can also start Bluetooth Service Center from the Bluetooth
Monitor menu.
Figure 3.1 Bluetooth Service Center programs menu
3.2 Bluetooth Service Center Window
When Bluetooth Service Center is started, this main window appears. The window items and functions
are described below.
Figure 3.2 Bluetooth Service Center window
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➂
➄
➀
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①
①①
① System menu/System buttons
System menu System buttons
Description of system menu items
No. Item Description
1 Restore Restores window to original size
2 Move Enables you to move the window
3 Size Enables you to adjust the window’s size
4 Minimize Minimizes the window size
5 Maximize Maximizes the window size
6 Close Alt+F4 Closes the window
Description of system buttons
No. Item Description
1 Bluetooth Service Center program icon
2 Close
3 ／ Maximize/Restore (toggle)
4 Minimize
②
②②
② Menu bar
No. Add-on Items Description
1 Bluetooth Adds on Bluetooth Service Center menu item
2 Help Adds on Bluetooth Service Center help item
No. Bluetooth Items Description
1 Device Discovery Discovers devices
2 Service Search Searches for services
3 User Mode Opens User Mode selection menu
4 User Mode Properties Displays User Mode properties
5 Device Properties Displays local device properties
6 Profile Properties Displays local service profile properties
7 LocalCOM Setup Wizard Opens LocalCOM Setup Wizard
No. Help Items Description
1 Bluetooth Beginner’s Guide Opens Bluetooth Beginner’s Guide
2 Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide Opens Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide
3 About Bluetooth Service Center Displays version information
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③
③③
③ User Mode bar
No. Item Description
1 Bluetooth RF Icon Displays signal status for Bluetooth module
2 Office Office mode button
3 Mobile Mobile mode button
4 Home Home mode button
5 Others Others mode button
6 All Reconnect Service reconnection button
7 User Mode Properties User Mode properties button
8 Screen Selection Show/hide info toggle button
9 Help Help button
You use the User Mode bar to manage the settings that are configured for each of the User Modes
(Office, Home, Mobile, and Others). You can use the User Mode bar to configure the Discoverability
Mode and Link Policy settings for each User Mode and switch between the different settings. You can
also use the User Mode bar to connect to services automatically when Bluetooth is started. (Office is the
default User Mode setting.)
④
④④
④ Toolbar
No. Item Description
1 Connect Connects to device or service
2 Disconnect Disconnects from device or service
3 Refresh Updates device and service information
4 Service Search Searches for devices and services
5 Properties Displays device and service properties
6 Delete Item Deletes device or item
7 View Changes view display format
[TBD] [Additional buttons may be added.]
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⑤⑤
⑤ Remote device tree view
All discovered Bluetooth devices
List of connected devices
List of devices with COM service
List of devices with DUN service
List of devices with FAX service
List of devices with LAN service
List of devices with Network service
List of devices with group properties
The remote device tree view displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices sorted according
to services and groups. This type of display categorizes items by usage and is called a filtering
display. When you select one of the list items, the corresponding device or service information is
displayed in a list view on the right.
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⑥⑥
⑥ Remote device and service list views
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・・
・Remote device list view
The remote device list view displays a list of remote
devices that correspond to the filtering item you
selected in the remote device tree view. You can
view the list as Large Icons, Small Icons, List or
Details. Connected devices are indicated on the list
by a connection mark that appears next to the
remote device icon.
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・・
・Remote service list view
The remote service list view displays a list of
registered services for a remote device that are
selected by a filtering item in the remote device tree
view. You can view the list as Large Icons, Small
Icons, List or Details. Connected devices are
indicated on the list by a connection mark that
appears next to the remote service icons.
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3.3 Menu Bar
The Menu bar features five menu items (File, Edit, View, Bluetooth, and Help), as shown in Figure
4.1 below.
Figure 4.1 Menu bar
3.3.1 File Menu
No. File Item Description
1 Exit Exits Bluetooth Service Center
3.3.2 Edit Menu
No. Edit Item Description
1 Connect Connects to the selected service
2 Disconnect Disconnects from the selected service
3 Delete Deletes the selected view item
3.3.3 View Menu
No. Bluetooth Item Description
1 Mini Window Reduces the window size
2 Normal Window Returns to normal the window
3 Large Icons Displays devices and services as large icons
4 Small Icons Displays devices and services as small icons
5 List Displays a list
6 Details Displays details
7 Refresh Updates device and service information
3.3.4 Bluetooth Menu
No. Bluetooth Item Description
1 Device Discovery Discovers devices
2 Service Search Searches for services
3 User Mode Opens User Mode selection menu
4 User Mode Properties Displays User Mode properties
5 Device Properties Displays local device properties
6 Profile Properties Displays local service profile properties
7 LocalCOM Setup Wizard Opens LocalCOM Setup Wizard
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3.3.5 User Mode Menu
No. Bluetooth Item Description
1 Office Office mode button
2 Mobile Mobile mode button
3 Home Home mode button
4 Others Others mode button
3.3.6 Help Menu
No. Help Item Description
1 Bluetooth Beginner’s Guide Opens the Bluetooth Beginner’s Guide
2 Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide Opens the Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide
3 About Bluetooth Service Center Displays the version information
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3.4 User Mode Bar
You use the User Mode bar to manage the settings that are configured for each of the User Modes
(Office, Home, Mobile, and Others). You can use the User Mode bar to configure the Discoverability
Mode and Link Policy settings for each User Mode and switch between the different settings. You can
also use the User Mode bar to connect to services automatically when Bluetooth is started. (Office is
the default User Mode setting.)
Figure 4.2.1 User Mode bar
3.4.1 Bluetooth RF Icon
The Bluetooth RF icon displays the signal status for the Bluetooth module. The icon changes to match
the change in the RF signal status. The table below describes the meaning of the different icons.
No. Icon Description
1
Standby (ready to receive)
2
Connected
(3-image animated icon)
3
Blocked
(Gray-colored icon)
3.4.2 Changing the User Mode
You can change the User Mode by selecting one of the User Mode buttons (Office, Mobile, Home, or
Others). When you click a User Mode button, the Bluetooth Mode and Bluetooth Link Policy settings for
the corresponding mode are selected automatically. You cannot change the User Mode when another
Bluetooth application is currently using the Bluetooth service. The table below describes the meaning of
the different button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1
Office mode selected
2
Office mode not selected (Gray-colored display)
3
Mobile mode selected
4
Mobile mode not selected (Gray-colored display)
5
Home mode selected
6
Home mode not selected (Gray-colored display)
7
Others mode selected
8
Others mode not selected (Gray-colored display)
3.4.6 All Reconnect Button
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You can use the All Reconnect button to reconnect any disconnected services after you have
restarted the PC or the Toshiba Bluetooth Software by re-supplying power to the Bluetooth device.
When you click the All Reconnect button, all the services are reconnected. The table below describes
the meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1
Default (Gray-colored display)
2
Selected
3.4.7 User Mode Properties Button
You use the User Mode Properties button to display the User Mode Properties dialog box in order to
configure the settings for each of the User Modes. When you click the User Mode Properties button,
the User Mode Properties dialog box appears. The table below describes the meaning of the button
icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1
Default (Gray-colored display)
2
Selected
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3.4.8 User Mode Properties Dialog Box
You use the User Mode Properties dialog box to configure the settings for each User Mode. When
you click the User Mode Properties button, the User Mode Properties dialog box appears. User
Mode Properties consists of three tabs (Auto Link, Mode, and Link Policy) for each mode.
■ Auto Link
① Select Enable Auto Link Mode to automatically link local
devices with remote devices using the configured category
settings whenever you start Bluetooth Service Center.
The Category box displays the currently enabled category
and can be used to select the required category item. If a
link has not been established, no items will appear in the
box.
② Select Disable Auto Link Mode if you do not want to
automatically establish a device link whenever Bluetooth
Service Center is started.
③ Check Display Confirmation Message to have a
confirmation message displayed once the link is
established automatically after you start the program.
(This box is checked as the default setting.)
Figure 3.7.5 Auto Link tab
■ Mode
Discoverability Mode
・Non-discoverable Mode
・General Discoverable Mode
Connectability Mode
・Non-connectable Mode
・Connectable Mode
Security Mode
Select from the following list:
Security Mode 1 (Non-secure mode)
Security Mode 2 (Service level enforced security mode)
Security Mode 3 (Link level enforced security mode)
Default button
Returns individual User Mode settings to default settings.
Figure 3.7.6 Mode tab
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Security Mode Items
No
.
Menu Items Description
1 Security Mode 1 Non-secure mode
2 Security Mode 2 Service level enforced security mode
3 Security Mode 3 Link level enforced security mode
■ Link Policy
Default Link Policy
Reject attempt to establish link
Prompt before accepting link establishment
Automatically accept link establishment
□ Apply to all newly-discovered devices
Default button
Returns individual User Mode settings to default settings.
Figure 3.7.7 Link Policy tab
3.4.9 Screen Selection Button
You use the Screen Selection button to toggle between the normal Bluetooth Service Center
window and a smaller window that displays only the Menu bar and User Mode bar. Click the Screen
Selection button to toggle between the two windows. The table below describes the meaning of the
button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1
Default (Gray-colored display)
2
Selected
Figure 4.2.2 Mini window
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3.4.10 Help Button
Click the Help button to view the Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide. The table below describes the meaning
of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1
Default (Gray-colored display)
2
Selected
3.5 Toolbar
You use the Toolbar with the remote device and service list views. The buttons on the toolbar are,
listed from left to right, Connect, Disconnect, Refresh, Service Search, Property, Delete, and View.
Each of these buttons is described below.
Figure 3.5.1 Toolbar
3.5.1 Connect Button
You use the Connect button to connect a local service with a remote service. From the remote service
list view, select the icon of an unconnected remote service and click Connect. The utility will attempt to
connect the two services. If the utility connects the services successfully, a connection mark appears
next to the remote service icon. The table below describes the meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
Figure 3.5.2 Using the Connect button
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The table below describes the meaning of the icons.
No. Icon Description
1 Connection mark
2 Service disconnected (COM port service used as example)
3 Service connected (COM port service used as example)
3.5.2 Connecting to Remote Services
Once you click Connect and the utility successfully connects the remote and local services, a
connection mark appears next to the remote service icon. The utility will attempt to connect to an
existing local service. If, however, an unconnected local service cannot be found, a message appears
informing you that the required local service is already connected. You can then either select Create
and connect to a new client service or Cancel connection.
If you select Create and connect to a new client service, the LocalCOM Setup Wizard Create
LocalCOM Client dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and connect to a
new client service.
Figure 3.5.3 Service connection message
You can also select the LocalCOM Setup Wizard from the Bluetooth menu before clicking Connect or
after canceling the connection.
(See the description of the LocalCOM utility for more information on the LocalCOM Setup Wizard.)
3.5.3 Disconnect Button
You use the Disconnect button to disconnect a local service from a remote service. From the remote
service list view, select the icon of the remote service from which you want to disconnect, and click
Disconnect. The utility will attempt to disconnect the services. If the utility disconnects the services
successfully, the connection mark next to the remote service icon will disappear. You cannot
disconnect a Bluetooth service when another Bluetooth application is currently using that service. The
table below describes the meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
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Figure 3.5.4 Using the Disconnect button
3.5.4 Refresh Button
You use the Refresh button to update all on-screen information. Click the Refresh button to update the
status information for all remote devices and services. Please note that it may take several minutes to
update the information for all remote devices. The table below describes the meaning of the button
icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
3.5.5 Service Search Button
You use the Service Search button to search for remote service information from displayed remote
devices. Please note that it may take several minutes to search for information from all remote devices.
The table below describes the meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
3.5.6 Properties Button
You use the Properties button to display the properties for a selected remote device or service. From
the remote device or service list view, select the icon of a remote device or service and click the
Properties button. The properties dialog box appears. The table below describes the meaning of the
button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
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When you select a remote device from the remote device list view and click the Properties button, the
Device Properties dialog box, shown below, appears.
The Device Properties dialog box displays
the remote device information and enables
you to change the Role setting.
To change the Role setting, select either
Master or Slave and click OK or Apply.
Click OK to enable the Role setting and
close the dialog box.
Click Cancel to cancel a change to the
Role setting and close the dialog box.
Figure 3.5.5 Device Properties dialog box
To display the Service Properties dialog box, select a service device from the service device list view
and click the Properties button.
The Service Properties dialog box
displays the service information and
enables you to connect to or disconnect
from the service.
To connect to the service, click Connect.
This button has the same function as the
Connect button on the Toolbar.
To disconnect from the service, click
Disconnect. This button has the same
function as the Disconnect button on the
Toolbar.
Click OK to close the dialog box.
Figure 3.5.6 Service Properties dialog box (COM port service used as example)
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3.5.7 Delete Item Button
You use the Delete Item button to delete items, such as remote device or service listings that are no
longer needed. From the remote device or service list view, select the icon of the remote device or
service listing you want to delete and click the Delete Item button. The item will be deleted from the list
view. If you delete a listing for an existing device or service, you can click the Refresh button to
re-display that listing. The table below describes the meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
3.5.8 View Button
You use the View button to change the display format for the remote device and service list views. You
can change the display format by selecting one of the View menu items. The table below describes the
meaning of the button icons.
No. Button Icon Description
1 Default (Gray-colored display)
2 Selected
Figure 3.5.7 View menu
The table below describes the functions of the different menu items.
No. Menu Item Description
1 Large Icons Displays devices and services as large icons
2 Small Icons Displays devices and services as small icons
3 List Displays a list
4 Details Displays details
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3.6 Remote Device Tree View
The remote device tree view displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices sorted according to
services and groups. You can use the tree view to quickly identify and select the devices that belong to
a particular service. This type of display categorizes items by usage and is called a filtering display.
All discovered Bluetooth devices
List of connected devices
List of devices with COM service
List of devices with DUN service
List of devices with FAX service
List of devices with LAN service
List of devices with Network service
List of devices with group properties
Figure 3.6.1 Remote device tree view
When you select one of the list items, the corresponding device or service information is displayed in
the list view screen at the right.
Figure 3.6.2 Selecting a remote device item
3.6.1 All Devices Filtering Display
All Devices displays a list of all discovered Bluetooth remote devices. Select All Devices to display all
Bluetooth remote devices, below. (All Devices items are displayed each time Bluetooth Service Center
is started.)
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3.6.2 Connected Devices Filtering Display
Connected Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices with connected services.
Select Connected Devices to display the connected Bluetooth remote devices, below.
3.6.3 COM Service Devices Filtering Display
COM (Serial Port) Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices with COM
port service. Select COM Service Devices to display the Bluetooth remote devices sorted by COM port
service, below.
3.6.4 DUN Service Devices Filtering Display
DUN (Dial-up Networking) Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices with
DUN service. Click DUN Service Devices to display the Bluetooth remote devices sorted by DUN
service, below.
3.6.5 FAX Service Devices Filtering Display
FAX Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices with FAX service. Click
FAX Service Devices to display the Bluetooth remote devices sorted by FAX service, below.
3.6.6 LAN Service Devices Filtering Display
LAN Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices with LAN service. Click
LAN Service Devices to display the Bluetooth remote devices sorted by LAN service, below.
3.6.7 Network Service Devices Filtering Display
Network (Ethernet Network) Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices
with Network services. Click Network Service Devices to display the Bluetooth remote devices sorted
by Network service, below.
3.6.8 Group Service Devices Filtering Display (Available in Version 2.0)
Group Service Devices displays a list of discovered Bluetooth remote devices that are set with group
properties. Click a group to display the Bluetooth remote devices that belong to that group, below.
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3.7 Remote Device List View
The remote device list view displays a list of remote devices that correspond to the filtering item you
selected in the remote device tree view. You can view the list as Large Icons, Small Icons, List or
Details. Connected devices are indicated on the list by a connection mark that appears next to the
remote device icon.
3.7.1 Remote device list view
The table below describes the meaning of the icons.
No. Icon Description
1 Connected
2 Remote device disconnected
3 Remote device connected
4 Ghost (Device no longer exists on list view)
The table below describes the column headings in the details list.
No. Column Heading Description
1 Name Local name of remote device
2 Class:ID Class ID of remote device
3 Status Status of remote device (Connected, Not connected, Ghost)
4 Address Address of remote device
3.8 Remote Service List View
The remote service list view displays a list of registered services for a remote device selected from a
filtering item in the remote device tree view. You can view the list as Large Icons, Small Icons, List or
Details. Connected devices are indicated on the list by a connection mark that appears next to the
remote service icons.
Figure 3.7.2 Remote service list view
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The table below describes the column headings in the details list.
No. Column Heading Description
1 Service Name of remote service
2 Status Status of remote service (Connected, Not connected)
3 Description Type of remote service
The table below describes the meanings of the icons.
No. Icon Description
1 Connection mark
2 COM port service not connected
3
COM port service connected
4 DUN service not connected
5 DUN service connected
6 FAX service not connected
7
FAX service connected
8 LAN service not connected
9 LAN service connected
10
Network service not connected
11 Network service connected
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4. Bluetooth Monitor
You use Bluetooth Monitor, which appears in the taskbar, to configure the default settings of Bluetooth
services and to monitor and control Bluetooth operations. You can use the pop-up menus to start
Bluetooth Service Center and perform other functions. The following sections describe the different
visuals and functions of Bluetooth Monitor.
4.1 Starting Bluetooth Monitor
To start Bluetooth Monitor, select Programs, Toshiba Bluetooth Utility, and then Bluetooth Monitor
from the Start menu.
Figure 4.1 Bluetooth Monitor programs menu
4.2 Taskbar Icon
When you start Bluetooth Monitor, the Bluetooth Monitor icon appears in the taskbar. The icon changes
according to the connection status, as shown below.
Figure 4.2.1 Taskbar icon
When Bluetooth service is connected, a 3-image animated icon appears.
No. Icon Description
１
Connected
(3-image animated icon)
③ Bluetooth service connected.
① Bluetooth service not connected.
② Bluetooth service waiting to connect.
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4.3 Pop-up Menus
You can use the pop-up menus to operate Bluetooth Monitor. Click the right mouse button to display
the main menu and the left mouse button to display the sub-menu.
4.3.1 Main Menu
To display the main menu, shown below, place the cursor over the Bluetooth Monitor icon and press
the right mouse button.
Figure 4.3.1 Bluetooth Monitor main menu
No. Main Menu Item Description
1 Bluetooth Service Center Starts Bluetooth Service Center
2 SPANworks Opens SPANworks
3 Device Properties Displays properties for Bluetooth local device
4 RF Software Switch OFF/
RF Software Switch ON
Switches Bluetooth service on and off
5 Help Opens the Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide
6 Exit Exits Bluetooth Monitor
4.3.2 Sub-Menu
You use the sub-menu to change the User Mode of Bluetooth Service Center from Bluetooth Monitor.
To display the sub-menu, shown below, place the cursor over the Bluetooth Monitor icon and press the
left mouse button. The current User Mode is indicated by a check mark.
Figure 4.3.2 Bluetooth Monitor sub menu
No. Sub Menu Item Description
1 Office User Mode set to Office
2 Mobile User Mode set to Mobile
3 Home User Mode set to Home
4 Others User Mode set to Others
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4.3.3 Double Click
You can start Bluetooth Service Center by double-clicking the Bluetooth Monitor icon. If Bluetooth
Service Center has already been started, double-click the icon to bring the Bluetooth Service Center
window to the foreground.
4.4 Properties
To display the Toshiba Bluetooth Device Properties dialog box, select Device Properties from the
Bluetooth Monitor main menu. You can select one of the four property tabs (General, Power
Management, Mode, or Link Policy).
4.4.1 General Properties
Device Information
Device Name
Device Address
LMP Version
HCI Version
Country Code
Figure 4.4.1. General tab
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4.4.2 Power Management Properties
Power policy
Power OFF in Standby
Power OFF in Hibernation
Periodic Inquiry Mode
Max Period Length [ ] hrs
Min Period Length [ ] hrs
Inquiry Length [ ] sec
Automatic battery shutdown
ON/OFF
Reduce RF
ON/OFF
Wakeup Policies
Inquiry Result Filter
[Display new devices that respond to the
inquiry process]
[Display devices with a specific device
class that respond to the inquiry process]
[Display devices with a specific device
address that respond to the inquiry
process]
Connection Setup Filter
[Allow connection to all devices]
[Allow connection to devices with specific
device class]
[Allow connection to device with specific
device address]
Default button
Returns all settings to default Bluetooth
device settings.
Figure 4.4.2. Power Management tab
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4.4.3 Mode Properties
Discoverability Mode
◎ Non-discoverable Mode
○ General Discoverable Mode
Connectability Mode
○ Non-connectable Mode
◎ Connectable Mode
Security Mode
[Security Mode 1 (Non-secure mode)]
[Security Mode 2 (Service level enforced
security)]
[Security Mode 3 (Link level enforced
security)]
Default button
Returns all settings to default Bluetooth
device settings.
Figure 4.4.3. Mode tab
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4.4.4 Link Policy
Default Link Policy
[Reject attempt to establish link]
[Prompt before accepting link
establishment]
[Automatically accept link establishment]
Apply to all newly-discovered devices
Device Discovery
Remove stored discovered devices not
found for the past [ ] days
Display previously-discovered devices
◎ Display all Bluetooth Devices ever
discovered
○ Display Bluetooth Devices discovered
during the past [ ] days
Default button
Returns all settings to default Bluetooth
device settings.
Figure 4.4.4. Link Policy tab
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5. Bluetooth LocalCOM
You can use Bluetooth LocalCOM to create and manage local COM ports for use with Bluetooth. Its
main functions are to create server or client services to meet the needs for local COM ports when using
Bluetooth, and to configure service profiles. You can also use it to change the names of the service
profiles or services and delete unnecessary local COM ports. You can also access the LocalCOM
window from the Bluetooth Service Center window. The different windows and functions of Bluetooth
LocalCOM are described below.
5.1 Starting Bluetooth LocalCOM
To start Bluetooth LocalCOM, double-click the LocalCOM icon in the Control Panel or select Start on
the Properties dialog box.
Figure 5.1. 1 Control panel
5.2 LocalCOM Window
When LocalCOM is started, the LocalCOM window, shown below, appears.
Figure 5.2.1 LocalCOM window
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① Existing COM Port
This box displays a list of existing COM port devices recognized by the system device manager.
② Service Profile
You use this box to change the service profile for a Bluetooth local COM port. To display the
currently-set service profile, select the Bluetooth local COM port from the Existing COM Port box. To
change the setting, select the required service profile from the pull-down menu. You cannot change the
service profile for a COM port that is currently in use,
③ Service Name
You use this box to change the service name of the Bluetooth local COM port. To display the
currently-set service name, select the Bluetooth local COM port from the Existing COM Port box. This
name is set when the service is created. To change the name, type the new name in the input field. You
cannot change the service name for a COM port that is currently in use.
④ Add button
You use this button to add a Bluetooth local COM port to the COM port list. Click this button to display
the LocalCOM Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions in the LocalCOM Setup Wizard to create a local
COM port for use with Bluetooth applications. See 5.3 LocalCOM Setup Wizard for more information
on using the LocalCOM Setup Wizard.
⑤ Delete button
You use this button to delete a Bluetooth local COM port from the Existing COM Port box. You can
only delete local COM ports created and managed by the LocalCOM utility. Click this button to display
the deletion confirmation message below. You cannot delete COM ports that are currently in use.
Figure 5.2.2 Deletion confirmation message
⑥ OK button
Click this button after making any changes to the COM port service profile or service name.
⑦ Cancel button
Click this button to cancel any changes made to the COM port service profile or service name.
⑧ Apply button
Click this button to immediately apply any changes made to the Bluetooth local COM port service
profile or service name while keeping the LocalCOM window open.
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5.3 LocalCOM Setup Wizard
From the LocalCOM window, click Add to display the LocalCOM Setup Wizard shown below. Select
the type of service, either server or client, you want to create for the local COM port. (Create
LocalCOM Server is selected as default when LocalCOM Setup Wizard is opened.)
Figure 5.3.1 LocalCOM Setup Wizard
The table below describes the functions of the buttons used in LocalCOM Setup Wizard.
No. Wizard Buttons Function
1 Back Displays previous dialog box
2 Next Displays next dialog box
3 Finish Closes window after all settings are complete
4 Cancel Closes window without completing settings
5 Help Opens Bluetooth Utility User’s Guide
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5.4 Creating a LocalCOM Server
To create a server that functions as the client destination during connection, select Create LocalCOM
Server from the LocalCOM Setup Wizard and click Next. The Create LocalCOM Server (1/2) dialog
box will appear, as shown in Figure 5.4.1.
5.4.1 Create LocalCOM Server (1/2)
Procedure
Follow the on-screen instructions to
create a LocalCOM server.
① Assign a name for the new local COM
port.
② Click Next to continue to the next
dialog box.
Figure 5.4.1 Create LocalCOM Server (1/2) dialog box
5.4.2 Create LocalCOM Server (2/2)
Procedure
① Assign a LocalCOM port service
profile from the Service Profile
pull-down menu.
② Confirm that the information on the
screen is correct and click Finish, to
create the local COM port and local
service and exit the wizard.
Figure 5.4.2 Create LocalCOM Server (2/2) dialog box
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5.5 Creating a LocalCOM Client
To create a client that connects to a server, select Create LocalCOM Client from the LocalCOM Setup
Wizard and click Next. The Create LocalCOM Client dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 5.5.1.
5.5.1 Create LocalCOM Client
Procedure
Follow the on-screen instructions to
create a LocalCOM client.
① Assign a name for the new local COM
port.
② Confirm that the information on the
screen is correct and click Finish to
create the local COM port and exit the
wizard.
③ Click Connect to create the local COM
port and connect to a remote service.
Figure 5.5.1 Create LocalCOM Client dialog box
5.6 Connecting to a Remote Service
To connect to a remote service once a client is created, click Connect in the Create LocalCOM Client
dialog box. The Service Connection dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 5.6.1.
5.6.1 Service Connection (1/2)
Procedure
Follow the on-screen instructions to
connect to a remote service.
① From the remote service list select a
remote service that matches the
profile conditions.
② Click Next to continue to the next
dialog box.
Figure 5.6.1 Service Connection dialog box
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5.6.2 Service Connection (2/2)
Procedure
① From the pull-down menu, select the
desired remote service.
② Confirm that the information on the
screen is correct and click Finish to
connect to the remote service and exit
the wizard.
Figure 5.6.2 Service Connection dialog box

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