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Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
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...devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that lead to wirelessly connect devices through walls and ...wireless technology and instructs users on how to eliminate the need for you? Although infrared communication existed at Ericsson in 1998 to develop the Bluetooth Specification IEEE 802.15. Exchange electronic business...BWT connection, and provides information about HP products that devices from ? What does this mean for proprietary cabling between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital...
...devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that lead to wirelessly connect devices through walls and ...wireless technology and instructs users on how to eliminate the need for you? Although infrared communication existed at Ericsson in 1998 to develop the Bluetooth Specification IEEE 802.15. Exchange electronic business...BWT connection, and provides information about HP products that devices from ? What does this mean for proprietary cabling between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to another packet. With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. ... per second-much faster than other 2.4-GHz devices. There are three classes of devices that use the ISM band. and Class 3 (10 meters). HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. BWT-enabled devices use a technique called packets. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to...
How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to another packet. With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. ... per second-much faster than other 2.4-GHz devices. There are three classes of devices that use the ISM band. and Class 3 (10 meters). HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. BWT-enabled devices use a technique called packets. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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Enable BWT functionality. 3. Select the check box next to Bluetooth by hp to enable the software for the first time, the Found New Hardware wizard opens. When you turn it by pressing the wireless button on your notebook. Table 1. Install the BWT software. 2. however, you must install the ...Bluetooth status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. Follow the instructions ...
Enable BWT functionality. 3. Select the check box next to Bluetooth by hp to enable the software for the first time, the Found New Hardware wizard opens. When you turn it by pressing the wireless button on your notebook. Table 1. Install the BWT software. 2. however, you must install the ...Bluetooth status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Set up the BWT software After the software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. Follow the instructions ...
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... the functions listed in this profile does not require specific printer drivers. Also, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/ for each HP product. Bluetooth wireless technology profiles supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up networking...functionality, to create BWT connections, or to the HP wireless product portfolio. If you have an iPAQ that has 802.11 technology, Bluetooth, or both, you can be used to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. When two BWT-enabled...
... the functions listed in this profile does not require specific printer drivers. Also, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/ for each HP product. Bluetooth wireless technology profiles supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up networking...functionality, to create BWT connections, or to the HP wireless product portfolio. If you have an iPAQ that has 802.11 technology, Bluetooth, or both, you can be used to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. When two BWT-enabled...
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...cell phone. Allows one BWT-enabled device (such as a camera) to transfer an image to be used by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ... a BWT-enabled device. Enables printing from devices that can be wirelessly connected to use the OBEX protocol. Network access Serial port Fax ...It allows you to exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes. Allows a...HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices.
...cell phone. Allows one BWT-enabled device (such as a camera) to transfer an image to be used by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ... a BWT-enabled device. Enables printing from devices that can be wirelessly connected to use the OBEX protocol. Network access Serial port Fax ...It allows you to exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes. Allows a...HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices.
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... successfully exchanged). Summary Because BWT-enabled devices operate in My Bluetooth Places and selecting Pair Device from the shortcut menu. When you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that automatically synchronize contact information with another connected device by...
... successfully exchanged). Summary Because BWT-enabled devices operate in My Bluetooth Places and selecting Pair Device from the shortcut menu. When you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that automatically synchronize contact information with another connected device by...
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... 05/2004 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For more information For additional ...hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/files/ WhitePaper_BluetoothTechnologyOverview-QA.pdf HP Bluetooth printer card http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpcJAVA/offweb/vac/us/product_pdfs/BluetoothPrinterCard.pdf Compatibility matrix for Bluetooth wireless technology http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/btcompmatrix.html HP wireless product portfolio http://www.hp.com/products/wireless...
... 05/2004 The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. For more information For additional ...hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/files/ WhitePaper_BluetoothTechnologyOverview-QA.pdf HP Bluetooth printer card http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpcJAVA/offweb/vac/us/product_pdfs/BluetoothPrinterCard.pdf Compatibility matrix for Bluetooth wireless technology http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/btcompmatrix.html HP wireless product portfolio http://www.hp.com/products/wireless...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... Models Only 11-3 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-5 Using a WLAN Connection 11-6 Using Wireless Security Features 11-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Devices...-1 Security Preferences in Computer Setup 12-4 Passwords 12-4 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-6 HP Administrator Passwords 12-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Power-On Passwords 12-10 Setting...
... Models Only 11-3 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-5 Using a WLAN Connection 11-6 Using Wireless Security Features 11-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Devices...-1 Security Preferences in Computer Setup 12-4 Passwords 12-4 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-6 HP Administrator Passwords 12-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Power-On Passwords 12-10 Setting...
Hardware-Software Guide
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On: An integrated wireless device has been turned on . 1 Component ID Top Components Lights Component 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 Wireless lights (2) Description On: The notebook is in standby mode. Blinking: The notebook is on . (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-1
On: An integrated wireless device has been turned on . 1 Component ID Top Components Lights Component 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 Wireless lights (2) Description On: The notebook is in standby mode. Blinking: The notebook is on . (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-1
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... and Software Guide 1-5 Component ID Component 3 Display switch* 4 Wireless button* 5 Presentation mode button Description Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on Presentation mode. 6 Volume mute button Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This table describes default settings. Enables and...
... and Software Guide 1-5 Component ID Component 3 Display switch* 4 Wireless button* 5 Presentation mode button Description Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on Presentation mode. 6 Volume mute button Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This table describes default settings. Enables and...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The antennae are available only on select models. Front Components Component ID Component Description 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is closed. *The antennae are ... Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the device should not be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is minimized. The radiated output power of the...
... device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. The antennae are available only on select models. Front Components Component ID Component Description 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is closed. *The antennae are ... Frequency Radiation. Nevertheless, the device should not be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation, including when the notebook display is minimized. The radiated output power of the...
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Hardware and Software Guide 1-8 Opens the notebook. 4 Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. The antennae are available only on select models. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
Hardware and Software Guide 1-8 Opens the notebook. 4 Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. The antennae are available only on select models. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
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... number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the notebook. ■ Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval...
... number and the serial number when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the notebook. ■ Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency approval...
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... ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Turn off the local area network (LAN) device when you are... to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ■ Turn off the LAN device with LAN Power Save mode by using . You can run the notebook from a single charge. For more information, refer to "Using LAN Power Save Mode" in this chapter. ■ Disconnect external devices you are not ...
... ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Turn off the local area network (LAN) device when you are... to adjust screen brightness as you need it. ■ Turn off the LAN device with LAN Power Save mode by using . You can run the notebook from a single charge. For more information, refer to "Using LAN Power Save Mode" in this chapter. ■ Disconnect external devices you are not ...
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... quickly open . For more information, refer to open the following software solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Altiris Local Recovery ■ ProtectTools Security Manager ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ System Configuration ■ Wireless Assistant To access Info Center: 1. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Info Center The Info Center...
... quickly open . For more information, refer to open the following software solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Altiris Local Recovery ■ ProtectTools Security Manager ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ System Configuration ■ Wireless Assistant To access Info Center: 1. Pointing Devices and Keyboard Info Center The Info Center...
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..., coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your home, and...
..., coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your home, and...
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... that enables you to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2. Hardware and Software Guide 11-2 Wireless Your notebook has a button that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to the "Device Power States" section in Computer...
... that enables you to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." The following illustration shows the wireless button 1 and light 2. Hardware and Software Guide 11-2 Wireless Your notebook has a button that may be used to enable and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to the "Device Power States" section in Computer...
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... number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ■ A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of 3 IEEE physical layer standards: ...■ 802.11a ■ 802.11b ■ 802.11g Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN...
... number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ■ A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of 3 IEEE physical layer standards: ...■ 802.11a ■ 802.11b ■ 802.11g Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN...
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...device is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your ISP or search the Web for cost and ... the bottom of the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 11-4 For information on connecting your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. When you . Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your corporate WLAN. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco...
...device is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your network administrator or IT department for information on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your ISP or search the Web for cost and ... the bottom of the screen. Hardware and Software Guide 11-4 For information on connecting your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. When you . Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN Contact your corporate WLAN. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco...