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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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... eliminates the need for establishing a BWT connection, and provides information about HP products that simultaneously connects several devices in 1994 at the time, it possible to establish Bluetooth connections using HP products. Abstract This paper provides an overview of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on how to wirelessly connect devices through walls and other nonmetallic materials...
... eliminates the need for establishing a BWT connection, and provides information about HP products that simultaneously connects several devices in 1994 at the time, it possible to establish Bluetooth connections using HP products. Abstract This paper provides an overview of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on how to wirelessly connect devices through walls and other nonmetallic materials...
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... as the operating system CD. 7 These steps are explained below. When the Software Setup Welcome window is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Follow the instructions in the same box as follows: 1. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer... steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is displayed, select Next. 3. The logo will appear in the Windows System Tray located in the Folders pane of the connection (Table 1). Select...
... as the operating system CD. 7 These steps are explained below. When the Software Setup Welcome window is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Follow the instructions in the same box as follows: 1. The color of the icon indicates the status of Windows Explorer... steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is displayed, select Next. 3. The logo will appear in the Windows System Tray located in the Folders pane of the connection (Table 1). Select...
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... connections, or to manage and change the default BWT settings and set the level of discoverability of the HP 450 Deskjet printer feature integrated BWT capability. Table 2 describes some models of your notebook, select Start > My Programs > My Bluetooth Places to a BWT-enabled printer. Bluetooth wireless ...to use a modem that is attached to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. After you have an iPAQ that has 802.11 technology, Bluetooth, or both of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. When two BWT-enabled devices...
... connections, or to manage and change the default BWT settings and set the level of discoverability of the HP 450 Deskjet printer feature integrated BWT capability. Table 2 describes some models of your notebook, select Start > My Programs > My Bluetooth Places to a BWT-enabled printer. Bluetooth wireless ...to use a modem that is attached to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. After you have an iPAQ that has 802.11 technology, Bluetooth, or both of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. When two BWT-enabled devices...
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... HP products D = supported by applications as when printing using a remote BWT-enabled cell phone, modem, or computer. Enables printing from devices that accept connections and service requests regardless of another BWT-enabled device (such as a headset) as business cards... devices to provide audio input/output for another BWT-enabled device (such as a keyboard or mouse to be wirelessly connected to access a LAN via a second BWT-enabled device that can 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 D D D...
... HP products D = supported by applications as when printing using a remote BWT-enabled cell phone, modem, or computer. Enables printing from devices that accept connections and service requests regardless of another BWT-enabled device (such as a headset) as business cards... devices to provide audio input/output for another BWT-enabled device (such as a keyboard or mouse to be wirelessly connected to access a LAN via a second BWT-enabled device that can 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 D D D...
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...do not need to a car that automatically synchronize contact information with another connected device by unauthorized devices. From PDAs that automatically adjusts the seat and mirrors as you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a ...common link key so that you pair two devices, they connect (a password, or passkey, must be deciphered by right-clicking the...
...do not need to a car that automatically synchronize contact information with another connected device by unauthorized devices. From PDAs that automatically adjusts the seat and mirrors as you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a ...common link key so that you pair two devices, they connect (a password, or passkey, must be deciphered by right-clicking the...
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... (Select 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...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 ...
... (Select 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...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 ...
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... or use the volume buttons to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using . You can run the notebook from a single charge. Power Conserving Battery Power Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in Windows. ■ Run the... more information, refer to Chapter 6, "PC Cards." ■ Remove a CD or DVD that are not connected 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 LAN device with LAN Power Save mode by ...
... or use the volume buttons to an external power source. ■ Stop or remove a PC Card you are not using . You can run the notebook from a single charge. Power Conserving Battery Power Using the battery conservation procedures and settings described in Windows. ■ Run the... more information, refer to Chapter 6, "PC Cards." ■ Remove a CD or DVD that are not connected 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 LAN device with LAN Power Save mode by ...
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....11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Wireless networks include wireless local area networks...
....11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate offices, your notebook is equipped with an integrated wireless device such as airports, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Wireless networks include wireless local area networks...
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... 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 Wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably. Notebooks with 802....
... 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 Wireless access point and wireless router are often used interchangeably. Notebooks with 802....
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...list of device in your corporate WLAN. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to 54 Mbps. Hardware and Software Guide 11-4 When you . Check with each public WLAN location for information on ..., also operates at the bottom of the screen. Wireless There are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless Network Connection interactive message is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. For information on connecting your notebook to your notebook, refer to 54 Mbps but operates at a frequency...
...list of device in your corporate WLAN. Web sites that list public WLANs include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to 54 Mbps. Hardware and Software Guide 11-4 When you . Check with each public WLAN location for information on ..., also operates at the bottom of the screen. Wireless There are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless Network Connection interactive message is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. For information on connecting your notebook to your notebook, refer to 54 Mbps but operates at a frequency...
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... 11-5 Wireless Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your ISP. This wireless network includes ■ An optional broadband modem (either DSL or cable) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) 1. ■ An optional wireless router (purchased separately) 2. ■ Your wireless notebook 3.
... 11-5 Wireless Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet in your ISP. This wireless network includes ■ An optional broadband modem (either DSL or cable) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) 1. ■ An optional wireless router (purchased separately) 2. ■ Your wireless notebook 3.
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...; Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. Refer to your router documentation. ✎ Functional range for use a WLAN connection: ■ Verify that all required drivers are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that the 802.11 wireless device is turned on. For more information about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. For...
...; Refer to the documentation included with your notebook. Refer to your router documentation. ✎ Functional range for use a WLAN connection: ■ Verify that all required drivers are using an integrated 802.11 wireless device, verify that the 802.11 wireless device is turned on. For more information about wireless LAN device problems and resolutions. For...
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... may want to use your Internet connection without your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use one or more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless for details. The most common security...
... may want to use your Internet connection without your Web browser. ■ Enable MAC address filtering on your WLAN, an unauthorized wireless user can access your notebook data and use one or more information about WLAN security, refer to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/wireless for details. The most common security...
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... Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following functions: ■ Personal Information Management (PIM) item transfer-Sends and receives information files such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless...
... Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cable connections that are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following functions: ■ Personal Information Management (PIM) item transfer-Sends and receives information files such as ■ Network access points. ■ Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA). ■ Phones (cellular, cordless...
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...the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free-Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism. ■ Basic imaging-...Provides a wireless connection between a headset and a notebook or cellular phone. Hardware and Software Guide 11-12 The headset acts as the device's audio input and output mechanism...
...the Bluetooth link using a virtual COM port. ■ Hands-Free-Enables a vehicle-embedded, hands-free unit or a notebook serving as a hands-free unit to establish a wireless connection to a cellular phone and to act as the Bluetooth cellular phone audio input and output mechanism. ■ Basic imaging-...Provides a wireless connection between a headset and a notebook or cellular phone. Hardware and Software Guide 11-12 The headset acts as the device's audio input and output mechanism...
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Hardware and Software Guide 11-13 Wireless Device Power States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices in this chapter. By default, the 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices and wireless light 2 are turned on when you to the "Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)" section in conjunction with Wireless Assistant. For information on a wireless device does not automatically create a WLAN or connect you turn on the notebook. ✎ Turning on setting up a WLAN refer to a WLAN.
Hardware and Software Guide 11-13 Wireless Device Power States The wireless button 1 enables and disables 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices in this chapter. By default, the 802.11 wireless and Bluetooth devices and wireless light 2 are turned on when you to the "Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)" section in conjunction with Wireless Assistant. For information on a wireless device does not automatically create a WLAN or connect you turn on the notebook. ✎ Turning on setting up a WLAN refer to a WLAN.
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Hardware and Software Guide 11-17 Wireless Infrared Communications The notebook is IrDA-compliant-4 megabits per second (Kbps) and high-speed connections of up to 4 Mbps. Infrared performance may vary depending on the performance of -sight path. Infrared signals are sent through an ... require an unobstructed line-of infrared peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used. The infrared port supports both low-speed connections of up to 115 kilobits per second (Mbps) standard-and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant.
Hardware and Software Guide 11-17 Wireless Infrared Communications The notebook is IrDA-compliant-4 megabits per second (Kbps) and high-speed connections of up to 4 Mbps. Infrared performance may vary depending on the performance of -sight path. Infrared signals are sent through an ... require an unobstructed line-of infrared peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used. The infrared port supports both low-speed connections of up to 115 kilobits per second (Mbps) standard-and can communicate with another infrared-equipped device that is also IrDA-compliant.
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...diskette drive diskette, or CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB connector to the notebook or to an optional docking device. ■ Enable/disable the fan to always be on while the notebook is connected to AC power. ■ Swap the functions of the fn key and left... ctrl key. ■ Enable/disable Bluetooth and WLAN devices. ✎ Bluetooth and WLAN settings are accessible only if the notebook is equipped with a Bluetooth or 802.11 wireless device. ■ Enable...
...diskette drive diskette, or CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by a USB connector to the notebook or to an optional docking device. ■ Enable/disable the fan to always be on while the notebook is connected to AC power. ■ Swap the functions of the fn key and left... ctrl key. ■ Enable/disable Bluetooth and WLAN devices. ✎ Bluetooth and WLAN settings are accessible only if the notebook is equipped with a Bluetooth or 802.11 wireless device. ■ Enable...
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...components 1-11 lights battery 1-2, 2-21 caps lock 1-2 IDE drive 1-2, 5-3 location 1-1 num lock 1-2 power/standby 1-1, 2-2 volume mute 1-2 wireless 1-1, 11-2, 11-13 lock, security cable 12-31 low-battery conditions 2-25 M media, drive, affected by airport security 5-2 memory module ... module 8-6, 8-8 microphone jack 1-10, 4-1 microphone, internal 1-10, 4-2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1-17 Mobile Printing 11-19 modem connecting a cable 10-2 country selection 10-4 country-specific modem cable adapter 10-3 description 10-1 jack location 1-11 noise suppression circuitry 10-1 software...
...components 1-11 lights battery 1-2, 2-21 caps lock 1-2 IDE drive 1-2, 5-3 location 1-1 num lock 1-2 power/standby 1-1, 2-2 volume mute 1-2 wireless 1-1, 11-2, 11-13 lock, security cable 12-31 low-battery conditions 2-25 M media, drive, affected by airport security 5-2 memory module ... module 8-6, 8-8 microphone jack 1-10, 4-1 microphone, internal 1-10, 4-2 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 1-17 Mobile Printing 11-19 modem connecting a cable 10-2 country selection 10-4 country-specific modem cable adapter 10-3 description 10-1 jack location 1-11 noise suppression circuitry 10-1 software...