Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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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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... cabling between devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Introduction Bluetooth wireless technology (BWT) was developed in 1994 at Ericsson in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). After Ericsson began...PC back at the time, it possible to develop the Bluetooth Specification IEEE 802.15. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to wirelessly connect devices through walls and other nonmetallic materials. These BWT-enabled products are sitting, with the email...
... cabling between devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Introduction Bluetooth wireless technology (BWT) was developed in 1994 at Ericsson in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). After Ericsson began...PC back at the time, it possible to develop the Bluetooth Specification IEEE 802.15. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to wirelessly connect devices through walls and other nonmetallic materials. These BWT-enabled products are sitting, with the email...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...of devices that if another frequency. This gives BWT networks a high immunity to interference from other 2.4-GHz devices. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to exchange another packet. BWT-enabled devices use... with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. Figure 1. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. and Class 3 (10 meters). BWT devices randomly hop between 2.400 GHz and 2.483 GHz.
...of devices that if another frequency. This gives BWT networks a high immunity to interference from other 2.4-GHz devices. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to exchange another packet. BWT-enabled devices use... with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. Figure 1. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. and Class 3 (10 meters). BWT devices randomly hop between 2.400 GHz and 2.483 GHz.
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... is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on your notebook. Enable BWT functionality. 3. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is displayed, select Next. 3. Set up the... Found New Hardware wizard opens. Then you need help locating the wireless button and light. When you must install the software as the operating system CD. 7 The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you can use the Bluetooth Setup wizard to configure...
... is disabled (red logo), enable it on by pressing the wireless button on HP notebook PCs; Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on your notebook. Enable BWT functionality. 3. Enable BWT functionality If the wireless light (ICON) is displayed, select Next. 3. Set up the... Found New Hardware wizard opens. Then you need help locating the wireless button and light. When you must install the software as the operating system CD. 7 The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you can use the Bluetooth Setup wizard to configure...
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... Deskjet printer and some of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. The BWT connection can also perform these wireless technologies by other BWT-enabled products, such as computers and PDAs. Table 2 describes some models of available profiles and ...of available profiles. When two BWT-enabled devices are available for updates to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. If any of the profiles for a summary of the HP 450 Deskjet printer feature integrated BWT capability. Using this section are shipped with integrated BWT. Allows...
... Deskjet printer and some of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. The BWT connection can also perform these wireless technologies by other BWT-enabled products, such as computers and PDAs. Table 2 describes some models of available profiles and ...of available profiles. When two BWT-enabled devices are available for updates to send images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. If any of the profiles for a summary of the HP 450 Deskjet printer feature integrated BWT capability. Using this section are shipped with integrated BWT. Allows...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...for a remote Bluetooth device, such as a keyboard or mouse to be wirelessly connected to a BWT-enabled device. print to synchronize information; It allows ... to other printing features. or transfer information between devices. Allows a BWT-enabled headset 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...printing using a remote BWT-enabled cell phone, modem, or computer. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable...business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.
...for a remote Bluetooth device, such as a keyboard or mouse to be wirelessly connected to a BWT-enabled device. print to synchronize information; It allows ... to other printing features. or transfer information between devices. Allows a BWT-enabled headset 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...printing using a remote BWT-enabled cell phone, modem, or computer. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable...business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.
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... in the unrestricted 2.4-GHz ISM band, numerous manufacturers can manually pair your device with your world and change forever the way you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that you to avoid entering access information each time two...
... in the unrestricted 2.4-GHz ISM band, numerous manufacturers can manually pair your device with your world and change forever the way you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that you to avoid entering access information each time two...
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...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...geekzone.co.nz The Houston Chronicle Hotlist for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an ...
...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...geekzone.co.nz The Houston Chronicle Hotlist for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be construed as constituting an ...
Notebook Tour
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... is visible only when the computer is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. Notebook Tour 1-3 When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. the other ... computer are 2 power lights. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is charging. Components Component 2 Wireless lights† (2) Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. 3 Caps lock...
... is visible only when the computer is always visible on the front of the computer. †There are 2 wireless lights. Notebook Tour 1-3 When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking rapidly. the other ... computer are 2 power lights. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is charging. Components Component 2 Wireless lights† (2) Description On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on. 3 Caps lock...
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Off: The computer is off or in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on . Components Component 1 Power lights* (2) 2 Wireless lights† (2) 3 Caps lock light Description On: The computer is on . Blinking: The computer is on. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour On: Caps lock is in hibernation.
Off: The computer is off or in standby. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth device, is turned on . Components Component 1 Power lights* (2) 2 Wireless lights† (2) 3 Caps lock light Description On: The computer is on . Blinking: The computer is on. (Continued) 1-4 Notebook Tour On: Caps lock is in hibernation.
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...is always visible on the power button is visible only when the computer is open ; Notebook Tour 1-5 Green: A battery pack is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. the other wireless light is always visible on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 5 Battery light ...charging. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are 2 wireless lights. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is close to full charge capacity. The light on the front of the computer. When the ...
...is always visible on the power button is visible only when the computer is open ; Notebook Tour 1-5 Green: A battery pack is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. the other wireless light is always visible on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled. 5 Battery light ...charging. Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the light stays off when all batteries in the computer are 2 wireless lights. Blinking amber: A battery pack that is close to full charge capacity. The light on the front of the computer. When the ...
Notebook Tour
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.... ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. 5 Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature. 6 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases computer volume. 8 Volume up button Increases computer volume. 9 Internal microphone Records sound. - Notebook Tour 1-9 Components Component Description 1 Power button When the computer is...
.... ✎ To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network must already be set up. 5 Presentation button Starts the Presentation feature. 6 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases computer volume. 8 Volume up button Increases computer volume. 9 Internal microphone Records sound. - Notebook Tour 1-9 Components Component Description 1 Power button When the computer is...
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...used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. 1-10 Notebook Tour For information about changing default settings, refer to turn on or off the computer. 2 Display switch Initiates standby if the display is... closed while the computer is on. 3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on the computer. ■ On, press to enter hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation...
...used, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. 1-10 Notebook Tour For information about changing default settings, refer to turn on or off the computer. 2 Display switch Initiates standby if the display is... closed while the computer is on. 3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless feature on the computer. ■ On, press to enter hibernation. ■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby. ■ In hibernation...
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Then contact Customer Care through the Help and Support Center. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-21 Component Description 1 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of... components ✎ Refer to restore computer functionality. If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to the illustration that regulates wireless devices in your computer.
Then contact Customer Care through the Help and Support Center. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-21 Component Description 1 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of... components ✎ Refer to restore computer functionality. If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to the illustration that regulates wireless devices in your computer.
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... an optional accessory battery pack. 4 Primary battery pack release Release the primary battery pack latches (2) from the battery bay. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-23 If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Components Component 1... drive bay Description Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace with only ...
... an optional accessory battery pack. 4 Primary battery pack release Release the primary battery pack latches (2) from the battery bay. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-23 If you replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove the device to restore computer functionality. Components Component 1... drive bay Description Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message, replace with only ...
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These antennae are not visible from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the computer. Notebook Tour 1-25 For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter. Components WLAN antennae Two wireless antennae inside the display enclosure send and receive wireless device signals over wireless local area networks (WLANs).
These antennae are not visible from obstructions. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the computer. Notebook Tour 1-25 For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter. Components WLAN antennae Two wireless antennae inside the display enclosure send and receive wireless device signals over wireless local area networks (WLANs).
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... look slightly different from a supported cellular network operator. For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless module and service from the illustration in this chapter. 1-26 Notebook Tour Components WWAN antennae (select models only) ✎ The availability of the...
... look slightly different from a supported cellular network operator. For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless module and service from the illustration in this chapter. 1-26 Notebook Tour Components WWAN antennae (select models only) ✎ The availability of the...
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... available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one certification label per wireless device is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ■ Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about...you contact Customer Care. The WLAN and Bluetooth wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery compartment. 1-28 Notebook Tour The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ■ Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and...
... available when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one certification label per wireless device is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ■ Regulatory label-Provides regulatory information about...you contact Customer Care. The WLAN and Bluetooth wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery compartment. 1-28 Notebook Tour The regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the computer. ■ Wireless certification label(s)-Provide information about the modem and...
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... Bluetooth label 1-28 buttons ExpressCard slot eject 1-19 Info Center 1-9 mute 1-9 optical drive 1-17, 1-18 PC Card slot eject 1-20 power 1-9, 1-10 Presentation 1-9 TouchPad 1-6 volume 1-9 wireless 1-9, 1-10 C cables modem 1-19 network 1-19 RJ-11 (modem) 1-27 caps lock light 1-3, 1-4 Certificate of Authenticity label 1-28 compartments expansion memory module and Mini Card...
... Bluetooth label 1-28 buttons ExpressCard slot eject 1-19 Info Center 1-9 mute 1-9 optical drive 1-17, 1-18 PC Card slot eject 1-20 power 1-9, 1-10 Presentation 1-9 TouchPad 1-6 volume 1-9 wireless 1-9, 1-10 C cables modem 1-19 network 1-19 RJ-11 (modem) 1-27 caps lock light 1-3, 1-4 Certificate of Authenticity label 1-28 compartments expansion memory module and Mini Card...
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... Windows logo 1-11 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1-28 modem approval 1-28 regulatory 1-28 service tag 1-28 wireless certification 1-28 WLAN 1-28 latches battery pack release 1-22, 1-23 display release 1-13, 1-14 lights battery 1-3,... 1-5 caps lock 1-3, 1-4 Digital Media Slot 1-13 drive 1-3, 1-5 num lock 1-3, 1-5 power 1-2, 1-4 volume mute 1-3 wireless 1-3, 1-4 lock, security cable 1-15, 1-16 M memory module compartment, expansion 1-21, 1-23 Memory Stick 1-13 Memory Stick Duo 1-13... eject button 1-20 pointing stick buttons 1-7 location 1-7 Notebook Tour Index-3
... Windows logo 1-11 L labels Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1-28 modem approval 1-28 regulatory 1-28 service tag 1-28 wireless certification 1-28 WLAN 1-28 latches battery pack release 1-22, 1-23 display release 1-13, 1-14 lights battery 1-3,... 1-5 caps lock 1-3, 1-4 Digital Media Slot 1-13 drive 1-3, 1-5 num lock 1-3, 1-5 power 1-2, 1-4 volume mute 1-3 wireless 1-3, 1-4 lock, security cable 1-15, 1-16 M memory module compartment, expansion 1-21, 1-23 Memory Stick 1-13 Memory Stick Duo 1-13... eject button 1-20 pointing stick buttons 1-7 location 1-7 Notebook Tour Index-3