Wireless (Select Models Only)
Hardware and Software Guide 5–9
Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
A Bluetooth wireless device provides short-range wireless
communications that replace the physical cable connections that
traditionally link electronic devices such as
■Network access points.
■Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA).
■Phones (cellular, cordless, smart phone).
■Imaging devices (printer, camera).
■Audio devices (headset, speakers).
The devices are represented in the Bluetooth for Windows
software by icons.
The Bluetooth for Windows software provides the following
functions:
■Personal Information Management (PIM) item
transfer—Enables the exchange of information files such as
business cards, calendar items, notes, and message items
between Bluetooth computers or devices.
■PIM synchronization—Synchronizes PIM information
between a Bluetooth wireless device and a notebook, PDA, or
cell phone using Bluetooth.
■File Transfer—Enables the exchange of files between
Bluetooth computers or devices.
■Network access (Personal Area Networking
Profile)—Enables 2 or more Bluetooth devices to form an ad
hoc (peer-to-peer) network. Provides a mechanism that
enables a Bluetooth device to access a remote network
through a network access point. The network access points
can be traditional LAN data access points or group ad hoc
networks that represent a set of devices that are attached only
to one another.