The difference between Bluetooth Applications and Bluetooth Services

‧Bluetooth Applications are software programs on this computer that allow this

computer to use the Bluetooth services that are provided by other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are referred to collectively as “Client Applications.”

‧Bluetooth Services are software programs on this computer that provide a ser-

vice to other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are referred to collectively as “Local Services.”

NOTE: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g., there is a Fax service and a Fax application.

6.5.2 General Configuration

All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and to require a secure connection when using the application.

To access the configuration properties page for a built-in Bluetooth application

‧In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu

or

‧From the Windows control panel select Bluetooth Configuration

or

‧From Windows Explorer, right-click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood and select Properties from the shortcut menu.

In the Bluetooth configuration panel, Client Applications tab, highlight the application to be configured, and then click Properties (or double-click the application).

6.5.3Human Interface Device

Overview

The Human Interface Device (HID) Application allows this computer to wirelessly use one or more remote Bluetooth HIDs as input/output devices.

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