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Planet Technology BT-510U, BT-520U 5.4 Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port, 5.4.1 Clients and servers, •Bluetooth virtual COM port for a client

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5.4 Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port

In order for a PC to connect to and communicate with a Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth Utility will create a gateway for data to be exchanged between the respective devices. This gateway is known as a "port" (or "virtual COM port").

Since one virtual COM port will be allocated to each device, trouble-free communication will still be possible even if several devices are being used.

When you use the Bluetooth Utility, a virtual COM port will be automatically created on set-up; however, virtual COM ports can be created manually if so needed.

5.4.1 Clients and servers

When Bluetooth communications are performed, there will always be a "client/server" relationship between the various devices. A "client" is a device that sends certain requests to another device, while a "server" is a device that provides a service on receipt of such requests from another device.

For example, when a PC issues a print command to a wireless printer, the PC functions as the client, while the printer functions as the server.

When a PDA or other device attempts to receive files located on a PC by means of file transfer protocol, the PC functions as the server, while the PDA functions as the client.

Virtual Bluetooth COM ports can be created both for clients and servers.

•Bluetooth virtual COM port for a client

Virtual COM port used when your device is the client, and requests are sent to another device.

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Page Page Page Table of Contents CHAPTER 4 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR BLUETOOTH DEVICE Page Chapter1 Introduction 1.1 Features 1.2 Packet Content 1.3 Supported profiles 1.4 Supported languages 1.5 Supported operating systems 1.6 Limitations Page Chapter 2 Setup for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Yes Chapter 3 Basic setting 3.1 Express Mode Set-up 3.1.2 Detecting Bluetooth devices 1.Switch the device power ON to make it connectable via Bluetooth Page 3.1.3Detecting services 1.Select the device name from [Device List] and click on the [Next] button 2.Click on the [OK] button Page Page 3.1.4 Registering settings information 1.Click on the [Finish] button 3.2 Custom Mode Set-up 3.2.2 Detecting Bluetooth devices Page 3.2.3Detecting services 2.Select the desired service and click on the [Next] button ．When a device supports several services Example: 3.Click on the [OK] button Page 3.2.4 Registering settings information Chapter 4 Making the most of your Bluetooth device 4.1 Connecting to the internet Page Page 6.Click on the [Next] button Important Connecting to the Internet 1.Start your browser, e-mailapplication or other application 3.Click on the [Connect] button 4.End the connection From the [Bluetooth Settings] window 2.End the connection Page 4.1.2Connecting to the internet using a mobile telephone Important Configuring a mobile telephone for use a modem 1.Turn on the mobile phone, and set it to be connectable via Bluetooth Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4.2 Connecting to a network[LAN] Page Page 7.Click on the [Confirm Settings] button 8.Configure the connection method, and then click on the [OK] button Page Page 1. Select [Internet Options...] from the [Tools] menu in Internet Explorer Page 4.2.2Connecting to a LAN using an access point[PAN] Setting up the access point Page 8.Click on the [Finish] button Connecting to a LAN(PAN) Page Page 4.3 Sending files Page Confirm that the file is being sent Receiving files from a PC or PDA 3.Double-clickon the [File transfer] icon 4.Double-clickon the [PDA-1]icon 5.Right-clickon the file you wish to receive, and then select "Receive file Page 4.3.2Sending images to a mobile telephone 4.Drag and drop the file you wish to send over the destination icon Page 4.4 Exchanging business card data with a PC or PDA Page Selecting your personal business card Page Page Receiving a business card from another party Exchanging business cards Page Page 4.5 Synchronizing data with a PDA Preparing the PDA 1.Tap on the Bluetooth icon in the bottom right of the screen 2.Double click on [Tools]Æ[Search for peripheral components] 3.Tap and hold on the destination PC icon, and then select [Update Services] 5.Tap [OK] in the confirmation message window Establishing a partnership between ActiveSync and a PDA Page 4.Click on the [Finish] button [Confirming changes] [Synchronization complete] Finishing an ActiveSync connection Cancelling a partnership Click on [File]Æ"Delete partnership 4.6 Fax transmission Page Page 6.Select "Fax" under [Select Service], and then click on the [Next] button 7.Check [Use default COM port], and then click on the [Next] button Click on the "Add..." button in the [Phone and Modem Options] window Installing a modem Page 4.Click on the [Continue] button Page Page 9.Click on the [Finish] button Setting fax information Select [Start]Æ[Control Panel], and then on the [Printers and Faxes] icon 3.Click on "Install a local fax printer" in the [Printers and Faxes] window 4.Click on "Send a fax" under "Printer Tasks" on the left side of the window 5.Enter the sender information, and click on the [Next] button 7.Click on the [Next] button on the [Fax] icon in the Control Panel 2.In the [Fax Console] window, click [File]→[Send fax] 3.Click on the [Next] button Page Page Receiving a fax 3.In the [Fax Console] window, double-clickon the fax that has arrived Page 4.6.2Using a mobile telephone for fax transmission Important Setting up the mobile telephone 1.Turn on the mobile telephone, and set it to be connectable via Bluetooth Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4.7 Using a Bluetooth-compatiblecamera 2.Turn on the camera, and set it to be connectable via Bluetooth 3.Click on the [Camera Search...] button 4.Right-clickon the camera icon, and select [Connect] Taking a signal picture Click on the button in the operating window Taking several consecutive frames 1.Click on thebutton in the operating window Viewing images saves on your PC Page 4.8 Using a headset to communicate Page 5.Answering with the headset 7.Click on the [Continue Anyway] button 9.Confirm the information you have entered, and click on the [Next] button 10.Click on the [Finish] button Making a connecting to the headset 1.Right-clickon the headset icon, then click on [Connect] 2.Answer with the headset Disconnecting from the headset Chapter 5 Advanced features 5.1Making a device undiscoverable to other users 5.2 Encrypting the content of your transmissions 5.3 Changing the default connection 3.Click on the [Connections] tab 4.Select "Always dial my default connection Page 5.4 Manually creating a virtual Bluetooth COM port •Bluetooth virtual COM port for a server 5.4.2Creating a virtual COM port 1.Click on the [Printers and Other Hardware] icon in the Control Panel 2.Double-clickon the [Bluetooth Local COM] icon 3.Click on the [Add...] button 5.4.3Deleting a virtual COM port Note 2.Click on the [Yes] button Page Chapter 6 FAQ 6.1 General operation of the Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Information Exchanger 6.2Using a wireless modem station Open [Printers and Faxes] from the Control Panel Page 6.3Using an access point 6.4Using a mobile telephone Page Page 6.5Using a PDA 6.6Using a camera 6.7Using a Bluetooth Headset Page Appendix A Specification