HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

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8
Using Bluetooth
This iPAQ Pocket PC comes with built-in Bluetooth technology 
that allows short-range connections and provides fast, reliable, 
and secure wireless communication.
With Bluetooth powered on, you can send information or perform 
the following tasks wirelessly between two Bluetooth devices, 
within a range of approximately 10 meters (30 feet):
■Exchange contacts, calendar items, and tasks
■Send or exchange business cards
■Transfer files
■Synchronize with a computer through an ActiveSync 
connection
■Partner with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone and use as a 
wireless modem
■Connect to other Bluetooth devices (Virtual COM port)
■Connect to Bluetooth wireless local area networks (WLANs)
■Print to a Bluetooth printer
■Create a personal area network (PAN) to chat, play 
games, etc.
■Use a Bluetooth headset
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✎Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, 
and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth-enabled 
devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware 
and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard 
Wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure and a separately purchased 
service contract. Check with your service provider for availability 
and coverage in your area. Not all Web content may be available. 
Some Web content may require installation of additional 
software.
Getting Acquainted with Bluetooth
Before you start using Bluetooth to establish wireless 
connections, take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with:
■Terms used in this chapter
■Supported Services
■Bluetooth Settings
■Bluetooth Manager
✎For more detailed help, refer to the Help files installed on your 
iPAQ Pocket PC. From the Start menu, tap Help > Bluetooth.
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Understanding Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term... Means...
Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before a 
connection or activity can be completed.
Authorization Approval of a connection or activity before 
it can be completed.
Bonding (Paired 
devices)Create a trusted connection between your 
device and another. After a bond is 
created, the two devices become paired.
A paired device does not require 
authentication or authorization.
Device address Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth 
device.
Device discovery Location and recognition of another 
Bluetooth device.
Device  name Name that a Bluetooth device provides when 
discovered by another device.
Encryption Method of protecting data.
Link key Code used to securely pair devices.
Passkey Code you enter to authenticate connections 
or activities requested by other devices.
Personal Information 
Manager (PIM)Collection of applications used to manage 
daily business tasks (for example, Contacts, 
Calendar, and Tasks).
Profiles Collection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discovery Determination of which applications you 
have in common with other devices.
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Supported Services
The functions that Bluetooth supports are called services. You 
can communicate only with Bluetooth devices that support at 
least one of the following services:
■BPP (Basic Printer profile)
■DUN (Dial-up Networking profile)
■FA X
■FTP (File Transfer profile)
■GAP (Generic Access profile)
■HCRP (Hard Cable Replacement profile)
■LAP (LAN Access profile)
■OBEX (Object Exchange profile)
■OPP (Object Push profile)
■PAN (Personal Area Network profile)
■SPP (Serial Port profile)
■ActiveSync (Uses SPP to connect to ActiveSync on 
computer)
■AGP (Audio Gateway Profile)
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Working with Bluetooth Settings
From the tabs in Bluetooth Settings, you can:
■Turn Bluetooth on and off
■Enter or change your iPAQ Pocket PC Bluetooth name
■Set your connection preferences
■Enable Bluetooth services
■Specify security settings
■Define settings for sharing and connecting
■Select a user profile
■View software and port information
Use the arrows to the right to scroll through the tabs.
Opening Bluetooth Settings
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.
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Turning on Bluetooth
To turn on Bluetooth from Bluetooth Settings:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon.
2. From the pop-up menu, tap Bluetooth Settings.
3. Tap the Tu r n  o n button to enable.
SHORTCUTS: There are two shortcuts for turning on Bluetooth.
■From the Bluetooth pop-up menu, tap Tu r n  
Bluetooth ON.
■From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Bluetooth Manager 
to automatically turn on Bluetooth.
When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon turns blue and 
the left LED on the iPAQ Pocket PC blinks blue. To preserve 
battery power, it is recommended that you turn on Bluetooth only 
when using it.
Ta p  t h e  Turn off button to disable. When Bluetooth is turned off, 
the Bluetooth icon is grayed with a red X, and no incoming or 
outgoing connections are possible.
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Setting Accessibility Properties
You can enter or change accessibility properties to define how 
your iPAQ Pocket PC interacts with other Bluetooth devices.
Entering a Device Name
The device name is what other devices see when they locate your 
device.
To enter a device name:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Highlight the name in the Name field and enter your new 
name.
3. Tap OK to save your changes.
Allowing Connections
You can determine if all devices or only paired devices can 
connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
Allowing All Devices to Connect
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Allow other devices to connect, then All devices.
3. Tap OK.
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CAUTION: This allows any device, even those unknown to you, to 
connect to your iPAQ Pocket PC. After they are connected, security 
settings for specific services apply as specified in the Bluetooth 
Settings.
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Allowing Paired Devices to Connect
Paired devices share and exchange an internally generated Link 
Key before connecting. The Link Key is derived from a unique 
Bluetooth device address, a random number, and a user-defined 
password.
This feature allows only devices that you trust to connect to your 
iPAQ Pocket PC.
To allow paired devices to connect:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Allow other devices to connect, then Paired 
devices only.
3. Tap OK.
Allowing Others to Locate Your Device
You can allow other devices to search and locate your iPAQ 
Pocket PC.
✎If another remote device has your device’s address, that device 
may be able to locate and connect to you even though you did not 
select for your device to be discovered.
To allow others to locate your device:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings > Accessibility tab.
2. Select Other devices can discover me.
3. Tap OK to save the changes.
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Enabling Bluetooth Services
You can select to enable certain services:
■Automatically when Bluetooth is activated
■When you permit the connection
■When a passkey or link key is correctly entered
You can use any of these security options when transferring 
files, creating a serial port connection, exchanging business 
card information, configuring dial-up networking, and joining 
a personal network.
Automatically Enabling Services
You can allow devices to connect without any authorization so 
that any time Bluetooth is on, it is ready for connections.
To automatically enable services:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer, 
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network 
Server, or Aud i o Ga t ew ay.
3. Select Enable service. 
4. Ensure there are no check marks in the Authorization 
required or Authentication (Passkey) required 
checkboxes.
5. Tap OK.
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Requiring Authorization to Access Services
If you elect to require authorization to access services, you must 
authorize each connection. Then your iPAQ Pocket PC will 
always ask you if the connection should be permitted.
To require authorization to access services:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer, 
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network 
Server, or Aud i o Ga t ew ay.
3. Select Authorization required.
4. Tap OK.
Secure Connections using a Passkey or Bond 
To establish a secure connection with another device, you can use 
the passkey feature or an established bond. You can also add data 
encryption to this type of security.
A passkey is a code you enter to authenticate connections 
requested by other devices. The passkey must be known and 
used by both parties or the connection will not be allowed.
To require a passkey or bond:
1. From the To d a y screen, tap the Bluetooth icon > Bluetooth 
Settings.
2. Tap the tab for the service you want to enable: File Transfer, 
Information Exchange, Serial Port, Personal Network 
Server, or Aud i o Ga t ew ay.
3. Select Authentication (Passkey) required.
4. Select Encryption Required if you want to require all data 
exchanged between the devices to be encrypted.
5. Tap OK.
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