WCE for the Pocket PC
Bluetooth® for Windows® CE

Table of Contents
Introduction
Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Manager

Connection Wizard
Dial via Bluetooth
Personal Area Network

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Overview of WCE
Bluetooth Icon
Enable Bluetooth

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Overview of WCE
WCE can:
Locate other Bluetooth devices
Discover services offered
Connect/use/disconnect from services.
WCE security features include:
Authentication
Encryption
Authorization
Bluetooth Services can be enabled and disabled on an individual basis.

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Bluetooth Icon
The Bluetooth icon, located on the Today screen in the lower-right corner, provides access to the Bluetooth Manager and Bluetooth Settings.
It also provides visual feedback about whether WCE is “up”:
WCE is active.
WCE is disabled.
Bluetooth is initializing.
Tap the Bluetooth icon ( ) to:
Turn Bluetooth ON or OFF
Access Bluetooth Manager
Access Bluetooth Settings

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Enable Bluetooth
Bluetooth CompactFlash Card:
Enable: insert the card.
Disable: remove the card.
Internal Bluetooth Hardware:
From the Today screen, (lower-right corner), tap and:
Select "Turn Bluetooth ON",
or
Select "Bluetooth Settings" and then tap "Turn On".
Tip: Select Bluetooth Manager from the icon's menu to enable Bluetooth and display Bluetooth Manager.

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Bluetooth Settings Table of Contents

> Overview
> General Tab
> –Profiles
> Accessibility Tab
> Services Tab
> –Common Settings
> —File Transfer
> —Information Exchange
> —Serial Port
> —Personal Network Server
> —Audio Gateway (if available)
> About Tab

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Bluetooth Settings: Overview
The Bluetooth Settings applet is used to configure WCE.
Access Bluetooth Settings: from the Today screen (lower-right corner), tap and then select Bluetooth Settings.
General Tab—select a profile, display hardware status (ON/OFF), access Bluetooth Manager.
Accessibility Tab—set device name, display this device's Bluetooth Device Address, specify which devices may connect, set the discovery mode.
Services Tab—configure WCE's services, including:
File Transfer
Information Exchange
Serial Port
Personal Network Server
Audio Gateway (if available)
About Tab—software version information.

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General Tab
Current Profile: to change the active profile, tap the Down Arrow and then select the new profile. The current profile will be saved, and the settings from the selected profile will be loaded.
Tap to create, delete, or rename a profile.
Bluetooth Status: provides instructions on how to enable/disable Bluetooth and feedback about whether Bluetooth is ON or OFF.
To conserve battery power, do not enable Bluetooth when it is not being used.
Bluetooth Manager: tap "Use the Bluetooth Manager..." to create and manage connections.

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Profiles Table of Contents

> Overview
> Select a Different Profile
> Add A New Profile
> Rename or Delete a Profile
> Save A Profile

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Profiles Overview
WCE profiles allow you to quickly reconfigure your Pocket PC. If you use this device primarily at the office and also use it when you travel, you can easily switch to a preconfigured profile that has more secure settings for hotels, airports, etc.
All Bluetooth Settings are saved in the active profile.
When this device is turned off, WCE saves the last-used profile and reloads that profile the next time the device is turned on.

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Select a Different Profile
From Bluetooth Settings, General tab:
Tap the Down Arrow in the Current profile list, select the desired profile, and then tap OK.

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Add A New Profile
From Bluetooth Settings, General tab:
Tap , the New button, enter a name for the new profile, select an existing profile to base the new profile on, and then tap OK.
Any configuration changes, including security settings, device name, etc. are saved in this profile and used when this profile is active.

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Rename or Delete a Profile
From Bluetooth Settings, General tab:
Rename—tap , a profile name, the Rename button, enter the new name, and then tap OK.
Delete—tap , a profile name, the Delete button, tap Yes in the confirmation dialog box, and then tap OK.

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Save A Profile
Changes to a profile are automatically saved when you:
Select a different profile.
Turn Bluetooth off.
Shut down the Pocket PC.
To avoid saving unwanted changes to a regularly used profile, create a new profile that is based on the profile currently in use, select the new profile, and then make the changes while the new profile is active.

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Accessibility Tab
Everything on this tab is saved in the active profile.
Name:—the name displayed to remote devices. To change the name, highlight it and enter the new name.
Use Pocket PC device name for the Bluetooth name:—When checked, the name displayed to remote Bluetooth devices is always the device name of this Pocket PC.
Address:—the unique Bluetooth Device Address assigned to this device by the manufacturer.
Allow other devices to connect—permits other devices to connect. There are two mutually exclusive suboptions:
All devices—all devices may connect.
Paired devices only—only Paired Devices may connect.
Other devices can discover me—when enabled, other devices can see and report this device.

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WCE Services Tab
All of these services may not be provided by this device.
The services that are potentially provided are:
File Transfer—file-related operations such as get/use/delete, etc.
Information Exchange—Personal Information Manager related functions.
Serial Port—Bluetooth serial port operations. Bluetooth serial ports are used as a replacement for a physical cable between devices.
Personal Network Server—host a Bluetooth-based personal area network.
Audio Gateway—connect to a remote headset or other audio device.
How do I configure a service?

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Common Settings
The Bluetooth services have some common settings, although in each case the settings are specific to the service being configured. They are:
Enable service: start the service when WCE starts.
Authorization required: each connection must be authorized.
Authentication required: passkey required before allowing the connection.
Encryption required: all Bluetooth data must be encrypted.
If Authentication is not enabled, Encryption is not available.

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Configure a Service
In Bluetooth Settings, Services tab, in the Services field, tap a service name to select it, and then enable/disable the desired Service Options.
See common settings and/or the individual services for additional information.

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File Transfer Service
Configures incoming connections only.
See Common Settings.
Advanced... button
My shared folder: specify the default File Transfer directory.
To change the directory: tap , navigate to the new directory, and then tap OK.

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Information Exchange Service
The Common Settings apply to incoming connections only.
Advanced... button
My business card (vCard): specify a Pocket Outlook contact to be sent to remote devices when they request your business card or when you tap Send your business card....
To change the card: tap , tap the desired contact, and then tap OK.
To create a new business card and make it the default business card, tap . To discontinue sending contact information when it is requested, tap , tap (none), and then tap OK.
If you reach the contacts list by mistake, tap OK to return to the previous screen.

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Serial Port Service
Configurable options are for incoming connections only.
See Common Settings.
Advanced... button
Inbound COM Port:
Non-configurable–the COM port used for inbound connections.
Outbound COM Port:
Non-configurable–the COM port used for outbound connections.
The Inbound and Outbound COM ports are bidirectional; both can send and receive data.

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Personal Network Server Service
Configures incoming connections only.
See Common Settings.
Advanced... button
There are no advanced settings for this service.

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Audio Gateway Service
Configures incoming connections only.
The Audio Gateway service is not present in all systems.
See Common Settings.
Advanced... button
There are no advanced settings for this service.

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About Tab
Displays:
WCE software version
Copyright information
Website address
Advanced... button
Displays version information for the individual software modules that make up WCE.
There are no configurable options on this tab.

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Bluetooth Manager Overview
Bluetooth Manager has:
Two Tabs:
My Shortcuts
Active Connections
Three Menus:
New
Tools
View
An icon: Create New Connection

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Connection Icons
Connection icons appear on the My Shortcuts page of Bluetooth Manager.
To re-establish a connection to a frequently used service, tap and hold the connection's icon and select Connect from the shortcut menu.

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My Shortcuts
Bluetooth Manager's default tab: displays a list of preconfigured connections to other devices.
tap and hold a connection icon to access a context sensitive menu.
Menu options are:
Connect¹—open connection
Disconnect²—close connection
Rename¹—rename this connection
Delete¹—delete this connection
Status²—display status
Properties¹—display properties.
¹ Connection not open -|- ² Connection Active

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Create A New Connection
From Bluetooth Manager, tap New or the icon to start the Connection Wizard, and then select a connection type.
The wizard will help you set the parameters of the connection. The content of each wizard page depends on the type of connection being created.
Tap Next to proceed or Back to return to previous page.

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Tools Menu
Bluetooth Manager's Tools menu provides two options:
Paired devices
Business Card Exchange.
Personal Network Manager.
Tap one of the links above for additional information on the using that menu option.

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Connection Status
On the My Shortcuts screen, double-tap an open connection's icon to display the connection status screen.
The information displayed is:
Connection name
Remote device’s name
Status (Connected/Not connected)
Time the connection has been active
Activity record (Bytes Sent/Received)
Graphic signal strength indicator

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Active Connections
Displays the active Incoming and Outgoing connections.
Signal Strength
To the right of each connection icon is a signal strength indicator.
Green bars = good signal.
Two Yellow bars = marginal signal
One Red bar = poor signal
Tap and hold an icon for a context sensitive menu:
Disconnect-close connection
Status-display status.

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Connection Properties
Tap and hold the connection icon of an inactive connection and then tap Properties to display this screen. It displays:
The connection's name
Remote device information:
Device name
Bluetooth Device Address
Service name
Security-Enable/Disable:
Authentication
Encryption
Profiles-available profiles.
To assign/remove this connection to/from a profile, select/clear the profile's check box.

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Paired Devices Table of Contents

> Overview
> Create Paired Devices Relationship
> Remove Paired Devices Relationship

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Paired Devices Overview
Paired devices share a permanent security bond with this device. The Paired Devices relationship is established when two devices create and exchange a Link Key; this process is also known as "pairing."
Link Keys are based on a unique Bluetooth Device Address, an internally generated random number, and a user-defined passkey.

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Create Paired Devices Relationship
From Bluetooth Manager's menu bar, tap Tools > Paired Devices, then tap Add and follow the "How to use this screen" instructions on the next screen.

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Remove Paired Devices Relationship
From Bluetooth Manager, tap Tools > Paired devices, select the device to be removed, tap Remove, and then tap Yes to confirm the deletion.
Tap OK twice to return to the My Shortcuts screen.

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Connections Table of Contents

> Connection Icons
> Create A New Connection
> Connection Wizard
> Active Connections
> ——Status Of
> Connection Properties
> Connection Errors

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Bluetooth Manager
Table of Contents

> Overview
> Connections
> Paired Devices
> File Explorer
> Business Card Exchange
> Bluetooth Browser

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Business Card Exchange
Business Card Exchange allows you to:
Send your business card to one or more remote devices.
Request a business card from one or more remote devices.
Exchange business cards with one or more remote devices.
To Send or Exchange business cards, you must first specify a default business card; tap the link at the bottom of the screen to select a card.
See Access Business Card Exchange

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Access Business Card Exchange
From the Bluetooth Manager:
Tap New, and then, on the Bluetooth connection wizard screen, scroll down to and tap "Exchange business cards."
or
Tap Tools, and then Business Card Exchange.

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Bluetooth Browser
When needed, the Bluetooth Browser appears and automatically begins the search for other Bluetooth devices.
To stop the search:
Tap a device in the list
Or
Tap or Cancel
To re-initiate a search or to refresh the list, tap .
Bluetooth Browser, page two

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The Bluetooth Browser's View menu has a "Show only..." option, e.g., "Show only computers," "Show only headsets," etc.
When the "Show only..." option is selected (checked) only that type of Bluetooth device will be displayed.
When the "Show only..." option is NOT selected (un-checked) all discoverable Bluetooth devices in the vicinity will be displayed.
Move to the next screen
Typically, when a device is selected, the wizard advances to the next screen.
Sometimes you may be allowed to select more than one device; in that case, tap OK to move to the next screen.
Bluetooth Browser, page one

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Bluetooth File Explorer
Allows you to browse and perform operations on the directories and files located in a remote device's default folder.
Remote Device File Operations
Copy: tap and hold the file, select Get File. The file is placed in the local folder selected from Tools > Set Local Folder.
Delete: tap and hold the file name, select Delete.
Refresh the list: tap Tools > Refresh.
Remote Device Folder Operations
View the contents of a folder: tap and hold the folder, select Open.
Delete: tap and hold the folder, select Delete.
Copy: tap and hold the folder, select Get Folder.

Connection Errors
Local Area Network or Dial-up Networking error messages may be related to Connection Settings, which can be adjusted.
Determine the Operating System on your device:
Tap , Settings, the System tab, and then the About icon.
If the Version information begins with "3" your OS is Pocket PC 2002.
If the Version information begins with "4" your OS is Windows Mobile 2003 for the Pocket PC.
To adjust the settings for:
Pocket PC 2002, click here.
Windows Mobile 2003 for the Pocket PC, click here.

Adjust Connection Settings, PPC 2002
Tap , Settings, the Connections tab, and Connections.
From the "...connect to work..." list, select "Bluetooth Settings" and tap "Modify...".
Select the "Proxy Settings" tab, check "This network connects to the Internet," and tap OK.
"This network uses a proxy server..." should NOT be selected. If you use a proxy server, consult your Information Technology department.
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Adjust Connection Settings, PPC 2003
Tap , Settings, the Connections tab, the Connections icon, the Advanced tab, and then Select Networks:
On the Network Management screen, in the "...automatically connect to the Internet..." or the "...automatically connect to a private network..." list, select Bluetooth Settings, and then tap Edit.
On the Bluetooth Settings screen, Modem tab, verify that BT Network Access is selected.
On the Bluetooth Settings screen, Proxy Settings tab, verify that "This network connects to the Internet is selected."
"This network uses a proxy server..." should NOT be selected. If you use a proxy server, consult your Information Technology department.
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Bluetooth Connection Wizard
Accessed from the Bluetooth Manger's New menu, the wizard guides you through the process of creating a new connection.
In general, the wizard leads you through the following steps:
Select an objective, such as browse the Internet
Select the remote device to use
Select a service on the remote device
In most cases, create a shortcut to the connection
Establish the connection

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Bluetooth Connection Wizard Possible Objectives
NOTE: All objectives may not be present on all systems.
Hands-free/Headset setup
Connect to the Internet via phone
High quality audio setup
ActiveSync via Bluetooth
Browse files on a remote device
Connect to a network
Join a personal network
Exchange business cards
Explore a Bluetooth device
Connect a keyboard (Troubleshoot keyboard connection failure)

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Personal Network Overview
A Bluetooth personal area network is a private, temporary, ad-hoc network of up to eight devices that is subject to the same security settings that govern other Bluetooth communications (service availability, authorization, authentication and encryption).
One Bluetooth device must be the host of the personal area network; other Bluetooth devices join the network as clients.
The host can accept and reject clients on an individual basis.

Host a Personal Area Network
Join a Personal Area Network

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Host a Personal Network
From Bluetooth Manager, select New > "Join a personal network."
Select "Host a personal network," tap Next, and then, from the

Personal Network Manager
Tap Add to include one or more remote devices in the network, if desired, and tap OK.
Other devices can join the network later.

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Join a Personal Network
From the Bluetooth Manager, select New > "Join a personal network."
Select "Join a personal network" and tap Next
Select a host device, and tap Next.
If asked to enter IP network settings select "Use server-assigned IP address," and tap OK.
NOTE:The network host's security settings, and/or its service availability may prevent you from joining the network.
Any application that requires a network connection can use the Personal Area Network connection.
Host a Personal Area Network
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Dial via Bluetooth Overview
Dial via Bluetooth sends a Pocket Outlook contact's phone number to a cell phone. If a contact has more than one phone number, you can select the number to be dialed.
The phone automatically dials the number.
Phone numbers can be modified before they are sent to the phone.
If the phone number is modified, a dialog appears with the option to save or discard the modification.
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Use Dial via Bluetooth
From Pocket Outlook's Contact screen, tap and hold a contact and select Dial via Bluetooth.
Tap the phone icon next to "Select a phone:" and choose the phone to be used.
Select the number to be dialed and tap (Dial Number).
To modify the number to be dialed, tap (Edit Number), make the changes to the number, tap OK, and then tap (Dial Number).

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Trouble connecting to a Bluetooth keyboard
My Pocket PC either:
Cannot find the keyboard
or
Found multiple keyboards

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Keyboard not found
The keyboard that you are trying to connect with may not be discoverable; see the keyboard's documentation for assistance.

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Multiple keyboards found
If there is more than one discoverable keyboard in the vicinity, you may not be able to tell them apart on the Wizard's device selection screen. Wait several minutes and then try again or move this Pocket PC and the desired keyboard to another location and try again (once a connection is created for the first time, the Pocket PC and keyboard can be returned to, and remain in, their original location).

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View Menu
This menu appears on several screens in Bluetooth Manager; its setting affects the way items are viewed in the list box.
The menu options are:
Icons-display large icons
List-display text list with small icons

The view menu selection is global; the current setting applies to all relative screens in Bluetooth Manager.

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Copyright Information
© Broadcom Corporation, 2004