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Using Other Bluetooth Devices with Your Bluetooth-Enabled Computer: Broadcom Wireless Adapter with Bluetooth® 2.0 + EDR Technology User Guide

Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID

 

Send a Web Page from Microsoft Internet Explorer

Listen to Audio from This Computer on Bluetooth Headphones or on the Speakers of Another Computer

 

Send an Image from Microsoft Internet Explorer

Play Audio from a Bluetooth Player on This Computer

 

Connect to the Internet Using a Bluetooth Telephone, Modem, or Other Bluetooth Device That Offers Dial-up Networking Service

Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Telephone Calls

 

Use the Fax Capabilities of a Bluetooth Telephone, Modem, or Other Bluetooth Device That Offers Fax Service

Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Voice Playback and Recording

 

Make a Network Connection to Another Bluetooth Device or to a Local Area Network (LAN) Using the Network Connection of the Other Device

Access Files on Another Bluetooth Device from This Computer

 

Exchange Electronic Business Cards with Another Bluetooth Device and Send Other PIM Items to the Other Device

Allow Other Bluetooth Devices to Access Files on This Computer

 

Synchronize the PIM Database on This Computer with the PIM Database of Another Bluetooth Device

Use This Computer as a Speakerphone for a Bluetooth Cellular Phone

 

Print to a Bluetooth Printer from This Computer

Set Up This Computer to Receive Image Files Sent from a Bluetooth Camera, Cell Phone, or Other Bluetooth Device

 

Print from Another Bluetooth Device to a Standard Printer That Is Physically Connected to This Computer

Send Files or Folders on This Computer to Another Bluetooth Device

 

Establish a Virtual Serial Port Connection Between This Computer and Another Bluetooth Device

Send Files from Microsoft Office Applications

 

Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages

Use a Bluetooth Keyboard, Mouse, or Other HID

NOTE: Before you begin, refer to the manual that came with your HID for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

To use a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other human interface device

  1. Verify that the keyboard, mouse or other human interface device (HID) contains batteries, that the batteries are inserted properly and are fully charged, and that you know where the Connect button is.
  2. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  3. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  4. Make the device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.
  5. When the HID icon appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  6. If the HID is a keyboard, using the keyboard, type the Bluetooth security code that is in the Bluetooth security code box, and then press ENTER.

    7. -or-

    If the HID is a Bluetooth mouse or other Bluetooth pointing device, use the Bluetooth mouse or other Bluetooth pointing device to click Click here in Confirmation Required.

You can now use the Bluetooth HID.

Listen to Audio from This Computer on Bluetooth Headphones or on the Speakers of Another Computer

NOTE: Before you begin, refer to the manual that came with your Bluetooth headphones for instructions about how to make the headphones discoverable.

To listen to audio on Bluetooth headphones

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  3. Make the headphones discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.
  4. When the headphones icon appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. To pair the headphones with this computer, in Bluetooth Security Setup, type the Bluetooth security code in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.

    6. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for the security code.

  6. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box of the service that provides stereo audio, and then click Finish.
  7. Start the media player on this computer.

To disconnect the headphones stereo audio service

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the headphones icon, and then click Disconnect Stereo Audio.

To listen to stereo audio on the speakers of another computer

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.

    3. NOTE: It may be necessary for you to click Search for devices in range one or more times to discover the destination computer.

  3. Click the name of the computer, and then click Discover services.
  4. Right-click the Headset service for stereo audio, and then click Connect Stereo Audio.

    5. NOTE: If the Headset service on the destination computer requires a secure connection, you must respond to the Bluetooth security and authorization messages that appear in the notification area of each computer (see "Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages").

  5. Start the media player on this computer.

To disconnect the Headset service

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the other computer, and then click Disconnect Stereo Audio.

Play Audio from a Bluetooth Player on This Computer

To play audio from a Bluetooth player on this computer

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  3. Make the Bluetooth player discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.
  4. When the Bluetooth player icon appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the Audio Gateway check box, and then click Next.
  6. The Start the connection check box is selected by default. To accept the default setting and have the connection start automatically, click Finish.

You are now able to play audio from the Bluetooth player on this computer.

To disconnect the audio gateway

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the Bluetooth audio player, and then click Disconnect Audio Gateway.

Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Telephone Calls

Your Bluetooth-enabled computer supports the use of a hands-free audio device with various internet telephony and instant messaging services, including those provided by Skype, Avaya, Vonage, AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and MSN Messenger.

To use a Bluetooth hands-free audio device for telephone calls

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  3. Make the hands-free audio device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the hands-free audio device appears In Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. Enable Pairing mode on the device, as necessary.

    6. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to enable Pairing mode.

  6. In Bluetooth Security Setup, type the Bluetooth security code in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.

    7. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for the security code.

  7. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the hands-free audio service, and then click Next.
  8. Click Finish.

You are now ready to use your hands-free audio device to place or receive a phone call using an internet telephony service or during an instant messaging session.

To use a hands-free audio device with Skype™

You can begin using Skype as soon as you are connected to your hands-free audio device. Skype automatically recognizes your hands-free audio device, adjusts Audio In and Audio Out settings to use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio device, and routes calls to your device. You can use the button on your device to accept or reject a call, place a call on hold, hang up, or redial a number.

To use a hands-free audio device with Avaya IP Softphone

  1. After you have connected to your hands-free audio device, start Avaya IP Softphone.
  2. On the Audio menu, click Audio Tuning Wizard.
  3. Set Bluetooth Hands-free Audio as the primary playback and recording device.
  4. Click Finish.

Calls are now automatically routed to your hands-free audio device. You can use the button on your device to accept or reject a call, place a call on hold, hang up, or redial a number.

To use a hands-free audio device with other internet telephony or instant messenger programs

  1. After you have connected to your hands-free audio device, start your internet telephony or instant messenger program.
  2. Adjust the playback (audio output) and recording (audio input) settings in the program to use Bluetooth hands-free audio.

NOTE: The Bluetooth software sets the audio quality based on the audio characteristics of the audio device.

To disconnect the hands-free audio device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.

In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the hands-free audio device, and then click Disconnect Hands-free Audio.

Use a Bluetooth Hands-free Audio Device for Voice Playback and Recording

To use a Bluetooth hands-free audio device for voice playback and recording

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device.
  3. Make the bluetooth hands-free audio device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the Bluetooth hands-free audio device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. Enable Pairing mode on the Bluetooth hands-free audio device, as necessary.

    6. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to enable Pairing mode.

  6. In Bluetooth Security Setup, type the Bluetooth security code in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.

    7. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for the security code.

  7. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the hands-free audio service, and then click Next.
  8. Click Finish.
  9. Adjust the audio properties of your sound/voice playback (audio output) or recording (audio input) program to use Bluetooth Hands-free Audio.

You can now open your audio software application and begin using your Bluetooth hands-free audio device.

NOTE: The Bluetooth software sets the audio quality based on the audio characteristics of the device.

To disconnect the hands-free audio device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the hands-free audio device, and then click Disconnect Hands-free Audio.

Access Files on Another Bluetooth Device from This Computer

To access files on another Bluetooth device from this computer

  1. If the other Bluetooth device is not another Bluetooth computer, enable the File Transfer service on the other device (refer to the manual that came with the other Bluetooth device for instructions).
  2. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  3. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  4. When the icon for the other device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.

    5. NOTE: If the Secure connection property of the File Transfer service of the other device has been set, type the security code you want to use in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now. The operator of the other device must know the security code and must be available to respond to the Bluetooth Security Code request sent by this computer (see "Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages"). Otherwise, the pairing process fails. After the two devices are paired, you can access the files on the other device without having to be granted access permissions.

  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the File Transfer service, and then click Next.
  6. Click Finish.

You can now access the files in the Bluetooth Exchange Folder of the other Bluetooth device. To do so, in My Bluetooth Places, double-click the File Transfer shortcut to open the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on the other Bluetooth device.

Allow Other Bluetooth Devices to Access Files on This Computer

To allow other Bluetooth devices to access files on this computer

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View my Bluetooth services.
  3. Right-click My File Transfer, and then click Properties.
  4. On the General tab, specify how you want the File Transfer service to start. By default, the Startup Automatically check box is selected. If you prefer to manually start the service, clear the check box.
  5. To require the use of a security code to connect to this service and to encrypt Bluetooth transmitted data, select the Secure connection check box. If you prefer not to require the use of a security code and to not encrypt data, do not select the checkbox.
  6. Specify remote user access permissions by selecting either, both, or none of the Remote users may modify read-only files and folders and Remote users may access hidden files or folders check boxes.

    7. NOTE: To specify a different location than the default location where the File Transfer service saves files, click Browse.

  7. To specify if or how you want to be notified when another Bluetooth device access the files on this computer, click the Notifications tab, and then select either the Do not provide notification check box, or either or both of the Visual notification and Audio notification check boxes.
  8. Click OK to save your settings.

Other Bluetooth devices can now access the files in your Bluetooth Exchange Folder.

NOTE: If you set the Secure connection property of the File Transfer service of this computer, you must be available to respond to the Bluetooth Security Code Request sent by the other device when the other device initially attempts to connect to this computer (see "Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages"). Otherwise, the pairing process fails. After the two device are paired, the other device can access the files on this computer without having to obtain access permissions.

Use This Computer as a Speakerphone for a Bluetooth Cellular Phone

To use this computer as a speakerphone for a cellular phone

  1. Open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. Make the Bluetooth cellular phone discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the Bluetooth cellular phone appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In the Bluetooth security code box, type the security code you want to use, and then click Pair Now.
  6. From your cellular phone, respond to the message on your cellular phone display, and then using the keypad on the cellular phone, enter the same security code.
  7. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the Hands-Free voice gateway check box, and then click Next.
  8. Click Finish.

You can now use this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone.

To discontinue using this computer as a speakerphone for the cellular phone

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the cellular phone, and then click Disconnect Hands-Free voice gateway.

Set Up This Computer to Receive Image Files Sent from a Bluetooth Camera, Cell Phone, or Other Bluetooth Device

To set up this computer to receive image files sent from a Bluetooth camera, cell phone, or other Bluetooth device

  1. Open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View or modify configuration.
  3. In Bluetooth Configuration, click the Local Services tab.
  4. In the list of services, click Bluetooth Imaging, and then click Properties.
  5. Verify that the Startup Automatically check box is selected.

You can now receive image files. Refer to the manual that came with your Bluetooth camera, cell phone, or other Bluetooth device for instructions about how to send image files to a Bluetooth-enabled computer. The received files are stored in the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on this computer.

Send Files or Folders on This Computer to Another Bluetooth Device

To send files on this computer to another Bluetooth device

  1. Verify that File Transfer service is enabled on the destination Bluetooth device (see "Access Files on Another Bluetooth Device from This Computer").
  2. In Windows Explorer, open the folder where the file you want to send is located.
  3. Right-click the file name, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the destination Bluetooth device.

To send folders on this computer to another Bluetooth device

  1. Open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. Open Windows Explorer and browse to where the folder you want to send is located.
  4. Copy or drag the folder to the destination device name in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.

NOTE: When you send folders to another Bluetooth device, If the Secure Connection property of the File Transfer service of the other Bluetooth device has been set, the operator of the other Bluetooth device must available to allow access unless the Always allow this device access to my computer's File Transfer service check box in Bluetooth File Transfer Authorization is selected. Otherwise, the file transfer fails.

The sent files or folders are located in the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on the destination Bluetooth device.

Send Files from Microsoft Office Applications

To send a file from a Microsoft Office application

  1. From this computer, start the Microsoft Office application.
  2. Open the file you want to send.
  3. On the File menu, point to Send To, point to Bluetooth, and then click the name of the destination device.

    4. -or-

    Click Other, click the device name in the Select Device list, and then click OK.

Send a Web Page from Microsoft Internet Explorer

To send a web page from Microsoft Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer and browse to the web page you want to send.
  2. On the toolbar, click the Send To Bluetooth icon.
  3. Follow the instructions in Send To Bluetooth Wizard.

Send an Image from Microsoft Internet Explorer

To send a selected image from Microsoft Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer and browse to the web page that has the image you want to send.
  2. Right-click the image, and then click Send To Bluetooth Device.
  3. Follow the instructions in Send To Bluetooth Wizard.

Connect to the Internet Using a Bluetooth Telephone, Modem, or Other Bluetooth Device That Offers Dial-up Networking Service

To connect to the Internet using a Bluetooth telephone, modem, or other Bluetooth device that offers dial-up networking service

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. Make the other Bluetooth device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the other device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the Dial-up Networking service, and then click Next.
  6. Click Finish.
  7. If your mobile service operator requires you to supply your user name and password, type them in the spaces provided.
  8. Type the number of your Internet service provider in the Dial box, and then click Dial.

    9. NOTE: For typical GPRS connections, you can normally leave the User name and Password boxes blank and use 99# as a phone number.

  9. Respond to the authorization messages that appear on the other device.

To disconnect the dial-up networking connection

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the device you established a dial-up networking connection with, and then click Disconnect Dial-up networking gateway.

Use the Fax Capabilities of a Bluetooth Telephone, Modem, or Other Bluetooth Device That Offers Fax Service

To use the fax capabilities of a Bluetooth telephone, modem, or other Bluetooth device that offers fax service

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. Make the other Bluetooth device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the Fax service, and then click Next.
  6. Click Finish.

To disconnect the fax

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the device you established a fax connection with, and then click Disconnect Fax.

Make a Network Connection to Another Bluetooth Device or to a Local Area Network (LAN) Using the Network Connection of the Other Device

To make a network connection to another Bluetooth device or to a local area network (LAN) using the network connection of the other device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. Make the other Bluetooth device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the check box for the Network Access service, and then click Next.
  6. Click Finish.

To disconnect network access

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click the icon of the device you established a network access connection with, and then click Disconnect Network Access.

Exchange Electronic Business Cards with Another Bluetooth Device and Send Other PIM Items to the Other Device

To exchange electronic business cards with another Bluetooth device and send other PIM items to another Bluetooth device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. Make the other Bluetooth device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    4. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the other device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  4. When the icon of the other device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  5. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the PIM Item Transfer check box, and then click Next.
  6. Click Finish.
  7. Respond to the Microsoft Office Outlook message to allow access.
  8. In Select a Bluetooth Business Card, click the PIM that contains the business card(s) you want to send.
  9. Click one or more contact names in the list, and then click OK.

If Microsoft Outlook is selected as the Received Business Cards location in Bluetooth Properties, the contact file is sent to Microsoft Outlook Contacts. If Save to Folder is selected, the business card(s) is sent to the Bluetooth Exchange Folder.

NOTE: If the Secure connection property of the PIM Transfer service is set on either device, the receiving party must be available to allow access when an access request is received. Otherwise, the PIM transfer fails.

Synchronize the PIM Database on This Computer with the PIM Database of Another Bluetooth Device

To synchronize the PIM database on this computer with the PIM database of another Bluetooth device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Make the other Bluetooth device discoverable, and then in Bluetooth Setup, click Next.

    3. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with the other device for instructions about how to make the device discoverable.

  3. When the icon of the other device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  4. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the PIM Synchronization check box, and then click Configure.
  5. From the General tab In Bluetooth Properties, under Synchronization, click the PIM you want to synchronize (if any) in each of the data type lists.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Click Finish.
  8. Respond to the Bluetooth Service Authorization message to allow access the PIM Synchronization service.

Print to a Bluetooth Printer from This Computer

To print to a Bluetooth printer from this computer

  1. Refer to the manual that came with your printer to verify that the printer is Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile compatible and to see what the Bluetooth security code or passkey is.
  2. Turn on the Bluetooth printer.
  3. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  4. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  5. When the printer icon appears In Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.

    6. NOTE: If several printers are listed and you are not sure which one is yours, check the serial number printed on the label on the bottom of the printer, and then select the printer having a matching serial number. The serial number is displayed when you move the mouse pointer over the printer icon.

  6. Type the Bluetooth security code in the Bluetooth security code box, and then click Pair Now.

    7. NOTE: Refer to the manual that came with your Bluetooth printer for the Bluetooth security code for the printer.

  7. In Bluetooth Service Selection, verify that the Hardcopy Cable Replacement check box is selected. If it is, click Finish. If it is not, click the check box to select it, and then click Finish.
  8. Follow the instructions provided by the Add Printer Wizard.

    9. NOTE: The printer drivers for the printer must either be on the computer system, or you must have the drivers available on a CD.

  9. In Properties, click OK to accept the default settings, or change the settings and then click OK.

You are now able to print from this computer to the Bluetooth printer.

Print from Another Bluetooth Device to a Standard Printer That Is Physically Connected to This Computer

To print from another Bluetooth device to a standard printer that is physically connected to this computer

  1. Verify that the local printer is physically connected to this computer by a cable, is set as the default printer, and is turned on.
  2. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  3. Click View My Bluetooth services.
  4. Right-click My Printer, and then click Enable.
  5. Refer to the manual that came with your Bluetooth device for instructions about how to print to another Bluetooth device.

    6. -or-

    If you are using a Bluetooth enabled computer, see "Print to a Bluetooth Printer from This Computer."

NOTE: If the Secure connection property for the printer has been set on either computer, the operators of both computers must be available to allow access and to supply the Bluetooth security code when requested (see "Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages"). Thereafter, access is granted automatically and it is not necessary to supply the security code.

Establish a Virtual Serial Port Connection Between This Computer and Another Bluetooth Device

To establish a virtual serial port connection between this computer and another Bluetooth device

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click Add a Bluetooth Device, and then click Next.
  3. When the icon of the other Bluetooth device appears in Bluetooth Device Selection, click the icon, and then click Next.
  4. In Bluetooth Service Selection, select the Bluetooth Serial Port check box, and then click Next.
  5. Click Finish.

The operator of the other Bluetooth device must be available to respond to any authorization requests (see "Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages") that are sent from this computer. Note the COM port name that is associated with the connection, and then configure programs to use that port.

NOTE: Unless you have a specific reason to do so, do not change the default COM port setting.

To disconnect the virtual serial port connection

  1. From this computer, open My Bluetooth Places.
  2. Click View devices in range.
  3. Right-click the icon of the device you established a wireless serial connection with, and then click Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port.

Respond to Bluetooth Security and Authorization Messages

To respond to Bluetooth security messages

When a secure connection between two Bluetooth devices is being attempted, a PIN code request may appear in the notification area of either or both devices. If this request is ignored, the connection attempt fails. To allow a secure connection to proceed, click anywhere in the Bluetooth PIN Code Required message. Then type the security code in the Bluetooth security code box and click OK. If the other device has a fixed PIN code, type that PIN code in the Bluetooth security code box. Otherwise, select a string of random alphanumeric characters and type them exactly the same in the Bluetooth security code box on both devices.

To respond to Bluetooth authorization messages

When another Bluetooth device attempts to connect to a secure service on this computer, this computer receives an authorization request that appears in the notification area. To allow access to the service, click anywhere in the Bluetooth Authorization Requested message, and then click OK in Bluetooth Service Authorization.

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