***************************************************** * * * Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton * * = Release Notes = * * * ***************************************************** (c) 2004 Billionton Systems Inc. All rights reserved. 1. Introduction =============== The "Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton" is a software tool used to configure a variety of settings between the PC and the Bluetooth device, after a Bluetooth connection has been established. It also facilitates the exchange of files between Bluetooth devices. The setup program checks the operating system's language and installs the proper language Bluetooth software. If it is not as expected, please browse the install folders, choose the proper operating system and language folder, and run setup.exe in that folder. If setup.exe detects that Billionton's stack (Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton) is already installed, it will first perform an uninstallation. In this case, please run setup.exe a second time in order to install it. When the installation finishes properly, it requests a system reboot. After the installation, the local Bluetooth device is set to discoverable and connectable. If it has to be disabled for security reasons, please refer to online help for changing these settings. 2. Supported profiles ===================== Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton supports the following profiles. Please note that profiles HSP, PAN, BIP, A2DP, AVRCP and GAVDP are supported by Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. (a) DUN Dial-Up Networking Profile enables you to establish a dial-up Bluetooth connection to the Internet or other networks with a wireless modem station, mobile telephone, or similar device. (b) FAX FAX Profile enables you to establish a Bluetooth connection with a wireless modem station, mobile telephone, or similar device to send or receive a fax. (c) LAP LAN Access Profile enables you to establish a Bluetooth connection with a LAN access point to access the services of a LAN using PPP. This profile is compliant with Bluetooth spec v1.1 and it is not defined by v1.2. (d) SPP Serial Port Profile enables communication with a device through a virtual serial port configured for a Bluetooth connection. This can be used for ActiveSync or printers and printer adapters that do not use HCRP. (e) HID Human Interface Device Profile allows connections to wireless mice, keyboards and other input devices. (f) HCRP Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile enables printing with a printer driver. (g) FTP File Transfer Profile enables you to browse folders on a wireless device and transfer files to and from the local device. (h) OPP Object Push Profile allows business card and other data to be exchanged with a wireless device. (i) HSP (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) Headset Profile allows you to connect to a wireless headset for the communication. (j) PAN (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) Personal Area Networking Profile supports IP base network. Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton supports PAN user (PANU) and PAN group ad-hoc network (GN). It allows connection to an ad-hoc or wired network via an access point, as well as an ad-hoc network with PC, PDA and other devices. (k) BIP (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) Basic Imaging Profile allows image files (*.bmp, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.png) to be sent and received. In addition to being able to transfer image files, Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton allows camera shutters to be operated by remote control, as well as other offering other functionality. (l) A2DP (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) This profile allows audio data to be exchanged between wireless headsets and other audio devices, as well as allowing high-quality music playback. (m) AVRCP (Windows and Windows 2000 only) A/V remote control functions such as play and stop. The Bluetooth Utility supports remote control operation. (n) GAVDP (Windows XP and Windows 2000 only) Basic profile used to support A2DP, AVRCP and other protocols. 3. Supported languages ====================== Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton supports the following languages. English Danish French German Italian Japanese Norwegian Spanish Swedish The following languages are supported by Windows XP and Windows 2000 only. Dutch Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Russian Finnish Portuguese (Brazil) 4. Supported operating systems ============================== Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Billionton supports the following operating systems. Windows 98 Second Edition Windows ME Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 3 or above) Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or above) Windows XP Home (Service Pack 1 or above) Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows XP Media Center Edition 5. Limitations ============== (a) External Bluetooth drivers cannot be "signed drivers" to receive Microsoft WHQL logo. Therefore, Microsoft's "Unsigned driver" warning messages may pop up during the software installation, Bluetooth headset, mouse or keyboard setup. Please install the drivers and then follow the on-screen instructions. (b) On Swedish Windows XP, an error message (error code = 633) may be seen during dial-up. Please update the operating system to Windows XP Service Pack 2 or refer to Microsoft knowledge base #831717. (c) Windows XP fast user switch is not supported. When switching to another user, the Bluetooth Manager is not launched. Please log off before switching to another user. (d) If "automatic FAX receiving" is enabled on Microsoft FAX manager, and if DUN, FAX, or LAP profile icon is registered on Bluetooth Settings, and then Bluetooth's "resume from standby" may take a couple of minutes to turn on. (e) Windows 98 Second Edition: If the "Install New Modem" dialog pops up when setting up a Bluetooth modem, mobile phone, or access point, please choose "Don't detect my modem; I will select from a list". Otherwise, the system may freeze during the modem detection. If the manual for your Bluetooth device does not specify a modem driver, then please select "Standard 33600bps modem". (f) Before connecting or disconnecting a Bluetooth headset, please exit any voice or sound-related applications (e.g. Windows Messenger, Windows Media Player). The audio input and output may not be switched properly if those applications are running. This same precaution is important prior to system standby, hibernate or shutdown, and prior to turning off or unpluging the primary Bluetooth device. 6. Trademarks ============= Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries or regions. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Billionton under license. All product names listed herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.Download Driver Pack
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