Technology

Look Mom: No Wires! What is Bluetooth technology? Put simply, Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless radio technology that allows electronic devices to connect to one another. Generally, Bluetooth has a range of up to 30 ft. or greater, depending on the Bluetooth Core Specification Version. Newer devices, using newer versions of Bluetooth, have ranges over 100 ft. Bluetooth wireless technology makes connections just like cables connect a computer to a keyboard, mouse, or printer, or how a wire connects an MP3 player to headphones. Bluetooth technology makes these same connections, except it does it without the cables and wires. With Bluetooth there is no more worrying about which cable goes where, while getting tangled in the mess.

What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is a specification for the use of low-power radio communications to wirelessly link phones, computers and other network devices over short distances. The name "Bluetooth" is borrowed from Herald Bluetooth, who was a king in Denmark more than 1,000 years ago. He brought two different communities together to talk, successfully. Bluetooth technology was designed primarily to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices and peripherals, including cell phones, PDAs, and wireless headsets. The wireless signals transmitted in Bluetooth reach over short distances, typically 30 to 40 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth devices generally communicate at less than 1 Mbps. Bluetooth networks feature a dynamic topology called a piconet or PAN. Piconets contain a minimum of two and a maximum of eight Bluetooth peer devices. Devices communicate using protocols that are part of the Bluetooth Specification. Although the Bluetooth standard utilizes the same 2.4 Ghz range as b and g, Bluetooth technology is not a suitable Wi-Fi replacement. Compared to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth networking is much slower, a bit more limited in range, and supports many fewer devices.

Computer * Free your desktop of wires and be able to move your mouse in any direction without having to pull on a cord. Allow yourself to kick back with your Keyboard on your lap while you play a game * Use a small, Portable Mouse with your laptop and don't worry if the cord will be long enoughKeyboardPortable Mouse Surf and Sync * Need to check your or a web page on your laptop? Create a GPRS connection to the Internet with your cell phone, then connect your phone and computer using Bluetooth. Your laptop is now online * Wirelessly synchronize your calendar and contacts between your phone and computer Advantages of

Entertainment * Wireless multiplayer gaming (Check out the the Sony Ericsson Phones) * With a Bluetooth enabled headset, you can listen to MP3s or FM radio on your phone without wires getting in the way, and with most Bluetooth Headsets the music stops automatically if you get an incoming callBluetooth Headsets Audio * Use a headset supporting Bluetooth and lose the wires while still being able to connect to your Bluetooth enabled phone * Bluetooth wireless headsets also allow you to connect to a Bluetooth enabled computer so you can take advantage of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone service or voice- recognition software

Car * Use a Bluetooth GPS Receiver with your compatible Wireless phone and create the navigational system you've always wanted * Get in your car and your Bluetooth enabled cell phone and Bluetooth Car Kit automatically make a connection, allowing you to make phone calls without compromising safety or sanity Imaging * Send pictures to another phone, computer, PDA or any other compatible Bluetooth device * Print images directly from your phone, without having to connect any cables to your printerBluetooth GPS ReceiverBluetooth Car Kit

How to: Pairing and Using a Bluetooth Headset

Pairing All Bluetooth devices require what is referred to as “Pairing” before they are able to be used Pairing is a mode that must be selected on a headset or speakerphone to allow your phone to connect to it and use any available functions Putting a headset or speakerphone in pairing mode is usually a very simple, process, however, it is different for each type of headset You can find out how to put a device in pairing mode by consulting the manual or do a “google” search for “pairing with (model number of device) Once a device is successfully paired and connected, it will automatically connect itself when it is powered on

Plantronics 640e/650e The Most comfortable headset Superior sound quality and easy usability Small size and light weight Long battery life Charges with wall charger or “AAA” battery

Closer Look Home Charger- “AAA” Battery Charger- Call Button- Volume Buttons- Microphone- Customized Ear gels- Removable Ear Loop-

Plantronics 640e/650e Pairing and Use Turn on the headset (a blue light will flash every 3-5 seconds) Push and hold down the Call button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for 5-8 seconds The light will flash red, blue, red, blue repetitively Search for and pair the headset on the phone The passcode is “0000”

Sony Ericsson HBH- PV705 Comfortable design Boom style with good sound quality Left or right ear compatible Long lasting battery Compatible with ALL brands of phones

Closer Look Volume Buttons- Call Button- Neck Loop Clasp- Microphone- Convertible Ear Loop-

Sony Ericsson HBH-610a Pairing and Use Hold down the call button until the light flashes green Hold down the call button down until the light continuously flashes between green and red Search for and pair the headset on the phone The passcode is “0000”

Plantronics Voyager 510 Best Sound quality especially in noisy conditions Noise canceling microphone Long Battery Life Left or right ear compatible Compatible with ALL brands of phones

Closer Look ON/OFF Button- Call Button- Volume Buttons- Microphone- Charging Port- Convertible Ear Loop-

Plantronics Voyager 510 Pairing and Use Turn on the headset (a blue light will flash every 3-5 seconds) Push and hold down the Call button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for 5-8 seconds The light will flash red, blue, red, blue repetitively Search for and pair the headset on the phone The passcode is “0000”

Samsung WEP200 Super-Small and Light Weight Design Good sound quality Cool Case/Charger included Long battery life Available in four colors

Closer Look ON/OFF Button- Call Button- Volume Buttons- Microphone- Indicator Light- Convertible Ear Gel-

Samsung WEP-200 Pairing and Use With the headset OFF, push and hold the call button for about 8 seconds until a blue light turns on and stays on Search and pair the headset on the phone The passcode is “0000”

Plantronics 640e: $99.99 Part Number: 640e Plantronics Voyager 510: $79.99 Part Number: v510 Samsung WEP200: $69.99 Part Number: WEP200(color) Sony Ericsson PV-705: $49.99 Part Number: pv705

How to: Pairing and Using a Bluetooth Speakerphone or Car kit

BlueAnt Supertooth Good sound quality Noise canceling digital microphone Long Battery Life Visor or vent mount included Compatible with ALL brands of phones

Closer Look Volume Buttons- Call Buttons- Microphone/Power Slider- 1.5 Watt Speaker- Indicator Lights-

Plantronics Voyager 510 Pairing and Use Turn on the headset (a blue light will flash every 3-5 seconds) Push and hold down the Call button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for 5-8 seconds The light will flash red, blue, red, blue repetitively Search for and pair the headset on the phone The passcode is “0000”

Installed Bluetooth Kits Parrot with Caller ID screen CK3200 Nokia CK-7W Both have high quality speakers Both have excellent sound quality and require professional installation They will both work with any brand of Bluetooth phone Familiarization and Pairing will be explained by the installer, however, they are exactly similar to the other bluetooth speakerphone units

What you need to know. Bluetooth works feet from your phone It supplies digital (or CD) quality sound for talking, listening to music or transferring data Bluetooth is universal, in other words, all Bluetooth works with other Bluetooth All Bluetooth phones support headsets for talking, but only higher end phone support other features When selecting a headset, you are paying for sound quality and comfort