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Bluetooth

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FAQ

This document is an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Bluetooth

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in general and Logitech

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products using Bluetooth technology.

Logitech

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Cordless Desktop

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MX 5000 Laser

Logitech

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diNovo Media

Desktop Laser

Contents

1 What you should know about Bluetooth ............................................ 1

1.1 What is Bluetooth? ................................................................................................. 1

1.2 What is the "Bluetooth SIG"?................................................................................... 1

1.3 What is the range of Bluetooth?............................................................................... 1

1.4 What is Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)?............................................. 1

1.5 What is the data transmission rate of Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR? ................................... 2

1.6 What are the main differences between Bluetooth 1.2 and Bluetooth 2.0 EDR?............ 2

1.7 Which Bluetooth specification are Logitech products compatible with?......................... 3

1.8 What is the range of Logitech Bluetooth products? .................................................... 3

1.9 What are the differences between Wi-Fi (802.11b) and the Bluetooth wireless

technology? ........................................................................................................... 3

1.10 Will using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies together cause interference?.................... 3

1.11 What does "Pairing" mean, and what is a Passkey? ................................................... 3

1.12 What is "discoverable mode" (or "visible mode")?...................................................... 4

1.13 What is a Bluetooth "profile" (or "service")? .............................................................. 4

1.14 What are the Bluetooth profiles supported by Logitech products? ............................... 5

1.15 What is a Bluetooth "stack"?.................................................................................... 5

1.16 Which Bluetooth stack (software) is used in Logitech products?.................................. 5

1.17 Is Bluetooth harmful?.............................................................................................. 5

1.18 Can I access the BIOS settings of my system with my Bluetooth keyboard?................. 6

1.19 Can I use my Logitech product even if I have not installed the Bluetooth stack

(software) yet?....................................................................................................... 6

1.20 What makes Bluetooth desktops from Logitech the most advanced keyboard and

mouse combos with this technology? ....................................................................... 6

2 Connecting with Bluetooth - Interoperability of Logitech products... 7

2.1 What Bluetooth devices can I connect to the Bluetooth wireless hub from Logitech? .... 7

2.2 I have a system with Bluetooth built-in. Can I use Logitech products without

limitation?.............................................................................................................. 7

2.3 I have a system with Bluetooth built-in (e.g. a laptop). Can I use the Logitech

Bluetooth keyboard or mouse without using the Logitech Bluetooth wireless hub?........ 7

2.4 I have a laptop with Bluetooth built-in. What should I do? ......................................... 7

2.5 Will my Logitech devices work with the Microsoft Bluetooth stack?.............................. 8

2.6 I have a Bluetooth PDA (or Smartphone). Can I use my Logitech keyboard or

mouse with it?........................................................................................................ 8

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3 Learn what you can do with the Bluetooth wireless hub ................... 9

3.1 What can I do with the wireless hub?....................................................................... 9

3.2 Do I have to be in sight of the Bluetooth wireless hub?.............................................. 9

3.3 What should I do to synchronize my mobile phone? .................................................. 9

3.4 How do I easily transfer pictures and files between my computer and my mobile

phone? .................................................................................................................10

3.5 How do I do voice over Instant Messaging with my Bluetooth headset?......................10

3.6 How do I listen to music wirelessly with a Bluetooth headphone?...............................10

3.7 How do I enable wireless printing?..........................................................................10

3.8 I am using the Serial Port Profile and I have been asked to set up a virtual COM

port. What is it?.....................................................................................................10

4 Learn about Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser................... 11

4.1 What are the key features of this product? ..............................................................11

4.2 What information do I get on the Keyboard LCD display?..........................................11

4.3 How can I set up time and date? ............................................................................12

4.4 I understand that I can launch my favorite music playlist from the LCD. Which

media players are supported?.................................................................................12

4.5 How can I change the playlist order that appears on the keyboard LCD? ....................12

4.6 I understand that I can launch online radio from the LCD. Which media players are

supported?............................................................................................................12

4.7 How can I change the order of online radio stations that appear on the keyboard

LCD? ....................................................................................................................13

4.8 I understand that I can paste calculator results into any computer application. How

do I do this? .........................................................................................................13

4.9 I understand that I can receive email and instant messaging notifications on the

keyboard LCD. What applications are supported? .....................................................13

4.10 How can I assign an application, document, folder or website to a Smart Key (F9

to F12)?................................................................................................................13

4.11 What is the Touch Sensitive Media Center located on the left side of the keyboard? ....13

4.12 The MX 5000 features "SecureConnect" technology. What is this? .............................13

4.13 What is the "SYNC" hot key for? .............................................................................14

4.14 What is the "Media" button? ...................................................................................14

4.15 What can I do with the Bluetooth wireless hub? .......................................................15

4.16 What is the battery life of this product? ...................................................................15

4.17 Which Logitech mouse is supplied with the Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser

desktop?...............................................................................................................15

5 Learn about Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser.......................... 16

5.1 Why "diNovo"? ......................................................................................................16

5.2 What is the MediaPad?...........................................................................................16

5.3 What can I do with the Bluetooth wireless hub? .......................................................16

5.4 Which Logitech mouse is supplied with the diNovo Media Desktop Laser?...................16

5.5 What is the battery life? .........................................................................................16

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5.6 Is it possible to use rechargeable batteries in the keyboard or MediaPad?...................16

5.7 What is the "123" button on the MediaPad? .............................................................16

5.8 What is the "NAV" button on the MediaPad? ............................................................17

5.9 What is the "+ / =" button on the MediaPad? ..........................................................17

5.10 What is the "Clear Screen" button on the MediaPad? ................................................17

5.11 What is the "Media" button? ...................................................................................17

5.12 I understand that I can receive email or Instant Messaging notifications on the

display of the MediaPad. Which email clients are supported? .....................................17

5.13 I understand that I can receive Media information on the display of the MediaPad.

What media players are supported? ........................................................................17

5.14 I'm running XP Media Center Edition 2005. Can I use the MediaPad with it? ...............18

6 Learn about Logitech MX 1000 for Bluetooth Mouse ....................... 19

6.1 What is the benefit of the MX Laser tracking engine?................................................19

6.2 Could the Laser Engine harm me?...........................................................................20

6.3 How long does it take to recharge the mouse?.........................................................20

6.4 How long can I use the mouse once it’s fully charged?..............................................20

6.5 Does it harm the mouse to leave it on the cradle? ....................................................20

6.6 Can I interrupt a charging session before the end of charge? ....................................21

6.7 Is it true that if I never complete a full charge of the batteries, I might damage

them or shorten their total life?...............................................................................21

6.8 Should I put the mouse on the cradle immediately each time I stop using it? Is

there an optimal period for recharge?......................................................................21

6.9 Can I use another power brick or do I need to use the Logitech power brick?.............21

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1 What you should know about Bluetooth

This section introduces you to Bluetooth technology.

1.1 What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a standard wireless technology that lets users make effortless, fast connections

between appropriate mobile devices and computers. Bluetooth ensures protection from interference,

increases data security, and provides greater wireless range. It is a global standard and is backed by

major industry leaders in the telecommunications, computer and consumer electronics (such as

3Com, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Sony and Toshiba).

Bluetooth is based on a low-cost, low power, short-range radio link. Bluetooth cuts the cords that

used to tie up digital devices. When two Bluetooth equipped devices come within 10 meters range

of each other, they can establish a connection together. And because Bluetooth utilizes a

radio-based link, it doesn't require a line-of-sight connection in order to communicate. Bluetooth

uses the global available and unlicensed 2.4 GHz ISM band. As opposed to other 2.4 GHz

technologies, Bluetooth is a universal standard.

In the future, Bluetooth is likely to be standard in tens of millions of mobile phones, PCs, laptops

and a whole range of other electronic devices. As a result, the market is going to demand new

innovative applications, value-added services, end-to-end solutions and much more. The possibilities

opened up really are limitless, and because the radio frequency used is globally available, Bluetooth

can offer fast and secure access to wireless connectivity all over the world. With potential like that,

it's no wonder that Bluetooth is set to become the fastest adopted technology in history.

For more information on Bluetooth, please visit the official Bluetooth site: www.bluetooth.com

1.2 What is the "Bluetooth SIG"?

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is a trade association of leaders in the

telecommunication, computing and networking industries who are driving the development of

Bluetooth specifications.

Logitech is an associate member of the Bluetooth SIG and full member of the HID working group.

1.3 What is the range of Bluetooth?

Bluetooth wireless technology in its base implementation supports a range of 10 meters (33 feet).

This is the maximum distance a connection can be guaranteed in all conditions. Some devices on

the market have more powerful transceivers and as such, are likely to have greater range. This is

the case for the Logitech Bluetooth hub, and is the reason why the range of Logitech’s Bluetooth

keyboards and mice is usually much higher than 10 meters (33 feet). It is also important to note

that range is also impacted by building materials and interference.

1.4 What is Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)?

With the announcement of the 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) specification, Bluetooth wireless

technology took a bold new step. Adopted for qualification by the Bluetooth SIG in November of

2004, this new specification is fully backwards compatible with previous Bluetooth specification

versions. The key new features are:

• Faster data rates. Up to three times that of previous levels.

• Lower power consumption and longer battery life through a reduced duty cycle.

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This new Bluetooth generation offers new possibilities for next-generation applications for

consumers worldwide, including:

• Enhanced stereo audio applications.

• Internet quality video applications.

• Further power optimization.

• Multiple connections from a single device.

Logitech’s diNovo Media Desktop Laser and Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser are both using

Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR technology, making these products ready to communicate with the latest

generation of Bluetooth devices.

1.5 What is the data transmission rate of Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR?

The data transmission rate for Bluetooth 2.0 EDR communication is theoretically at 3Mb/s (Megabits

per second), making it 3 times faster than the previous generation.

Source: Bluetooth SIG

1.6 What are the main differences between Bluetooth 1.2 and Bluetooth 2.0

EDR?

The main motivation for the release of the new version was to improve existing usage scenarios that

require increased data throughput. Scenarios requiring higher throughput may be image transfer,

printing and synchronizing. In these cases the new release makes the Bluetooth wireless technology

faster and better for the consumer to use.

The main features offered with these enhancements are:

• Backwards compatibility with earlier versions.

• 3 times the transmission speed makes existing usage scenarios better.

• Lower power consumption through reduced duty cycle.

• Simplification of multi-link scenarios due to more available bandwidth.

• Further improved BER (Bit Error Rate) performance.

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1.7 Which Bluetooth specification are Logitech products compatible with?

Our products are compatible with the Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate (EDR)

specification, the latest released specification.

1.8 What is the range of Logitech Bluetooth products?

Our products support Bluetooth class II. This means they will work at least 10 meters (33 feet)

away from the receiver.

1.9 What are the differences between Wi-Fi (802.11b) and the Bluetooth

wireless technology?

Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi are complementary technologies that do different things:

• Bluetooth wireless technology is designed to replace USB cables between cell phones,

laptops, and other computing and communication devices within a 10-meter range.

• Wi-Fi is wireless Ethernet. It provides an extension or replacement of wired networks for

dozens of computing devices.

Wireless Wired

Bluetooth ↔ USB

Wi-Fi ↔ Ethernet

1.10 Will using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies together cause interference?

Studies by a number of companies indicate that if the separation is more than two meters, in most

cases there is no perceptible degradation in transmitting data in either device. From two meters to

about a half-meter, there is a graceful degradation. As the devices are brought into very close

proximity, the degradation can be quite noticeable. Fortunately, this scenario only happens when

the two systems are in the same device, and in those cases, Bluetooth hardware and Wi-Fi

hardware can collaborate to dramatically improve performance. In addition, all Bluetooth desktops

from Logitech include Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) technology, making them an ideal solution

for the growing number of customers who work on a wireless network, because it minimizes

interference between Bluetooth wireless technology and Wi-Fi wireless technology.

1.11 What does "Pairing" mean, and what is a Passkey?

Normally, for security reasons, two Bluetooth devices need to be initially paired before they can

exchange data. The term pairing (or bonding as it is sometimes referred to) means that two devices

are exchanging protected passkeys, enabling a higher level of security. Once the devices have been

paired, the information is stored so that you don't have to re-pair these devices a second time. Even

though devices are paired, this does not mean that they can necessarily transfer data. To do that,

they must also be connected. Once devices are paired and connected, data can be transferred and

two-way communication is enabled.

In certain instances, it makes sense to override the pairing procedure; for example when

exchanging business cards between two mobile phones it may be too cumbersome to pair using a

password. For these situations, most devices have advanced settings that allow you to pair using a

lower level of security.

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An industry first, Logitech's SecureConnect™ Technology – featured in products such as the

Cordless Desktop MX5000 Laser – means that the wireless keyboard and mouse have been

pre-connected to the receiver. This not only provides an instant secure link with the computer

right from the start but also means that a passkey is no longer required, the main benefit of which

is a faster, hassle-free installation.

1.12 What is "discoverable mode" (or "visible mode")?

For one device to initially "find" another Bluetooth device, one product must be in discoverable

mode (be "visible"), while the other performs a device discovery (or "device search"). The way you

put your product in a discoverable mode varies by device and by manufacturer. Most devices

allow a user to configure the default state. Please consult the documentation that came with

your Bluetooth device to find specific instructions on device discovery.

For security reasons it is recommended that you do not usually leave your devices in a discoverable

state. However, there are usage cases where this does make sense – for example, a Bluetooth

printer in a shared area would be a good example of a device that should always be in

discoverable state.

Logitech keyboards and mice are in discoverable mode when you press the 'Connect' button located

on the bottom.

1.13 What is a Bluetooth "profile" (or "service")?

A profile or service is a list of options, features or functionality available for a specific Bluetooth

device. Since Bluetooth wireless technology is used for many different types of applications, it is

necessary to describe how the different devices and their applications should operate together. For

example, profiles or services available for a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone may include Dial-up

Networking, PIM Item Transfer, PIM Synchronization, Network Access, and so on.

For devices to work together, it is important that each device shares the same profile. For example:

• If you want to connect a headset to a mobile phone you need the 'headset' profile in both

devices.

• If you want to establish a dial-up session to reach the Internet from a PDA connected to a

mobile phone, you need the 'dial-up networking' profile in both devices.

An example that is not likely to work together:

• A mouse, which typically supports the HID (Human Interface Device) profile, and a mobile

phone are unlikely to work due to the fact that, presently, there are no phones that support

the HID profile or service.

These are just some examples. When purchasing your Bluetooth device, please keep this concept in

mind to ensure that the devices you purchase will work together as expected. Usually the supported

profiles or services are listed in the user documentation for the device.

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1.14 What are the Bluetooth profiles supported by Logitech products?

Logitech products support the following profiles:

Profile Allows you to…

Human Interface Device Connect your Bluetooth HID with the system.

Object Exchange Send and receive business cards/files between the device and

the computer.

Synchronize Synchronize your address book on the device with the computer.

Headset Listen to music on your Bluetooth headset.

Basic Imaging Send pictures to the computer from the device.

Dial-up Network Connect to the internet via GPRS.

Hard Cable Replacement Print documents on your Bluetooth printer.

Serial Port Connect to the device's serial port.

Audio Gateway Use the computer's speakers and mic for the device.

AV Listen to music on your stereo headset.

Local Area Network Connect computers wirelessly.

File Transfer Browse the content of the device.

1.15 What is a Bluetooth "stack"?

A stack is a piece of software that is installed on your computer. It allows Bluetooth devices to be

recognized and used. Currently, a Bluetooth stack is required due to the fact that Windows XP and

Windows 2000 do not natively support Bluetooth. A Bluetooth stack is provided with all Logitech

Bluetooth desktop.

1.16 Which Bluetooth stack (software) is used in Logitech products?

The Bluetooth stack we are using is provided by Broadcom (also known as "BTW"); it allows Bluetooth

devices to be recognized and used. Logitech Desktops also support the Microsoft XP SP2 Bluetooth

stack. However, for optimal performance, we recommend you use the Bluetooth stack provided with

your product. For instance, Microsoft is not currently offering Audio support with its stack, and

therefore you are not able to connect a Bluetooth headset to your Bluetooth hub anymore.

1.17 Is Bluetooth harmful?

Wireless phones and Bluetooth devices both emit non-ionizing radiation, typically at frequencies

from 1 to 2.5 GHz. The data results on health hazards from wireless phone radiation are not

clear-cut, with some studies showing a measure of risk and some showing no problems.

But because it's a good idea to err on the side of caution in such matters, regulatory bodies have

set exposure standards. These are expressed in terms of the "specific absorption rate" (SAR), which

attempts to measure the radiation actually reaching body tissue. The U.S. and Canadian

governments have set a maximum SAR of 1.6 watts per kilogram, while the European Union

permits a slightly higher level. In the real world, emissions generally stay well below the

maximum allowed. According to data from BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion (RIMM), SARs

for GSM BlackBerry devices fall in the range of 0.25 watts per kilogram when used at your ear.

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6 Learn about Logitech MX 1000 for Bluetooth Mouse

This section provides some FAQs for the Logitech MX 1000 Bluetooth mouse.

6.1 What is the benefit of the MX Laser tracking engine?

Logitech’s revolutionary laser-powered mice unite the precision of laser illumination with the proven

technology of sensor-based motion tracking in a way never done before.

To detect movement, all sensor-based mice, regardless of light source, use sensors to 'read' the

light beam as it is reflected back into the mouse from the tracking surface (Figure 2).

Figure 2: An optical mouse works by reading a reflected light beam on the surface

Each second, Agilent’s optical sensor inside Logitech’s mouse takes more than 6000 snapshot

'fingerprints', converts the information to digital format and uses the changes in fingerprints to

calculate the mouse’s precise location, speed and direction of movement (Figure 3). Armed with that

knowledge, Logitech’s driver software then communicates with the computer’s operating system,

which moves the cursor image on the screen.

Figure 3: Interpreting differences in image fingerprints can be translated to movement of the mouse

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