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5. Bluetooth Serial Port
The 1166/1266 can be configured to the standard Bluetooth Serial Port as the data
output interface. This will make the 1166/1266 send the scanned barcode data to
Bluetooth enabled computer or PDA directly without the 3666 base unit (however,
a charging dock is still needed for charging the 1166/1266 battery).
This section illustrates a step-by-step installation and configuration procedures of
the 1166/1266 for Bluetooth Serial Port. Bluetooth transceivers/dongles always
come with their own driver or Windows XP with service pack2 provides the build-
in Bluetooth driver. There are several Bluetooth device drivers for Windows and
WinCE/Pocket PC from different companies. Here we use Window XP with service
pack2 build-in Bluetooth driver and BELKIN driver as examples. For detail
installation procedures, please refer to the user’s manual of the Bluetooth
transceiver in use.
5.1 Configuring 1166/1266
Before starting the configuration, the scanner must be powered up. If you have not
done so, please follow the procedures described in section 2.2 “Power Up the
1166/1266” to power up the scanner.
First step of the configuration is always to put the scanner in configuration mode by
scanning the “Enter Setup” barcode. After all the desired configurations are done,
the “Update” barcode must be scanned to save the new settings and put the scanner
back to normal operation mode.
5.1.1 Activate Bluetooth Serial Port Interface
Scan the “Activate Bluetooth Serial Port” barcode will change the interface type to
Bluetooth Serial Port.
5.1.2 Authentication & PIN Code
The 1166/1266 can do connection authentication if communication security is
desired. Once this setting is enabled, a user configurable PIN code is verified during
connection establishment. The scanner will refuse connection if the PIN code is
incorrect. User can specify up to six characters of PIN code.
5.1.3 Device Name Broadcasting
The scanner can be configured to hide itself by NOT broadcasting itself on the air.
This can avoid unwanted computer/PDA from connecting to the scanner. But for
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the initial (first time) connection setup, this setting must be enabled. User can
disable this setting for security reasons after initial connection setup is completed.
5.1.4 Update Settings
After all the desired settings are completed, the “Update” barcode must be scanned
to make the new settings effective. The scanner will re-start itself after “Update”
barcode is scanned.
5.1.5 Timeout
The scanner will stay active only for one minute waiting for connection. If there is
no connection request during that period, the scanner will go to power down mode
to conserve power with three serial descending tones as indication. User can make
the scanner go back to active mode by pulling the trigger. And again, the scanner
will stay active for another one minute waiting for connection before it goes to
power down mode again. Once there is a successful connection, the scanner will
stay active until the connection is closed (when the host application closes the
COM port). After the connection is closed, the scanner will again wait for new
connection request for one minute before it goes to power down mode.
5.2 Configuring Bluetooth Device Driver
Please follow the procedures below to configure the Bluetooth driver on the host
system. Please note that, when searching nearby Bluetooth devices on Host
computers, the 1166/1266 will come out with the serial number as their device
name. Please check the serial number label on the scanner when making
connections.
5.2.1 Windows XP with Service Pack2
1. Insert the Bluetooth dongle into PC host.
2. Double click the Bluetooth icon on the lower right of the taskbar.
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