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Bluetooth FAQ
This document is an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Bluetooth in general and Logitech
products using Bluetooth technology.
Logitech
Cordless Desktop
MX 5000 Laser
Logitech
diNovo Media
Desktop Laser
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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 Enhan
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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
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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? ...........
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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 electronic
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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.
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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
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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
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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. D
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Bluetooth radios operate at much lower power levels than phones so, not surprisingly, the radiation added by a Bluetooth device is insignificant by comparison. A study by William G. Scanlon of Queen's University in Belfast found that a typical Ericsson (ERICY) Bluetooth radio module generates an SAR of just 0.001 watts per kilogram. 1.18 Can I access the BIOS settings of my system with my Bluetooth keyboard? Yes. During boot, your Bluetooth keyboard acts as a standard USB keyboard. This
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2 Connecting with Bluetooth - Interoperability of Logitech products This section describes the way Logitech products can work together. 2.1 What Bluetooth devices can I connect to the Bluetooth wireless hub from Logitech? Any device compatible with the Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR specification and featuring one or more of our supported profiles will work with our Bluetooth wireless hub. In addition, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR is backwards compatible with previous Bluetooth generations (1.0 or 1.
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2.5 Will my Logitech devices work with the Microsoft Bluetooth stack? Yes. However, our Bluetooth products have been optimized with the Bluetooth stack we provide. Therefore, for optimal performance, we recommend you use the Bluetooth stack provided with your Logitech product. 2.6 I have a Bluetooth PDA (or Smartphone). Can I use my Logitech keyboard or mouse with it? Yes, as long as your Bluetooth PDA or Smartphone comes with a Bluetooth stack that includes the HID profile, you can co
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3 Learn what you can do with the Bluetooth wireless hub This section provides a useful overview of what features the Bluetooth wireless hub from Logitech offers. 3.1 What can I do with the wireless hub? Your Bluetooth wireless hub makes your computer a Bluetooth control center. Once you’ve installed it, you can truly work differently, taking advantage of Bluetooth-enabled devices: Cordless Freedom: • Use your mouse or keyboard wirelessly. • Print to a Bluetooth printer. Synchronize
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3.4 How do I easily transfer pictures and files between my computer and my mobile phone? To transfer a picture over Bluetooth to the computer, simply use your phone option 'send picture over Bluetooth', then select your computer as the destination and agree on the computer that you want to receive the pictures. They are sent to your personal folder. In addition, you can send pictures to your mobile phone. Please refer to our online "How To" documents for step-by-step instructions relate
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4 Learn about Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser ® ® This section provides some FAQs for the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX™ 5000 Laser desktop. 4.1 What are the key features of this product? The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser is the World’s First Smart Desktop. Ordinary keyboards and mice only send information to the computer. The Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser also sends information back to the user. It’s the smart desktop that combines an LCD keyboard display, a h
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Communication: The LCD displays email and instant messaging notifications from major applications such as MS Outlook, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger: Smart Calculator: The MX 5000 Laser has a built-in calculator, eliminating the need for an external Window calculator. Results are sent to the Windows clipboard and can be pasted into any active application that supports the clipboard feature: 4.3 How can I set up time and date? Do nothing! The time and date are automatically synchroni
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4.7 How can I change the order of online radio stations that appear on the keyboard LCD? Using the Logitech SetPoint Software, you can add and remove radio stations, and even change their order. Up to 9 radio stations can be displayed by the LCD. 4.8 I understand that I can paste calculator results into any computer application. How do I do this? Once you have completed your calculation and pressed Enter, simply go to the destination application, choose where you want to see the result
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Stepping up to a Logitech Bluetooth cordless desktop and SecureConnect means there’s no need to enter a passkey during installation or to match Bluetooth devices. It will install faster and easier than ever before with keyboard encryption already enabled. 4.13 What is the "SYNC" hot key for? The hot key called "Easy Synchronization", located at the top left-hand corner of the keyboard, enables one touch synchronization of a mobile phone with your Personal Information Manager, such as MS
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MediaLife supports ◄ the viewing of many file types (bmp, jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff, png). Images can be viewed individually or as a slide show. Pictures can even be edited. To open a folder, you simply click on it once. 4.15 What can I do with the Bluetooth wireless hub? Please refer to section 3 Learn what you can do with the Bluetooth wireless hub. 4.16 What is the battery life of this product? The battery life for the keyboard is up to 6 months. The mouse is rechargeable and give
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5 Learn about Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser This section provides some FAQs for the Logitech diNovo Laser desktop. 5.1 Why "diNovo"? From the Latin "novo", new, fresh, original. De novo = from the beginning. “de” becomes “di” to suggest digital – a new way to orchestrate digital media. The whole idea is fresh new beginning, from the ground up. "diNovo" also communicates the style, elegance and premium aspect of this product. 5.2 What is the MediaPad? We have re-invented what a nu
