Filter
Top Products
The difference between Bluetooth Applications and Bluetooth Services
‧ Bluetooth Applications are software programs on this computer that allow this
computer to use the Bluetooth services that are provided by other devices. In the
Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are referred to collectively as “Client
Applications.”
‧ Bluetooth Services are software programs on this computer that provide a ser-
vice to other devices. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, these programs are
referred to collectively as “Local Services.”
NOTE: Client Applications and Local Services usually have coinciding names; e.g.,
there is a Fax service and a Fax application.
6.5.2 General Configuration
All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and to
require a secure connection when using the application.
To access the configuration properties page for a built-in Bluetooth application
‧ In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced
Configuration from the shortcut menu
or
‧ From the Windows control panel select Bluetooth Configuration
or
‧ From Windows Explorer, right-click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood and select
Properties from the shortcut menu.
In the Bluetooth configuration panel, Client Applications tab, highlight the application
to be configured, and then click Properties (or double-click the application).
6.5.3 Human Interface Device
Overview
The Human Interface Device (HID) Application allows this computer to wirelessly use
one or more remote Bluetooth HIDs as input/output devices.
23