overview

    the headset application allows this computer to use a bluetooth headset (or any other device that offers the bluetooth headset service) as the audio input and output device for this computer.

    possible uses include:

    1.if this computer has on-board telephone hardware, a bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input/output device to make/receive telephone calls.

    2.if this computer has voice recognition capabilities, a bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device.

    any other scenario that requires audio input/output can potentially take advantage of a bluetooth headset to replace a hardwired microphone and/or speakers.

    windows 98 limitation—click here for more info.

    create a headset connection

    establish a connection using one of these techniques:

    1.windows system tray, bluetooth icon

    2.from my bluetooth places

    3.using the bluetooth setup wizard

    most bluetooth headsets “ring” when a connection is attempted; answer the ring to complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for this computer.

    close a headset connection

    1.if the connection was established via the bluetooth icon in the windows system tray; click the bluetooth icon, select quick connect, headset and then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them). or

    2.no matter how the connection was created, in my bluetooth places, right-click the service name and select disconnect.

    configure

    the bluetooth configuration panel ] client applications ] headset ] general tab provides options to configure:

    1.the application name—to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

    2.enable or disable secure connection. to enable secure connection, place a checkmark in the box.