Configuring the Stylus for Bluetooth
Setting up Bluetooth is an easy procedure, however the steps may be slightly different if your computer has a built-in Bluetooth adapter, or if you are using a USB Bluetooth adapter that is not in our recommended list.
Recommended USB Bluetooth Adapters
If your computer does not have a built-in Bluetooth adapter then you will need to purchase a USB Bluetooth adapter. We have tested a few models from a few different manufacturers. Please contact ProCAT customer service or technical support for the manufacturers and models that we have tested and recommend.
If your computer came with a built-in Bluetooth adapter, then you should have a Bluetooth icon appearing in your system tray at the lower-left corner of your computer screen. If this icon does not appear, you must consult with your computer manufacturer to enable Bluetooth. If you are using a USB Bluetooth adapter, you will need to install the drivers and software provided with the CD that came with the adapter. Once Bluetooth is enabled, the icon will appear as shown below.
1. Right-click the Bluetooth icon
2. Select Advanced Configuration
3. Select the General tab.
4. Enter a unique description for Computer Name.
a. Choose something that other people would not likely use for their wireless devices, such as your first and last name.
5. Select the Local Services tab.
6. Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port entry in the list.
7. Uncheck the option Secure Connection.
8. Make a note of the COM Port number.
a. This is the number you will use for the writer port number in the real-time preferences of your CAT software.
9. Click Ok on the Bluetooth Properties window.
10. Click Ok on the Bluetooth Configuration window.
Stylus Setup
1. You should have a Bluetooth icon appearing in your system tray at the lower-right hand corner of your Stylus screen.
a. If this icon does not appear, your Stylus does not support Bluetooth. You may contact ProCAT to have your Stylus upgraded to support Bluetooth at an additional expense.
2. The Bluetooth icon may appear blue or gray.
a. If the icon is gray, tap on the icon, and then select “Turn Transmitter ON”. The icon should appear blue to indicate that the transmitter has been turned on.
b. Otherwise continue to step 3.
3. Select Stylus
4. Select Options
5. Select the Bluetooth tab
6. If this is your first time here, or if you’ve done any updates to your Stylus then click Search first
a. Otherwise select your computer name in the list (see Step 4 under Computer Setup above)
7. Select the Connect button.
a. Once the connection has been established, the word CONNECTED will appear on the right side, below Bluetooth status. Your computer name and number identifier will be listed as the Default PC.
8. The Bluetooth icon on both the Stylus and your computer should change color.
a. The Stylus Bluetooth icon will flash from blue and white to blue and green.
b. The computer Bluetooth icon will display blue and green.
9. Select Ok.
Software Setup
1. Start your CAT software and go to your real-time preferences.
a. Winner XP v9.12 or higher uses will have a choice for Stylus in the Writer preferences. Otherwise choose Flash.
b. If you do not use Winner, select Flash or Stenopaq.
2. Set the COM Port number to the one recorded in the above section titled Computer Setup, Step 7.
3. Connect to real-time.
Quick Connect
Now that you have configured your computer, Stylus, and CAT software for Bluetooth wireless operation, you can very quickly and easily make a real-time connection.
1. Make sure your computer is on.
2. Turn on your Bluetooth adapter.
a. There is usually a switch or key on the computer to turn it on or off. Assuming your computer has one.
b. If you are using a USB Bluetooth adapter, make sure it is inserted.
3. Turn on your Stylus
4. Tap Stylus from the File menu at the top of the screen.
5. Tap Options
6. Click on the tab labeled Bluetooth
7. Select Connect.
8. Once it shows CONNECTED select Ok.
9. Start your CAT software and connect to real-time.