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user manual: Bluetooth douwnload
Clean up the text on the above issue. Many thanks, Claudiu. Signed-off-by: Willem Ferguson <willemferguson@zoology.up.ac.za> Signed-off-by: Dirk Hohndel <dirk@hohndel.org>
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@ -469,8 +469,8 @@ as well as contextual information about the dives recorded on the dive computer.
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==== Connecting _Subsurface_ to a Bluetooth-enabled dive computer
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==== Connecting _Subsurface_ to a Bluetooth-enabled dive computer
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[icon="images/icons/bluetooth.jpg"]
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[icon="images/icons/bluetooth.jpg"]
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Bluetooth is becoming a more common way of communication between dive computer
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Bluetooth is becoming a more common way of communication between dive computers
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and _Subsurface_. For instance, this mechanism is used by the Shearwater Petrel
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and _Subsurface_, for instance, the Shearwater Petrel
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Mk2 and the OSTC Mk3. _Subsurface_ provides a largely operating system independent
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Mk2 and the OSTC Mk3. _Subsurface_ provides a largely operating system independent
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Bluetooth interface. Setting up _Subsurface_ for Bluetooth communication requires
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Bluetooth interface. Setting up _Subsurface_ for Bluetooth communication requires
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four steps:
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four steps:
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- Ensure the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer is Bluetooth-discoverable and in PC upload mode.
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- Ensure the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer is Bluetooth-discoverable and in PC upload mode.
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- Ensure that _Subsurface_ is paired with the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer.
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- Ensure that _Subsurface_ is paired with the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer.
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Select
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Select the Download dialogue by selecting
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_Import -> Import from dive computer_ from the *Main Menu*. If one checks the
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_Import -> Import from dive computer_ from the *Main Menu*. If one checks the
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check box labelled _"Choose Bluetooth download mode"_, the dialogue below appears.
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check box labelled _"Choose Bluetooth download mode"_, the dialogue below appears.
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image::images/DC_import_Bluetooth.jpg["FIGURE: Download Bluetooth",align="center"]
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image::images/DC_import_Bluetooth.jpg["FIGURE: Download Bluetooth",align="center"]
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On _Linux_ or _MacOS_ platforms there are displayed some details about the
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On the _Linux_ or _MacOS_ platforms the name
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Bluetooth adapter of the _Subsurface_ computer. On the righthand side, the name
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of the _Subsurface_ computer and its Bluetooth address are shown on the righthand side, On the lefthand side, if the
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of the _Subsurface_ computer and its Bluetooth address are shown. Also if the
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computer has connected more than one local Bluetooth devices the user can use
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computer has connected more than one local Bluetooth adapters the user can select
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the list box to indicate which one needs to connect to _Subsurface_.
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from the combobox which one he wants to use.
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The power state (on/off) of the Bluetooth adapter is shown below
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Moreover the power state (on/off) of the Bluetooth adapter is displayed below
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the address and can be changed by checking the _Turn on/off_ check box.
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the address and can be changed by pressing the _Turn ON/OFF_ button.
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If the Bluetooth address is not shown, then _Subsurface_ does not see the local
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If the Bluetooth address is not shown, then _Subsurface_ does not see the local
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Bluetooth device. Ensure that the Bluetooth driver is installed correctly on the
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Bluetooth device. Ensure that the Bluetooth driver is installed correctly on the
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_Subsurface_ computer and check if it can be used on other Bluetooth utilities like
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_Subsurface_ computer and check if it can be used by other Bluetooth utilities like
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_bluetoothctl_, _bluemoon_ or others. This achieves the first two steps above.
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_bluetoothctl_ or _bluemoon_. This achieves the first two steps above.
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Ensure that the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer is in PC-upload mode and that it
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Ensure that the Bluetooth-enabled dive computer is in PC-upload mode and that it
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is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. Consult the manual of the dive
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is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. Consult the manual of the dive
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(perhaps as one of a number of Bluetooth devices) in the main list box on the
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(perhaps as one of a number of Bluetooth devices) in the main list box on the
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lefthand side of the dialogue (see image above). If this is not achieved, select
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lefthand side of the dialogue (see image above). If this is not achieved, select
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the _Clear_ button and then scan again for Bluetooth devices using the _Scan_
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the _Clear_ button and then scan again for Bluetooth devices using the _Scan_
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button. After performing these actions _Subsurface_ sees the dive computer.
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button. After performing these actions _Subsurface_ should see the dive computer.
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The label of the discovered dive computer contains the name of the device, its
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The label of the discovered dive computer contains the name of the device, its
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address and its pairing status. If the device is not paired and has a red
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address and its pairing status. If the device is not paired and has a red
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background color, a context menu can be opened by selecting the item and pressing
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background color, a context menu can be opened by selecting the item with a
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right-click. An option for pairing the devices will be available in the context menu.
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right-click.
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Press the _Pair_ button and wait for task completion.
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Select the the _Pair_ option and wait for the task to complete.
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****
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[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
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[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
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[IMPORTANT]
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[IMPORTANT]
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Be aware that currently _Subsurface_ doesn't support Bluetooth pairing with dive
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Currently _Subsurface_ does not support Bluetooth pairing with dive
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computers which require a custom PIN code. In order to pair the devices, use other
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computers that require a custom PIN code. In order to pair the devices, use other
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OS utility.
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OS utility\ies as suggested below.
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One way to do that is to use +bluetoothctl+:
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One way to achieve this is to use +bluetoothctl+:
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$ bluetoothctl
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$ bluetoothctl
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[bluetooth]# agent KeyboardOnly
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[bluetooth]# agent KeyboardOnly
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===== On Windows:
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===== On Windows:
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image::images/DC_import_Bluetooth_Windows.png["FIGURE: Download Bluetooth on Windows",align="center"]
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image::images/DC_import_Bluetooth_Windows.png["FIGURE: Download Bluetooth on Windows",align="center"]
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On _Windows_ platforms the _Local Bluetooth device details section_ is missing.
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On _Windows_ platforms the _Local Bluetooth device details section_ on the left is not displayed.
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In order to successfully initiate a scan (by pressing the _Scan_ button)
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To successfully initiate a scan (by pressing the _Scan_ button)
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check that the Bluetooth device on the _Subsurface_ computer is turned on.
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check that the Bluetooth device on the _Subsurface_ computer is turned on.
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Also on _Windows_ platforms the pairing step is checked and done automatically during
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The pairing step is checked and done automatically during
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the downloading process. If the devices were never paired the system will ask
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the download process. If the devices have never been paired the system will ask
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for your permissions and put a message on the right side of the screen: _Add a
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for your permissions and put a message on the right side of the screen: _Add a
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device, Tap to setup your DC device_. You should always allow the pairing setup.
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device, Tap to setup your DC device_. Always allow this pairing. After a
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discovered item is selected, select the _Save_ button.
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After a discovered item is selected, the _Save_ button of the dialogue can be pressed.
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Finally select the _Download_ button on the _Download_ dialogue and wait for the process to complete.
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Finally press the _Download_ button and wait for the process to complete.
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[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
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[icon="images/icons/important.png"]
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[IMPORTANT]
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[IMPORTANT]
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will definitely not work.
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will definitely not work.
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On the bottom left of the _Remote Bluetooth device selection_ there is available a
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A log messageOn the bottom left of the _Remote Bluetooth device selection_
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log message which will show details about the current status of the Bluetooth agent
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shows details about the current status of the Bluetooth agent. To
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and some indications for the user.
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select another dive computer for download using the "Remote Bluetooth selection dialogue"
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In order to select another dive computer for download using the "Remote Bluetooth selection dialogue"
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press the three-dots button from the _"Choose Bluetooth download mode"_ option.
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press the three-dots button from the _"Choose Bluetooth download mode"_ option.
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[IMPORTANT]
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[IMPORTANT]
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There are moments when the Bluetooth adapter from the _Subsurface_ computer can
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get stuck and the _Download_ process will fail. If this happens repeatedly
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please try to _unpair_ the devices and then repeat the above steps according
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to your platform.
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*IN CASE OF PROBLEMS*: When encountering problems with
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*IN CASE OF PROBLEMS*: If the Bluetooth adapter from the _Subsurface_ computer
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Bluetooth download, xref:S_HowFindBluetoothDeviceName[_Appendix A_] contains
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gets stuck and the _Download_ process fails repeatedly,
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_unpair_ the devices and then repeat the above steps. If this is not successful,
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xref:S_HowFindBluetoothDeviceName[_Appendix A_] contains
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information for manually setting up and inspecting the Bluetooth connection
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information for manually setting up and inspecting the Bluetooth connection
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with _Subsurface_.
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with _Subsurface_.
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