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1. Click OK To report only a specific type of device within a class N OO OF fF C n9 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in the previous procedure To report only a specific class of device 91 Configuration Panel 2 From the Type drop down list select the specific type of device to be reported 3 Click OK To remove a device from the list of devices to be discovered 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed 2 Click the Discovery tab 3 Select the device you want to remove 4 Click the Delete button Note If you have not selected the Report only selected Bluetooth devices option the Delete button will not be available To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed 2 Click the Discovery tab 3 Select Report all Bluetooth devices The specifically and previously selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices 92 Configuration Panel Notes To re enable specific device discovery re select Report only selected Bluetooth devices When all devices are deleted an error message will appear if Report all Bluetooth devices is not se
2. Discovery Tab The Discovery tab lets you specify whether your computer will do an automatic search for other Bluetooth devices or not how often it searches for them and what type of devices it discovers Periodic Search for Devices e If you prefer to have your computer perform a periodic search for other Bluetooth devices simply select the Look for other Bluetooth devices option Make sure you enter the number of minutes choose between 1 and 60 as this represents how often you want BTW to search for devices Note When My Bluetooth Place is first opened it performs and initial automatic search for devices even if Look for other Bluetooth devices is not enable Determine the devices that will be report Also in this tab you can specify the devices that you want your computer to report BIW can screen out devices that you do not find necessary to access You can choose between the following by selecting one from the drop down list 89 Configuration Panel e Report all Bluetooth devices OR e Report only selected Bluetooth devices see Discovery Adding specific devices and Deleting specific devices for details e Select the desired option from the drop down list Discover Specific Devices You can specify BTW to report only specific devices specific class es of device s or specific type s of device s within a class The discovered devices can be mixed and matched you can discover one or more specific de
3. 2 Click the Local Services tab 3 Click the Add Serial Service button 4 In the Service Properties dialog box that appears modify these 98 Configuration Panel e Enter a unique name less than 99 alphanumeric characters e Select the appropriate security settings e Select Startup if you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes e From the COM Port drop down list select a communications port that is not assigned to any other service 5 Click OK Removing a user defined Bluetooth Serial Port 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed 2 Click the Local Services tab 3 Select the port you want to remove 4 Click Delete Note The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a user defined serial port service is selected 99 Configuration Panel Changing a local service s properties Earlier we discussed about the five property settings that each of the local services would have Here we ll show you how to change a local service s properties and what the options are To change a local service s properties 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration from the submenu The Bluetooth Configuration
4. Connect your peripherals and computing devices without cables User Manual w 73 Bluetooth F8TO12 F8TO13 Table of Contents NOC COUN mre C H mie raI q0I UT System Hegquil e TIG DIIS Lusacaseiausu cius Sena ndiixaGa niu SEixsdaadxxGMO eC Ead M ada NU RD Am UN ME PACK AGC C ONIBTILS cocos Riera Ed QUau S Suecus quOE aS Svihertictduxpidqdqu bu atu teen FadhesU ids uS d USB Adapter SOC CIC a ONS TETTE EET ORE AM S OUI D oaaae a EARE UPS a inannnane tana RB cud Pede ENIM Ud IUE miclgchiicig oue 2140 oye TIT ie rrr try o a Ten ener TN Windows XP SP2 UDCGIG amp ltG s cer diss nadersenentennidenerdeeensiniwersdanadcsewneneauihdlanauranacii mitali COnTIG URANO Wizard T Uninstalling the Software sis ctncenaiacaataceminaadesaaasiienane voi waa MU eeck anaes MEM OUR DUM For more detailed technical information please check our extended manual online at www belkin com e Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter the USB Adapter from Belkin The USB Adapter features the breakthrough Bluetooth wireless technology that lets you Create efficient communications between your USB desktop PC or notebook and devices using Bluetooth wireless technology without physical connectors or cables Before you install and start using your new USB Adapter please take a few minutes to review some of the terms that you will
5. This may take several minutes amp Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 InstallShield Wizard i Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program Installing Belkin Bluetooth Software The wizard is ready to begin installation The Bluetooth software is being installed Click Install to begin the installation Ld Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Belkin Bluetooth Software This may take several minutes If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Status Installshield Installohigld lt lt _ _ lt Back Install Cancel 11 PN S Software Setup 7 During the installation process you may be prompted to insert your USB Adapter If your USB Adapter is not plugged into your computer at this time you may insert it into an available USB 1 1 compliant port on your desktop or notebook computer then click OK to continue Click on Cancel to continue installation without the Bluetooth device inserted Refer to the Hardware Installation section of this User Manual for instructions for installing the hardware ij Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 InstallShield Wizard iol xi Installing Belkin Bluetooth Software The Bluetooth software is being installed E Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard install
6. not all options apply to all items e Do Not Accept e Any of the installed PIMs on this computer e Save to Folder e The Bluetooth exchange folder location the directory on this computer where inbound items that are not to be saved in a PIM will be kept Note This is also the folder where the File Transfer service stores inbound items If this folder is reconfigured here it will also be reconfigured in that service automatically e Whether to send receive attachments with email 82 KO Bluetooth Service Close a PIM Item Transfer Connection PIM Item Transfer connections close automatically when the data transfer is complete Default Business Card Selection When the Always send the same business card option is selected a dialog box prompts you to select a default business card The first time the dialog box is displayed it provides a way to choose the Personal Information Manager that stores the default business card Click the down arrow in the PIM shortcut menu and select the PIM to be used On subsequent appearances of this dialog box the PIM selection option is not available Change the Selected PIM On the PIM Item Transfer properties page Received items section there is a Business Cards shortcut menu When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu was set to the same PIM To change the PIM used for the default business card open this shortcut menu and select a new PIM No
7. Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two compatible devices It utilizes short distance radio link technology and replaces the traditional cable connections to enable wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers cellular phones scanners digital cameras printers and other devices You can now transfer files between two computers dial up to the Internet using the host computer s modem or a cell phone or even share a network connection without literally attaching your cables to a device To put it simply Bluetooth unplugs all your cables and lets you forget about cable clutter for a change What is BTW BTW is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers that the company has created It provides you with the means to locate other Bluetooth enabled devices in the immediate vicinity allowing you to make use of the services that the remote devices offer These services which range from gaining access to the Internet to sending a fax transmission make mobile computing so much more convenient than ever before Installation of the Bluetooth USB dongle is easy This user s guide will guide you through the process of making wireless connection between your devices BTW supports 21 Getting Started Windows 98SE Second Edition Windows Me Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition What s ne
8. For General e Service name User can change service name on text box e Startup Automatically User can define service startup Automatically when Bluetooth is started e Security Connection User can define service with security connection or not on check box 94 Configuration Panel For Notification e Notifications provides visual and or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to connect or has connected to a service on this computer There are three types of notification e Authentication request also called a PIN code request This notification appears automatically in a balloon over the Windows system tray if a Personal Identification Code is required before a connection can proceed An audio file can also be associated with the notification e Authorization request also called a connection request This type of notification can be visual audio or both It notifies you of attempts to access a Bluetooth service on this computer the connection will not proceed until you click the balloon that appears over the Windows system tray If the notification balloon is ignored the connection request will time out and fail e Notification only This type of notification does not effect access in ay way it solely for information purposes to let you know that a connection has been established The Notifications lets you associate sound in the form of Windows wav file and or a visual indication with access
9. Services to display an updated list of services 5 Double click Fax Once the fax connection is established you need to open or create the document to be faxed and use the Print or Send to Fax Recipient option available in most applications The Fax connection automatically closes when the transmission is complete File Transfer The File Transfer service allows a Bluetooth device to perform file operations on the default File Transfer directory and all the folders and files that it contains of another Bluetooth device To perform a folder or file operation 1 On the device from which the File Transfer service will be used open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and then select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Right click the device that you want to transfer files to and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of available services 54 Client Applications 5 Click the plus sign right next to Public Folder to expand that folder If there are subfolders click all the plus signs until you see all the files under the subfolders Types of File Transfer operations There are various types of file operations that you can perform With My Bluetooth Places opened right click a folder and select an option from the pop up menu A dialog box
10. X mark Services may be unavailable because the necessary hardware such as the modem for Dial up Networking is not installed Q Windows can t seem to detect my USB dongle device What do do A First go to your Control Panel and select System Then select Device Manager to see if the USB dongle is enabled If it s not simply unplug the USB dongle off its port and then plug it back in If after doing this Windows still cannot detect your device unplug the USB dongle and re install its software Q How dol use my USB dongle in such applications as wireless printing active synchronization with PDA dial up networking network access and file transfer A Details to these can be found in the Application Setup Guide which is included in the USB dongle installation CD 111 Troubleshooting Q Why can t connect to a paired device A Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places even if the remote device is out of connection range or is turned off If you can t connect to a paired device verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up before you attempt to connect again Q can t discover services on an unpaired remote device What is the problem A The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range To correct this problem first verify that the remote device is turned on If it is make sure that the remote device is in Connectable mode and have provide serv
11. attempts by remote devices 95 Configuration Panel A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service depending on security settings including such cases e When a PIN code is required e When a remote device attempts to access files on this computer in Windows XP only a Bluetooth port the Dial up network service the LAN Access service the Fax service e When a remote device attempts to send information items synchronization information To associate a sound with a Bluetooth event 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed 96 Configuration Panel 2 Click the Local Service tab 3 Double click a service name and select the Notifications tab 4 In the Sound section click the Browse button and look for the sound file wav that you want to use for notification 5 To hear a preview of the sound click Play Note To hear the sound the Notify checkbox must be selected Otherwise the sound file will not play even if it has been assigned 6 Click OK Settings that are additional to all of the local services While each of the local service includes all of the above common settings some services have an additional setting that is only available to it and will not be found elsewhere e
12. be seeing throughout the document Product Features e Bluetooth allows you to create adhoc network e Higher speed access up to 3Mbps depending on environment e Adds Bluetooth 2 0 EDR wireless technology to your USB desktop computer or notebook e Fast paring time between 3 5 to 5 sec e Lower power consumption e Bit Error Rate BER improved performance e Manufacturer s Lifetime Warranty e Offers backwards compatibility with any Bluetooth v1 1 and v1 2 compliant device e Installs easily with Plug and Play convenience e Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 metres Class 1 and 10 metres Class 2 e Supports Microsoft Windows 98 SE Me 2000 XP and Mac OS X v10 3 and higher Range is dependent upon environment number of users and other wireless devices within immediate proximity System Requirements PC System Requirements e PC compatible computer CPU speed of 200MHz or above e Memory 64MB or above 128MB recommended e One available USB port USB 1 1 standard e Windows 98 SE Me 2000 and XP Mac System Requirements e One available USB port USB 1 1 standard e Mac OS X v10 3 and higher Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple Package Contents e Bluetooth USB Adapter e CD ROM for installation software and documentation e User Manual on CD e Quick Installation Guide e Registration Card USB Adapter Specifications Bluetooth Compliance Ver
13. remove a Bluetooth Serial Port e From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Local Services tab select the port to be removed and then clickDelete Note The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected Dial up Networking Service The Bluetooth Dial up Networking service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to use a modem that is physically connected to this computer The remote device can then access the Internet or log on to a remote network Configure the Dial up Networking Service From the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration gt Local Services and then double click the Dial up Networking service e Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems shortcut menu e Set the common configuration properties of the service and then click OK Fax Service The Fax service allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a Fax via a modem that is physically attached to this computer 12 Bluetooth Service Configure the Fax Service From the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration gt Local Services and then double click the Fax service Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems shortcut menu Set the common configuration properties of the service and then click OK File Transfer Service The File Transfer service allo
14. the Directives the following standards were applied ETSI 30 117 PN W Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin Corporation of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product F8T012 F8T013 to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti
15. the Wizard as prompted Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Before you can begin using Bluetooth on this computer you must perform some initial setup This wizard will help you to configure a basic Bluetooth environment You can access the Bluetooth features on this computer through the Bluetooth icon on the desktop or in the system tray This icon can also appear in the following locations Select the locations you want the icon to appear and click Next ext dd the icon to the Start menu Add the icon to the Programs menu Add the icon to My Computer 2 Name your computer with a friendly name This is name will be made available when your computer is discovered by other Bluetooth devices 23 e Initial Configuration Wizard 3 Choose the type of computer you have installed the USB Adapter to in the drop down menu General Device Name and Type You must select a name for this computer and indicate what type of computer it is 4 Continue the Wizard to configure the Bluetooth services that this computer will make available of other Bluetooth devices to use Click Next Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard To configure the Bluetooth services that this computer will offer to other Bluetooth devices click Next e Initial Configuration Wizard 5 Choose the Bluetooth services your 6 If you have another Bluetooth device com
16. updated list of services 5 Double click Audio Gateway 48 Client Applications 6 Open Volume Control on windows tray to adjust the volume you want Client must have a sound card microphone and speakers installed The Bluetooth radio on both on server and client must support audio Headset The Headset application allows client 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 server To create a headset connection 1 6 Make sure the headset already on PAIRING mode e 2 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 3 4 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood updated list Right click the server that will provide the Headset service and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of services Double click Headset Server must have a sound card microphone and speakers installed The Bluetooth radio on both on server and server must support audio 49 Client Applications Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless connection through a virtual communications port and then use that connection as if it were a hardwired serial cable between those devices Connection is
17. wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection If the server has access to the Internet open a browser on the client device after connecting to Server s network access service and connect to the World Wide Web You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt Q Why do I get an Unknown Port message when attempt to use a Bluetooth Serial Port A The unknown Port error message usually means that an attempt was made to connect to a port that was in use Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required Q What can do when uninstalling BTW cannot be completed due to reasons such as electricity stops A Using CD Rom to re install the BTW and then remove the driver 113 Troubleshooting Q What can do when functions don t run normally A Un plug and plug the dongle or re start PC Q How to turn off warning message during installation under Window XP A Perform the following before BTW installation to turn off warnings during installation of BTW Start Menu gt My Computer gt View System Information Properties gt Hardware gt Driver Signing gt Ignore After installation the previous setting may be restored if desired 114 Technical Support If you are still experiencing problems after reading this Product User s Guide and the Troubleshooting section you may contact Belkin Technical Support on 00 800 223 55 460 115 Declaration of Conformity Import
18. DVDICD ROM drives plat gy Human Interface Devices DVD C Scan for hardware changes IDE ATAJATAPI controllers gj Humar 3 Infrared devices E 3 IDEA Properties Keyboards Infrare 16 Mice and other pointing devices Keyboards b Modems 7 Mice and other pointing devices Monitors 1 ll Modems BB Network adapters Monitors PCMCIA adapters B Network adapters 9 Ports COM amp LPT g PCMCIA adapters MB Processors Ports COM amp LPT SCSI and RAID controllers SR Processors Sound video and game controllers E SCSI and RAID controllers 3 System devices v 9 Sound video and game controllers v aunches the Hardware Update Wizard for the selected device 18 KO Windows XP SP2 update The hardware wizard will start 7 Select Install from a list or Specific 6 Select No not this time in the location Advanced hardware Update Wizard and go to the Go to Next button Next button Hardware Update Wizard Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by This wizard helps you install software for looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Broadcom USB Bluetooth Device Read our privacy policy If your hardware came with an installation CD Can Windows connec
19. Network Access has additional setting for the network adapter and connection sharing e Dial up Networking has an additional setting for selecting the modem that the service will be using e Fax has an additional setting for selecting the modem that the service will be using e Bluetooth Serial Port has an additional setting for selecting the communications port that the service will be using 97 Configuration Panel e File Transfer has additional setting for exchange folder location and the setting about security for files and folders e PIM Synchronization has additional setting for synchronization object define such as Business Cards Calendar Item Email and Notes e PIM Item Transfer has additional setting for transfer and receive items defined such as Business Cards Calendar Item Email and Notes Adding a user defined Bluetooth Serial Port Most applications that use a serial connection may also use wireless Bluetooth Serial port service to transfer data The Bluetooth Serial Port replaces all physical cables thus reducing clutter When using BTW you will have one pre configured Bluetooth Serial Port However you can always add another when needed Similarly you may remove it any time To add a Bluetooth Serial Port 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed
20. Panel is displayed Click the Local Services tab Double click the service name Ii W N Select the appropriate boxes or leave them cleared depending on what you want BTW to do e Startup Automatically enabled by default When enabled it starts the service when BTW initializes If Startup is disabled you can still start the service manually Note To start the service manually at a later time simply right click the service and select Start from the pop up menu e Security Connection enabled by default When enabled it using service with security connection It requires confirmation by the server operator before a remote device is allowed to connect to this service See the detail information for security type below 100 Configuration Panel e Service Name enter a service name no more than 99 alphanumeric characters in this field In most cases a service name is supplied by default However in environments where there is more than one device of the same type or one device provides more than one service of the same type this is only possible with the Bluetooth Serial Port service the service name can be customized 5 Click OK To stop a local service simply right click the service and select Stop from the pop up menu Stopped services are no longer available for use by clients You may also see a Summary of information about each local service from Windows Explorer To do this open your Windows Explor
21. TP Operation cancels an ongoing File Transfer operation Image The Bluetooth Imaging application allows this computer to send images to remote devices that provide the Bluetooth imaging service Possible uses include the transfer of images to a Bluetooth camera camera phone or any other device that offers the Bluetooth Imaging service 56 Client Applications The supported image formats are e BMP e GIF e PNG e JPG Image Format Conversion Some devices particularly battery powered devices such as phones and cameras may only be able to accept images in one format and at a single fixed resolution In that case the image is converted to the required format and resolution before it is transferred to the remote device Create an Imaging Connection Imaging application connections are created automatically on an as needed basis To send an image to the remote imaging device e n Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood drag and drop the image file onto the destination s device icon e n Windows Explorer right click an image file and from the shortcut menu select Copy Then in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click the destination device and from the shortcut menu select Paste o7 Client Applications e lf ashortcut to the remote device s imaging service exists in My Bluetooth Places drag and drop or copy and paste to that shortcut Close an Imaging Connection Imaging connections close au
22. When the wizard asks you to select a printer and model select the printer and model on the list If your printer is not in the list of options click Have Disk insert the driver disk or CD for the printer and then navigate to the driver and directory that contains the driver initiation file inf for the printer 7 To complete the installation follow the on screen instructions 8 After install printer driver you can use this Bluetooth Printer as other printer you have 4T Client Applications Delete a printer 1 Click Start button on windows working tray 2 Click Settings 3 Click Printers 4 Right click on the printer you want to delete and select delete Audio Gateway The Audio Gateway service allows a remote Bluetooth device to use this computer s microphone and speaker s the remote device s audio input and output devices For example if this computer has voice recognition capabilities a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device Connection is initiated from the client To establish a Bluetooth Audio Gateway connection 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Right click the server that will provide the Audio Gateway service and then select Discover Available Services to display an
23. anners section of My Computer Uninstall an Imaging Device In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click an installed Imaging device and then select Delete Camera from the shortcut menu PIM Exchange The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device such as a Personal Digital Assistant PDA or notebook computer The supported Outlook items are e Business cards vcf and vcd e Calendar entries vcs 59 Client Applications e Notes vnt e Messages vmg There are three types of operations e Send sends an object to another device e Receive requests an object from another device e Exchange sends a client object and receives a server object You can set the default location of your business card and the location where you received items from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel To send receive or exchange an object 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Right click the Inbox icon of the remote device and then select an option from the pop up menu Notes Business cards are sent received or exchanged without further intervention To send calendar items notes and messages go to the folder that contains the item you want to send out Then select the item and click Open 60 Client Applications PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization servic
24. ant Information Bluetooth products must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product The device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio co
25. appears its title varies depending on the operation being carried out In the dialog box that is displayed you will see the current operation indicated at the bottom of the box The types of operations that can be accomplished are e Open there are two items you may open Files are opened in the application associated with them Folders are expanded to show their file contents e Print sends the selected Server file to the Client s default printer e Send to 3 5 Floppy Drive copies the selected item s from the server to the client s 3 5 floppy drive My Shared Folder copies the selected item s from the server to the default File Transfer folder on the client 99 Client Applications e Cut copies a folder and its contents or individually selected files in a folder to the Windows clipboard When the clipboard contents are pasted to a new location the originally selected file s on the server are deleted e Copy copies a folder and its contents or individually selected files in a folder to the Windows clipboard e Delete removes selected file s and or folder s on the server e Rename allows you to change an empty folder s name e Properties displays the file or folder s properties in a dialog box Other options may appear depending on the content in which the menu appears e Update refreshes the contents of a folder e New Folder creates a new folder on the server e Abort F
26. aring Windows XP Server side Setup 1 Have your Windows XP compact disc handy You may need it during the setup process 2 From the Windows Control Panel select Network Connections 3 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens 4 Click the Advanced tab Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing to allow network users to connect control or disable this Internet connection 63 Client Applications 5 Select Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection 6 Click OK To configure the server 1 From the Windows Control Panel double click the Network icon 2 Click the Configuration tab Select TCP IP Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver scroll down if necessary 3 Click Properties and select the IP Address tab 4 Select Specify an IP address 5 Enter an IP address suggested value 192 168 1 1 and a Subnet Mask suggested value 255 255 255 0 6 Click OK in both dialog boxes T Click Yes to restart the computer To configure the routing software 1 In the Windows system tray right click the WinRoute icon and select Administration 2 Click the Settings tab Select 2nd network adapter 3 From the Network adapter drop down list select any adapter other than the USB Dongle 64 Client Applications 4 Click the Settings button 5 Click the DHCP tab F
27. ay icon in the Windows system tray and then follow the on screen instructions The instructions vary depending on the security configuration of the system If the security notification is ignored after a preset timeout the connection request will fail In the Security Request dialog box you will see the following 109 Security e Device Name displays the user friendly name of the device that is attempting to connect e Request to access displays the service that the remote device is trying to access e OK grants permission to establish connection e Cancel connection is denied e Advanced please see next section for details e A checkbox that when enabled grants or authorizes the connecting device access to all of the available services 110 Troubleshooting Below you will find the most frequently asked questions that we get from our customers Q What is a valid Bluetooth Device Address BDA and where can find it Can change the BDA A Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48 bit Bluetooth Device Address or BDA This address cannot be changed by the end user A device s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format Therefore if you see a BDA with 00 D0 B7 03 2E 9F that is a valid BDA You may find your device s BDA in the Hardware tab of your Configuration Panel Q get an X mark on my Service icon What does that mean A Icons for Services that are not available will have a red
28. ce Icon Types Connected Hae CTC A Human Interface Device sing Laptop Computer i 3 32 Getting Started Service icons for Windows XP Service icons are gray or yellow in color or gray with yellow accents in their normal state When in their connected state the primary color of the icon changes to green Service Icon Types Unavailable Audio Gateway o m m Dial up Networking n8 Hes RB NewokAces mmn 23 B Public Foder v7 g sg 0 33 Getting Started Device icons for Windows 98SE ME 2000 Device Icon Types me Human Interface Device E gt me Laptop Computer O 8 Z Mdm amp 9 Network Accept Point MR 3 Cellular Telephone BH 8 58 3 Personal Digital Assistant PDA a Unknown Devices P 34 Getting Started Service icons for Windows 98SE ME 2000 SERVICE ICONS ARE GRAY OR YELLOW IN COLOR OR GRAY WITH YELLOW ACCENTS IN THEIR NORMAL STATE WHEN IN THE CONNECTED STATE THE PRIMARY COLOR OF THE ICON CHANGES TO GREEN Service Icon Types Not Dial up Networking 2 fx 4 lt Dee a mmes S e S Fe Pubic Folder Fie Tante Bu _ Buetooth Serial Pot 3 35 Getting Started My Bluetooth Places My Bluetooth Places After you have succes
29. ct The server operator may grant or deny access to the service by clicking an on screen button If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification after a preset timeout access will be denied Bluetooth Device Identity Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address BDA assigned to it during the manufacturing process This address cannot be changed 105 Security The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format 00 D0 B7 03 2E 9F is a valid BDA Each Bluetooth device also has a configurable user friendly name to help distinguish it from other devices The user friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may contain spaces My Personal Computer is a valid user friendly name Encryption Encrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it Encryption in BTW is based on the same passkey or Link Key that is used for Authentication If Authentication is not enabled the key will not be available and encryption will not take place Link Key A Link Key is a unique internally generated access code Link Keys are generated automatically when devices are paired or when authentication is enabled Link Keys are created by combining the following three items e The Passkey e The Bluetooth Device Address e An internally generated random number 106 Security Af
30. dset to be used as the audio input output mechanism for another Bluetooth device such as a computer or cell phone PIM Item Transfer allows you to exchange Personal Information Manager PIM data such as business cards calendar items e mail messages and notes 38 Getting Started PIM Synchronization allows you to synchronize Personal Information Manager PIM data between two Bluetooth devices E Network Access allows you to gain access to the Internet using another Bluetooth device s Local Area Network LAN connection lg Audio Gateway allows the microphone speakers on Bluetooth device typically a JA jcomputen to be used as the audio input output mechanism for a remote Bluetooth device such as a cell phone Note Not all Bluetooth devices provide all of these services For instance network gateways only displays the Network Access service to let you have access to the Local Area Network LAN connection Setting up a connection Now that you know how to discover available devices and their services you are now ready to 39 Getting Started make a Bluetooth connection with another device Setting up a new connection is fast and easy you have these choices Create a connection from the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray In the Windows system tray right click the Bluetooth icon select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use If this compute
31. dware Update Wizard Look in BTW E he 9o e em Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware asvepack EE D 1 4 Autorun My Recent Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you Documents have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk e Desktop v Show compatible hardware Model C Belkin USB Bluetooth Device My Documents My Computer D amp This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important Fee bw E e 21 Windows XP SP2 update Belkin driver will install Go to Finish button and you have updated your driver Hardware Update Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Belkin USB Bluetooth Device Belkin USB Bluetooth Device E z Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future Click Finish to close the wizard Next irca Bach Finish 22 Initial Configuration Wizard Configuring your computer for Windows 98 SE Me 2000 and XP 1 Once the installation process is complete you will be prompted by the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard This Wizard will guide you through the initial setup of your Bluetooth device Please follow
32. e is used to match information between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server A perfect example would be a Personal Information Manager PIM database BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1 1 and exchange the v2 1 vCard format If Information Synchronization is used for the first time with a new application it may take a few minutes to synchronize the database This is how it works it merges data from both devices deletes duplicate entries and then copies the updated database to both devices Following the first attempt subsequent uses of Information Synchronization for the same application will be much faster only the changes that have been made since the devices were last synchronized will be exchanged Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager that this release of BTW supports Outlook permits duplicate entries so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization process The only thing synchronized would be Outlook s default contacts folder Items in the subfolders will not be synchronized This means that if you have moved items from the default folder to a subfolder they will seem to be deleted after the next synchronization 61 Client Applications To apply PIM Synchronization 1 On the client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your computer 2 Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and th
33. en select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Right click the server that you want to synchronize with and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of available services 5 Double click PIM Synchronization A dialog box appears displaying the synchronization progress Once the process is complete the connection automatically closes Network Access The Network Access service allows a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Network LAN connection that is physically attached to a Bluetooth server Possible network access servers include e Bluetooth enabled computers that have a hardwired Ethernet connection e Stand alone Bluetooth Network Access Points The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide Network Access service However after a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server it cannot act as a Network Access client without being re configured 62 Client Applications In the next sections to follow we will discuss about how to set up Network Access in different Windows platforms Windows 2000 Server side Setup 1 From the Windows Control Panel select Network and Dial up Connections 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Sharing tab Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing 4 Click OK 5 Click Yes to enable Internet connection sh
34. er With Local Device selected click the View menu then select Details You will find the following basic information e Service the name of the service e Startup tells you whether it s automatic or manual e Status Started COM the service is running and ready to use COM Not Started the service is not running not available to clients Connected COM the service is in use the local port is COM Connected the service is in use 101 Configuration Panel e Device name if connected Empty field the service is not connected A device name and Bluetooth Device Address identifies the device that is using the service At times you need to interrupt a connection from the server side To do this simply right click the local service and then select Stop from the pop up menu To restart the service later right click the local service and then select Start Hardware Tab The Hardware tab provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed in this computer In some cases it allows you to have access to the Advanced Settings dialog box In this tab you will see the following sections Devices e Name the name of the device e g Bluetooth Device e Type the type of device you have e g USB Device Properties e Manufacturer the name of the company that made the device you selected in the Devices section of this dialog box e Firmware Revision the manu
35. er from whom you purchased the product Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Belkin dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state 121 BELKIN www belkin com Belkin Ltd Belkin GmbH Express Business Park Shipton Way Hanebergstrasse 2 Rushde
36. es are supported e Business Cards e Calendar Items e Email Messages e Notes Each data type can be saved in any of the supported and installed PIMs Note PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus When the PIM that is associated with an individual data type is changed on the PIM Item Transfer page that data type is also changed for the PIM Synchronization service Configure In addition to the configuration options common to all Bluetooth services this service also has settings that determine How business card requests are handled The options are e Never send my business card ignore the request e Choose a business card as needed when prompted select a business card to be sent to the requester 81 Bluetooth Service e Always send the same business card when a request is received always send the same business card When this option is selected a dialog box prompts you to select an installed Personal Information Manager if more than one is installed on this computer and an existing business card e Previously sent business cards after a card is selected using the Always send the same business card option that card will be added to the shortcut menu as an option Note Previously sent business card additions to the menu are limited to ten after which the oldest contact will be replaced e Where to store inbound data items on an individual basis Options include
37. es exigencies du Reglement sur le material broilleur du Canada This device complies with Class B Limits of Industry of Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device is certified to the requirements of RSS 139 1 and RSS 210 for 2 4 GHz spread spectrum devices The use of this device in a system operating ether partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations For further information contact local Industry Canada office EN 55 022 Statement CE Warning This is to certify that the Model BT303x series are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN55 022 Class B This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment Product Name Bluetooth USB Dongle Model Name BT303x series Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to 1999 5 EC R amp TTE Directive For the evaluation regarding
38. etooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with this computer The wireless serial connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices To establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection e The connection must be initiated from the remote device by the Bluetooth Serial Port application 70 Bluetooth Service Determine the communications port being used by this computer for the Bluetooth Serial Port e n the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration and then select the Local Services tab The COM port assigned to this service is the last item in the Bluetooth Serial Port service row Configure the application on this computer that will use this service to send its data to this COM Add or Delete a Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service has one pre configured Bluetooth Serial Port but additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added as needed To add a port 1 From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Local Services tab click Add Serial Service 2 In the properties dialog box modify the properties e Enter a unique name fewer than 99 alphanumeric characters e Select secure connection e Select Startup Automatically e From the COM Port shortcut menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any otherservice 3 Click OK T1 Bluetooth Service To
39. facturer s firmware version number 102 Configuration Panel e Device Status indicates if the device is operating properly or if there is a problem or conflict e Device Address displays the Bluetooth Device Address BDA or BD_Addr programmed into this device when it was manufactured e HCI Version the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface HCI complies with e HCI Revision the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface HCI complies with e LMP Version the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol LMP complies with e LMP Revision the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol LMP complies with e LMP Sub Version the sub version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol LMP complies with Click Cancel to save the changes the changes will be applied the next time you restart your Bluetooth device 103 Security Introduction Each service that the server provides can be configured to require the Secure Connection setting that means of e Authorization the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established e Authentication the server requires a Personal Identification Number code PIN also referred to as a passkey or a Link Key before a connection is estab
40. he device that is providing the Bluetooth Serial Port service 3 Right click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port from the pop up menu Another method to close the connection is from the Server However this is not recommended 1 On the Server open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select My Device 3 Right click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select Stop to close the service The service must be re started before it will be available to remote devices Note To restart connection right click Bluetooth Serial Port and select Start from the pop up menu 51 K Client Applications Dial up Networking The Dial up Networking service allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically connected a different Bluetooth device acting as the server Once a wireless connection is established between the two devices the client can use the server s modem as if it were a local device on the client Connection is initiated from the Client To establish a Dial up Networking session iP 2 3 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Right click anywhere except on a device name and then select Refresh from the pop up menu for an updated list Right click the server that will provide the Dial up Networking Service and select Discover Available Services from the p
41. hood select a device and then in the right panel right click a service provided by that device and select Connect to 41 Getting Started Determining a connection status The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the status of a connection It is also where you disconnect an active connection To display the Connection Status dialog box 1 Open My Bluetooth Places and select My Device 2 Right click a service name and then select Status from the pop up menu The Connection Status dialog box opens and provides the following information e Status tells you whether you are Connected or Disconnected e Device Name the name of the device to which your computer is connected e Duration the length of time this connection has been established displayed in hours minutes and seconds Depending on the service the connection may time out automatically disconnect after a specific period of inactivity e Activity the number of bytes sent and received over the connection e Signal Strength a variable scale that ranges from Too Weak through Good to Too Strong Also in the dialog box you will find three control buttons e Properties click this button to display the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for the connection 42 Getting Started e Disconnect click this button to end your current connection e Close click this button to close the Bluetooth Connection Sta
42. ices which you want Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and select Accessibility tab Also perform a Search for Devices to determine if the device is within range Q The Dial up Networking service does not start Is this a problem A The Dial up Networking service will never start unless a properly configured modem is attached to the server Please refer to the Application Setup Guide for details What you can do e Verify that the modem is usable as a local device from the server e On the server in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel click the Local Services tab and then double click the Dial up Networking service e Click the down arrow in the Modem field Select the Startup checkbox and then select the modem that will be used to dial up e Click OK e Click OK to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel 112 Troubleshooting Q How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address BDA of my hardware device and the version number of both the Bluetooth Specification and the Link Manager Protocol LMP A Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and click the Hardware tab Then you could see the Device Address There you will see the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device and the version number of both the Host Controller Interface and the Link Manager Protocol Q How do test a Network Access connection A If the client is hardwired to the LAN simply unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the
43. initiated from the client To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu This updates your current list of available devices 4 Right click the server the receiver of your request with which you want to establish a connection Select Discover Available Services from the pop up menu to display an updated list of available services 5 Double click Bluetooth Serial Port A dialog box appears containing the communications port number assigned to this connection by the client The application that will use this connection must be configured to send data to this port To determine the communications port that the service will use 1 On the Server open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 50 Client Applications 2 Right click My Device and select Properties from the pop up menu 3 In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel select the Local Services tab Double click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box The Service Properties dialog box displays the communications port that the connection is using To close a Bluetooth serial port connection 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select t
44. l initiate a connection with other remote Bluetooth devices 87 Configuration Panel e Only paired devices Only devices that have been paired with your computer are allowed to connect to it e Only devices listed below Only the listed devices are allowed to connect to your computer see the next section Adding and deleting devices for details Choose an audio notification file You can also choose an audio notification file when Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth Services on this computer and PIN code is required before that service can be accessed To chose a notification sound that will play when a remote device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection click Select audio file and select the sound wav file to be played Limited access to this computer to specific remote devices You can limit access to this computer to specific remote devices From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Accessibility tab in the Allow shortcut menu select Only devices listed below Add a device to the list 1 Click Add Device 2 In the Devices with access dialog box select the desired device s and click OK Note Multiple devices may be selected using SHIFT click and or CTRL click 88 Configuration Panel Delete a device from the list In the list of devices allowed to access this computer select the device to be removed from the list and then click Delete
45. lected Temporarily override the discovery of specific devices In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel from the Discovery tab select Report all Bluetooth devices The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices To re enable specific device discovery re select Report only selected Bluetooth devices Local Services Tab The Local Services tab allows you to change the settings of all the services that your computer has made available to other remote devices Each service can be configured individually to change its security name and other settings The Local Services tab also provides you with the option of adding and deleting user defined serial services We will discuss the details on how to do that later in this section The following are the names of the local services that BTW provide Please note that names of all the services will be displayed even though the server may not be able to support all of them e Audio Gateway e Headset e PIM Synchronization 93 Configuration Panel e Fax e File Transfer e PIM Item Transfer e Dial up Networking e Network Access e Bluetooth Serial Port Common Configuration Setting We mentioned earlier that you could change the settings of each service individually However all of the local services will have common settings and Notification settings for all of the following These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth services
46. lished e Encryption all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is encrypted The encryption key is based on the Authentication Link Key Encryption requires that Authentication be enabled The Secure Connection is enabled by default Authentication Authentication is used to verify identity It requires a passkey or Link Key from the remote device When a remote device attempts access to a unit a visual and or audio warning notifies the local operator of the invitation The local operator can open a dialog box that provides 1 The user friendly name of the device attempting access 104 KO Security 2 A place for the local operator to enter a Bluetooth passkey The operator of the remote system must then enter the identical passkey If no passkey is supplied or if the notification is ignored after a preset timeout access will be denied In cases wherein devices are paired those devices automatically exchange a Link Key and authentication is carried out without operator intervention Authorization Authorization is yes or no security When a remote device attempts to connect a visual and or audio warning alerts the server operator The server operator then responds by clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon in the Windows system tray to open a dialog box that displays 1 The user friendly name of the device attempting to connect 2 The local service to which the remote device is attempting to conne
47. log box and then click Yes to restart the computer Setup for Windows 2000 and Windows XP If Internet Connection sharing was previously enabled before BTW was installed it must be disabled and then re enabled before the Bluetooth network adapter can use it Configure for Internet LAN Before you begin verify that the e Bluetooth software is installed and enabled e Bluetooth device is turned on 18 Bluetooth Service e Server has access to the Local Area Network LAN If the LAN provides Internet access the connection can be verified by using the server s browser to connect to the Internet through the LAN 1 Configure Bluetooth right click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area select Advanced Configuration and then e From the Local Services tab select Network Access and then click Properties e From the General tab in the Select the type of service drop down list select Allow other devices to access the Internet LAN via this computer and then in the Connection Sharing section select Configure Connection Sharing to display Windows XP the Network Connections window Windows 2000 the Network and Dial up Connections window 2 Configure Windows e Right click Local Area Connection select Properties and then Windows XP from the Advanced tab in the Internet Connection Sharing section select Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection Then select Bluetoo
48. mmunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Interference Notice Bluetooth products are a radio device that might cause interference with other non Bluetooth devices for instance A devices using wireless LAN 802 11b technology might cause degradation on the performance of Bluetooth devices 116 PN S Declaration of Conformity CAUTION 1 To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons 2 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Department of Communications Canada Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respect l
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50. n a remote Bluetooth device as the input and output devices for the computer For example if this computer has voice recognition capabilities a Bluetooth headset might be used as the audio input device Hardware Requirements e The Bluetooth hardware on this computer and on the remote device must support audio e The remote device handles both audio input and output for this computer therefore this computer does not require a sound card microphone or speakers Configure the Audio Gateway Service From the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration gt Local Services and then double click the Audio Gateway service Set the common configuration properties of the service and then click OK Bluetooth Image Transfer The Bluetooth image transfer service allows this computer to accept images from remote devices that support Bluetooth image transfer 69 Bluetooth Service The supported image formats are e BMP e GIF e PNG e JPG Received images are stored in the Bluetooth exchange folder Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service From the Windows system tray right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration gt Local Services and then double click the Bluetooth Imaging service Set the common configuration properties of the service and then click OK Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service enables a remote Blu
51. nity this field cannot be left blank e Computer type select either Desktop or Laptop from the drop down menu to help identify your device type when other Bluetooth devices search for your computer 86 Configuration Panel Accessibility Tab The Accessibility tab in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify which remote devices can have access to your computer which remote devices have access and whether an audio warning is played when a Personal Identification Number PIN code is required Allow other devices to discover this computer To allow your computer to be discovered by other devices simply select Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer This will allow remote Bluetooth devices to find and report your computer However this option will not be available if you have selected Allow no devices to connect Control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computer You can also control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to your computer The Allow drop down menu gives you the following options e All devices All remote devices are permitted to connect to your computer Connections are subject to additional security restrictions such as authentication and authorization that may be required by the individual services provided by this computer e No devices No remote devices will be permitted to initiate a connection with your computer However your computer can stil
52. nto the PC s CD ROM drive 2 The Software InstallShield Wizard window appears Click on Next to begin the installation process The InstallShield R Wizard will install Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 on your computer To continue click Mext WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Software Setup 3 Choose I accept the terms in the license agreement to accept the license agreement Click on Next to continue jig Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING THIS END USER TO YOU ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL id THE TERMS IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT Iristalishield 4 Specify the location where the software files will be installed on your hard drive It is recommended that you install the software in the default directory C Program Files belkin Bluetooth Software Click on Next to continue i Belkin Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 Destination Folder Click Next to install to this folder or click Change to install to a different Folder j Installshield Software Setup 5 Confirm that the device software 6 The InstallShield Wizard will begin to is ready to be installed and click install the Belkin Bluetooth Software on Install
53. on against harmful interference in a residential installation 118 PN S Information This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment Canada Industry Canada IC The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 amp RSS 210 Industry Canada This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe European Union Notice Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC issued by the Commission C of the European Community 119 PN S Information Compliance with this directi
54. one To reject the incoming call when the Incoming Call dialog box is displayed click the Reject button Network Access The Bluetooth Network Access service enables a remote Bluetooth device to access a Local Area Network that is physically attached to this computer or allows a remote device to become part of an ad hoc network provided by this computer After this computer has been configured to provide the Network Access service to other Bluetooth devices it will not be able to use the Bluetooth Network Access service provided by another Bluetooth device without being re configured In other words this computer cannot be both a Bluetooth Network Access server and a Bluetooth Network Access client at the same time Setup for Windows 98SE amp Windows Me Note Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers Install and configure the routing software as instructed by the software s manufacturer before you configure the computer as a Network Access server f Bluetooth Service Configure the server 1 From Windows Control Panel double click the Network icon 2 On the Configuration tab select TCP IP gt Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver scroll down if necessary 3 Click Properties and select the IP Address tab e Select Specify an IP address e Enter an IP Address suggested value 192 168 1 1 e Enter a Subnet Mask suggested value 255 255 255 0 4 Click OK to close each dia
55. op up menu to display an updated list of available services 5 In My Bluetooth Places double click Dial up Networking 6 The Connect To dialog box opens prompting you to fill in your user name password and the phone number to be dialed Click the Dial button Selecting the Save password checkbox will let you connect to the same number in the future without having to type in all the connecting information 52 Client Applications You can now open a Web browser and connect to the Internet as if the modem was attached to your computer To close a Dial up Networking connection 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select the device that is providing the Dial up Networking service 3 Right click Dial up Networking and then select Disconnect Dial up Networking from the pop up menu Fax The Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to perform a wireless fax transmission using a device that is physically attached to a Bluetooth server Connection is initiated from the Client To send a fax 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 53 Client Applications 4 Right click the server that will provide the Fax service and then select Discover Available
56. ote Individual Bluetooth phone manufacturers may use different terminology to describe the Headset Service but the word audio and or headset should be in the description refer to the documentation included with the Bluetooth phone for assistance If the Headset Service has Secure Connection enabled a PIN code and Authorization will be required to complete the connection When the phone successfully connects to the Headset Service e n the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar the Bluetooth icon will be a blue field with a green insert if another Bluetooth connection existed before this connection was established the icon would have already been this color e A notification balloon will appear briefly above the Bluetooth icon with a message similar to Bluetooth Connection Successful Bluetooth device My Bluetooth Cell Phone is connected to the Headset service on this computer The Headset Service now monitors the phone and displays a notification balloon over the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar when an incoming call is 76 Bluetooth Service detected Click the balloon to acknowledge the notification and then in the Incoming Call dialog box click the Accept button to accept the call The audio signal from the phone is re routed to the audio output device Speakers or earphones on the computer and the microphone on the computer provides the audio input for the ph
57. over the Notification 66 Bluetooth Service area at the far right of the taskbar If the notification balloon is ignored the connection request will time out and fail e Notification only this type of notification does not affect access in any way it is solely for information purposes to let you know that a connection has been established Example Both Authentication and Authorization request notifications are controlled by whether Secure Connection is enabled for an individual service An example of how notifications might work when a remote device attempts to access a service on this computer if all notifications are enabled e Authentication a balloon notification audio optional prompts you for a PIN code If the PIN code does not match the code entered on the remote device the connection will not be allowed After the remote device has been authenticated this notification will not appear again unless the paired relationship is broken If the paired relationship is broken the devices must re pair e Authorization a balloon notification is displayed and or a sound file provides audio notification that a remote device is attempting to access a Bluetooth service on this computer Click the balloon to proceed A dialog box prompts you to enable the connection only once or to allow this device to use the service every time e After a connection has been authorized an additional visual and or audio notification ma
58. puter will offer The most common and you want to configure the way service for your computer type will be this computer will use its services checked by default click Next Otherwise click Skip Bluetooth Service Selection Choose the services that this computer will offer Initial Bluetooth Configuration To enable a service place a check in the box next to the service name E To display the properties panel for a service click Configure e Pa Wizard If you have another Bluetooth device and you want to Ed amp PIM Item Transfer configure the way this computer will use its services click 2 Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 2 xJ ar n Next Otherwise click Skip v amp PIM Synchronization B e v File Transfer v C3 AE V Network Access bs y C E Dial up Networking E Iv Bluetooth Serial Port Skip Back Nest Cancel Back Cancel 25 Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the Software for Windows 98 SE Me 2000 and XP Follow these instructions to uninstall your USB Adapter on your PC 1 Insert the CD ROM included with your USB Adapter 2 This InstallShield Wizard should automatically load If it does not load explore the CD and run the Setup exe file 3 The InstallShield window should now appear Click Next to continue with the uninstall process 26 Getting Started The Bluetooth Technology
59. r Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and server Human Interface Device The Human Interface Device HID Application allows this computer to wireless use one or more remote Bluetooth HIDs as input output devices For example the HID Application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse Create a Bluetooth HID connection Note Some HIDs have multiple modes Before establishing a connection be sure the HID is in the desired mode For example in the case of an HID that can function as both mouse and a laser printer be sure the mode switch is set to Mouse before attempting to connect 45 Client Applications 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Double click HID devices such as Keyboard or Mouse to make connection 5 Once an HID connection is established that connection will persist If the computer is shut down when the computer is turned on again the connection will re establish automatically Note HIDs usually have a button which is sometimes difficult to find that must be pressed before other Bluetooth devices can locate the HID Even after the button is pressed the HID can only be discovered for a limited time and then the button must be pressed again The time pe
60. r destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search C Program Files Belkin Bluetooth Software bin v Dont search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Continue Anyway STOP Installation 15 Hardware Setup 5 A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation click on Finish to complete the installation process Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Belkin Bluetooth Device Click Finish to close the wizard g Back Cancel 16 Windows XP SP2 update Step by Step 1 Go to your Start button in the left corner of your screen default setting 2 select Setting Control panel System System properties will pop up System Properties X System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Myy Version 2002 A Ser
61. r has created a connection to the desired type of service in the past the options on the shortcut menu are 1 The name s of any devices s with which prior connections to this type of service have been established Select a name from the list to re establish connection 2 Other devices Select this option to search for additional devices that potentially provide the desired service select a device from the list and then click Connect If this computer has never created a connection to this type of service the only option on the shortcut menu is Find Devices Select this option to search for devices that potentially provide the desired service select a device from the list and then click Connect 40 Getting Started Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard To start the Bluetooth Setup Wizard you have 3 ways Start the Wizard by right clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard Or In Windows Explorer with My Bluetooth Places selected from the Bluetooth menu select Bluetooth Setup Wizard Or Right click the Bluetooth Icon on Desktop and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard Follow the wizard s on screen instructions Create a connection from Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood In Windows Explorer 1 In the Folders panel select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click a device name and select Connect to Or 2 In the Folders panel expand Entire Bluetooth Neighbor
62. rge Found New Hardware Wizard lt 1 Connect the USB Adapter directly to an available USB A type connector on your desktop or notebook computer Your system should register a new USB device found This wizard helps you install software for Belkin Bluetooth Device If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do nstall the software automatically Recommended stall from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 2 Choose Install from a list or specific location then click Next 14 Hardware Setup 3 Browse for the location of the device 4 f you receive the following Hardware driver Program Files Belkin installation notice click on Continue Bluetooth Software bin then Anyway to continue with the click Next installation process Found New Hardware Wizard Hardware Installation Please choose your search and installation options a gt The software you are installing has not passed Windows Logo VS testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important rch for the best driver in these locations J e the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Continuing your installation of this software may impair o
63. riod can be as short as 30 seconds or as long as 180 seconds Read the document that accompanies the HID before you attempt to connect to the devices Close an HID connection Under normal circumstances there is no reason to close an HID connection once established the connection is maintained automatically even during the power off and power on processes If for some reason the connection must be closed from My Bluetooth Places right click the service name and select Disconnect The connection s persistence is broken when HID connection is closed manually by operator If you want to use HID device again you need to re establish by manually 46 KO Client Applications Printer The Bluetooth Printer allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed it can be used from this computer in the same way as any other printer would be Create a Bluetooth Printer connection at first time 1 On the Client open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Double click Printer you want to make a Bluetooth connection 5 Once a Bluetooth Printer connection is established at first time that might need you install the printer driver Push OK button to start the printer driver installation 6
64. rom the Adapter drop down list select the Bluetooth Windows 9x Adapter 6 Select Enable DHCP Server 7 Type in the client IP address range fields From 210 To 240 8 Click OK and then minimize do not close the WinRoute Administration configuration panel 65 Bluetooth Service Common Configuration Settings These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service e Service Name the default name of each service can be changed e Secure Connection requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted e Startup Automatically starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started e Notifications provides visual and or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to connect or has connected to a service on this computer Notifications There are three types of notification e Authentication request also called a PIN code request this notification is displayed automatically in a balloon over the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar if a Personal Identification Code is required before a connection can proceed An audio file can also be associated with the notification e Authorization request also called a connection request this type of notification can be visual audio or both It notifies you of attempts to access a Bluetooth service on this computer the connection will not proceed until you click the balloon that is displayed
65. s Belkin Bluetooth Software This may take several minutes Chah ims Bluetooth device not found x No Bluetooth device was detected Please make sure that A your Bluetooth device is plugged in properly and click OK to continue installation Click Cancel to continue installation without the Bluetooth device cmd Installshield Note If at any time during the installation process you receive a Driver Signature Notice click OK to continue the installation process 12 Software Setup 8 Confirm the completion of the software installation click Finish and restart the system if prompted to do so im Belkin Bluetooth Software InstallShield Wizard Completed i oN The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Belkin Bluetooth Software Click Finish to exit the wizard ELTE mh cm y Se 13 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE Me 2000 and XP Follow these instructions to install your USB Adapter on your PC Note Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity which can damage its delicate electrical components To protect your device always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handing the USB Adapter This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the USB Adapter Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire an electrostatic cha
66. sfully installed the Bluetooth software you will see an icon on your desktop and an icon on Window System Tray These are two shortcuts to My Bluetooth Places To start Bluetooth Right Click the icon on Window System Tray and select Start The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running To stop Bluetooth Right Click the icon on Window System Tray and select Stop The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert when Bluetooth is stopped Finding Bluetooth devices You are now ready to search for available Bluetooth devices that are within connection range There are two ways to do this 1 From your desktop right click My Bluetooth Places icon First select Open and then select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Or 2 Double click My Bluetooth Places Then double click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood 36 Getting Started You may also let BTW automatically search for devices for you To do so simply configure the settings in the Discovery Panel For details see Configuration Panel on the following However to be certain that the displayed list of devices in the neighborhood is current it is recommended that you perform a manual search This is mainly because mobile devices may go beyond the connection range in between automatic updates If you still couldn t find some devices that are within connection range there are two possibilities e Your device is configured to report onl
67. sion 2 0 LED Indicator Power On Data Traffic Physical Interface USB UHCI OHCI 2 0 compliant Antenna Type Integrated 0 1 dBi Operating Frequency 2 4 to 2 4835GHz Dimensions 58mm L x 18mm W x 8mm H Output Power F8T012 4 20 dBm Class Weight 0 202 79 F8T013 6 4 dBm Class Il Operating Temp 0 to 70 degrees Celsius Sensitivity lt 0 1 BER 80 dBm Storage Temp 30 to 80 degrees Celsius Data Rate 2 1Mbps u Humidity 5 90 non condensing Typical Power Consumption F8T012 Tx 150mA Rx 80mA Supply Voltage 5 0V DC F8T013 Tx 65mA Rx 45mA Nominal Current 100mA indoors E Spread Spectrum F8T013 10 meter radius indoors l Modulation GFSK Gussian Frequency Network Topology Point to Multipoint Shift Keying Packet Support 1 3 5 Slots Packet Certifications FCC CE ICES C Tick Operation Master Slave BQB WHQL for XP Frequency Stability 10PPM Specifications are subject to change without notice Software Setup Software Setup for Windows 98 SE Me 2000 and XP To install the software for the USB Adapter follow the instructions below Note The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from Windows 98 SE Me and 2000 Note Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation InstallShield Wizard k 2 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Belkin 1 Insert the software installation CD _ V Bluetooth Software 4 0 1 2400 ROM i
68. soft Outlook permits duplicate entries so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization process Note Data types that will be synchronized must be saved in the PIM database this is configured in the PIM Item Transfer service otherwise that data type will not be available for selection it will be dimmed in the PIM Synchronization configuration settings Note Only Outlook s default contacts folder is synchronized Items in sub folders are not synchronized Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub folder will not be displayed the next time synchronization takes place 85 Configuration Panel The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services hardware security and events notification In this chapter we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel There are two ways to open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Use either one of the following e Click the Start menu go to Settings and select Control Panel From the Windows Control Panel select Bluetooth Configuration e Right click the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration General Tab The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is displayed to remote devices Identity section e Computer name enter a unique name to identify your computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vici
69. t to Windows Update to search for lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now software O Yes this time only s i y O Yes now and every time connect a device What do you want the wizard to do No not this time Install the software automatically Recommended k Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Click to continue 19 Windows XP SP2 update 8 Select don t search I will choose the driver to install and go to Next button Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your search and installation options aes SS Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed media floppy CD ROM Don t search will choose the driver to install ose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that iver vou choose will be the best match for your hardware 20 9 Select Disk gt Browse choose the CD drive go to the directory Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then make sure that the correct drive is selected below Copy manufacturer s files from m 3 Windows XP SP2 update Select btwusb then go to button 10 Select Belkin USB Bluetooth Device Open Model then go to Next button Locate File Har
70. te A new default business card must be selected from the database of the newly selected PIM Choose a Default Business Card 1 In the Select a Bluetooth Business Card dialog box that is displayed when Always send the same business card is selected select the card 83 KO Bluetooth Service Note Move your mouse over a selected business card to display additional information about that contact 2 Click OK to choose a selected business card and return to the PIM Item Transfer Properties page The chosen contact is now displayed and selected in the Business card requests shortcut menu Note In addition to the default menu options the shortcut menu can hold up to ten contact names If the Always send the same business card option is selected again and a different contact is chosen the properties page will display both contacts in the shortcut menu PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization service can be used by a remote device to synchronize its Personal Information Manager PIM database with the PIM database of this computer Four data types are supported e Business cards e Calendar items e Email messages e Notes Whether an individual item is accepted and where it is stored after it is accepted is configured 84 Bluetooth Service in the PIM Item Transfer service If that service is not configured to store a particular data type in Outlook then that data type cannot be synchronized Micro
71. ter a link key is generated manual entry of the passkey is not require Pairing Devices Pairing devices establishes a rather permanent relationship between two devices It creates a permanent security link between the two and enables easy access to all the available services without having to enter access information every time a connection is attempted Paired devices share a unique Link Key that they exchange when they are establishing the connection Moreover the mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places even if the mate is disconnected or is beyond connection range Paired devices remain paired even in the following scenario e One of the devices is not powered up e Aservice connection is interrupted or the service stopped e One or both devices have been rebooted When Secure Connection is enabling devices will pair automatically the first time they connect a passkey must be successfully exchange To pair devices before attempting a connection 1 Open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 107 Security 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Right click the device you want to make a pair And select Pair Device from the shortcut menu 5 Enter PIM Code for the devices request 6 After pair you will see a pair icon on the device you made To break a paired de
72. th Connection in the Home Networking drop down list if available The Home Networking drop down list is not available on all versions of Windows XP Windows 2000 from the Sharing tab in the Internet Connection Sharing section select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection 19 Bluetooth Service e Click OK to close the window 3 Click OK in the Bluetooth Properties window to complete the configuration process Note If a firewall is in use additional steps may be required before the browser can access the Internet Contact your information technology department to determine if a firewall is in use or for assistance in configuring the Local Area Network settings for your proxy server Verify the Server Setup From a different Bluetooth computer 1 Find the server from My Bluetooth Places in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click in an empty area and then select Refresh from the shortcut menu 2 Display the services right click the server and select Discover Available Services from the shortcut menu 3 Connect to the server double click the Network Access service and follow the on screen instructions 4 Open a browser and connect to the Internet to verify the connection PIM Item Transfer The PIM Item Transfer service allows Personal Information Manager items to be transferred between this computer and a remote Bluetooth device 80 Bluetooth Service Four data typ
73. tomatically when the image transfer is complete To abort the image transfer click Cancel in the transfer dialog box Configure The Bluetooth Configuration Panel gt Client Applications gt Imaging gt General tab provides options to configure e The application name to change it highlight the existing name and enter the new name e Secure connection to enable secure connection select the option box To disable secure connection clear the option box Remote Camera Operation Remote operation of the Bluetooth imaging device such as the ability to trip a camera s shutter or browse the images on a device may be possible depending on the functions supported by the remote device There are three prerequisites e This computer must be running under the Windows XP operating system e The remote imaging device must support the action See the remote imaging device s documentation for information about the remote functions the device supports 58 Client Applications e The remote imaging device must be installed on this computer See below Install an Imaging Device Note Only Windows XP can install an imaging device previous operating systems do not have native support for this option Perform a search for devices and then from Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood right click a Bluetooth imaging device and select Add Camera from the shortcut menu Windows installs the camera and adds it to the Cameras and Sc
74. tooth on this computer 29 KO Getting Started My Bluetooth Places My Bluetooth Places is part of Windows Explorer There are multiple ways to access My Bluetooth Places e n the Windows system tray e Right click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places Or e Double click the Bluetooth icon e On the desktop double click the Bluetooth icon e Open Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in the Folder panel or from the Address shortcut menu Icons used for Bluetooth devices and services Before we move on to the next chapter about the various Bluetooth devices and services it is important to get familiar first with the icons that you will see and know what they mean Each Bluetooth icon changes its color to provide at a glance feedback about the status of a device or service In the next few tables below you will find both device and service icons in different colors depending on which Windows platform you are using Here we divide the icon types into two one for Windows XP and the other for Windows 98SE ME 2000 30 Getting Started Device icons for Windows XP Bluetooth icons provide at a glance feedback about a device or service s status by changing appearance The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides feedback about Bluetooth status Bluetooth Icon Indicates Bluetooth Status Disabled A Blue with Red 31 Getting Started Devi
75. tus dialog box Send to another Bluetooth device This feature is used to send information to another Bluetooth device Data types include e Files for Windows Explorer e Documents for Microsoft Office applications including e Word e Excel e Access e PowerPoint e Microsoft Outlook items including e Contacts e Appointments e Tasks e Messages e Notes 43 Getting Started To use Send to other Bluetooth device 1 In the application 1 1 Windows Explorer select one or more files to be transferred 1 2 Microsoft Office only the document in the active window can be transferred 1 3 Microsoft Outlook select one or more items to be transferred 2 From the application s File menu select Send To and then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu 3 Select a device from the shortcut menu to send the data Or Select Other choose a device from the list and then click OK to send the data 44 Client Applications About Client and Server Before we start discussing about what each of the services does let us briefly tell you a bit about Client and Server since we will be mentioning a lot of these two in this chapter In order for two Bluetooth devices to exchange data they must establish a connection However before a connection is established one device must request a connection with the other This is the Client The second device that accepts or rejects the connection is then known as the Serve
76. ult printer e Send To e 3 floppy A sends the selected file to the 3 inch floppy drive on this computer e Public Folder on My Device sends the selected file to the Public Folder on this computer 74 Bluetooth Service e Rename applies only to empty folders file names and the names of folders that contain objects cannot be changed using this technique e Cut Copy Paste Delete Refresh View amp New standard Windows functions Headset Service The Bluetooth Headset Service allows this computer to provide audio input output for remote Bluetooth devices Example if the remote device is a Bluetooth telephone this computer s microphone and speakers can be used as speakerphone input and output for that device Hardware Requirements e This computer must have a sound card microphone and speakers installed e The Bluetooth hardware on this computer and on the remote device must support audio Configure the Headset Service e From the Notification area at the far right of the taskbar right click the Bluetooth icon select Advanced Configuration Local Services and then double click the Headset service e Set the common configuration properties of the service and then click OK 15 Bluetooth Service Usage Example with a Bluetooth Telephone From the Bluetooth phone search for devices that offer the Headset Service select the Headset Service on this computer and then select Connect N
77. ve implies conformity to the following European Norms C in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety e EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment e ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment To determine the type of transmitter check the identification label on your Belkin product Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent international standards e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Electromagnetic Interference e EN 55024 IEC61000 4 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 Electromagnetic Immunity e EN 61000 3 2 IEC610000 3 2 Power Line Harmonics e EN 61000 3 3 IEC610000 Power Line Flicker e EN 60950 IEC60950 Product Safety Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo 120 PN S Information Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period If a defect is discovered Belkin will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to the authorized Belkin deal
78. vice Pack 2 x Registered to Employee Belkin Components Ltd 55274 0EM 0011903 00111 Manufactured and supported by TOSHIBA Personal Computer TOSHIBA Intel R Pentium R M processor 1600MHz 1 59 GHz 256 MB of RAM 17 System Properties System Restore Automatic LIndates Remote General Computer Name Advanced Jl 3 Select the Hardware tab and go to Device Manager button Device Manager X The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed SX Nyor computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers E Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles E Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Cancel Windows XP SP2 update 4 Select Bluetooth Devices 5 Right click with your mouse on the sub item of the Bluetooth Radio and select inside de window Update Driver 2 Device Manager Device Manager F z 7 File Action View Help File Action View Help E E 3 an bud ERI HeSe a Ra TECRA1557 WXP E TECRA1557 WXP x Batteries r Batteries i F Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Devices H puter 3 T ives d Disable lay adapters T 3 Dig Uninsta 4
79. vice relationship 1 Open My Bluetooth Places by double clicking the icon on your desktop 2 Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood 3 Right click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop up menu to see an updated list 4 Right click the device you want to make a pair And select Unpair Device from the shortcut menu Passkey A Passkey is a password that is made up of 16 or less characters Passkeys are also referred to as PIN codes or Personal Identification Numbers Passkey will be required if the Secure Connection option is enabled for a Bluetooth service or application 108 Security Secure Connection A passkey or link key is required each time a connection is attempted All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted Depending on other configuration options authorization may also be required Security Request Dialog Box Depending on your security settings you may see a Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box when a connection is attempted But this is only if you have either Authorization or Authentication enabled The method of notification depends on the version of your Windows e Windows 2000 Windows ME and Windows XP a bubble message is displayed over the Bluetooth Tray icon in the Windows system tray e Windows 98SE the BTW icon in the Windows system tray blinks Regardless of the version of your Windows click the Bluetooth Tr
80. vices classes of devices and types of devices within a class at the same time To have BTW report only specific devices 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed Click the Discovery tab Select Report only selected Bluetooth devices from the drop down list Click the Add Device button The Discoverable devices dialog box opens O Aa O N Select the device you want discovered and click OK 90 Configuration Panel Notes Multiple devices can be selected at the same time by holding the SHIFT or CTRL key down as you select the devices The device s that you want to add to the list must be within radio range Devices that are not within radio range will NOT appear in the list of devices To report only a specific class of device 1 Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray Select Advanced Configuration The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed Click the Discovery tab Select Report only selected Bluetooth devices from the drop down list Click the Add Device button The Discoverable devices dialog box opens Select Allow this computer to discover specific devices or types of devices within a class From the Class drop down list select a class of devices to be discovered
81. w in BTW4 0 4 oF c N Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP Hands Free Profile HFP Basic Imaging Profile BIP Bluetooth 1 2 support Extended HID handling 28 Getting Started Bluetooth Tray After installing the software you would find a shortcut icon to My Bluetooth Places on your desktop However there is another icon that you will see after successful installation of the software Normally located on the lower right hand corner of your computer screen the Windows system tray will now have an additional icon This is the Bluetooth Tray The Bluetooth Tray provides quick access to numerous Bluetooth operations In this section we will discuss the many uses of this icon From this tray you can e Have access to My Bluetooth Places double click the Bluetooth tray icon e Have access to the Bluetooth Setup Wizard The wizard will help you Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetooth device Locate remote Bluetooth devices Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth devices Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device e g Mary s PC on desktop e Have access to the Bluetooth Configuration Panel right click the Bluetooth tray icon Select Advanced Configuration e Have Quick Connect option right click the Bluetooth icon select Quick Connect and then select the type of service to which you wish to connect e Start Stop Blue
82. ws this computer to perform file operations on the Bluetooth exchange folder and the folders and files it contains of a remote device To Use the File Transfer Service jr Configure Windows Explorer so that the Folders pane is visible View Explorer Bar Folders O fF c N Right click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places In the Folders pane select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood On the menu bar select Bluetooth Search For Devices In the Folders pane expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to show the devices in the vicinity 13 Bluetooth Service 6 Select a device and expand that branch to view the Bluetooth exchange folder of the remote device Note If Public Folder is not available the remote device is not configured to allow remote file operations Use drag and drop to copy any file or folder contained in the Public Folder of the remote device to a folder on this computer You can also drag and drop files or folders from this computer to the Public Folder and its sub folders of the remote device Other file operations right click a file or folder in the remote device s Public Folder for a context sensitive menu All potential menu options may not be available at all times Potential menu options include e Open opens the selected file on this computer using the default application for this type of file e Print sends the selected file to this computer s defa
83. y be displayed if enabled This notification is for information only to inform the operator that a connection has been established 67 Bluetooth Service Note After two devices are paired the authentication notification will no longer be displayed when a connection is attempted If Always allow is enabled during the authorization process the authorization notification will not be displayed on future connection attempts Connection notification only happens if it has been enabled on the Notifications tab of the individual service being accessed Service Access Notification Notifications lets you associate a sound Windows wav file and or a visual indication with access attempts by remote devices A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Local Services tab 1 Double click a service name and then select the Notifications tab 2 Select the options you want both visual and sound notifications may be selected for a single event 3 Choose a sound click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file wav to be used for notification To preview the sound file click the play button 4 Click OK to close the service s property dialog box 68 KO Bluetooth Service Audio Gateway The Bluetooth Audio Gateway service enables the computer to use the microphone and speakers o
84. y specific types or classes of devices To change this modify your device s configuration in the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel e The remote or unlisted device is in the non discoverable mode To change this modify the remote device s configuration in the Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Finding services After discovering the devices you can have access to you may perform Service Discovery Each available device that you have discovered in the Bluetooth Neighborhood provides you with several services To find out what these services are simply do either of the following e Double click a device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood OR e Right click a device and select Discover Available Services 3 KO Getting Started The services that BTW supports are as follows Bluetooth Serial Port establishes a wireless connection between two Bluetooth z devices The serial connection can be used by applications as though there is a serial cable between the devices l 1 Dial up Networking allows you to use a modem on another Bluetooth device to E connect to the Internet and send receive e mail Fax allows you to send a fax transmission through another Bluetooth device File Transfer Public Folder allows you to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth device such as browse drag and drop open print cut copy paste delete rename etc Headset allows a Bluetooth hea

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