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P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. The USB Adapter lets you create cable-free connections between your USB desktop PC and devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. The USB Adapter is compatible with all Bluetooth v1.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 3 PRODUCT FEATURES The USB Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides: • Compliancy with Bluetooth specification v1.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • • • • 4 PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended One available USB port, USB 1.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 5 PA C K A G E C O N T E N T S • • • • • Bluetooth USB Adapter 5 Ft.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 6 USB ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Weight: 0.9oz. Physical Interface: USBUHCI/OHCI 1.1-compliant Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Storage Temp: -15 to +55 degrees Celsius Output Power: 0 to 20 dBm, Class 1, 2, 3 Humidity: 10-90% (non-condensing) Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER minimum Supply Voltage: 5.0VDC Data Rate: 723/57.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 7 SUPPORTED PROFILES The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”.
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P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 9 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 installation. 1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard” window appears.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 10 SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to accept the license agreement. Click on “Next”. 10 4. Name your device and select the type of computer you are installing your USB Adapter in. Click on “Next”.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 11 SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) 5. Specify the location where the software and driver will be installed on your hard drive. It is recommended that you install the software and driver to the default directory “C:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software”. Click on “Next”. 6. Confirm that the device software and driver are ready to be installed and click on “Install”.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 12 SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Device Signature Notice”, click “Yes” or “OK” to continue the installation process. 7. Confirm the completion of installation; click “Finish” and then restart the system.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 13 INSTALLING THE USB ADAPTER 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 handling the USB Adapter. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the USB Adapter.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 14 INSTALLING THE USB ADAPTER (CONT ’D) Note: Your USB Adapter is equipped with a powerful antenna, which provides optimal performance of the radio. In some instances, attaching the USB Adapter directly to the rear of a desktop PC is not the optimal place for the antenna to propagate its radio signal. For these instances, we recommend you use the included USB extension cable to extend the USB Adapter to a more optimal place for the radio signals to propagate.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 15 INSTALLING THE USB DEVICE DRIVER 1. After installing the software and restarting the system, insert the USB Adapter into an available USB port. You should see your system register a new USB device found. 2. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device”; then click on “Next”. Note: If you receive a Microsoft Digital Signature Notice, click “Continue” to complete the installation process.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 16 INSTALLING THE USB DEVICE DRIVER (CONT ’D) 3. Select “Specify a Location” and browse for the location of the device driver “C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\bin\”; then click “Next”. 16 4. Confirm that the device driver was found and click on “Next”.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 17 INSTALLING THE USB DEVICE DRIVER (CONT ’D) 5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the driver installation; click on “Finish”. 6. “My Bluetooth Places” should appear on your desktop. Your installation process now complete.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 18 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the “Help” file of the “My Bluetooth Places” program. To customize the configuration settings of Bluetooth software for Windows operating system, follow the instructions described below: 1. Right click on the Bluetooth icon on the right-hand side of the task bar of your screen.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 19 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CON’T) 2. Click on “Configuration”. a) The “General” tab of “Configuration” allows you to customize the device’s user name, type, and security type. b) The “Accessibility” tab allows you to specify which individual devices are allowed to access the user’s computer. c) The “Discovery” tab allows you to specify which individual devices, type of, or class of device the user’s computer is allowed access to.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 20 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CON’T) d) The “Information Exchange” tab allows you to specify the location of different types of files. e) The “Local Services” tab indicates the services this computer makes available to the other computers. f) The “Client Applications” tab indicates the properties of each application. g) The “Hardware” tab indicates device information of the user’s hardware.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 21 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM The “My Bluetooth Places” program provides a quick and easy way to perform different application services through Bluetooth connections. A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the “Help” file of the “My Bluetooth Places” program.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 22 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT ’D) FTP: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to perform file system actions. Inbox: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to send files, e.g. business card, e-mail, etc., through server’s personal information manager (PIM) actions.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 23 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT ’D) To use the “My Bluetooth Places” program, follow the instructions described below: 1. Click “My Bluetooth Places” on your screen. Three icons—“My Device”, “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood”, and “Add Bluetooth Connection”—appear inside the window. 2. Click “My Device” to see which of your application services are available to other devices. The icons without “X” indicate the available Bluetooth services.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 24 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT ’D) 3. Click “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood” from the “My Bluetooth Places” window to search for devices available to you. Once Bluetooth devices are detected, icons with device names will be displayed on your screen. You may initiate a search for devices by selecting “Bluetooth” from the toolbar of the “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood” window. 24 4.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 25 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your USB Adapter. 1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your USB Adapter. 2. The “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”.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 26 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (CONT ’D) 4. Click “Remove” to initiate the UninstallShield Wizard and remove the software from your PC. 26 5. Click “Finish” to complete the uninstall.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 27 GLOSSARY Authentication Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password before exchanging data. Authorization Security feature that requires user approval before another user is allowed to share data. Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices. Bonded Device Recognized by your device so as not to require authentication or authorization. Device Device enabled with Bluetooth technology.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 28 FCC/CE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F8T001 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 29 FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT ’D) 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. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 30 FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT ’D) Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.
P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 31 INFORMATION Belkin Components Limited One Year Product Warranty Belkin Components 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 dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 33 belkin.com Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building • Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk • The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd.
