Asus USB-BT211 Mini Bluetooth Dongle User manual

USB-BT211
Tiny Bluetooth dongle
User Manual
For Windows®XP OS

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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... v
How this guide is organized ...............................................................v
Conventions used in this guide ..........................................................v
Chapter 1: Knowing your Tiny Bluetooth dongle
Bluetooth®overview .............................................................................. 1
Package contents .................................................................................. 1
System requirements ............................................................................ 1
USB-BT211 specications summary ................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Getting started
Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite ......................................................... 3
Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite....................................................... 5
Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite
Bluetooth XP Suite screen.................................................................... 6
Bluetooth Suite Tray.............................................................................. 8
Bluetooth Suite Conguration.............................................................. 9
Bluetooth Suite Settings.................................................................... 9
Local Device.................................................................................... 10
Bluetooth Security............................................................................11
Prole Manager................................................................................11
Shared Folders................................................................................ 14
Object Push..................................................................................... 15
Audio............................................................................................... 16
Basic Imaging.................................................................................. 17
Fax Server Conguration ................................................................ 17
Sync ................................................................................................ 18

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Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device
Pairing with a Bluetooth device ......................................................... 19
Connecting to a Bluetooth device...................................................... 22
Using the Dial-up Networking Prole (DUN) ..................................... 24
Chapter 5: Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 32
ASUS Contact information.................................................................. 34
Table of contents

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About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your Tiny Bluetooth dongle
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, and specications of the ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle.
• Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter describes how to install and launch the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite
This chapter gives a detailed description on the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device
This chapter describes how to connect your computer to a Bluetooth device
using the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 5: Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Knowing your Tiny
Bluetooth dongle
System requirements
Before using your ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle, ensure that your system meets
the following requirements:
Operating system: Microsoft®Windows®XP / Vista
System memory: 64MB or larger
Hard drive free space: 100MB
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Bluetooth®overview
Bluetooth®is a short-range wireless technology that allows communication
among Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs, mobile devices, headsets, and
GPS receivers. Bluetooth® devices only need to be within the specied range to
exchange information and do not need any physical connection.
With Bluetooth®technology, you can:
• Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone.
• Connect your computer to other Bluetooth devices that are within range.
• Synchronize data between your computer and Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone.
• Use a wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller on your computer.
Package contents
Check your ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle package for the following items.
ASUS USB-BT211
Support CD (manual, utilities)
Quick Start Guide

2Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter
USB-BT211 specications summary
Model USB-BT211
Standard Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
Interface USB 2.0/1.1
Range Up to 100 meters
Bluetooth Prole
A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUNP, FAX, FTP, HCRP, HID,
GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP,
SAP
Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band
Modulation Method GFSK for 1Mbps, π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps, 8-DPSK
for 3Mbps
Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Transfer Rate (Maz) Max UARTbaud rates of 3Mbps
OS support Windows®XP / Vista
Power Consumption Tx Typical: 51mA, Rx Typical: 43mA, Standby
Mode: 15mA
Input Power DC 5V via USB port
Receiving Sensitivity <-85dBm at <0.1% BER
Physical Dimensions 19.52 x 13.5 x 6.8 mm (L x W x H)
Weight 2.2g
Operating Temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~ 140ºF)
Storage Temperature -10ºC ~ 70ºC (14ºF ~ 158ºF)
Humidity 5% ~ 90%, non-condensing
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Getting started
Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite
The Bluetooth XP Suite is a Bluetooth management tool that enables you to nd,
pair, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices easily.
• Remove any previously installed Bluetooth software on your computer.
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs to uninstall Bluetooth
software.
• Install the Bluetooth XP Suite before inserting the USB Bluetooth adapter.
To install the Bluetooth XP Suite on your computer:
1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. An autorun screen appears if the
Autorun function is enabled on your computer.
If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click setup.exe in the Software
folder to run the CD.
3. Click OK.
2. Select your language and click Install Bluetooth Utilities/Driver.

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5. Click Next to install the Bluetooth XP Suite to the default folder or click Change
to specify another folder.
6. Click Install to start the installation.
4. The InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth XP Suite launches. Click Next to
continue.

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7. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard.
8. Click Yes to restart your computer and activate the changes.
Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite
To launch the Bluetooth XP Suite:
• Click Start > Programs > ASUS Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite.
• Double-click Bluetooth Suite on the Windows®desktop.
9. Insert the USB Bluetooth adapter after your computer reboots, then the
computer detects the USB Bluetooth adapter and completes installing the
Bluetooth prole drivers.