Belkin F8T001 User manual

BLUETOOTH
™USB ADAPTER
USER MANUAL
F8T001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
USB Adapter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Supported Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Software Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the USB Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing the USB Device Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bluetooth Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
“My Bluetooth Places” Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
FCC/CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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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 v1.1-certified
devices and enables you to wirelessly connect up to seven other
devices enabled with
Bluetooth technology, such as printers, PDAs,
and cell phones simultaneously. Now you can connect your
peripherals and computing devices up to 100 meters away
without cables in your home, office, or while on the road.
Establish ad-hoc connection between devices without having
to configure a network.
Before you install and start using your new USB
Adapter, please take a few minutes to review some
of the terms that you will be seeing throughout
the document. You will find a brief Glossary on
page 27 of this manual.
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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The USB Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides:
• Compliancy with
Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices
• USB bus powering: No external power supply necessary
• Support for Microsoft®Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
• Operating distance of up to 100 meters
• Point-to-multipoint connections
• Support for data rates up to 721Kbps
• Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication
• Compatibility with USB desktop and notebook computers
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• PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above
• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended
• One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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• Bluetooth USB Adapter
• 5 Ft. USB Extension Cable
• CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
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USB ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1
Physical Interface: USBUHCI/OHCI 1.1-compliant
Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power: 0 to 20 dBm, Class 1, 2, 3
Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER minimum
Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps
Operating Range: 100-meter radius indoors
Network Topology: Point-to-Multipoint
Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet
Operation: Master/Slave
Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM
LED Indicator: Power On, Data Traffic
Antenna Type: External
Dimensions: 70mm (L) x 33mm (W)
x 13mm (H)
Weight: 0.9oz.
Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: -15 to +55 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 10-90% (non-condensing)
Supply Voltage: 5.0VDC
Nominal Current: 100mA
Support Profiles: Service Discovery, File Transfer,
Serial Port, DUN, LAN, Generic
Object Exchange, Business
Card, Push, Pull & Exchange
OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000,
and XP
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SUPPORTED PROFILES
The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”. Available profiles include:
• Generic Access
• Service Discovery
• Serial Port
• LAN Access
• Dial-Up Networking
• Generic Object Exchange
• Object Push
• File Transfer
• Synchronization
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SUPPORTED PROFILES (CON’T)
Your USB Adapter gives you the ability to do the following—without cables:
• Transfer files
• Access dial-up networks
• Connect to local area networks
• Perform an ActiveSync®session
• Connect to serial ports
• Exchange PIM data
• Send or exchange business cards
The basic functions of the
Bluetooth Neighborhood include:
• Device Discovery
• Service Discovery
• Establishing links with remote devices
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SOFTWARE SETUP
Soft are Setup for Windo s 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. Click on “Next” to begin the
installation process.
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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT’D)
3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license
agreement” to accept the license
agreement. Click on “Next”.
4. Name your device and select the type of
computer you are installing your USB
Adapter in. Click on “Next”.
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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”.
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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.
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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. Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted
floors may cause you to acquire an electrostatic charge.
Overvie
There are two ways to use your USB Adapter:
1. Connect the USB Adapter directly to an available USB A-type connector on your desktop or
notebook computer.
2. Connect the USB Adapter directly to the included 5-foot USB extension cable, and then
connect the other end of the cable to an available USB A-type connector on your desktop or
notebook computer.
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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.
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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 .
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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”.
4. Confirm that the device driver was found
and click on “Next”.
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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.
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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. The “Bluetooth
Configuration” window appears
to allow you to customize the
configuration settings of “Explore”,
“Setup”, or “Services”. In the “Setup”
menu, there are two extended items,
”Security“ and “Configuration”.
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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.
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