Belkin F8T003 User manual

Bluetooth
™
USB Adapter
Connect your peripherals and computing
devices, without cables
User Manual
F8T003

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/IC Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 10 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.

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
•Compatible with Mac®OS X v10.2 and higher*
•Operating distance of up to 10 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
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple®.

PC System Requirements
•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
Mac®System Requirements
•One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
•Mac OS X v10.2 and higher*
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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• Bluetooth USB Adapter
•CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
•User Manual
•Quick Installation Guide
•Registration Card

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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 dBm, Class 2
Sensitivity: <0.1% BER@ -70 dBm
Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps
Operating Range: 10-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: Internal
Dimensions: 57mm (L) x 24mm (W)
x 10mm (H)
Weight: 0.3oz. or 9g
Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: -30 to 85 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 10-90% (non-condensing)
Supply Voltage: 5.0VDC (USB)
Nominal Current: 100mA
Support Profiles: Service Discovery, File
Transfer, LAN Access, Serial
Port, DUN, Generic Object
Exchange, Business Card,
Push, Pull & Exchange, FAX,
Synchronization
OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000,
and XP
Mac OS X v10.2 and higher*
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple.

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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
•FAX

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SUPPORTED PROFILES
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
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.
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
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”.

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

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SOFTWARE SETUP
Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Driver 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.
Connect the USB Adapter directly to an available USB A-type connector on your
desktop or notebook computer.

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INSTALLING THE USB ADAPTER
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 a USB extension cable
(Belkin part number F8T050) 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. Click on “Next”.
Note: In some computers, the USB hardware installation
will be automatic and Installation Steps 1–5 will not
be necessary.
2. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for
my device”. 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
3. Select “Specify a Location” and click
on “Next”. Browse for the location of
the device driver “C:\Program
Files\Belkin\Bluetooth
Software\bin\”; then click “OK”.
4. Confirm that the device driver was
found and click on “Next”.

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INSTALLING THE USB DEVICE DRIVER
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 is
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
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.