Belkin F8T001 User manual

F8T001
BLUETOOTH™PC CARD
USER MANUAL
CARTE PC BLUETOOTH™
MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR
BLUETOOTH™PC CARD
BENUTZERHANDBUCH
BLUETOOTH™PC-KAART
HANDLEIDING
SCHEDA PER PC BLUETOOTH™
MANUALE UTENTE
TARJETA DE PC BLUETOOTH™
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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BLUETOOTH™PC CARD
USER MANUAL
F8T002
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PC Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Supported Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Software Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bluetooth Configurations Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
“My Bluetooth Places” Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FCC/CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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PRODUCT FEATURESINTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing the new Bluetooth PC Card (the PC Card) from Belkin featuring
Bluetooth wireless technology. 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
connections between devices without having to configure a network.
Before you install and start using your new PC Card, 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
26 of this manual.
The PC Card is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides the
following features:
• Support for Microsoft®Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
• 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
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Your PC Card gives you the ability to do the following—without cables:
• Transfer files
• Access dial-up networks
• Connect to local area networks
• Perform anActiveSync®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
PRODUCT FEATURES (CONT’D)
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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• Bluetooth PC Card
• CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• PC-compatible computer,CPU speed 200MHz or above
• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended
• One available CardBusType II-compatible PCMCIA slot
• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
PC CARD SPECIFICATIONS
Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1
Physical Interface: CardBusType II
Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power: 0 dBm (1mW), Class 2
Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER
Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps
Operating Range: 10-meter radius indoors
NetworkTopology: Point-to-Multipoint
Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet
Operation: Master/Slave
Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM
LED Indicator: Power On, Data Traffic
AntennaType: Internal
Dimensions: 100.7mm (L) x 54mm (W)
x 5mm (H)
Weight: 1.35oz.
OperatingTemp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius
StorageTemp: -33 to 55 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 93% (non-condensing)
SupplyVoltage: 5.0VDC
Nominal Current: 350mA
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 subject to change without notice
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SOFTWARE SETUP
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SUPPORTED PROFILES
Do not insert the PC Card into your notebook computer prior to installation.
Sof ware Se up for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
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.
The services supported by your PC Card are defined as“Profiles”.Available profiles include:
• GenericAccess
• Service Discovery
• Serial Port
• LANAccess
• Dial-Up Networking
• Generic Object Exchange
• Object Push
• FileTransfer
• Synchronization
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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT’D)
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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT’D)
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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 PC Card
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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INSTALLING THE PC CARD
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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT’D)
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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.
Note: The PC Card 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 PC Card. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Dry weather conditions
or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire an electrostatic charge.
1. After installing the software and
restarting the system, insert the PC
Card into an available PCMCIA slot
of your notebook computer with the
color label facing up.
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INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT’D)
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INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT’D)
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2. You should see your system register a new
hardware device found. 3. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click on “Next”. 4. Choose “Specify a location”.Click on “Next”. 5. Confirm that the device driver was found and click on “Next”.
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BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
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INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT’D)
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6. A window will appear that confirms the
completion of the hardware installation.
Click on “Finish”.
7. “My Bluetooth Places” should appear on
your screen.Your installation process is
now complete.
To customize the configuration settings of Bluetooth software forWindows operating systems,
follow the instructions described below:
1. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the lower right-hand side of the task bar of your screen.The
“Bluetooth Configuration”window appears to allow you to customize the Bluetooth
configuration settings of“Explore”,
“Setup”, or “Services”. In the “Setup”
menu, there are two extended items:
”Security“ and “Configuration”.
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2. Click on “Configuration”.
a)The “General” tab of
“Configuration”allows you to
customize the computer’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.
BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CONT’D)
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BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CONT’D)
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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
other computers.
f) The“ClientApplications” tab indicates the properties of each application.
g)The “Hardware” tab indicates device information of the user’s hardware.
h)The “Version Info”tab indicates the module version of the user’s software component.
i) The“Notifications” tab lets you associate a sound (Windows*.wav file) with specific
Bluetooth events.
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“MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM
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“MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT’D)
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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.
Blue oo h Services
Dial-up Networking: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless
connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to access the server’s modem service to the Internet.
Generic Serial:Allows your computer (as client) to establish a
Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) using a temporary serial port connection to allow legacy applications
to utilize the
Bluetooth connection.
LANAccess: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a
Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) to access the server’s connected LAN network service.
FAX Client:Allows your computer (as client) to establish a
Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) to utilize the fax facility attached to the server.
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.
OBEX IrMC Sync:Allows your computer (as client) to establish a
Bluetooth wireless connection to
a Bluetooth device (as server) to synchronize the two devices’ mailing address book.
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“MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT’D)
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“MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT’D)
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To use he “My Blue oo h Places” program, follow he ins ruc ions
described below: 3. Click “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood”
from the “My Bluetooh 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.
4. Click on each available device, for example,
a device name “Jon’s Desktop” to see
which services are available to you.Double
click on each icon to begin the different
services window.
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.
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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (CONT’D)
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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your PC Card.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your PC Card.
2. The“InstallShieldWizard” 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”.
4. Click “Remove”to initiate the
UninstallShield and remove the software
from your PC.
5. Click “Finish”to complete the uninstall.
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FCC/CE STATEMENT
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin Components, of 501West Walnut Street, Compton,CA 90220,declare under our sole
responsibility that the product, F8T002
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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
GLOSSARY
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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
Bluetooth device.
DeviceAddress Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device.
Device Discovery The location and recognition of one
Bluetooth device by another.
Device Group Compilation of several Bluetooth devices into a group,normally to conduct
related tasks.
Device Name Name that a
Bluetooth device provides when discovered by another device.
Service Discovery Determines which applications other devices have in common with yours.
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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.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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
Components may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Canada- Industry Canada (IC)
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply
with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission
of the European Community.
FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT’D)
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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.
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).
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)- Electromagnetic Immunity
• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics
• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker
• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry
the CE logo.
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INFORMATION
Belkin Components Limited OneYear 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. 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 ABOVEARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL ORWRITTEN,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMSANY ANDALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,WITHOUT
LIMITATION,WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA 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 UNDERANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO,LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME,
GOODWILL, DAMAGETO 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.
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CARTE PC BLUETOOTH™
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
F8T002
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Caractéristiques. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contenu de la boîte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Spécifications de la carte PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuration requise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Profils pris en charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation du logiciel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation de la carte PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Paramètres de configuration
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme « My Bluetooth Places » (Favoris Bluetooth). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Désinstallation du logiciel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Glossaire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Déclaration FCC/CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Informations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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