IOGear Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter GBU421 User manual

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Installation
Installation
Installation Guide
Bluetooth®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
GBU421
PART NO. M1204

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth®to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s
Bluetooth®to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB
connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth®2.0 and USB 1.1
specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area
Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones,
computers, etc.
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth®to 2.0 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity
solution from IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents 5
Overview 6
Features 8
Requirements 9
Introduction 10
Installation-Windows XP 11
Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 17
Installation-Windows Vista 19
Uninstall Drivers 24
Installation-Mac OS X 25
Connect to a Cellular Phone 28
Connect to Network Access 34
Connect to a Printer 43
Connect to a PDA 48
Pairing 54
Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 56
Specification 60
Technical Support 61
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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CE Statement 64
Limited Warranty 65
Contact 66

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Package Contents
This package contains:
GBU421
1 Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
1 Driver CD•
1 Quick Start Guide•
1 Warranty Card / Registration Card•
The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following:
Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista•
User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter
* If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

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Overview
Bluetooth is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic
devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following applications are supported by Bluetooth®technology:
Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA with your computer.•
Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth device.•
Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled device.•
Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled computer.•
Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.•
Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.•
Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.•
Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.•
Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.•

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Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as:
A Bluetooth server - these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, or•
to other Bluetooth devices.
A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.•
Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.

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Features
Eliminates cables between your computers•
Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices•
Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity•
Bluetooth specification 2.0 compliant•
USB specification 1.1 compliant•
Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth• ®2.0 USB Micro Adapter.
Up to 2.1 Mbps data rate•
Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place•
Crisp, easy, and fast installation and setup•
Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – Pairing, Encryption, and Authentication•
PC and Mac compatible•

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Requirements
System Requirements
Hardware Requirements:
• Available USB port
Operation System:
For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later

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Introduction
IOGEAR®’s Bluetooth®2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a Class 2 device with a wireless working distance of up
to 30 feet (10 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a
Bluetooth™ enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides
users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 30 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area
Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones,
computers, etc. The Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy
to install and use, and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR®for home and mobile
networking needs.
Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 30 feet (10
meters).

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Installation-Windows XP
The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included
with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you
already have Service Pack 2 installed, you may
choose not to install drivers from the installation
CD and instead use the Microsoft Bluetooth
drivers.
Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth1.
adapter is NOT plugged into the computer at
this moment. Insert the IOGEAR installation
CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start
feature will bring up the installation window
to begin the driver installation. Click on
Windows Installation to start the Bluetooth
installation. If the installation CD does not
auto-start, simply browse to your CD drive,
double click on the “Setup.exe” and run
the setup file. Please follow the on-screen
instructions to install the drivers.

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Click on2. Next to continue The wizard is now ready to being the3.
installation. Click Install to continue.

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If you accept the license agreement, click4.
Next.
When you approach the end of the5.
installation process, the Driver Signature
Notice may appear. Simply click OK to
proceed with the installation

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During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not6.
Found” window will appear. Do not plug in
the Bluetooth®adapter at this time, click
Cancel to continue.
Once the driver installation has completed,7.
click Finish.

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In order to complete the Bluetooth installation8.
software you will be asked to Log off from your
computer. Click Yes to log off.

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Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard - Windows XP
Click2. Next to continue.
For Windows XP
Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the1.
system tray. This will start the “Initial
Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.”

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Next, enter a unique name for this computer.3.
This name will be displayed to other
Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type
from the drop-down menu and click Next.
Click4. Next to configure the services this
computer will offer to other Bluetooth
devices.

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Select the services that you would like your5.
computer to offer. Click Next to proceed.
The Bluetooth software will install the6.
selected services. This process may take a
while.
If you wish to setup a Bluetooth device7.
now click Next. Otherwise click Skip and
click Finish on the final screen to end the
Bluetooth wizard

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Installation-Windows Vista
Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your1.
CD-ROM drive. Make sure the IOGEAR
Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the
computer before installing the software.
Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will
bring up the auto play options for the instal-
lation CD. Simply click on Run setup.exe to
bring up the IOGEAR auto-run screen.
Click on2. WINDOWS Installation to start.

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Click Next to continue.3. If you accept the agreement, click4. Next to
continue.