IOGear GBU241W6 User manual

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GBU241W6/341W6
PKG NO. M0418
Installation
Installation
Installation Guide
Bluetooth®Wireless USB Adapter

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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 USB adapter, another connectivity solution from
IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents 5
Features 6
System Requirements 7
Introduction 8
Software Installation 9
Hardware Installation 16
Installing the Bluetooth Mouse 20
Disabling Bluetooth Mouse 24
Installing a Bluetooth Enabled PDA 27
Installing a Bluetooth GPS 33
Installing a Bluetooth Headset 38
Installing a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone 42
Using a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone as
Headset on your PC
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Installing a Bluetooth Printer Adapter 51
Technical Support 59
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Statement
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CE Steatement 62
Limited Warranty 63
Contact 64

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Package Contents
• 1 USB Bluetooth®Adapter
• 1 Installation CD
• 1 Quick Start Guide
• 1 Warranty/Registration Card
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

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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 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU241W6, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU341W6
• Up to 2.1 Mbps, 3x faster than 1.2
• 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
• Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.
• PC and Mac compatible

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

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Introduction
IOGEAR®’s GBU241W6 Wireless Bluetooth®to USB Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance
of 60 feet (20 meters), GBU341W6 is a class 1 device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 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
66 feet for GBU241W6, and 330 feet for GBU341W6. 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.

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Software Installation
Windows XP
1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive
on your computer. Select the language you
would like to use for the installation and click
OK.
2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil
software will appear. Click Next to continue.

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3. If you agree to the terms of the license
agreement, click on the “I accept the terms
in the license agreement” and click Next to
continue.
4. Please choose if you want to have shortcut on
Startup folder and Desktop, and then click Next
to continue. (We suggest you leave it as default
to avoid mistaken setting.)

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5. Click Change if you would like to change
the directory that the Bluetooth software is
installed to. Click Next when you are ready
to continue.
6. If you have set everything correctly, simply
click Install to begin the installation process.
Otherwise, please click Back to review the
setup.

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Windows Vista
1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive
on your computer. Select the language you
would like to use for the installation and click
OK.
7. After the BlueSoleil software has completely
installed, you will need to restart your
computer to begin using the software.

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2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil
software will appear. Click Next to continue.
3. If you agree to the terms of the license
agreement, click on the “I accept the
terms in the license agreement” and
click Next to continue.

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4. Click Change if you would like to change
the directory that the Bluetooth software is
installed to. Otherwise, click Next when you
are ready to continue.
5. If you have set everything correctly, simply
click Install to begin the installation process.
Otherwise, please click Back to review the
setup.

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6. After the BlueSoleil software has completely
installed, you will need to restart your
computer to begin using the software.

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1. After restarting you will be presented with
the main BlueSoleil window. At the bottom
of the window will be a message asking
you to insert a Bluetooth device. Insert the
Bluetooth®adapter into an available USB
port on your computer now.
Hardware Installation
2. On Windows XP, you will see a message
bubble appear in the lower right corner of
your screen as drivers are loaded for the
Bluetooth®adapter.

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3. When the drivers have completely loaded,
the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the
name and type of your computer so that
other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify
it. Press OK when you are done entering this
information.
4. As the Bluetooth network is established,
you may see a warning from any firewall
software you have installed. Make sure you
unblock the BlueSoleil software or you may
experience problems with networking.

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Windows Vista
1. After your computer is restarted, double
click the BlueSoliel icon on your desktop to
start the BlueSoleil software. Then you will
be presented with the main BlueSoleil
window. At the bottom of the window
will be a message asking you to insert a
Bluetooth device. Insert the Bluetooth®
adapter into an available USB port on your
computer now.
2. On Windows Vista, you will see a
message bubble appear in the lower
right corner of your screen as drivers
are loaded for the Bluetooth®adapter.

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3. When the drivers are completely loaded,
the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the
name and the device type of your computer
so that other Bluetooth devices can
correctly identify it. Press OK when you are
done entering this information.
4. As the Bluetooth network is established,
you may see a warning from any firewall
software you have installed. Make sure you
unblock the BlueSoleil software or you may
experience problems with networking.

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Windows XP
1. To connect to a Bluetooth mouse, make
sure the device is in discoverable mode and
click the orange orb to search for nearby
Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot
be found, refer to your Bluetooth mouse’s
documentation for instructions on making it
discoverable.
Installing the Bluetooth Mouse
2. If the device requires authentication, right-
click on the Bluetooth mouse icon and
choose Pair Device.