IOGear GBU421 User manual

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Installation
Installation Guide
Bluetooth®2.1 USB Micro Adapter
GBU421
PART NO. M1224

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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 rst-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or ofce. These adapters allow computers with USB
connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth®2.1 and USB 1.1
specications, 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® 2.1 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
Software Installation – Windows Vista / 7 14
Initial Bluetooth Conguration Wizard – Win-
dows XP / Vista
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Software Un-installation 22
Installation - Mac OS X 23
Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone
/ PDA
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Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer 37
Connect to Network Access 48
Pairing 58
Installation-Windows XP Service Pack 2 /
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
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Specications 64
Technical Support 65
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
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CE Statement 68
Limited Warranty 69
Contact 70

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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 Bluetooth®2.1 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®2.1 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 les 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 specication 2.1 compliant•
USB specication 1.1 compliant•
Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth• ®2.1 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® 2.1 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 2.1 and USB 1.1 specications, 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® 2.1 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
Windows XP Service Pack 2
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. For XP without Service Pack 2 installed, please follow below steps to install
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software.
Do NOT plugged IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter 1.
into the computer before installing the soft-
ware. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will
bring up the setup installation window to begin
the driver installation. Click on OK to start the
installation. If the auto-start feature does not
bring up th setup installation window, simply
browse to your CD drive, double click on the
“Setup.exe” and run the setup le. Please
follow the on-screen instructions to install the
drivers.

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Click on 2. Next to continue Select “I accept the terms in the license agree-3.
ment” and click Next to continue

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During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not 4.
Found” window will appear. DO NOT plug in
the Bluetooth adapter at this time, simply click
Cancel to proceed with the driver installation
without connecting the Bluetooth device.
Once the driver installation has completed, 5.
click Finish. You may plug in the Bluetooth
Micro Adapter now and it will take up to few
minutes for your computer to load all correct
drivers. It is recommended to restart your
computer after setup is completed.

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To begin the Widcomm Bluetooth Software 2.
installation, simply click on Yes to start.
Software Installation – Windows Vista / 7
Make sure the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is1.
NOT plugged into the computer before install-
ing 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 installation CD. Simply click on Run setup.
exe to start the installation.

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Plug in your Bluetooth Micro Adapter to 3.
continue with the installation.
Click on 4. Next to continue.

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Follow through the guidance provided by 6.
the installation wizard. When the installation
wizard is completed, click on Finish to end the
installation.
It is recommended to restart your computer
after setup is completed.
Select5. I accept the terms in the license
agreement and click on Next to continue.

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Click 7. Finish to complete the installation

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Initial Bluetooth Conguration Wizard – Windows XP / Vista
Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the 1.
system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth
Conguration Wizard”.
Click 2. Next to continue.

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Enter a unique name for this computer. This3.
name will be displayed to other Bluetooth
devices. Select a computer type from the
drop-down menu and click Next.
Click 4. Next to continue.

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Select the services that you would like your 5.
computer to offer to the Bluetooth devices.
Click Next to proceed.
The Bluetooth software will install the selected 6.
services. This process may take a while.
If you wish to setup a Bluetooth device now, 7.
click Next to continue to start the pairing pro-
cess of your computer and the Bluetooth de-
vice. Otherwise, click Skip and click Finish on
the nal screen to end the Bluetooth wizard.