KoamTac KBD401 User manual

KBD401 USB
Bluetooth®Dongle
User Manual
Rev 1.0
December 2013
for Windows 7/8 OS

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Table of Contents
1. Knowing your USB Bluetooth dongle ...........................................5
1.1 Package contents .....................................................................................................................5
1.2 System requirements ............................................................................................................... 5
1.3 KBD401 Specifications Summary.............................................................................................6
2. Driver Installation .........................................................................7
3. Pairing with KDC as a Bluetooth device........................................9
4. Find Bluetooth Serial Comport # ................................................11
5. Using KDC with Bluesoleil through KBD401G.............................13
5.1 Installing BlueSoleil ................................................................................................................13
5.2 Uninstalling BlueSoleil............................................................................................................15
5.3 Getting Started ......................................................................................................................15
6. Warranty ....................................................................................22
7. Contact Information ...................................................................23

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Regulatory Compliance
FCC ID : VH9KBD401
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter unless authorized to do so by the FCC.
Modification not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment under FCC rules.
Certificate No. : R-13112001
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CE Mark which indicates
compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these
Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:
Applicable Directives:
• Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC
Scope of Opinion
(Essential Requirements)
Applied Specifications / Standards
TCF Identification
Results
Article 3.1(a) - Health
EN 62311:2008
Statement
Complies
Article 3.1(a) - Safety
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
ESTCS1101-002
Complies
Article 3.1(a) - EMC
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05)
ESTCE0712-007(1)
Complies
Article 3.2
- Radio Spectrum Use
ETSI EN 300 328:V1.7.1 (2006-10)
ESTR0801-018(1)
Complies
208-
130070
Article 2-1-19, 2.4GHz Wide Band low power data communication system
MSIP-CRM-AI3-KBD401

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Warnings and Notes
General warnings:
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in the equipment’s manual, the
protection provided by the equipment could be impaired!
Do not use the Bluetooth Dongle if any damage is present!
Repair of the Bluetooth Dongle is only allowed to be carried out by authorized
personnel!
Notes:
Metal objects should be kept at least 5 cm away from the dongle in order for the
antenna to work efficiently.
Good signal strength should be ensured for reliable communication between
Bluetooth devices. Avoid obstacles and keep the device within the Bluetooth module
range.

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1. Knowing your USB Bluetooth dongle
1.1 Package contents
KoamTac KBD401
Installation CD (G version only)
KBD401 USB Bluetooth Dongle
1.2 System requirements
Before using your KBD401 USB Bluetooth dongle, ensure that your system meets the
following requirements:
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8
System memory: 512MB or larger
Hard drive free space: 10MB for device driver, 500MB for Bluesoleil Bluetooth
software (G version only).

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1.3 KBD401 Specifications Summary
Chipset
CSR8510
Bluetooth Standards
Bluetooth 4.0 Class I
Interface
USB 2.0/1.1
Antenna
Internal Chip Antenna
Range
30 meters
Bluetooth Profile
SPP, HID, (Optional PAN, FTP, SYNCH, OPP, BPP,
FAX, BIP, A2DP, HSP, PBA and MAP Via Bluesoleil)
Radio Frequency
2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Transfer Rate
Up to 3.0Mbps
OS support
Windows 7/8
Power Consumption
5V, 90mA max
Input Power
5V (USB bus-powered)
Physical Dimensions
22mmx15mmx5.35mm (LxWxH)
Weight
2.0g
☞Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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2. Driver Installation
To install the Bluetooth driver to your computer.
1. Insert USB BT Dongle into your computer’s USB port.
2. Windows will install “Generic Bluetooth Radio” driver automatically.
3. Computer will display below message.
4. If driver is installed successfully, you can find the device in Device Manager.
(Click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager)

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3. Pairing with KDC as a Bluetooth device
1. Click Bluetooth icon on tray.
2. Click “Add a Device”.

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3. Select the Bluetooth device that you want to connect on the list.
4. Select “Next”.
5. Finish Add a Device.

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4. Find Bluetooth Serial Comport #
1. Go to Bluetooth device list via “Show Bluetooth Devices”.
2. Select Bluetooth device that is paired to find serial comport #.

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3. Right-click and select “Properties”.
4. Select Hardware tab. You can find Bluetooth device serial comport #.

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5. Using KDC with Bluesoleil through
KBD401G
KBD401G version supports various functions through Bluesoleil software such
as transferring file to and from your mobile phone, printing a file using a
Bluetooth printer (within range) without any cable connection, and using a
Bluetooth wireless keyboard and mouse device with your computer and so
on. You can also use KDC in Bluesoleil program. Follow the steps to install
Bluesoleil and experience using KDC with Bluesoleil.
5.1 Installing BlueSoleil
Before installing
Uninstall the earlier version of BlueSoleil you installed on your computer:
Click Start -> Control Panel to open Control Panel, and then choose Uninstall
a program. Select BlueSoleil in the program list and uninstall it.
Note: Bluetooth adapter can be remained plugged or unplugged when
installation.
Installing BlueSoleil
1. Insert BlueSoleil installation CD into the CD-ROM.
2. Select Run SETUP.EXE to start installation.

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3. Choose the setup language.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Restart your computer.
Note: If you do not restart, some operations may be abnormal.

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5.2 Uninstalling BlueSoleil
BlueSoleil can only be removed from Control Panel. For detailed instructions,
please refer to "step 2.1 Before installing" in this guide.
5.3 Getting Started
1. Starting BlueSoleil
Double click "Bluetooth Places" icon on the desktop or right-click the
Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select "Explore Bluetooth Places".
2. Search remote Bluetooth Devices
Make the devices discoverable first. Double-click Search Devices icon and
then Bluetooth devices will appear in the window.

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3. Search Services
Double-click the device icon to enter the device's subfolder. Services
supported by the device will appear in the window automatically. If not,
double-click Search Services icon to refresh.
4. Establish a connection
Double-click a service icon to initiate a connection.

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You might be prompted to enter a passkey to authenticate. Enter the same
passkey on both sides, or enter the specific one provided by the device
manufacture on your computer side only. On BlueSoleil side, the dialog box
as shown in the following picture will pop up for you to enter a passkey.
5. Right-click an available KDC and select Pair.

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6. When you use SPP, pair the KDC by selecting
.
When you select and right-click on the available KDC, you can check Serial
Port Number.

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7. Run KTSync by double-clicking icon in your computer desktop.
When KTSync runs, the KDC communicates with KTSync though the serial
port.
8. When you use HID, pair the KDC by selecting
.

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9. Terminate a connection
Right-click the connecting remote service icon, and select Disconnect.
10. Both KDB401 and Bluesoleil 9.x support BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). You
can use BLE supporting devices by following the processes as below.
Click Bluetooth icon in the tray and select BLE functions.