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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 1
™
Bluetooth PDA and PC
Adapter Combo Card
Enable your PDA or notebook
computer with Bluetooth
wireless technology
User Manual
F8T006-PC
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card from Belkin. By inserting the PDA Adapter Card* (Belkin part number F8T020) into the PC Adapter Card sleeve (Belkin part number F8T007), you create a PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card (Belkin part number F8T006-PC) that installs easily, to enable your notebook computer with Bluetooth technology. This User Manual provides information on the PDA and
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 3 OVERVIEW Product Features This Card is compliant with Bluetooth Standard Version 1.1 and provides: • Compliancy with Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices • Support for Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Pocket PC 2002, and 2003 • 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 System Requirements • PC-compatible c
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 4 OVERVIEW Handheld Requirements • Genuine Intel® processor •One available CompactFlash® Type 1 slot •Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or 2003 Package Contents • Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card • Bluetooth PC Adapter Card sleeve • Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card CD-ROM for installation software and documentation • Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card User Manual • Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 5 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius Specifications Storage Temp: -30 to 85 degrees Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Celsius Physical Interface: PCMCIA Type II, CF Type I Humidity: 10-90% (non- Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz condensing) Output Power: 0 dBm, Class 2 Supply Voltage: 3.3V Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps Operating Range: 10-meter radius indoors Network Topology: Point-to-Multipo
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 6 OVER OVERVIEW VIEW Supported Profiles The services supported by your Card are defined as “Profiles”. Available Profiles include: • Generic Access • File Transfer • Service Discovery • Synchronization • Serial Port • Fax • LAN Access •Personal Area Network •Dial-Up Networking •Hardcopy Cable Replacement • Object Exchange • HID 6
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 7 OVERVIEW Supported Profiles Your Card gives you the ability to do the following—without cables: •Transfer files • Connect to serial ports •Access dial-up networks •Exchange PIM data • Connect to local area networks • Print •Perform an ActiveSync® session • Send or exchange business cards The basic functions of the Bluetooth Neighborhood include: • Device Discovery • Service Discovery • Establishing links with remote devices 7
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 8 SOFTWARE SETUP Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP To install the software for the Card, follow the instructions below: Note: The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000. Note: Do not insert the Card into the PCMCIA Type II slot prior to installation. 1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM for the Bluetooth PC Adapter Card into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The “Software I
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 9 SOFTWARE SETUP 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to accept the license agreement. Click on “Next” to continue. 4. Specify the location where the software files will be installed on your hard drive. It is recommended that you install the software in the default directory “C:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth\Software\”. Click on “Next” to continue. 9
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 10 SOFTWARE SETUP 5. Confirm that the device software is ready to be installed and click on “Install”. 6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin to install the Bluetooth software. This may take several minutes. 10
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 11 SOFTWARE SETUP 7. During the installation process, you may be prompted to insert your Card. If your Card is not plugged into your computer at this time, you may insert it into an available PCMCIA Type II-compliant slot on your notebook, then click “OK” to continue. Click on “Cancel” to continue installation without the Card inserted. Refer to the “Hardware Setup” section of this User Manual for instructions for installing the hardware. Note:
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 12 HARDWARE SETUP Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP Follow these instructions to install your Card on your PC: Note: Your 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 Card. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the Card. Dry
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 13 HARDWARE SETUP 3. Browse for the location of the device driver “C:\Program Files\Belkin\ Bluetooth\Software\bin\” then click “Next”. 4. If you receive the following “Hardware Installation Notice”, click on “Continue Anyway” to continue with the installation process. 13
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 14 HARDWARE SETUP 5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation; click on “Finish” to complete the installation process. 14
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 15 INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD Configuring your Computer for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP 1. Once the installation process is complete, you will be prompted by the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard”. This Wizard will guide you through the initial setup of your Card. Please follow the Wizard as prompted. 2. Name your computer with a name you are likely to remember. This name will me made available when your computer is discovered by ot
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 16 INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD 3. Choose the type of computer you have installed the Card into from the drop-down menu and click “Next”. 4. Continue the Wizard to configure the Bluetooth services that this computer will make available of other Bluetooth devices to use. Click “Next”. 16
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 17 INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD 5. Choose the Bluetooth services your computer will offer and click “Next”. The most common service for your computer type will be checked by default. 6. If you have another Bluetooth device and you want to configure the way this computer will use its services, click “Next”. Otherwise click “Skip”. 17
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 18 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Uninstalling the Software for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP Follow these instructions to uninstall your Card on your PC: 1. Insert the Bluetooth PC Adapter Card CD-ROM included with your Card. 2. This “InstallShield Wizard” 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” to continue with the uninstall process
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 19 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE To install the Bluetooth software required to use your Adapter Card on a Pocket PC, follow the instructions below. 1. Remove any accessories from your Pocket PC. 2. Place the Pocket PC in its cradle and create an ActiveSync connection to your desktop or notebook computer, as you would normally do. 19
