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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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2 I N T R O D U C T I O N Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. The USB Adapter lets you create cable-free connections between your USB desktop PC and devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. The USB Adapter is c...
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P R O D U C T F E A T U R E S 3 The USB Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides: • Compliancy with Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices • USB bus powering: No external power supply necessary• Support for Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP • Operating distance...
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• PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended• One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S 4 P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 4
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P A C K A G E C O N T E N T S 5 • Bluetooth USB Adapter • 5 Ft. USB Extension Cable• CD-ROM for installation software and documentation• User Manual• Quick Installation Guide P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 5
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6 U S B A D A P T E R S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Physical Interface: USBUHCI/OHCI 1.1-compliant Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power: 0 to 20 dBm, Class 1, 2, 3 Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER minimum Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps Operating Range: 100-meter...
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7 S U P P O R T E D P R O F I L E S The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”. Available profiles include: • Generic Access • Service Discovery • Serial Port • LAN Access • Dial-Up Networking • Generic Object Exchange • Object Push • File Transfer • Synchronization P74069_...
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8 S U P P O R T E D P R O F I L E S ( C O N ’ T ) Your USB Adapter gives you the ability to do the following—without cables: • Transfer files • Access dial-up networks • Connect to local area networks • Perform an ActiveSync ® session • Connect to serial ports • Exchange PIM data • Send or exchange ...
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9 S O F T W A R E S E T U P Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP To install the software for the USB Adapter, 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 USB Adapter i...
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10 S O F T W A R E S E T U P ( C O N T ’ D ) 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the licenseagreement” to accept the licenseagreement. Click on “Next”. 4. Name your device and select the type ofcomputer you are installing your USBAdapter in. Click on “Next”. P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:03 PM Page 1...
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13 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B A D A P T E R Note: Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its delicate electricalcomponents. To protect your device, always touch the metal chassis of your computer beforehandling the USB Adapter. This will ground any potential elect...
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14 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B A D A P T E R ( C O N T ’ D ) Note: Your USB Adapter is equipped with a powerful antenna, which provides optimal performanceof the radio. In some instances, attaching the USB Adapter directly to the rear of a desktop PC is notthe optimal place for the antenna to pr...
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15 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B D E V I C E D R I V E R 1. After installing the software and restartingthe system, insert the USB Adapter into anavailable USB port. You should see yoursystem register a new USB device found. 2. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for mydevice”; then click on “Nex...
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16 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B D E V I C E D R I V E R ( C O N T ’ D ) 3. Select “Specify a Location” and browse forthe location of the device driver“C:\Program Files\Belkin\BluetoothSoftware\bin\”; then click “Next”. 4. Confirm that the device driver was foundand click on “Next”. P74069_F8T001_...
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18 B L U E T O O T H C O N F I G U R A T I O N S E T T I N G S A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the “Help” file of the “My Bluetooth Places” program.To customize the configuration settings of Bluetooth software for Windows operating system, follow the ...
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19 B L U E T O O T H C O N F I G U R A T I O N S E T T I N G S ( C O N ’ T ) 2. Click on “Configuration”. a) The “General” tab of “Configuration” allows you tocustomize the device’s username, type, and security type. b) The “Accessibility” tab allows you to specify which individualdevices are allowe...
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21 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M The “My Bluetooth Places” program provides a quick and easy way to perform differentapplication services through Bluetooth connections. A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the “Help” file of the “My B...
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22 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M ( C O N T ’ D ) FTP: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to perform file system actions. Inbox: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connec...
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25 U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your USB Adapter. 1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your USB Adapter. 2. The “InstallShield Wizard” should automatically load. If it does not load, explore the CD andrun...
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26 U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E ( C O N T ’ D ) 4. Click “Remove” to initiate theUninstallShield Wizard and remove thesoftware from your PC. 5. Click “Finish” to complete the uninstall. P74069_F8T001_man.qxd 5/24/02 4:04 PM Page 26
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27 G L O S S A R Y Authentication Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password beforeexchanging data. Authorization Security feature that requires user approval before another user is allowedto share data. Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices. Bonded Device R...
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28 F C C / C E S T A T E M E N T DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our soleresponsibility that the product, F8T001 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of t...
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31 I N F O R M A T I O N Belkin Components Limited One Year Product Warranty Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect isdiscovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is r...