Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
i TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings............................................................................................................... ii Manufacturer Certifications ................................................................................... ii BlueFlyers Base Unit ........................
Page 3 - BlueFlyers Base Unit
ii WARNINGS • Read the eBox 2300, AIRcable Host XR, TRENDnet TBW-104UB, and C.Crane FM transmitter manuals for complete safety instructions. • Operating the AIRcable Bluetooth transmitter without the external antenna connected may result in damage to the unit. • The BlueFlyers unit is not intended f...
Page 4 - iii; AIRcable Bluetooth Transmitter; FCC authorization 15C; TRENDnet Bluetooth Transmitter; Backward compatible with Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2 devices
iii (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference - causing equipment standard entitled “Digit...
Page 5 - iv; FM Transmitter; that may cause undesired operation.
iv FM Transmitter This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 6 - BLUEFLYERS OVERVIEW; BlueFlyers Concept
1 BLUEFLYERS OVERVIEW BlueFlyers Concept The BlueFlyers unit electronically transmits information directly to Bluetooth enabled cell phones, laptops, PDAs, Blackberries, or other portable devices. The Bluetooth advertisement can contain images, audio, video, business cards, Java applications, and mo...
Page 9 - NEVER OPERATE THE AIRCABLE BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTER; AIRcable Bluetooth Transmitter Front and Rear Panels
4 The CompactFlash (CF) card installed in the front of the BlueFlyers unit is not removable. Attempts to do so may cause damage and void the warranty. TRENDnet Bluetooth Transmitter TRENDnet Bluetooth Transmitter The TRENDnet Bluetooth transmitter connects to the base unit via a USB port. Select a U...
Page 10 - BlueFlyers Wizard; BlueFlyers Modes of Operation
5 The optional AIRcable Bluetooth transmitter connects to the base unit using the USB cable (provided). Plug one end of the USB cable into the transmitter and the other end into the base unit. The antenna connects to the RP-SMA antenna jack on the transmitter. Power is provided to the transmitter ov...
Page 11 - USING BLUEFLYERS; Operation Overview
6 Mode Description Passive Passive mode is always enabled. In this mode, flyers are sent when customers initiate the Bluetooth contact. This mode waits for parties to show interest before sending the advertisement. Active Active mode is optional. In this mode, a request to send a flyer is made to al...
Page 13 - Software; Installation
8 Be sure to properly remove the USB flash drive from the PC (click on “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the Taskbar) so that no files are lost. If Windows is not notified that the USB flash drive is about to be removed, then it may not write all files to the flash drive. The flash drive can now be u...
Page 21 - Creating A Flyer File Set
16 When the process has finished, uncheck the Launch Audacity check box if it is not desired for to start the application immediately. Click the Finish button. Audacity is now installed and there should be an Audacity program icon on the Windows Start menu. This will not be located in a folder, but ...
Page 32 - Modifying An Existing Flyer File Set
27 Creation of the flyer’s file set is now complete. Click the Save button to store the file set. All files that have been selected for the electronic flyer and the FM broadcast will be copied to the BlueFlyers Wizard’s local directory. Modifying An Existing Flyer File Set The BlueFlyer Wizard allow...
Page 34 - Remove A Flyer File Set
29 Files can be added or removed as desired. The Save screen will be shown if changes were made to the flyer’s file set. Remove A Flyer File Set The BlueFlyers Wizard allows the removal of a flyer file set. On the first Flyer File Set screen, click the “Remove A Flyer File Set” radio button and then...
Page 35 - Configuration
30 A list of all flyers that exist on the computer is shown. The flyer title shown is based on the title provided when the flyer’s file set was created. Select the flyer that is to be removed by clicking on its title and then click the Remove button. A confirmation screen will be shown to verify tha...
Page 49 - The files currently stored on the selected USB flash
44 After the configuration options have been selected, the USB flash drive which will be used to configure the BlueFlyers unit needs to be selected. Be sure the USB flash drive is plugged into an available USB port on the PC. If a USB device is found that contains the proper directory structure that...
Page 50 - Logs; Any existing log files that were; These log files
45 Once a device is selected, the Save button is enabled. Click the Save button to store the flyer’s file set and BlueFlyers configuration information. This flash drive will be used to configure the BlueFlyers unit. The USB flash drive can now be used to configure the BlueFlyers unit. Logs Log files...
Page 55 - UniqueID
50 The BlueFlyers Wizard assigns a unique ID (a time stamp) to each flyer when the flyer’s file set is created. This ID is stored on the computer and is stored in the log file by the BlueFlyers unit. When viewing logs, it is used as a reference to determine the flyer’s title. If the flyer no longer ...
Page 56 - Audio Recordings; Hardware; Setup
51 A system log is also stored and provided. This log contains information from the BlueFlyers’ applications. The applications will write information to this log when they start, including version information. They will also write information if an error is encountered or a special function, such as...
Page 58 - Time
53 The USB flash drive can be removed any time after the single long beep has been played. Time The BlueFlyers’ time can be synchronized with an NTP server. To accomplish this, connect the BlueFlyers unit to a network that has a DHCP server and an Internet connection, and then boot the unit. The Blu...
Page 59 - Audio Tones; Description; A long single beep; HTTP Server
54 Audio Tones Description Frequency Meaning Two short beeps that rise in frequency 440 Hz for ¼ second followed by 660 Hz for ¼ second The unit is up and operational. Two short beeps that decline in frequency 660 Hz for ¼ second followed by 440 Hz for ¼ second The unit is rebooting itself to try to...
Page 66 - SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN TIPS; Provide clear usage instructions to consumers.; Educating consumers is; has Discoverable or “Find; Without Discoverable mode enabled, some phones will; Limit files to a reasonable size.; Bluetooth downloads may take some time; Ensure the BlueFlyers’ Bluetooth signal is strong; in the location where
61 SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN TIPS 1. Provide clear usage instructions to consumers. Educating consumers is key to successful downloads. Instructions could be in writing on a display or played as audio from the BlueFlyers unit. 2. Instruct consumers to make sure their phone has Discoverable or “Find Me” mo...
Page 67 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Be sure the input level control on the transmitter is turned up.
62 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. What FM frequency is available for transmitting in my area? Try using the radio locator web site to find a vacant frequency. This web site’s address is: http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/vacant 2. Why does the FM broadcast have a periodic ticking noise in it? There may be in...
Page 69 - Why does the BlueFlyers unit reboot itself?
64 13. Why does the BlueFlyers unit reboot itself? Be sure the Bluetooth transmitter is properly connected to the base unit. If the software cannot find the transmitter, it will reboot to try to correct the problem. The BlueFlyers’ logs can be reviewed for information about the unit’s specific probl...