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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 5 OOVERVIEW VERVIEW Specifications Bluetooth Compliance: Physical Interface: Operating Frequency: Output Power: Sensitivity: Data Rate: Operating Range: Network Topology: Packet Support: Operation: Frequency Stability: LED Indicator: Antenna Type: Dimensions: Weight: Version 1.1 PCMCIA Type II, CF Type I 2.4 to 2.4835GHz 0 dBm, Class 2 <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm 723/57.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 6 OOVERVIEW VERVIEW Supported Profiles The services supported by your Card are defined as “Profiles”.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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”.
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.
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.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 20 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE 3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop or notebook computer. 4. Insert the Adapter Card into your Pocket PC’s CompactFlash Type I slot. 5. From the Windows “Start” menu on your base computer, select “Run”, and then type in “x:\PPC\Setup.exe” (where x equals the letter of the CD-ROM drive), then click “OK”.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 21 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE 6. Click “Next” to continue. 7. Click on “Yes” to accept the license agreement.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 22 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE 8. Select the setup type labeled “Typical” and click on “Next” to begin installing the software onto your Pocket PC device. 22 9. Click on “Yes” to install the software application into the default directory.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 23 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE 10. Check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete the installation. Then click “OK”. 11. Click “Finish” to complete the installation process.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 24 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE Note: Ensure that your desktop or notebook computer and your mobile device have completed all operations before exiting the setup. After installing the software, remove the Pocket PC from its cradle and conduct a “soft” reset. Refer to your Pocket PC user guide for more information about resetting the Pocket PC. NOTE: Your Pocket PC must be connected to your desktop (via ActiveSync) during the installation.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 25 INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE On the Pocket PC: A Welcome screen will be shown with basic instructions to use the Bluetooth Manager. Select “Add a shortcut in the Start menu” in order to have access to the Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu (otherwise, the Bluetooth Manager will be accessible from “Start > Programs”). NOTE: A soft reset leaves installed applications and stored data intact, and simply restarts the device.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 26 UNINSTALL BLUETOOTH MANAGER If you have a version of Bluetooth Manager prior to version 1.2.0, it must be uninstalled before installing version 1.2.0 or later. For versions 1.2.0 and later, this step is not necessary. To uninstall Bluetooth Manager on the Pocket PC: 1. Connect the handheld computer, via its cradle and ActiveSync, to the desktop computer. 2. On the desktop computer, in the system tray, double-click the ActiveSync icon. 3.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 27 UNINSTALL BLUETOOTH MANAGER 6. Click “OK” to acknowledge the Remove Application notification. Any prior version of Bluetooth Manager will be uninstalled on both the handheld and desktop computers (follow any additional on-screen instructions that may appear on the desktop computer to complete the uninstall process).
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 28 GLOSSARY Authentication Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password before exchanging data. Authorization Security feature that requires user approval before another user is allowed to share data. Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices. Bonded Device Recognized by your device so as not to require authentication or authorization. Device Device enabled with Bluetooth technology.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 29 GLOSSARY Device Name Name that a Bluetooth device provides when discovered by another device. Service Discovery Determines which applications other devices have in common with yours.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 30 INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F8T020 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 31 INFORMATION This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 32 INFORMATION Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 33 INFORMATION Belkin Corporation Limited Two-Year Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
P74315_F8T006-PC_man.qxd 10/13/03 7:49 AM Page 34 belkin.com Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park • Shipton Way Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext.