Creative Wireless Adapter CB3200/CB3700 User’s Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 About Your Creative Wireless Adapter CB3200/CB3700 ......................................................................... 1 Package Contents....................................................................................................................................... 1 System Requirements......................................................................
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 39 Authentication .......................................................................................................................................... 39 Authorization............................................................................................................................................ 39 Bluetooth Device Identity...............
INTRODUCTION About Your Creative Wireless Adapter CB3200/CB3700 Thank you for choosing the Creative Wireless Adapter CB3200/CB3700. Your USB adapter is easy to set up and supports wireless transfer rates of up to 3 Mbps*. Your USB adapter adds Bluetooth technology to your computer and can be paired with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Note: CB3700 (Black strap) - Class 1 (up to 100m) CB3200 (Silver strap) - Class 2 (up to 10m) * May vary depending on actual operating environment and mode.
Bluetooth Tray After installing the software, you would find a shortcut icon to My Bluetooth Places on your desktop. However, there is another icon that you will see after successful installation of the software. Normally located on the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen, the Windows system tray will now have an additional icon. This is the Bluetooth Tray. The Bluetooth Tray provides quick access to numerous Bluetooth operations. In this section, we will discuss the many uses of this icon.
Device icons for Windows XP Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service’s status by changing appearance. The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides feedback about Bluetooth status.
Service icons for Windows XP Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal” state. When in their “connected” state, the primary color of the icon changes to green.
Printer Cellular Telephone Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal” state. When in the “connected” state, the primary color of the icon changes to green.
GETTING STARTED Installing Your USB Adapter Before you install your Creative Wireless Adapter CB3200/CB3700, take note of the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) found on a label on your USB adapter. You need them later to verify your Bluetooth installation and pair your Bluetooth devices. DO NOT connect the USB adapter to your computer before installing the software. You will be required to do so halfway through the installation. 1.
Verifying Your Bluetooth Installation 1. On your taskbar, right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon , and select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration dialog box appears. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 3. In the Device Properties box, check the device status and device address. The device should be indicated as working properly and the device address should match the BDA, found on a label on your USB adapter.
Finding services After discovering the devices you can have access to, you may perform Service Discovery. Each available device that you have discovered in the Bluetooth Neighborhood provides you with several services. To find out what these services are, simply do either of the following: Double-click a device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood, OR Right-click a device and select Discover Available Services.
Note: Not all Bluetooth devices provide all of these services. For instance, network gateways only displays the Network Access service to let you have access to the Local Area Network (LAN) connection. Setting up a connection Now that you know how to discover available devices and their services, you are now ready to make a Bluetooth connection with another device.
2. In the Folders panel, expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, select a device, and then, in the right panel, right-click a service provided by that device and select “Connect to …” Determining a connection status The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the status of a connection. It is also where you disconnect an active connection. To display the Connection Status dialog box: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places and select My Device. 2.
Notes To use Send to other Bluetooth device 1 2 3 In the application: 1.1 Windows Explorer – select one or more files to be transferred. Folders cannot be transferred. 1.2 Microsoft Office – only the document in the active window can be transferred. 1.3 Microsoft Outlook – select one or more items to be transferred. From the application’s File menu, select Send To, and then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu.
CLIENT APPLICATIONS About Client and Server Before we start discussing about what each of the services does, let us briefly tell you a bit about Client and Server since we will be mentioning a lot of these two in this chapter. In order for two Bluetooth devices to exchange data, they must establish a connection. However, before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with the other. This is the Client.
When an HID connection is closed manually by the operator, the connection’s “persistence” is broken. The connection must be re-established manually, after which the connection will again persist until broken manually. Printer The Bluetooth Printer allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer. Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed, it can be used from this computer in the same way as any other printer would be. Create a Bluetooth Printer connection at first time: 1.
5. 6. Double-click Audio Gateway. Open Volume Control on windows tray to adjust the volume you want. Client must have a sound card, microphone, and speakers installed. The Bluetooth radio on both server and client must support audio. Headset The Headset application allows client (this computer) to use a Bluetooth headset (or any other device that offers the Bluetooth headset service) as the audio input and output device for server. To create a headset connection: 1.
1. On the Server, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3. In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box. The Service Properties dialog box displays the communications port that the connection is using. To close a Bluetooth serial port connection: 1.
You can now open a Web browser and connect to the Internet as if the modem was attached to your computer. To close a Dial-up Networking connection: 1. On the Client, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Select the device that is providing the Dial-up Networking service. 3. Right-click the device, and then select Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu.
Types of File Transfer operations There are various types of file operations that you can perform. With My Bluetooth Places opened, right-click a folder and select an option from the pop-up menu. A dialog box appears, its title varies depending on the operation being carried out. In the dialog box that is displayed, you will see the current operation indicated at the bottom of the box.
Image Format Conversion Some devices, particularly battery-powered devices such as phones and cameras, may only be able to accept images in one format and at a single fixed resolution. In that case, the image is converted to the required format and resolution before it is transferred to the remote device. Create an Imaging Connection Imaging application connections are created automatically on an as-needed basis. To send an image to the remote imaging device: 1.
Note: Only Windows XP can install an imaging device; previous operating systems do not have native support for this option. Uninstall an Imaging Device 1. In Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click an installed Imaging device and then select Delete Camera from the shortcut menu. PIM Exchange The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or notebook computer.
If Information Synchronization is used for the first time with a new application, it may take a few minutes to synchronize the database. This is how it works – it merges data from both devices, deletes duplicate entries, and then copies the updated database to both devices. Following the first attempt, subsequent uses of Information Synchronization for the same application will be much faster – only the changes that have been made since the devices were last synchronized will be exchanged.
Windows XP, Server-side Setup 1. Have your Windows XP compact disc handy. You may need it during the setup process. 2. From the Windows Control Panel, select Network Connections. 3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens. 4. Click the Advanced tab. Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing to allow network users to connect, control, or disable this Internet connection. 5.
BLUETOOTH SERVICES Common Configuration Settings These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service: Service Name - the default name of each service can be changed. Secure Connection - requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. Startup Automatically - starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started.
Service Access Notification Notifications lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) and/or a visual indication with access attempts by remote devices. A different notification sound can be associated with each local Bluetooth service. Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab: 1. Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab. 2. Select the options you want; both visual and sound notifications may be selected for a single event.
Bluetooth Serial Port The Bluetooth Serial Port service enables a remote Bluetooth device to establish a wireless serial connection with this computer. The wireless serial connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. To establish a Bluetooth Serial Port connection: The connection must be initiated from the remote device by the Bluetooth Serial Port application.
Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK. Fax Service The Fax service allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a Fax via a modem that is physically attached to this computer. Configure the Fax Service From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Fax service. Select the physical modem to be used from the Modems shortcut menu.
Public Folder on My Device - sends the selected file to the Public Folder on this computer. Rename - applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain objects cannot be changed using this technique. Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Refresh, View & New - standard Windows functions. Headset Service The Bluetooth Headset Service allows this computer to provide audio input/output for remote Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth icon in the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar when an incoming call is detected. Click the balloon to acknowledge the notification, and then, in the Incoming Call dialog box, click the Accept button to accept the call. The audio signal from the phone is re-routed to the audio output device (speakers or earphones) on the computer, and the microphone on the computer provides the audio input for the phone.
From the Local Services tab, select Network Access, and then click Properties. From the General tab, in the Select the type of service drop-down list, select Allow other devices to access the Internet/LAN via this computer, and then in the Connection Sharing section, select Configure Connection Sharing to display Windows XP - the Network Connections window Windows 2000 - the Network and Dial-up Connections window 2.
Each data type can be saved in any of the supported and installed PIMs. Note: PIMs that are not installed on this computer will not appear in the shortcut menus. When the PIM associated with an individual data type is changed on the PIM Item Transfer page, that data type is also changed for the PIM Synchronization service. Configure In addition to the configuration options common to all Bluetooth services, this service also has settings that determine: How business card requests are handled.
On subsequent appearances of this dialog box, the PIM selection option is not available. Change the Selected PIM On the PIM Item Transfer properties page, Received items section, there is a Business Cards shortcut menu. When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu was set to the same PIM. To change the PIM used for the default business card, open this shortcut menu and select a new PIM.
CONFIGURATION PANEL The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services, hardware, security, and events notification. In this chapter, we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel. There are two ways to open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Use either one of the following: Click the Start menu, go to Settings and select Control Panel. From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration.
accessed. To chose a notification sound that will play when a remote device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection, click Select audio file.. and select the sound (*.wav) file to be played. Limited access to this computer to specific remote devices: You can limit access to this computer to specific remote devices From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow shortcut menu, select “Only devices listed below”. Add a device to the list: 3. Click Add Device 4.
To have CREATIVE BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE report only specific devices: 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Discovery tab. 3. Select Report only selected Bluetooth devices from the drop-down list. 4. Click the Add Device button. The Discoverable devices dialog box opens. 5. Select the device you want discovered and click OK.
2. Click the Discovery tab. 3. Select Report all Bluetooth devices. The specifically (and previously) selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices. Notes: To re-enable specific device discovery, re-select Report only selected Bluetooth devices. When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if Report all Bluetooth devices is not selected.
For Notification: Notifications: provides visual and/or audio notification that a remote device is attempting to connect (or has connected) to a service on this computer. There are three types of notification: Authentication request, also called a PIN code request: This notification appears automatically in a balloon over the Windows system tray if a Personal Identification Code is required before a connection can proceed. An audio file can also be associated with the notification.
Settings that are additional to all of the local services While each of the local service includes all of the above common settings, some services have an additional setting that is only available to it and will not be found elsewhere: Network Access: has additional setting for the network adapter and connection sharing. Dial-up Networking: has an additional setting for selecting the modem that the service will be using.
4. Click Delete. Note: The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a user-defined serial port service is selected. Changing a local service’s properties Earlier, we discussed about the five property settings that each of the local services would have. Here, we’ll show you how to change a local service’s properties and what the options are. To change a local service’s properties: 1.
− Empty field – the service is not connected. − A device name and Bluetooth Device Address – identifies the device that is using the service. At times you need to interrupt a connection from the server side. To do this, right-click the local service and then select Stop from the pop-up menu. To restart the service later, rightclick the local service and then select Start. Hardware Tab The Hardware tab provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed in this computer.
SECURITY Introduction Each service that the server provides can be configured to require the Secure Connection setting, that means of, Authorization: the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established. Authentication: the server requires a Personal Identification Number code (PIN, also referred to as a “passkey”) or a Link Key before a connection is established. Encryption: all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is encrypted.
The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA. Each Bluetooth device also has a configurable, user-friendly name to help distinguish it from other devices. The user-friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may contain spaces. My Personal Computer is a valid user-friendly name. Encryption Encrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password.
5. Enter PIN Code for the device as requested. After pairing, you will see a pair icon on the device you made. To break a paired device relationship: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 3. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list. 4. Right-click the device you want to unpair and select Unpair Device from the shortcut menu.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bluetooth Operation Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR compliance Bluetooth 2.4GHz CB3700 - Class 1 radio, up to radius of 100 meters (328 feet)* Bluetooth 2.4GHz CB3200 - Class 2 radio, up to radius of 10 meters (32.8 feet)* Tx Power CB3700 - Class 1 - 20 dBm max with power control CB3200 - Class 2 - 4 dBm max with power control Frequency Range 2.400–2.4835 GHz Band Data Rate (Throughput) Up to 2.1Mbps* (achievable with another Bluetooth v2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Q: What is a Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) and where can I find it? Can I change the BDA? A: Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit Bluetooth Device Address, or BDA. This address cannot be changed by the end-user. A device’s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format, for example, 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F. You may find your device’s BDA in the Hardware tab of your Configuration Panel or on a label on your USB adapter. Q: I get an “X” mark on my Service icon.
Q: How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my hardware device and the version number of both the Bluetooth Specification and the Link Manager Protocol (LMP)? A: Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and click the Hardware tab. In the Device Address section, locate the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device and the version number of both the Host Controller Interface and the Link Manager Protocol.
