GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide GN-BTD01 Bluetooth Neighborhood User Interface User’s Guide
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide Content 1 SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION.......................... 1-1 2 INTRODUCTION TO GN-BTD01 ................................................................ 2-1 2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS...................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 LED STATUS .................................................................................................. 2-1 2.3 GN-BTD01 USER INTERFACE COMPONENTS ................................
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
1 - Physical Interface GN-BT01D has multi physical interfaces, like desktop or notebook personal computer with USB and USB v1.1 compliant and USB bus power. Item Feature Release version Description 1. USB port R1 Desktop or notebook personal computer with USB port 2. 3. 4. 5. USB compliant Operation Power Integral Antenna R1 R1 R1 R1 USB compliant v1.1 Standard 5v operation USB bus power Chip Antenna 2 - Features - CSR BlueCore2, single chip bluetooth system with 0.
3 - Operating System Environment The GN-BTD01 may be installed under several different Windows operating systems. These include: • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows 98SE (Second Edition) • Windows Me (Millennium Edition) The functionality of GN-BTD01 is the same regardless of the Windows version. In some instances, alerts and connection configurations are handled differently in Windows 2000 as compared to other versions of Windows (e.g., Windows 98SE). Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 1 Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Important safety information Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. •Switch off the radio components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) when you are in a hospital, an operating room or near a medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the operation of the medical devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide / for United States of America users only / Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide government office of the respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to whether the use of this product is permitted in your country. Restrictions • France −Limited frequency range: only the channels 10 to 13 (2457 MHz, 2462 MHz, 2467 MHz or 2472 MHz) may be used in France. It is prohibited to use the device outdoors.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 2 Introduction to GN-BTD01 The BluetoothTM wireless technology standard has been adopted the world over by countless companies. The BluetoothTM wireless technology makes it possible to transmit signals over short distances between telephones, computers and other devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide Bluetooth Neighborhood --- uses Windows shell extensions capabilities to integrate GN-BTD01 with Windows Explorer and provide a graphical user interface (“user interface”) that enables the user to : Search for Bluetooth-enabled devices (“device inquiry”). Discover and manage (start / stop) Bluetooth wireless connections (available services include DUN, SPP, LAP, FTP, OPP, Fax, and OBEX IrMC Sync). Configure properties of local services and client applications. 2.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 3 Getting Started 3.1 Install the software 1) Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive on your PC. The CD should start automatically and present you with an installation menu. If the CD fails 2) 3) 4) 5) to start automatically, click on the Start button, select Run and type D:\Setup.exe (assuming your CD/DVD drive is D) then press Enter or click OK. Choose Install Bluetooth Software to start the Install Wizard. Click Next.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 3.2 Installing the Hardware 1) Insert the Bluetooth USB Adaptor into the USB port. 2) Windows will notify you that new hardware has been discovered and that it is being installed. Note: Windows XP users will need to click Next, Continue Anyway then Finish.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 4 Bluetooth Tray Application After the installation of the software and hardware are complete, you should have a new item (BTTray icon) on the Windows Taskbar. Right-click on it, select Setup\Configuration and you will see the following screen. Here are some points need to pay attention to: 1. The computer name is the same as your computer name or the name you chose during the installation process. 2. The computer type is either ”Desktop” or “Laptop”.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide Please check your hardware is working on the Hardware tab. If the Device Status is “na” then your USB adaptor has not been detected by the software. If the device is not plugged in, insert it and select this hardware option again. Note: If you want to know more details about the Bluetooth Configuration Panel , click on the Help button.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5 My Bluetooth Places After installation of the Bluetooth software, the My Bluetooth Places icon will appear on your desktop. Double-click the icon to open the My Bluetooth Places.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.1 Device Discovery Open the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, it will automatically try to search for other Bluetooth device within radio range. The discovered devices will be displayed in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. Subsequence searches can be initiated by clicking Search For Devices. If you have not configured any other Bluetooth devices yet, set them up now then click on Search For Devices to re-discover your other Bluetooth devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.2 Service Discovery Each device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood you have discovered will have services you can access. Double-click on the device you will see all the services listed. If no services are discovered, you may wish to verify that the device is powered on and within radio range and attempt to discover its services again.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3 Bluetooth Services (Profiles) 5.3.1 Generic Serial (SPP) Service The Bluetooth Generic Serial (Serial Port Profile or SPP) service is used by your computer to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled device through a virtual COM port. The serial connection can be used by legacy applications as it emulates a simple RS232 serial cable link between two Bluetooth devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3.2 Dialup Networking (DUN) Service The Dial-Up Networking (DUN) service allows you to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection from your computer to a modem on another Bluetooth-enabled device. The device can be a personal computer, cellular telephone, or Bluetooth-enabled modem. The connection can be used to dial out to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Establish a DUN Connection 1) Double-click the Dialup Networking icon.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3.3 LAN Access Using Point-To-Point Protocol (LAP) Service The Local Area Network (LAN) Access permits a Bluetooth-enabled personal computer to use an Ethernet connection that is physically located on another Bluetooth-enabled computer or Network Access Point (the “gateway”). Only Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is supported. LAP Server Setup (Windows 2000) 1) Click the Start button and then select Settings, and Network and Dial-up Connections.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide LAP Server Setup (Windows 98SE and Windows Me) Internet Protocol routing software (WinRoute Lite) is required on Windows98SE and Windows Me servers. 1) Click the Start button and then select Settings, and Control Panel. 2) Double-click the Network icon. 3) Click the Configuration tab in the Network window and select TCP/IP->Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver entry and then click the Properties button. 4) Click the IP Address tab in the TCP/IP Properties window.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide Next, Configuration the routing software 1) Right-click the WinRoute icon located in the Windows system tray and select Administrator…option. The WinRoute Lite Administration control panel will be displayed. 2) On the Setting tab, select the 2nd networking adapter radio button. 3) From the Network adapter drop-down list, choose any adapter. 4) Click the Settings… button. The Advanced Setting dialog box will be displayed.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide After the settings are configured, verify that WinRoute Lite is active. The WinRoute icon has two states: engine started and engine stopped.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3.4 FTP Folder The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Folder service allows your computer to perform file system actions on another Bluetooth-enabled device, i.e.: Explore, drag/drop, open, print, send to 3.5” Floppy Drive, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, Properties, Update. Those command are executed through a context menu when you select and right-click a file or folder. 5.3.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide Send Business Card (My Business card) : the path to the directory on this computer that contains your electronic business card. Select the “Send Business Card on Request” option to allow remote devices to obtain your business card. Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3.6 OBEX IrMC Sync Service The OBEX Irnc Sync service is used to synchronize the information (PIM database) between you and another Bluetooth-enabled device. Right-click the OBEX Irnc Sync icon, select the Properties then the Bluetooth Properties dialog will be displayed. Select the types of items you wish to synchronize by placing a checkmark in the appropriate boxes, and then click the Browse button and navigate to the directory.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 5.3.7 Fax Service The Fax service allows you to use to fax documents (send only) as through the fax device (e.g., fax modem) is attached physically to your computer. To send a Fax Connections are initiated from the client: 1) In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 2) In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 6 Paired Devices Paired is the process of associating Bluetooth-enabled device with each other. It is advisable to pair with frequently used Bluetooth-enabled devices. This will establish a permanent security link between the devices and enable quick access to the services provided, without the need to enter passkeys. Once a device is paired, it remains paired even if the user: Stops the connection between the devices. Reboots one or both devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 7 Troubleshooting Q1: Can’t connect to a paired device? Check the remote paired device is within radio range and powered up and then attempt the connection again. Q2: Can’t discover services on an un-paired remote device? Verify that remote device is powered up and in Connectable mode (Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Accessibility tab). Click the Search For Devices to verify that the device is within range. Q3.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide dialog box. Q7. How to test a Network Access connection? If the device (in the role of a client) is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection. If the device (in the role of a server) has accessed to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect to the World Wide Web. You can also Ping the server from the DOS prompt. Q8.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 8 Appendix: Glossary Acronyms Meaning BDA Bluetooth Device Address Device Inquiry The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide 9 Limited Warranty 1-Year Warranty Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the adapter product free from defects in material and workmanship for no limited time from the original manufactory shipment date. This warranty does not cover the adapter product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used. Gigabyte may replace or repair the adapter product with either new or reconditioned parts.
