User Guide Bluetooth™ Wireless PC Card 3CRWB6096B http://www.3com.com/ http://www.3com.
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Contents 1 2 A Introduction to Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Overview Bluetooth Wireless PC Card Wireless Radio Transmission Optimized Antenna Software and Firmware Upgrades 1 1 1 1 1 Installing Your Bluetooth Wireless PC Card and Connection Manager 3 Bluetooth Installation CD Installing the PC Card and Virtual COM Ports Confirming Device Installation Uninstalling Your Bluetooth PC Card and Virtual COM Ports Uninstalling Bluetooth Connection Manager Using Bluetooth Connection Manager 3 3 5 5 6 6
1 Introduction to Bluetooth Wireless Technology Overview Bluetooth™ wireless technology allows you to make short-range wireless connections to Bluetooth devices, such as cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), and desktop and notebook computers. Because Bluetooth wireless technology uses radio transmission, voice and data are transmitted almost immediately. Bluetooth transmission ensures both protection from interference and secure data transfers.
2 Installing Your Bluetooth Wireless PC Card and Connection Manager Bluetooth Installation CD The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following: ■ Setup programs and drivers for Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) and Windows 2000 ■ Bluetooth Connection Manager ■ XTNDConnect PC mobile synchronization and management software ■ 3Com Mobile Connection Manager ■ README.
2 Installing Your Bluetooth Wireless PC Card and Connection Manager 6 From the Bluetooth Installation CD, select Step 2: Install Bluetooth Software and follow the prompts. This installs Bluetooth Connection Manager, which is necessary for you to use your Bluetooth wireless PC Card to communicate with other Bluetooth devices. During software installation, the business card creation windows appears, giving you the opportunity to create your business card now or wait until later.
Confirming Device Installation Confirming Device Installation 1 With your Bluetooth PC Card inserted in the computer, double-click the My Computer icon. 2 Double-click the Control Panel icon. 3 Double-click the System icon. The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup. 4 If you are using Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click the Device Manager button. A list of devices appears, arranged by type. 6 Double-click Multi-port serial adapters.
2 Installing Your Bluetooth Wireless PC Card and Connection Manager Uninstalling Bluetooth Connection Manager Normally, you would not uninstall Bluetooth Connection Manager; however, in case a problem arises, you may want to uninstall and reinstall it. In Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000, you can uninstall Connection Manager any time following the installation. The uninstall removes desktop icons, registry entry files, and files used by the PC Card.
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A Technical Support Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.
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A Technical Support Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
Regulatory Information NOTE: This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export License. CAUTION: FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this equipment has to be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 2.5 cm.
Regulatory Information MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 3Com Corporation 3930 W. Parkway Blvd. PO Box 704010 West Valley City, UT 84119 (800) 527-8677 Declares that the Product: Date: 3 June 2002 Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: SL-1022 Equipment Type: Bluetooth Wireless PC Card Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Regulatory Information EUROPEAN COMMUNITY CE NOTICE Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
