Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card User Manual (GBC201)
Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs! The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data, and share Internet access, without cables. This unit complies with Bluetooth 1.
Table of Contents Package Contents.................................................................................................................... Overview................................................................................................................................... Features................................................................................................................................... System Requirements..............................................................
Table of Contents What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security?.................................................................. What is a Pass Key?............................................................................................................... Pairing Devices........................................................................................................................ Unpairing Devices.................................................................................................
Package Contents The complete Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card package consists of: 1. 2. 3. 4. GBC201 Bluetooth™CompactFlash Card Installation CD User manual Warranty registration card If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately.
Overview Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio links that allow electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables. The following services are supported by Bluetooth technology: • Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone. Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™ cellular phone. • Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer. • Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device.
Overview The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data, and share Internet access, without cables. This unit complies with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and provides you with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 66 feet.
Features • Enable a PDA with Bluetooth capability • Type I CompactFlash card, fits both Type I and II CompactFlash slots • Allows wireless working distances of up to 66 feet (20 meters) • Connects with computers, printers, cell phones and other devices on your Bluetooth Personal Area Network • Features user-friendly software • Low power consumption maximizes your PDA’s battery life • Built-in encryption and authentication for safe, secure wireless communication • Supports data transfer rates of up to 723 K
Requirements System Requirements: • PDAs with either Type I or Type II CompactFlash slot • Operating System: Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002 • IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at www.support@iogear.com for further information.
Installation NOTE: Before installing the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card software, make sure that Microsoft® ActiveSync has been properly setup on the PC, and that the PDA and the PC are connected via the USB data transfer cable. 1. Insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash Card Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The Installation CD will auto-play and the InstallShield Wizard will pop up. In case Auto-Play has been disabled, manually start the Setup file on the Installation CD.
Installation 3. Read and agree to the License Agreement by clicking on Yes. 4. 9 Select the desired Setup type and click on OK.
Installation 5. The Installation may take a few minutes. 6. 10 After the installation process, the InstallShield Wizard will install the Windows CE software onto the PDA.
Installation 7. Copying the necessary files onto the PDA may take a few minutes. 8. Click on OK. 9. 11 Click on Finish to complete the installation on your PC.
Installation 10. If the PDA is connected to your 11. After the installation has been completed, computer, the software will be a dialogue box will appear and confirm immediately installed and configured. that the installation was successful. Read Otherwise, the software will be the instructions on the screen and make installed the next time, the PDA sure to check Add a shortcut in the Start synchronizes with the computer using menu. Tap on OK in the upper-right MS ActiveSync. corner.
Installation 12. Unplug and reset the PDA. Note: Please refer to the PDA manufacturer’s manual regarding the “factory reset” of the PDA. Turning the PDA “On” and “Off” does not reset the PDA. 13. Insert the Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card into the compact flash slot on your PDA Congratulations! The IOGEAR Bluetooth Manager has been successfully installed on your PDA.
Configuring and Setting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card Before using your newly installed IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card, make sure that your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card is configured properly. NOTE: The default settings should work with your current Bluetooth™ setup and only need to be changed if there is a conflict between Bluetooth™ devices.
Configuration 1. Double-tap on the Bluetooth™ icon in the 2. lower-left corner to access the configurations and settings menus. 15 The General Bluetooth™ tab shows the current profile and status of your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash card. Doubletapping the Bluetooth™ Manager link will allow you to set the connections (refer to next topic: Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices).
Configuration 3. The Accessibility tab allows you to 4. change the device’s name and allow other Bluetooth™ devices to connect to your Bluetooth™ -enabled PDA. Checking the option of Other devices can discover me allows other Bluetooth™ devices to see and pair to this PDA. 16 The File Transfer tab allows you to set the security level of file transfer service and specify the folder for sharing. In the following sample, “My Document\Business” folder is shared and allow access by other devices.
Configuration 5. The Information Exchange tab allows 6. you to set the security level of the information exchange service and you can also specify the vCard (If a vCard business card has already been setup) to be used. 17 The Serial Port tab allows you to set the security level of the serial port service. You can also check which COM ports are being used for incoming and outbound data.
Configuration 7. The Bluetooth™ Dial-Up Networking 8. tab allows you to set the security level of the Dial-Up Networking service and to configure the modem options. 18 The About tab displays the Bluetooth™ driver information.
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Operation Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices Using the Bluetooth Manager, it is easy to configure and setup your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card. All other Bluetooth™ - enabled devices within range will be recognized instantly such as printers, computers, cellular phones, and other PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant).
Operation 1. 2. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. 3. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. 21 Click on Explore a Bluetooth device and click on Next.
Operation 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. 5. 6. 22 Select the printer (e.g. deskjet 995c) by tapping on it. The printer will appear inside the selection box.
Operation 7. Click on Next. 8. Select the desired Security setting and tap on Next. 9. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard will detect available services for the printer. the printer.
Operation 10. Select the desired service (e.g. Serial Port) and tap on Next. 11. A shortcut will be created and put into My Shortcuts folder. Tap on Finish.
Operation 12. Install a 3rd party application, such as PrintPocketCE to print to a printer. 13. 25 Start PrintPocketPC under Programs.
Operation How to use PrintPocketCE: 14. Select on the desired file to be printed (any Word, Excel, or e-mail file). 15. In the next screen, select the right printer under Printer and the right port under Port. If other settings need to be modified, tap on More Settings.
Operation 16. Make all necessary modifications (if applicable), then tap on OK. 17. Back at the previous screen, tap on Start Printing. A dialogue box will prompt that printing is in progress. Tap on Cancel at any time to abort the printing process. After all data has been sent, the printer will start printing.
Operation Network Access/Internet Sharing Through Bluetooth Enabled Computers Note: The computer has to have an active Internet connection and set up for Internet sharing, and Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or higher has already been installed before attempting to synchronize. Follow the directions under ActiveSync via Bluetooth. After the PDA has been linked to the computer via ActiveSync, it is possible to browse the Internet on the PDA.
Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. Tap on ActiveSync via Bluetooth. Follow the instructions on the screen, then tap on Next. 5. 29 Follow the instructions on the screen, then tap on Next.
Operation 6. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. 7. Select the computer with Internet access and tap on Next. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box.
Operation 8. 9. The computer will appear inside the selection box. Tap on Next. 10. Select the desired Security setting and tap on Next.
Operation 11. Click on Finish to create a shortcut in the My Shortcuts folder. 12. Tapping twice on the ActiveSync shortcut will initiate synchronization. You can browse the Internet on your PDA now.
Operation Using PDA with Bluetooth Ready Cellular Phones 1. 2. 3. 4. .5. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap on Next. 6. Select the appropriate phone from the list. The phone will appear inside the selection box. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. Tap on Partner with a cell phone. Select the Bluetooth™ cellular phone under Phone selection.
Operation 7. Tap on Next. 10. Enter the Passkey (must be identical to the Passkey chosen on the Pocket PC.) NOTE: Some Bluetooth™ cell phones (e.g. Sony Ericsson T68) MUST initiate the pairing process in order to successfully pair. Please pay close attention to the on-screen instructions. 8. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter a Passkey (See Frequently asked questions: What is Pairing?). Tap on Next. The Bluetooth™ enabled cell phone will prompt for the Passkey.
Operation 11. The dialogue box will confirm that both 12. All necessary shortcuts are out into the My devices have been paired. Tap on Shortcuts folder. Finish. IMPORTANT: In order to use all the services of the mobile phone, please refer to the mobile phone manufacturer’s manual.
Frequently Asked Questions What is “Pairing”? Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another. What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security? The Pass Key authentication is perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a Pass Key once they are paired. Paired devices will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off.
Frequently Asked Questions How to Pair Devices 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ device and click on “Pair device.” 2. Enter a Pass Key when asked. Note: The Pass Key on both devices must be the same! Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device 2, Device 1 will prompt for a Pass Key. Enter any Pass Key. Device 2 will then ask for a Pass Key. Enter the Pass Key, which has been set for Device 1. Done! 3. The Device is now paired. How to Unpair Devices 1.
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