MS-6970B (v1.x) Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle MICRO-STAR INT’L 6970Bv1.0-Preface.
FCC-B Radio Frequency 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 1 1.1 Bluetooth Technology .............................................................. 1 1.2 MSI™ Bluetooth USB Dongle ................................................ 1 1.3 Hardware Specifications ............................................................ 2 2. Installation ..................................................................................... 5 2.1 Package Checkup ..............
User’s Guide 1. Introduction 1.1 Bluetooth Technology The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection. Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection. The originator of the request is known a s the client. The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 1.3 Hardware Specifications General H/W Interface USB 1.1 Standard Compliance Bluetooth Ver. 1.2 Throughput About 723Kbps (data hannels) Operating Volt. 5V from USB interface Operating Range 10M Temperature Storage temp: -200 C~+700 C Operating temp: 00 C~+550 C Regulatory Approval FCC, CE, BSMI, C-Tick, DGT, BCIQ, SRRC, ICASA Dimension 55 x 23 x 8.5 mm Weight 7.6 g Radio Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) Frequency Range 2.4 ~ 2.
User’s Guide Max Input Level -5dBm Power Control Yes Base Band Physical Links Support ACL link Network Capabilities Support piconet point-to-point and point-to multipoint connections Link Manager 3-slot Packets Yes 5-slot Packets Yes Slot Offset Yes Timing Accuracy Yes Switch Yes Hold Mode Yes Sniff Mode Yes Test Mode Yes Park Mode Yes RSSI Yes Power Control Yes Authentication Encryption Yes Yes AFH Yes Oeration System System Support WindowsR 2000/ME/98/XP 3 6970Bv1.0.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Profile GAP Yes ( Generic Access Profile) SDAP Yes (Service Discovery Profile) SPP Yes (Serial Port Profile) HSP Yes (Headset Profile, including Audio Gateway[AG] and Headset [HS] ) DUN Yes (Dial Up Networking Profile) FAX Yes (FAX Profile) LAN Yes (LAN Access Profile) OPP Yes (Object Push Profile) FTP Yes (File Transfer Profile) SYP Yes (Synchronization Profile) PAN Yes (Personal Area Network Profile) HID Yes ( Human Interface Device Profile) GOEP Yes
User’s Guide 2. Installation 2.1 Package Checkup Unpack the package and inspect all of the items carefully. If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials at hand, in case you need to ship the unit in the future. Bluetooth USB Dongle Strap Software CD User’s Guide 2.2 Software Installation 1. Insert the supplied CD disk into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 2.3 Hardware Installation 1. 2. Uncap the Bluetooth USB Dongle. Connect the Bluetooth USB Dongle to any available USB ports on the target devices with which you wish to establish wireless Bluetooth connection. The target devices can be a desktop PC, a laptop PC, or any other types of PCs with Windows® OS & USB ports. After installation, make sure that the USB Dongle is placed at a location free from signal obstruction.
User’s Guide MSI Reminds You... Note 1: The Bluetooth USB Dongle integrates one blue LED to indicate the connection status (LED on => under connection / LED off => disconnection or failed connection.) Note 2: To make sure that the hardware & software have been successfully installed, go to Control Panel after restarting your system. Double-click System and click the Device Manager tab. If the hardware & software installation is complete, the MSI USB Bluetooth Device should appear. 7 6970Bv1.0.
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User’s Guide 3. Software Operations 3.1 Introduction to BlueSoleil™ BlueSoleil is a Windows-based software from IVT that allows your Bluetooth® enabled desktop or notebook computer to wirelessly connect to other Blu etooth enabled devices. BlueSoleil allows MS Windows users to wirelessly access a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled digital devices, such as ca mera s, mobile phones, hea dsets, printers, a nd GPS receivers.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle No te s: 1. Only one Headset or AV Headphone connection can exist at a time, since since there is only one virtual Bluetooth audio device. 2. The Headset and AV Headphone Profiles do not work on Windows 98SE or Windows Me. 2. Main Window By default, BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. Use the Main Window to perform your primary connection 10 6970Bv1.0.
User’s Guide operations. The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) as well as the remote devices detected in range. Different icons distinguish different types of remote devices. At the top of the Main Window are Service Buttons. After you search for the services supported by a remote device, the supported services of the selected device will be highlighted Local Device — Basic Operations: - Hover your mouse over the red ball to display the local device’s Bluetooth name and address.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Services — Operations - Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the service. - Single-click on the service icon to connect. - Right-click on the service icon to display a pop-up menu of related operations. 3.2 Basic Operations 1. Insert Adapter BlueSoleil supports Windows systems enabled with Bluetooth wi re less te chn ol ogy v ia ei th er a US B a da pte r or a CompactFlash (CF) card.
User’s Guide 2. Install the Software IMPORTANT! If you have any Bluetooth software previously installe d o n your c ompute r, you must co mpletely remove it first! 1. Insert the BlueSoleil software installation CD into the CD drive of your computer. 2. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 3. Follow the directions on your screen to install the software. 4. As prompted, when software installation is complete, restart your computer. 3.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 4. Search for Other Bluetooth Enabled Devices Before it can connect, your computer must first detect other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Initiate a Device Search 1. Make sure that the Bluetooth enabled device you wish to connect to is turned on, with sufficient battery power, and set in discoverable mode. Have any necessary passkeys ready. If necessary, you may also need to enable the service you want to use on the remote device.
User’s Guide each device. 5. If the device you want is not listed, make sure that the device is turned on and discoverable and try searching again. You have multiple options for starting another search: - If you start another search by double-clicking on the red ball or clicking My Bluetooth | My Device Inquiry or View | Refresh Devices, then the list of previously detected de vices will not be cleared.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle the icon. In the pop-up menu, select Start Service. The icon should now be highlighted (yellow). Serial Port icons will also report which COM port is assigned to them. No te : - Icons will appear only for Bluetooth functions (Profiles) which BlueSoleil supports in the Server device role. See chart in the 1.1 Bluetooth Functions. - Depending on your system, multiple icons for Serial COM ports may appear. 3.
User’s Guide connection. Depending on the security settings of each device, you may need to enter the same passkey on each device in order to bond the two devices. 5. A screen may appear asking if you want to set up automatic connections. Click Yes or No. 6. If you are connecting to a phone, your phone may ask if you want to ask the BlueSoleil computer to your device list. Enter Yes and enter a passkey. 7.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle ing View | Service Window, then right-clicking on the service icon. In the pop-up menu, click Stop Service. Alternatively, you can disconnect from the remote device. 6. Bluetooth Security To modify your connection’s security settings, click My Bluetooth | Security. BlueSoleil offers three security levels: - Low (Security Mode 1, Non-secure) No security procedure is needed for connections.
User’s Guide 3.3 Getting Started 1. AV Headphone The AV Headphone Profile enables use of a Bluetooth enabled headphone to listen to high-quality stereo music played on a computer. Typical Usage - Listen to music using a Bluetooth enabled AV headphone. Step 1: Connect to the AV headphone. Step 2: Play music using media player software on your computer. Music will transmit wirelessly to the headphone. 2.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Step 1: Assign the directory where you would like to save image files pushed from the client device. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the Basic Image Push tab. In the Set the image directory field, browse to select the file location. Click OK. Step 2: Start the BIP service. Step 3: Send pictures from the remote device. For instructions, refer to the user documentation for the remote device. 3.
User’s Guide Note: After you successfully connect, a screen will ask if you would like to create a dial-up shortcut on your desktop. This would allow you to conveniently dial up and connect by simply clicking on the shortcut, without having to manually start BlueSoleil. Alternatively, after starting BlueSoleil, you can start the shortcut by clicking Tools | My Shortcuts. Dial-up to the Internet via a Bluetooth enabled modem. Step 1: Connect to the modem’s Dial-Up Networking Service.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Typical Usage - Send fax via a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. - Send Fax via a Bluetooth enabled modem. Send fax via a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone Step 1: Connect to the mobile phone’s fax service. Step 2: Use your fax software to send the message. Send fax via a Bluetooth enabled modem Step 1: Connect to the modem’s fax service. Step 2: Start your fax software. Configure your fax software for the Bluelet Fax Modem (NOT the Bluelet Modem).
User’s Guide Share a Folder on Your Computer with other Bluetooth Enabled Devices Step 1: Select the folder you would like to use for file sharing and define the remote user privileges. Click My Services | Properties. Click on the File Transfer tab. Share this folder: Browse to select the folder you would like to share. Share Permissions: Select Read and Write to allow others to copy, paste or delete files/folders in this folder.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Note: If you do not enable file sharing on the remote device, BlueSoleil will not be able to discover the device’s file sharing service. Step 2: Start the FTP service and initiate the connection in BlueSoleil. Step 3: A Remote Shared Folder screen will appear, displaying shared files/folders on the remote device, Use the screen to browse, copy, paste, and/or delete files, depending on your folder privileges. 6.
User’s Guide 7. Human Interface Device The Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) Profile enables users to use Bluetooth enabled HID Devices such as keyboards, mice or joysticks to control your computer. Typical Usage - Connect a Bluetooth enabled Mouse and a Keyboard to Your Computer Step 1 : Connect the Bluetooth enabled mouse to you r compu ter. Step 2: Connect the Bluetooth enabled keyboard to your computer, following the instructions in Chapter 2.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 8. LAN Access The Bluetooth LAN Access Profile (LAP) allows users to access a Local Area Network (LAN) via a Bluetooth enabled LAN access point. Typical Usage - Access a Local Area Network via a Bluetooth enabled LAN access point - Use your computer as a LAN Access Point Access a LAN via a Bluetooth enabled Access Point (AP) Step 1: Connect to the LAN AP’s LAP service. Step 2: In the Connect Bluetooth LAP Connection dialog, enter the user name and password if necessary.
User’s Guide No te : In order to use a Windows 98SE/Me system as an access point, you must have already installed a Dial-up Adapter and the Windows Direct Cable Connection component on the system. 9. Object Push The Bluetooth Object Push Profile (OPP) enables users to send and receive Personal Information Management (PIM) data objects (including messages, notes, calendar items, and business cards) to and from a Bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone. The objects supported include: - Contacts (*.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Method 1: From BlueSoleil Main Window: Double-click on the mobile phone or PDA icon to browse for service information. The Object Push Service icon should be highlighted at the top of the screen. Right click the Object Push Service icon, and in the pop-up menu click Send My Card. Send My Card: Send your default business card. Get Card: Get the phone’s default business card. Send Objects: Select objects (PIM files ending in .vcf, .vcs, . vnt, or .vmg) and send them to the phone.
User’s Guide No te s: - BlueSoleil creates a Bluetooth folder (with Inbox and Outbox subfolders) in your My Documents folder for use with Object Push. The Inbox is used to save objects received from other devices. The Outbox is used to save objects sent out from your computer. - Your can set your default business card by clicking My Services | Object Push. In the Send My Business Card field, browse to select a contact as your default business card. 10.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Connecting the PAN User (PANU) Step 1: Connect to the server’s Personal Area Network service. Step 2: Wait a few seconds for BlueSoleil to obtain and display your computer’s IP address. Configuring the NAP/GN Click Bluetooth Service | Properties and click on the Personal Area Network tab. Scenario 1 Group Ad-hoc Network Select Set up Bluetooth Personal Area Network and Enable DHCP Server. A DHCP server will be started on the GN.
User’s Guide 11. Printer The Bluetooth Printer Profile (HCRP) enables your computer to connect to a Bluetooth enabled printer. Typical Usage - Print documents on a Bluetooth enabled Printer. Step 1: Connect to the printer’s printer service. (a) If your computer does not have the correct printer drivers installed, BlueSoleil will prompt you to do so. Install the driver for the printer, and remember to set the printer port to the correct COM port number.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Typical Usage - Connect to other Bluetooth enabled devices via the Serial Port. Connect to a PDA Step 1: Connect to the PDA’s Serial Port service. Step 2: Use ActiveSync or any other application that uses a serial connection. No te : - Serial Port Auto-Connection function. Once a target de vice is assigned to a specific serial port, (e.g., COM5), whenever an application opens that serial port number, BlueSoleil will automatically connect to the target device.
User’s Guide - Calendars (*.vcs) - Notes (*.vnt) - Messages (*.vmg) Supported MS Outlook versions: Outlook 2000, Outlook 2002 (xp), Outlook 2003. Typical Usage - Synchronize your computer with a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone Step 1: Connect to the mobile phone’s Synchronization service. Step 2: A synchronization dialog will appear. Click on the Start button to synchronize. Contacts, calendars, notes and emails in MS Outlook will be synchronized with those on the phone.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 3.4 BlueSoleil User Guides 1. BlueSoleil Environment 1.1 Main Window The Main Window displays the local device (red ball) and the remote devices detected in range. Connecting and disconnecting operations are conducted here. Connections are indicated by green dashed lines between the local device and connected remote devices. By default BlueSoleil starts with the Main Window open. To return to the Main Windows after switching views, click View | Main Window.
User’s Guide Icon Meanings There are 3 states for the service icons, indicated by different colors. - White — Idle. The normal state. - Yellow — Available. The Bluetooth service is available on the selected remote device. - Green — Connected. The Bluetooth service is active in a connection with the remote device. Operations - Hover your mouse over the service icon to display the name of the service. - Single-click on the service icon to connect.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle 1.2 Service Window The Service Window displays the local Bluetooth services, (i.e., the Bluetooth services supported by BlueSoleil). Use the Service Window to start and stop services, as well as to configure service properties. To access the Service Window, click View | Service Window. Local Service List The Local Service List displays all of the Bluetooth services supported by the local computer. Use this screen to start/ stop services.
User’s Guide - Double-click on the icon to Start/Stop a service. - Right-click to display a pop-up menu of related operations. 1.3 Menus BlueSoleil contains the following six menus: - File Menu - View Menu - My Bluetooth Menu - My Services Menu - Tools Menu - Help Menu File Menu Hide — Hide the BlueSoleil window. Connections can still run when the window is hidden. Always on Top — Keep the BlueSoleil window always on to p. Exit — Exit BlueSoleil.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Note: If you select Refresh Devices, the list of previously detected devices will not be cleared. To initiate a new device search that will first clear the list, press F5. My Bluetooth Menu Bluetooth Device Inquiry — Search for other Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Bluetooth Service Browsing — Browse for the services of the selected remote device. Security — Configure the security settings of the local device (e.g., passkey requirements, data encryption, etc.).
User’s Guide By Bluetooth Device Address: Enter a Bluetooth device address, in standard format (xx:xx: xx:xx:xx:xx), and click on the Find button. The device with the specified address will appear highlighted in the Main Window. By Name: Check the By Name box, enter the Name of the device, and click on the Find button. The device with the specified name will appear highlighted in the Main Window. Add New Device — Add a remote device by entering its Bluetooth device address.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Bluetooth Device — Advanced hardware configuration, recommended for advanced users only. Please refer to 4.2 Hardware Configuration for more details. Help Menu Contents and Index — Access BlueSoleil Online Help. Abou t BlueSoleil — Information about your version of BlueSoleil. 2. Device Configurations 2.1 Hardware Configuration BlueSoleil supports the following kinds of Bluetooth radio adapters: USB and CF card.
User’s Guide 2.2 Properties Configuration To configure the properties of your local device, click My Bluetooth | Properties…, General Device Name The local device’s name, which will be shown to other Bluetooth enabled devices. Device Type The device type of your local computer, (i.e., Desktop, Laptop or Server). Device Address The address of the local device. Every Bluetooth enabled device has a unique device.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Bonding Mode (Pairing Mode) - Accepts Bonding: Allow other Bluetooth enabled devices to pair with your computer. If the other device initiates a pairing procedure with your computer, each device must enter the same passkey before the they will be paired. - Does Not Accept Bonding: Rejects pairing attempts initi ated by other Bluetooth enabled devices. Hardware View information about your Bluetooth hardware. - Manufacturer: The manufacturer of the local Bluetooth device.
User’s Guide How to pair with another device Automatically If a passkey is required for connection, the devices will be paired automatically the first time they successfully exchange passkeys and connect. After a device has successfully paired with your computer, the remote device icon in the Main Window will have a red checkmark next to it. Manually In the Main Window, right click on the device icon, and in the pop-up menu, select Pair Device.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle Medium The medium level provides service level security. You can assign the appropriate level of access for each specific service. For more details, see 4.3.4 Local Services Security. High If checked, passkeys must be exchanged for every incoming and outgoing connection, unless the two devices have already paired in the past. Bluetooth Passkey Set Default Passkey Use this setting to create a default passkey for all connections.
User’s Guide Authorization Click to select the local Bluetooth services that you wish to allow the selected paired device to use. A list of local services will appear. Select the services you wish to allow on the remote device, then click OK. No te : The screen will only list the local services that require authentication. The local services that do not require authentication can be accessed freely. The Authorization button is enabled only when the Security Level is set to Medium. 3.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle In the Service Authorization screen, enter the following settings: Trusted Devices Select to trust devices listed in this screen to use the selected service on your device. A device can freely access the service from your local device when trusted. Click Add/Remove to edit the device list. Trust all devices Connection requests will be accepted from every device.
User’s Guide 4. Technical Support Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. v The MSI website (http://www.msi.com.tw/) provides updated information on MSI Bluetooth hardware and software. v For technical support, please email to support@msi.com. tw. 47 6970Bv1.0.
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User’s Guide 5. Glossary BDA Bluetooth Device Address. Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit binary Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) burned into its Read-Only Memory (ROM). This address cannot be changed by the end-user. A device’s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA. Each Bluetooth device also has an operator-configurable, userfriendly name to help distinguish it from other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Class 2 USB Dongle IrDA Infrared Data Association IrMC Infrared Mobile Communications Link Key An internally-generated unique security key that is exchanged by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established. LMP Link Manager Protocol—used by Bluetooth for i nternal communications. Page Scan Mode A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening (scanning) for a client to “page” it.
User’s Guide devices, such as a portable PC and a cellular phone, connect. A piconet can support up to eight devices. When a piconet is formed, one device acts as the master while the others act as slaves for the duration of the piconet connection. PIM Personal Information Manager—an a pplicati on, suc h as Microsoft Outlook, that is used to manage contacts, keep track of phone numbers, etc. PIN Personal Identification Number, also referred to as a “passkey” or “password.
