USB-BT211 Mini USB Bluetooth Adapter User Manual For Windows® XP OS
E4687 First Edition July 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents About this guide..................................................................................... v How this guide is organized................................................................v Conventions used in this guide...........................................................v Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth overview............................................................................... 1 ® Package contents......................................
Table of contents Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth device.......................................................... 19 Connecting to a Bluetooth device....................................................... 22 Using the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)...................................... 24 Chapter 5: Appendices Notices................................................................................................... 32 ASUS Contact information................
About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, and specifications of the ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter describes how to install and launch the Bluetooth XP Suite.
1 Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter Bluetooth® overview Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless technology that allows communication among Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs, mobile devices, headsets, and GPS receivers. Bluetooth® devices only need to be within the specified range to exchange information and do not need any physical connection. With Bluetooth® technology, you can: • • • • Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
USB-BT211 specifications summary Model Standard Interface Range Bluetooth Profile Frequency Band Modulation Method Spread Spectrum Transfer Rate (Maz) OS support Power Consumption Input Power Receiving Sensitivity Physical Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity USB-BT211 Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR USB 2.0/1.1 Up to 100 meters A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUNP, FAX, FTP, HCRP, HID, GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP, SAP 2.400 ~ 2.
2 Getting started Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite The Bluetooth XP Suite is a Bluetooth management tool that enables you to find, pair, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices easily. • Remove any previously installed Bluetooth software on your computer. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs to uninstall Bluetooth software. • Install the Bluetooth XP Suite before inserting the USB Bluetooth adapter. To install the Bluetooth XP Suite on your computer: 1.
4. The InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth XP Suite launches. Click Next to continue. 5. Click Next to install the Bluetooth XP Suite to the default folder or click Change to specify another folder. 6. Click Install to start the installation.
7. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer and activate the changes. 9. Insert the USB Bluetooth adapter after your computer reboots, then the computer detects the USB Bluetooth adapter and completes installing the Bluetooth profile drivers. Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite To launch the Bluetooth XP Suite: • • Click Start > Programs > ASUS Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. Double-click Bluetooth Suite on the Windows® desktop.
3 Bluetooth XP Suite Bluetooth XP Suite screen The Bluetooth XP Suite screen consists of three major parts: • • • Bluetooth menu Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth device list Bluetooth menu Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth device list Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite
Bluetooth menu Search For Device – Searches for Bluetooth devices within range. The available devices are listed in the right panel of the Bluetooth XP Suite screen. Bluetooth Configuration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Configuration which allows you to configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth profiles. Refer to the section Bluetooth Suite Configuration for details. Bluetooth Help Topics – Opens Bluetooth help files.
Bluetooth device list The Bluetooth device list displays the devices that are within range and their addresses, types, and statuses. Right-click a Bluetooth device in the list for the following options: Name Discovery – Displays the Bluetooth device name. Pair – Pairs with a Bluetooth device. Service Discovery – Displays the services that the Bluetooth device supports. Properties – Displays the name, address, type, connection status of the Bluetooth device and the services it supports.
Bluetooth Suite Configuration Bluetooth Suite Configuration allows you to configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings such as device discovery and security settings, and various Bluetooth profiles including Object Push, Audio, Basic Imaging, Fax Server, and Sync profiles. You may do any of the following to launch Bluetooth Suite Configuration: • • Select Bluetooth Configuration in the Bluetooth menu. Click Configuration in the Bluetooth Tasks area. • Right-click the Bluetooth icon Bluetooth Configuration.
Show Device Discovery Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the device discovery reminder before searching for Bluetooth devices. Show Pairing Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the pairing reminder before pairing with other Bluetooth devices. Show Connection Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the connection reminder before connecting to other Bluetooth devices. Show Application Messages Tick this box to show the application messages.
Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth Security page allows you to configure the security mode for Bluetooth device connections. Require Bluetooth pairing for all links Tick this box to perform pairing on all Bluetooth device connections. Profile Manager The Profile Manager page displays the Bluetooth profiles that the Bluetooth XP Suite supports and the devices assigned to the Bluetooth profiles.
The Bluetooth XP Suite supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Human Interface Device Profile (HID) This profile enables you to connect Bluetooth HIDs such as Bluetooth keyboards, mouses, and game controllers to your computer. The Bluetooth XP Suite supports multiple HID connections. Serial Port Profile (SPP) This profile enables you to set up virtual serial ports and connect your computer with another Bluetooth enabled device.
Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) This profile enables you to use a single Bluetooth remote control device to control the following applications on audiovisual devices: • • • • • • Windows® Media Player 11 Windows® Media Player 10 Windows® Media Player 9 Winamp 5.33 RealPlayer 10.
Shared Folders The Shared Folders page allows you to configure the settings for the File Transfer Profile (FTP). The FTP service enables you to browse the shared folder (often named ‘FTP folder’ on your computer) on an FTP-enabled Bluetooth device that is within range of your computer. You can also transfer files and folders between your computer and the shared folder.
Object Push The Object Push page allows you to configure the settings for the Object Push Profile (OPP) that enables you to exchange files such as vCards (virtual business cards) and appointments with remote Bluetooth devices. The following applications support the OPP service: • • • • • Outlook 2007 Outlook 2003 Outlook 2002 Outlook Express 6.0 Outlook Express 5.0 Inbox Specifies a folder to save the files that the remote devices send to your computer via the OPP service.
Audio The Audio page allows you to configure the settings for the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Switch default audio card when Handsfree connects Tick this box to switch to the handsfree device. Ask me if the default audio card should be switched for Handsfree audio Tick this box if you want Bluetooth XP Suite to ask you if the default audio card should be switched to the handsfree device.
Basic Imaging The Basic Imaging page allows you to configure the settings for the Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) that enables you to exchange images with remote Bluetooth devices. Allow other devices to exchange images with this computer Tick this box to allow remote devices to exchange images with your computer via the BIP service. Image folder Specifies a folder to save the images that the remote devices send to your computer via the BIP service.
Sync The Sync page allows you to configure the settings for the Synchronization Profile (SYNC) that enables you to synchronize vCards and vCalendars with a remote Bluetooth device. There are two roles involved in synchronization: client and server. The client is the device requesting or initiating the synchronization. The server is the device that the client is synchronizing with. The client can synchronize contacts, appointments, messages, and notes with the server.
4 Communicating with a Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth device • Before transferring data between your computer and another Bluetooth device, pair your computer with the Bluetooth device. • Before pairing with a Bluetooth device, ensure that the Bluetooth device is turned on and discoverable. Refer to the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device for instructions on how to make it discoverable. To pair your computer with another Bluetooth device: 1.
5. Your computer starts searching for other Bluetooth devices that are within range. 6. When the search is completed, right-click the Bluetooth device then select pair. 7. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode. Click OK. 8. Key in a passcode to pair with the Bluetooth device. The default passcode for USB-BT211 is 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.
9. Key in the same passcode (0000) on the Bluetooth device. A small red checkmark appears next to the Bluetooth device, indicating that your computer has paired with it successfully.
Connecting to a Bluetooth device You can connect to other Bluetooth devices using various Bluetooth services. To connect to a Bluetooth device: 1. Pair your computer with the Bluetooth device. 2. Right-click the Bluetooth device then select Service Discovery to display the Bluetooth services that it supports. 3. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is connectable. Click OK. 4. Select the Bluetooth service that you want to use. The Bluetooth services available vary depending on the Bluetooth device.
To achieve the best signal quality when transferring data between two computers using two USB-BT211 USB Bluetooth adapters, we suggest that the Bluetooth sensors be placed in either Position 1 or Position 2: Bluetooth sensor Position 1 USB-BT211 Position 2 23
Using the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN) Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone that supports the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN). The Bluetooth enabled mobile phone acts as a dial-up modem for the Internet connection. To use DUN: 1. Pair your computer with the Bluetooth mobile phone that you want to use as the dial-up modem. 2. Right-click the Bluetooth mobile phone, then select Service Discovery to display the Bluetooth services that it supports. 3.
4. Ensure that the Bluetooth mobile phone is connectable. Click OK. The Dial-Up Networking status shows Connected. 5. Go to Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options. On the Modems tab, select Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Properties.
6. On the Advanced tab, key in the extra initialization commands. Click OK to save the changes. The extra initialization commands vary with different mobile phone manufacturers. Contact your mobile phone manufacturer for the commands. 7. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks area. 8. The New Connection Wizard launches. Click Next to continue.
9. Select Connect to the Internet, then click Next. 10. Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. 11. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next.
12. Select Modem - Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Next. 13. Create a name for your ISP, then click Next.
14. Key in the phone number to dial, then click Next. Contact your mobile phone operator for the phone number. 15. Leave the fields in this screen blank. Click Next.
16. The dial-up connection setup is completed. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 17. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. You can find the icon of the newly created dial-up connection is added in the Dial-up category. Double-click the icon.
18. Click Dial to connect your computer to the Internet.
5 Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
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