P74072_F8T002_man.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new Bluetooth PC Card (the PC Card) from Belkin featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. Now you can connect your peripherals and computing devices up to 10 meters away without cables in your home, office, or while on the road. Establish ad-hoc connections between devices without having to configure a network.
P74072_F8T002_man.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 6 PC CARD SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Weight: 1.35oz. • PC-compatible computer, CPU speed 200MHz or above Physical Interface: CardBus Type II Operating Temp: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 8 SUPPORTED PROFILES The services supported by your PC Card are defined as “Profiles”. Available profiles include: SOFTWARE SETUP Do not insert the PC Card into your notebook computer prior to installation. • Generic Access • Service Discovery Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP • Serial Port 1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard” window appears.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 10 SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to accept the license agreement. Click on “Next”. 10 4. Name your device and select the type of computer you are installing your PC Card in. Click on “Next”. SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) 5. Specify the location where the software and driver will be installed on your hard drive.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 12 SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT ’D) Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Device Signature Notice”, click “Yes” or “OK” to continue the installation process. 7. Confirm the completion of installation. Click “Finish” and then restart the system. 12 INSTALLING THE PC CARD Note: The PC Card is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its delicate electrical components.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 14 INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT ’D) 2. You should see your system register a new hardware device found. 14 3. Choose “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Click on “Next”. INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT ’D) 4. Choose “Specify a location”. Click on “Next”. 5. Confirm that the device driver was found and click on “Next”.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 16 INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT ’D) 6. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation. Click on “Finish”. 16 7. “My Bluetooth Places” should appear on your screen. Your installation process is now complete. BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS To customize the configuration settings of Bluetooth software for Windows operating systems, follow the instructions described below: 1.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 18 BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CONT ’D) 2. Click on “Configuration”. a) The “General” tab of “Configuration” allows you to customize the computer’s user name, type, and security type. b) The “Accessibility” tab allows you to specify which individual devices are allowed to access the user’s computer. c) The “Discovery” tab allows you to specify which individual devices, type of, or class of device the user’s computer is allowed access to.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 20 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM The “My Bluetooth Places” program provides a quick and easy way to perform different application services through Bluetooth connections. A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the Help file of the “My Bluetooth Places” program.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:56 AM Page 22 “MY BLUETOOTH PLACES” PROGRAM (CONT ’D) To use the “My Bluetooth Places” program, follow the instructions described below: 1. Click “My Bluetooth Places” on your screen. Three icons—“My Device”, “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood”, and “Add Bluetooth Connection”—appear inside the window. 22 2. Click “My Device” to see which of your application services are available to other devices. The icons without “X” indicate the available Bluetooth services.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:57 AM Page 24 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your PC Card. 1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your PC Card. 2. The “InstallShield Wizard” should automatically load. If it does not load, explore the CD and run the “Setup.exe” file. 3. The “InstallShield” window should now appear. Click “Next”. 24 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (CONT ’D) 4.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:57 AM Page 26 GLOSSARY FCC/CE STATEMENT Authentication Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password before exchanging data. Authorization Security feature that requires user approval before another user is allowed to share data. Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices. Bonded Device Recognized by your device so as not to require authentication or authorization. Device Bluetooth device.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:57 AM Page 28 FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT ’D) FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT ’D) it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:57 AM Page 30 INFORMATION Belkin Components Limited One Year Product Warranty Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
P74072_F8T002_man.qxd 5/22/02 10:57 AM Page 32 belkin.com Belkin Components 501 West Walnut Street Compton • CA • 90220 • USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park Shipton Way • Rushden • NN10 6GL United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 P74072 © 2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved.