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About your Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM

This section contains the product description, hardware and software

installation instructions, and operating information for the Bluetooth

PC Card II from IBM.

Product description

Based on the Bluetooth industry standard for wireless communica-

tions, the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM provides computing pro-

fessionals with short-range wireless connectivity.

You can now use the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM to make wire-

less connections within a personal area network to electronically

exchange data and connect your computer to other Bluetooth devices.

Some of the key product attributes of the Bluetooth PC Card II from

IBM from IBM are as follows:

• Any computer supporting a PCMCIA interface

• Operation within the 2.4 GHz ISM unlicensed radio spectrum

• Maximum data transfer rate of 721 KBps

• Range of up to 10 meters (30 feet)

• Data-transfer support

• Point-to-point or point-multipoint radio link

• Low power consumption

• Authentication and encryption support

• Certified Bluetooth Interoperability by the Bluetooth Special

Interest Group

• 16 bit PCMCIA interface

Summary of content (15 pages)

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About your Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM This section contains the product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and operating information for the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM. Product description Based on the Bluetooth industry standard for wireless communications, the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM provides computing professionals with short-range wireless connectivity.
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Profiles and services supported by the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM The following is a list of profiles and services that the PC Card II from IBM supports: • Generic Serial - Establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between your computer and another Bluetooth-enabled device and uses a temporary serial-port connection. • LAN Access Using PPP - Establishes a Bluetooth wireless network connection between your computer and another Bluetoothenabled device or to a LAN that is connected to the server.
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Installing the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM This section contains information about making sure that your computer has the correct level of BIOS code and installing the Bluetooth PC Card II hardware and software. Verifying the BIOS code level in a ThinkPad computer If you have one of the ThinkPad A, T, or X Series computers that are listed in the tables in this section, your computer must have the required BIOS code level for the Bluetooth PC Card II to work.
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Table 2-2. ThinkPad computer BIOS code levels - Japan models ThinkPad model Folder name on CD Bios version T20 BIOS\TPT20\JP x.xx (IYETxxWW) T21 BIOS\TPT21\JP x.xx (KZETxxWW) T22 BIOS\TPT22\JP x.xx (16ETxxWW) A20p BIOS\TPA20p\JP x.xx (IVETxxWW) A21p/A22 BIOS\TPA21p\JP x.xx (KYETxxWW) X20/X21/i Series1620 BIOS\TPX20\JP x.
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• If you are not sure what BIOS version you have continue with the next section “ Updating the BIOS code in a ThinkPad computer” and the IBM BIOS Update Utility will check your BIOS version for you. Updating the BIOS code in a ThinkPad computer Your computer must have an ac adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS code. If your ThinkPad computer is attached to any type of port replicator, turn off the computer, and detach the port replicator.
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update is still in progress, the computer system board might have to be replaced. 10. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If the following message is displayed, the BIOS update is not needed for your machine: An update is not necessary at this time.The process has canceled.Restart your computer and continue with the Bluetooth software installation. When the BIOS update is completed, the computer is automatically turned off. 11.
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8. Click OK to restart your computer. To start this application, click Start --> Programs--> IBM Bluetooth--> Bluetooth Neighborhood. Installing the bluetooth hardware 1. Turn off your computer 2. Insert the card into the PC card slot 3. Turn on your computer Now you need to install the software. To find out what steps to follow, go to the previous section “Installing the Bluetooth software”. About the LEDs LED 1: is on all the time, except when data is being transferred. LED 2: is on all the time.
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Using your PC Card II from IBM If you click on the BTNeighborhood icon you will be able to know what device is in range. To find out more, refer to the online guide.
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Using your online help The online help contains information about using the Bluetooth PC Card II from IBMto exchange data using a wireless connection between Bluetooth devices. If you have problems using your Bluetooth PC Card II from IBM, you can also refer to the online help documentation. To use online help, click Help in the menu bar, or F1 in the Bluetooth Neighborhood application. © Copyright IBM Corp.
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Appendix A. Troubleshooting Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. Using the information in this section, you might be able to solve problems yourself or gather helpful information that you can pass on to a service technician. You might also need to refer to your computer or operating-system documentation. Review the following table for any problem description that might fit your situation. Table A-1.
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Could not pull a business card from remote the computer. • • • Could not push a business card to remote computer. • • • My computer is connected to the public folder, but no files are visible. • • • • • 11 Ensure that the remote computer has a default business card created and selected. Ensure that the security settings on the remote computer allow you to connect and download their business card.
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My computer is connected to a remote computer, but I cannot gain network access. • • • My computer cannot connect to a remote computer using the Bluetooth serial port. • • My Bluetooth adapter can not connect to any device? • • • © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 12 Ensure that the remote computer is connected to the network. Ensure that the remote computer has been set up to share its network connectivity and that the security settings allow you to connect and establish remote network access.
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Safety Warnings Please make sure you read the following points before you start using your PC Card II from IBM: Only avoid using it in airplanes and hospitals. If you need to travel with the PC Card II from IBM and have to go to a hospital or to any place where electronic equipment is used, switch off the unit completely, or remove it. Make sure your PC Card II from IBM is kept at a distance of at least 22 cm of a pacemaker. The PC Card II from IBM may impact the functioning of the pacemaker.
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PC Card II from IBM Safety Statements Please note the two following Underwriters Laboratories Inc.'s notices: " This product is for use only with UL Listed personal computers." "The long-term characteristics or the possible physiological effects of radio frequency (RF)electromagnetic fields associated with this equipment have not been evaluated.
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Information to user. According to FCC § 15.21 the following information has to be provided in the users- or instruction manual. For an intentional or unintentional radiator the user shall be cautioned that changes or modifications, not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.