Full size BT Adapter User’s Guide
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................... 1 PC REQUIREMENTS............................................................................ 1 CONNECTING TO PC........................................................................... 2 INSTALLING THE BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE (VISTA)................ 3 USING THE BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE (VISTA) .................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this high-quality Rocketfish product. Your Fullsize BT Adapter is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Package Contents USB Bluetooth adapter x 1 Installation CD x 1 (includes Bluetooth software and User’s Guide) User’s Guide x 1 PC Requirements Pentium processor or equivalent At least one USB port (USB 2.0 or 1.1) CD-ROM drive Operating System: Windows® 2000, Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows® Vista.
Connecting to PC 1. Find an available USB port on your PC. 2. Remove the cap from the adapter and plug in the Bluetooth adapter as shown. 2 If your adapter does not connect automatically, press and hold the Connect button to establish a connection.
Installing the Bluetooth Software (Vista) Before installing the Bluetooth software, plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port of your computer. If not, a warning message will appear and prompt you to plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port during the installation. The following procedures are based on Windows Vista operating system. 1. Insert the provided Installation CD in the CD ROM drive. 2. The Bluetooth software loads automatically.
4 4. The welcome screen appears. Click Next to begin installation. 5. Read the agreement and select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Click Next to continue.
6. The program will be installed in the folder as shown. Click Change to install in a different directory. Click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. The installation may take some time to complete.
Note: If the “Bluetooth device not found” message appears, plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port of your computer and click OK. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts installing the components for the USB Bluetooth adapter. 6 8. The following screen appears to indicate installation is complete. 9. Click Yes to restart your computer and for the new settings to take effect.
Using the Bluetooth Software (Vista) After you have completed the driver and software installation and reboot your computer, a Bluetooth icon will appear on your desktop and in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop screen (systray). The Bluetooth icon gives you access to the Bluetooth shortcut menu and Bluetooth Devices, for configuring your Bluetooth settings. Right click the Bluetooth icon to display the shortcut menu. • Add a Bluetooth Device: Click to add a new Bluetooth device.
• Remove Bluetooth Icon: Click to remove the Bluetooth icon from the system tray. • Double click the Bluetooth icon for access to Bluetooth Devices. You can manage all your Bluetooth connections and settings from the Bluetooth Devices screen. Use the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate the Bluetooth Devices screen. Click OK to confirm a setting, and close the screen, click Cancel to cancel any changes, and click Apply to confirm a setting without closing the screen.
Connecting Bluetooth Device (Vista) Before connecting the Bluetooth make sure that: • You have installed and configured the Bluetooth software. • You have plugged the Bluetooth adapter in a USB port on your computer. 1. Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the toolbar, then click Show Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth Devices dialog box opens.
10 2. Click Add to search for Bluetooth devices. When a Bluetooth device is found, the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard dialog box opens. 3. If more than one Bluetooth device is found, click the device you want to connect to and click Next. The Passkey dialog box opens.
4. Select your Passkey option and click Next. The Exchange passkey dialog box opens if you choose to use a passkey. 5. Enter the passkey on your Bluetooth device to start the connection.
Installing the Bluetooth Software (XP) Before installing the Bluetooth software, plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port of your computer. If not, a warning message will appear and prompt you to plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port during the installation. The following procedures are based on Windows XP operating system. 12 1. Insert the provided Installation CD in the CD ROM drive. 2. The Bluetooth software loads automatically.
4. The welcome screen appears. Click Next to begin installation. 5. Read the agreement and select “ I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next to continue.
14 6. The program will be installed in the folder as shown. Click Change to install in a different directory. Click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation. The installation may take some time to complete.
Note: If the “Bluetooth device not found” message appears, plug the USB Bluetooth adapter into a USB port of your computer and click OK. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts installing the components for the USB Bluetooth adapter. 8. The following screen appears to indicate installation is complete.
Using the Bluetooth Software (XP) To start using the Bluetooth software, double click My Bluetooth Places on the desktop or the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. 1. 16 The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard launches. Click the locations where you want the icon to appear, then click Next.
2. For first time users, enter a name and select either Laptop Computer or Desktop Computer from the drop-down menu for your computer. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue. The Service Selection screen opens.
18 4. Make sure that each Bluetooth service that you want to use has a check mark, then click Next. The connection setup screen opens. 5. If you want to set up a Bluetooth connection, make sure that the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode, then click Next. Or, if you do not want to set up Bluetooth connections, click Skip.
6. Once configuration is complete, click Finish.
Connecting Bluetooth Device (XP) Before connecting the Bluetooth makes sure that: • You have installed and configured the Bluetooth software. • You have plugged the Bluetooth adapter in a USB port on your computer. To connect with the Bluetooth devices, such as printers, modems, and PDAs, you can use the Bluetooth Set Wizard to set up a connection. Open the Bluetooth Set Wizard in My Bluetooth Places window. 1. 20 Click Add a Bluetooth Device to begin.
2. Click Next to continue. 3. The discovered Bluetooth devices are shown on the screen. Select a device and click Next to continue.
22 4. The following Security Setup screen appears. Type the digits shown on the screen to connect the device. 5. Select the services to enable and click Next.
6. Enter the name for your Bluetooth device and choose if you want to create shortcut and restart wizard. 7. Your Bluetooth device is now connected. Click the shortcut to start using the device.
For detailed connection settings, refer to the Help file in the My Bluetooth Places window. Click Help > Bluetooth Help Topics to open the Help file. Or press F1 to open Microsoft Windows® XP Help and Support Center and search for Bluetooth. You can find instructions on how to connect other devices.
Uninstalling the Software Windows XP 1. Unplug the Bluetooth adapter. 2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel opens. 3. Click Add or Remove Programs. The Add or Remove Programs window opens. 4. Click WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software, then click Remove. Windows Vista 1. Unplug the Bluetooth adapter. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel opens. 3. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. The Program and Features window opens. 4.
Troubleshooting If you experience problems connecting a Bluetooth device: 1. Double-click My Bluetooth Places on the Windows desktop or click the Bluetooth icon opens. 2. 26 on the toolbar. The My Bluetooth Places window Click Help in the menu bar at the top of the window, then click Bluetooth Help Topics. The Bluetooth help file opens.
Federal Communication Commission 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
