Wi reless BluetoothTM Wi reless USB Adapter User Manual (GBU221 / GBU321) ® ® Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich BluetoothTM to USB adapters available. IOGEAR's BluetoothTM to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become BluetoothTM enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to BluetoothTM enabled devices such as PDA's, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR BluetoothTM to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR. ©2005 IOGEAR®. All Rights Reserved. M0345 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. 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Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................... 02 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................03 Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................05 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................06 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................07 Installation - WINDOWS...............................................................................................................................................................08 Uninstallation Drivers ...................................................................................................................................................................16 Installation - MAC OS X.................................................................................................................................................................17 Operation - Connect to a Cellular Phone .......................................................................................................................................................21 - Connect to Network Access ......................................................................................................................................................23 - Connect to a Printer ....................................................................................................................................................................26 - Connect to a PDA .......................................................................................................................................................................29 - Pairing .........................................................................................................................................................................................31 Instalation-Windows XP Service Pack 2 .....................................................................................................................................33 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................37 Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................38 Radio & TV Interference Statement .............................................................................................................................................39 Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................40 Package Contents This package contains: GBU221 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card GBU321 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card The BluetoothTM Installation CD contains the following: · Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP · User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth Adapter If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. 2 Overview BluetoothTM is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables. The following applications are supported by BluetoothTM technology: · · · · · · · · Synchronize your BluetoothTM PDA with your computer. Send your business card to anyone who has a BluetoothTM device. Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a BluetoothTM enabled device. Chat with anyone who has a BluetoothTM enabled computer. Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable. Send an e-mail without being wired to the network. Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone. Send a fax from your computer over your BluetoothTM cellular phone. Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as: · A Bluetooth server - these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, or to other Bluetooth devices. · A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers. Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time. 3 Overview Overview Continued BluetoothTM technology is supported under the following operating systems. · Windows 2000 · Windows XP · Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater 4 Features - Eliminates cables between your computers - Controlls and communicates with BluetoothTM enabled devices - Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - BluetoothTM specification 2.0 compliant - USB specification 1.1 compliant - Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU221, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU321 - Up to 2.1 Mbps data rate - Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place - Crisp, easy, and fast installation and setup - Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication ­ Pairing, Encryption, and Authentication - PC and Mac compatible 5 Requirements System Requirement: Hardware Requirement: · Available USB port Operating System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later 6 Introduction IOGEAR®'s Wireless BluetoothTM to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a BluetoothTM enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 330 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to BluetoothTM enabled devices such as PDA's, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. The Wireless BluetoothTM to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy to install and use, and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR® for home and mobile networking needs. GBU221 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters). 7 Installation-Windows Windows XP Service Pack 2 The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you already have Service Pack 2 installed, you may choose not to install drivers from the installation CD and instead use the Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. Please see Page 34 on the manual for more details. 1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer before installing the software. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the installation window to begin the driver installation. If the installation CD does not auto-start, simply browse to your CD drive and run the setup file. Please follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. 8 Installation-Windows 2. If you accept the license agreement, click Next. 9 Installation-Windows 3. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice may appear. Simply click OK to proceed with the installation. 10 Installation-Windows 4. During the install, a "Bluetooth Device not Found" window will appear. DO NOT plug in the Bluetooth adapter at this time, simply click Cancel to proceed with the driver installation without connecting the Bluetooth device. 5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer 6. After restarting the computer, proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter, and wait a few seconds while Windows recognizes the device. 11 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 1. Now double click the BluetoothTM icon in the system tray. This will start the "Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard." 2. Once the Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard has started, click Next. 12 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 3. Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other BluetoothTM devices. Select a computer type from the dropdown menu and click Next. 4. Click Next to configure the services this computer will offer to other BluetoothTM devices. 13 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 5. Choose the services that this computer will offer to other BluetoothTM devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the configure button. Click Next to proceed. 6. At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected. 14 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 7. Once Windows is finished installing the software, the following window will appear. This window will allow you to configure your computer to use the service of another Bluetooth Device. If you do not have any additional devices you wish to connect to at this time, click Skip, click Finish on the final screen. 15 Uninstall Drivers Windows 1. First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth adapter from your computer 2. Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) 3. Click on Add or Remove Programs 4. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click on [Remove] 5. When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer 16 Installation-Mac OS X Installation ­ MAC OS X 1. Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is no need to install any additional drivers, as Apple provides all required Bluetooth drivers under MAC OS X v10.3.9. Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences. 17 Installation-Mac OS X 2. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon and under the Settings tab, make sure Bluetooth Power is ON and that the box next to Discoverable is checked. 18 Installation-Mac OS X 3. To begin setting up your Bluetooth device, select the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device. 4. This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed. 19 Installation-Mac OS X 5. On this window, you can select what type of Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Continue. 6. Your computer will search Bluetooth devices in your area and display them under the window below. Select the device you wish to communicate with and then click Continue to pair/connect to your device. 7. Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Apple Bluetooth support at www.apple.com. 20 Operation How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray. 2. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected. 21 Operation 3. Right-click on the cell phone, and select Pair Device. When prompted for passkey, simply type any four digits and click OK. On the phone, you will also b ...