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Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Adapter
Model # ABT-U200
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Adapter Model # ABT-U200 User’s Manual v 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ...1 1.1 Features ... 1 1.2 Package Contents ... 1 1.3 System Requirements... 2 2. For Windows XP/2000...3 2.1 Installation... 3 2.2 Complete Initial Bluetooth Configurations ... 3 2.3 Quick Start Guide... 8 2.4 Basic Operations ... 10 2.5 Configuring Your Bluetooth...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Airlink101 Bluetooth® USB 2.0 Adapter, ABT-U200 adds Bluetooth technology to your existing computer or notebook. Simply plug it into the USB port of your machine for seamless connectivity with other Bluetooth devices, such as phones, computers, peripherals and other devices. ABT-U200 features the industry's most extensive range of profiles available, ensuring a common application between two Bluetooth-enabled devices.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    1.3 System Requirements Computer with an available USB port Windows ® Vista 32/64-bit, XP, 2000, ME...

  • Page 5: For Windows Xp/2000

    Note: Do not connect the USB Bluetooth Adapter to your computer before you install the provided software. You will be prompted to plug the device during the installation. Insert the Bluetooth software installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the auto-run...
  • Page 6 Windows XP/2000 Users: When the Driver Signature Notice window appears, click OK. When prompted, plug your Bluetooth USB adapter into an available USB port on your computer and click OK. Please wait while the software installs all the supported services. This may take several minutes.

  • Page 7: Complete Initial Bluetooth Configurations

    Windows 2000/ME Users: You may be prompted to restart your computer a few times during the installation. Ignore the prompts until the installation is complete. At the end, click Finish to complete the installation. Windows 2000/ME Users: At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
  • Page 8 Enter a unique name to identify your computer and select a computer type, then click Next. Click Next at the following screen...
  • Page 9 This screen allows you select the services you want to provide to other Bluetooth devices. If you wish to have all services available, make sure that they are all checked and click Next. Click Skip at the following screen. Click Finish. Your device is now installed and ready to use.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    2.3 Quick Start Guide This section provides you with the basic guidelines to get your Bluetooth adapter connected to a service provided by another Bluetooth-enabled device. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area. If the Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert ( ), make sure the adapter is properly connected, right-click the icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 11 3. The utility will search for and display available services on the target device. Double-click the service that you want to use. (Ignore this step if you are connecting to a peripheral that offers single service.) 4. If pairing is required, type a PIN code in the Bluetooth Security Code Request window on both devices and then click OK.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Option 1. Use Quick Connect via the Bluetooth Icon Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Quick Connect, then select the desired Bluetooth service. Icon Status Bluetooth adapter found and enabled. Bluetooth adapter not found or disabled. Connected to a service.
  • Page 13 a. If selected service has never been connected: 1. Select Find Devices on the shortcut menu. 2. The utility will search for devices that potentially provide the desired service. Highlight the desired one and click Next. 3. The succeeding steps vary according to the service you selected. Just follow the on-screen prompts to proceed.
  • Page 14 Option 2. Use the Bluetooth Setup Wizard You can open the setup wizard by either of these methods: Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Add a Bluetooth Device Double-click the Bluetooth icon to open My Bluetooth Places and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 15 If the selected device has added or reconfigured a service, or if the desired service is not an option in the shortcut menu, select the Discover Available Services option to update the list of services offered by the device. 4. Double-click the desired service to make the connection. 2.4.4 Security and Pairing If Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth services on either of the two devices that attempting to make a connection, they must exchange an identical...
  • Page 16 2.4.5 Device and Service Icons Device Icons Devices are physical things, such as computers, cameras, headsets, etc. Device icons vary according to device types and have three states: Normal - this unadorned icon indicates the presence of a device in the vicinity. Each type of device is represented by a different icon.

  • Page 18: Service Icons

    Service Icons Services are what a Bluetooth device can do with other Bluetooth devices, such as access to a local area network, or the ability to send a fax. Some devices, such as headsets or network access points, may provide only a single service. Others, such as desktop and laptop computers, can potentially provide all of the Bluetooth services.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Bluetooth

    2.5 Configuring Your Bluetooth The Bluetooth Configuration panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, client applications, hardware, security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification, and other Bluetooth related items. You can open the Bluetooth Configuration panel by either of the following ways: Right-click the Bluetooth tray icon and select Bluetooth Configuration.
  • Page 21 2.5.2 Accessibility Settings The Accessibility tab lets you specify whether remote devices may access this computer, which remote devices have access, and whether an audio warning is played when a Personal Identification Number (PIN code) is required. Allow Other Devices to Discover This Computer Select Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer to permit remote Bluetooth devices to find this computer.
  • Page 22 2.5.3 Local Services Settings This tab allows you to select the services that your computer will provide to other Bluetooth devices. You can also double-click a service name to set its properties or click Add Serial Service to add serial service. For more information on providing local services, refer to the “2.8 Providing Local Service”...

  • Page 23: Security And Pairing

    2.5.5 Diagnostics This tab allows you to view the Bluetooth adapter information and verify if your adapter is working properly. If more than one Bluetooth adapters (excluding adapters from other manufacturers) are plugged to one computer, a prompt will appear indicating only one of them can be active and you will be guided to this tab.

  • Page 24: Using Bluetooth Applications On Remote Side

    2.7 Using Bluetooth Applications on Remote Side This chapter describes how to use the Bluetooth services on other Bluetooth devices with your Bluetooth-enabled computer. The services on remote Bluetooth devices are referred to as Client Applications in the Bluetooth Configuration panel. Some client applications do not require configuration unless you want to change the application name or the security settings, while some are provided with detailed settings.
  • Page 25 2.7.1 Printer The Bluetooth Printer application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Printer > Properties > General tab provides options to configure the application name and enable or disable secure connection. Note: The secure connection depends on the Bluetooth printer you want to connect to.
  • Page 26 2.7.2 Imaging The Bluetooth Imaging application allows this computer to send images to remote devices that provide the Bluetooth imaging service. Possible uses include the transfer of images to a Bluetooth camera, camera/phone, or any other device that offers the Bluetooth Imaging service. The supported image formats are: Image Format Conversion Some devices, particularly battery-powered devices such as phones and cameras, may only be able to accept images in one format and at a single fixed resolution.
  • Page 27 After copying an image file in Windows Explorer, go to My Bluetooth Places > View devices in range, right-click the destination device and select Paste. Note: Battery-powered remote devices, such as a cell phones or cameras, may require that Bluetooth be specifically enabled before they can accept an image; see the battery-powered device’s documentation for more information.
  • Page 28 2.7.4 Headset The Bluetooth Headset application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth headset as the audio input and output device for this computer. When a Bluetooth headset is connected to this computer, it functions as a wireless microphone and speaker for an audio application, such as an internet soft-phone or Instant Messaging software.
  • Page 29 2.7.5 PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization application is used to synchronize the Personal Information Manager (PIM) database of this computer with the PIM database of a remote Bluetooth device. The supported PIMs are: Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Outlook Express Lotus Notes The supported data types are: Business cards Calendar items...
  • Page 30 Business cards Note that if the system is configured to share contacts between Outlook Express and Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express will not be shown as one of the options for PIM Item Transfer for business cards. Calendar items Email (with or without attachments-see below) Notes To Synchronize the PIM Database To synchronize the PIM database on this computer with the PIM database of...
  • Page 31 2.7.6 Fax The Bluetooth Fax service allows this computer to send a fax using a Fax/Modem that is physically connected to a remote Bluetooth device. To send a Fax: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places and discover the Fax service provided by the remote Bluetooth computer.
  • Page 32 Option 2 1. Open My Bluetooth Places and discover the File Transfer service on the destination Bluetooth device. 2. Double-click the File Transfer shortcut. The utility will open the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on the other Bluetooth device and get its file list. 3.
  • Page 33 Electronic Business Cards Operations To send a business card to remote Bluetooth device 1. Double-click the PIM Item Transfer service on a remote device. This service is also referred to as Object Push Service on other Bluetooth device. 2. Select a business card that will be sent to other device. 3.
  • Page 34 Secure Connection: If the Secure Connection property is set on either device, the receiving party must be available to allow access when an access request is received. Otherwise, the PIM transfer fails. Send My Business Card: Specifies how your business card is handled when it is requested by a remote device.
  • Page 35 Local PIM Item Transfer Settings Local setting takes over the client application settings. Email attachments: The only option is to include or not to include attachments with email that is sent or received on the computer using this service. To Send Notes, Emails and Calender Entries To send notes, email or calendar entries, just select one or more target items and then, from the File menu of the PIM (e.g., Outlook), select Send to Bluetooth.
  • Page 36 2.7.9 Dial-up Networking The Bluetooth Dial-up Networking application allows this computer to use a modem that is physically connected to a remote device to access the Internet or log on to a remote network. Open a connection to the Dial-up Networking service that is provided by another Bluetooth device, following the instructions in “2.4.3 Creating a Connection”...
  • Page 37 2. On the remote Bluetooth device respond to the Bluetooth Service Authorization message to allow network access. 3. To establish the connection, Windows uses Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) to assign addresses to the computers in an ad hoc network. You don’t need to configure the TCP/IP networking.
  • Page 38 BT Client A (The computer connected to the Internet/LAN) 1. Go to Bluetooth Configuration panel > Local Services > Network Access > Properties.. 2. Enable the Startup Automatically checkbox and select Allow other devices to access the Internet/LAN via this computer and click OK. 3.
  • Page 39 OK. 5. When IP address prompt appears, just click Yes. This will automatically assign your Bluetooth adapter a virtual IP address. 6. You will return to the Network Connections window and find a hand appended to the network connection icon.
  • Page 40 Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix .: test Autoconfiguration IP Address . : 10.0.128.24 Subnet Mask ..: 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway ..: 10.0.0.21 Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2: Connection-specific DNS Suffix .: Autoconfiguration IP Address .
  • Page 41 If you want to enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on Windows 98SE, ME, you should run the Network Setup Wizard from the CD or floppy disk. As this manual only describes a very typical connection method, actual connection method varies according to your network environment and a computer’s operation system. For more information please refer to Windows online help or your network administrator.

  • Page 42: Providing Local Service

    2.7.12 Bluetooth Human Interface Device The Bluetooth Human Interface Device application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other human interface device 1. Verify that the keyboard, mouse or other human interface device (HID) contains batteries, that the batteries are inserted properly and are fully charged, and that you know where the Connect button is to make the device discoverable.
  • Page 43 2.8.1 Common Configuration Settings These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service: Service Name - the default name of each service can be changed. Secure Connection - requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. Startup Automatically - starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started.
  • Page 44 2.8.4 Audio Gateway/Headset The Audio Gateway/Headset service redirects this computer’s audio to another Bluetooth device. For example, if this computer is connected to a Bluetooth audio device and other computer is connected to this computer’s audio gateway service, the audio is directed to the Bluetooth audio device. 2.8.5 PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization service can be used by a remote device to synchronize its Personal Information Manager (PIM) database with the PIM database of this...
  • Page 45 2.8.7 File Transfer The File Transfer service allows other Bluetooth devices to explore this computer’s Bluetooth exchange folder and send files to or copy from that folder. To configure your local file transfer service, go to Bluetooth Configuration > Local Services > File Transfer. Here you can specify your default exchange folder location and remote user access permissions.
  • Page 46 Note: If you set the Secure Connection property of the File Transfer service of this computer, you must be available to respond to the Bluetooth Security Code Request sent by the other device when the other device initially attempts to connect to this computer.
  • Page 47 2.8.10 Network Access The Network Access service allows other Bluetooth devices to: Create a personal area network (PAN) with this computer. To provide a PAN service, select Allow other devices to create a private network with this computer from the drop down list. Windows will use Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) to assign addresses to the computers in an ad hoc network.

  • Page 49: For Windows Vista 32/64-Bit

    Note: Do not connect the USB Bluetooth Adapter to your computer before you install the provided software. You will be prompted to plug the device during the installation. Insert the Bluetooth software installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the auto-run...
  • Page 50 If the following warning window appears, click Allow to continue with the installation. When the following screen appears, connect the Bluetooth USB adapter to an available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 51 At the welcome screen, click Next. Then click Next on the two screens that follow until you get to the Install Screen. Click Install to install the Bluetooth software. Please wait while the software installs all the supported services. This may take several minutes.
  • Page 52 The following Windows Security alert may appear a few times during the installation. Click Install this driver software anyway to continue installing the software. At the end, click Finish. Your device is now installed and ready to use.

  • Page 53: Configuring Your Bluetooth Device Settings

    1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. 2. On the Options tab, make sure the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer is checked if you want your Bluetooth adapter to be discoverable. If required, you can configure the connection properties and icon settings.
  • Page 54 3. Click the Change settings button.
  • Page 55 4. Click the Advanced tab, edit your name and click OK.

  • Page 56: Connecting To A Remote Bluetooth Device

    3.3 Connecting to a Remote Bluetooth Device 1. Right-click the Bluetooth system tray icon and click Add a Bluetooth Device. 2. Make sure to enable the option that makes your Bluetooth adapter discoverable and click Next. 3. Available Bluetooth devices in the vicinity will be displayed. Highlight the device you want to add and click Next.
  • Page 57 • Don’t use a passkey: If your targe Bluetooth doesn’t require a passkey, select this option. 5. If a passkey is entered in previous step, your Bluetooth adapter will exchange the key with your target Bluetooth device. At this point, move on to your target...

  • Page 58: Checking Services On A Remote Bluetooth Device

    6. Click Finish when this screen appears. 3.4 Checking Services on a Remote Bluetooth Device Once you have connected to a remote Bluetooth device, you can view the services available on the remote Bluetooth device by these steps: 1. Double-click the Bluetooth system tray icon and click the Devices tab. 2.

  • Page 59: Exchanging Files Between Bluetooth Devices

    3. Click the Services tab and you can view the available services. To use a service on remote Bluetooth device, it must be listed and checked. 3.5 Exchanging Files Between Bluetooth Devices There are two methods that you can send files to or receive files from a remote Bluetooth device, one is File Transfer Service and the other is Object Push Service.
  • Page 60 2. If the Send to field doesn’t show your target Bluetooth device, click Browse to select the Bluetooth device you want to send file to and click OK. Then click Next to proceed. 3. Click Browse to select the file you want to send and click Next.

  • Page 61: Sending File By File Transfer Service

    4. While sending the file, the operator of the target Bluetooth device must be available to accept the file; otherwise the file transfer fails. 5. Once the file is successfully sent, click Finish. The target Bluetooth device should have received the file, which is usually saved in the default Bluetooth folder for Object Push service object.

  • Page 62: Receiving File From Another Bluetooth Device

    Notes: If the target Bluetooth device is not listed, make sure you have added it by following the steps described in Device” section on page 54. If error message appears when you attemp to send a file, check if File Transfer service is still availabe on the target device by following the steps descriebed “3.4 Checking Services on a Remote Bluetooth 3.

  • Page 63: Joining A Personal Area Networking (Pan)

    3.8 Joining a Personal Area Networking (PAN) PAN provides ad hoc network between Bluetooth devices. If a remote Bluetooth device provides ad hoc network service, then you can connect to it by these steps: 1. Right-click the Bluetooth system tray icon and click Join a Personal Area Network.
  • Page 64 3. On the remote Bluetooth device, respond to the Personal Area Network message to allow the access. 4. Once the PAN is established, you can go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections to verify the status. Once the PAN connection is made, the computers on the same ad hoc network should be able to locate each other and use the network service such as file/printer/drive sharing or Internet access sharing.

  • Page 65: Dial-Up Networking

    • On Windows Vista, it’s necessary that there is a Windows account which the client can use to log on locally. If such an account does not yet exist, create one (via Control Panel > User Accounts.) 2. Each computer that joins the PAN should now be able to locate each other. When a computer is attempting to access the shared resources on Windows Vista, a log on dialog box will appear and user should enter the username and password of an existing user account.
  • Page 66 3. When the dial-up dialog box appears, fill in the related fields to make a dial-up connection. To close a dial-up networking connection, just double-click the Bluetooth system tray icon, click the Dial-up tab, select the connected device and select Disconnect.

  • Page 67: Connecting To A Bluetooth Audio Device

    3.9.2 Offering Dial-up Networking Service 1. Make sure the modem is connected and properly installed. (Refer to the manual comes with the modem for installation steps. Then restart your computer after the installation.) 2. Double-click the Bluetooth system tray icon and click the Share tab. Check the option that shares your modem and click Apply.
  • Page 68 3. Click the Audio tab, locate your target audio device, select the service you want to use and click Connect.

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Bluetooth Audio Gateway

    4. Once connected, Bluetooth audio device will be automatically configured as Windows default playback and recording device. You can now use the Bluetooth headset to wirelessly listen to music played on the host computer or record sound (if Bluetooth microphone function is provided). 3.10.1 Using Bluetooth hands-free device with IM software Once connected to a Bluetooth hands-free device, by default it will be automatically configured as the audio in/out devices for Skype.

  • Page 70: Sending/Receiving Images To Remote Imaging Devices

    3.12 Sending/Receiving Images to Remote Imaging Devices After you connect to a Bluetooth imaging device, such as digital camera, a shortcut will add to your computer. To send an image to the remote imaging device, drag and drop your image file onto the destination’s device icon and respond to the request on the imaging device.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting Problem or Symptom I cannot connect to a paired device that is listed in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. The device I want to connect to is not listed in Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. I cannot print to the Bluetooth printer from this computer. I cannot print from another Bluetooth computer to a standard printer that is...
  • Page 72 I cannot send a fax using the fax capabilities of a Bluetooth telephone, modem, or other device that offers fax service. I cannot adjust the headphone volume. I cannot communicate with a cell phone or reconnect to a cell phone. •...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    5. Specifications Item Interface Supported OS Frequency Band Spread Spectrum Data Rate Transmission Power Receive Sensitivity Antenna Operating Range Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Security Standard Dimension Weight Compliance Description USB 1.1 compliant A type female connector Windows XP, 2000, Vista 32/64-bit 2.400–2.4835 GHz Frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) 3 Mbit/s, 2 Mbit/s (EDR) and 1 Mbit/s...

  • Page 74: Regulatory Compliance

    6. Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 75: Weee Information

    WEEE Information For EU European Union ember users: Waste electrical and electronic equipment According to the WEEE ( ) Directive, do not Waste electrical and dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste. electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country.

  • Page 76: Technical Support

    Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web site: www.airlink101.com *Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

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