Belkin F8T003 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Usb Adapter

    ™ Bluetooth USB Adapter Connect your peripherals and computing devices, without cables User Manual F8T003...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction........... . . 2 Product Features .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. The USB Adapter lets you create cable-free connections between your USB desktop PC and devices using Bluetooth wireless technology.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    P R O D U C T F E A T U R E S The USB Adapter is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides: • Compliancy with Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices • USB bus powering: No external power supply necessary •...
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S PC System Requirements • PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above • Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended • One available USB port USB 1.1 standard •...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    P A C K A G E C O N T E N T S • Bluetooth USB Adapter • CD-ROM for installation software and documentation • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card...
  • Page 7: Usb Adapter Specifications

    U S B A D A P T E R S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Physical Interface: USBUHCI/OHCI 1.1- compliant Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power: 0 dBm, Class 2 Sensitivity: <0.1% BER@ -70 dBm...
  • Page 8: Supported Profiles

    S U P P O R T E D P R O F I L E S The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”. Available profiles include: • Generic Access • Service Discovery • Serial Port •...
  • Page 9 S U P P O R T E D P R O F I L E S Your USB Adapter gives you the ability to do the following—without cables: • Transfer files • Access dial-up networks • Connect to local area networks •...
  • Page 10: Software Setup

    Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP To install the software for the USB Adapter, follow the instructions below: Note: The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000. Note: Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation.
  • Page 11 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to accept the license agreement. Click on “Next”. S O F T W A R E S E T U P 4. Name your device and select the type of computer you are installing your USB Adapter in.
  • Page 12 It is recommended that you install the software and driver to the default directory “C:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth Software”. Click on “Next”. S O F T W A R E S E T U P 6. Confirm that the device software and driver are ready to be installed and click on “Install”.
  • Page 13 Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Driver Signature Notice”, click “Yes” or “OK” to continue the installation process. 7. Confirm the completion of installation; click “Finish” and then restart the system. S O F T W A R E S E T U P...
  • Page 14: Installing The Usb Adapter

    I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B A D A P T E R Note: Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its delicate electrical components. To protect your device, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the USB Adapter. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge.
  • Page 15 In some instances, attaching the USB Adapter directly to the rear of a desktop PC is not the optimal place for the antenna to propagate its radio signal. For these instances, we recommend you a USB extension cable (Belkin part number F8T050) to extend the USB Adapter to a more optimal place for the radio signals to propagate.
  • Page 16: Installing The Usb Device Driver

    I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B D E V I C E D R I V E R 1. After installing the software and restarting the system, insert the USB Adapter into an available USB port.
  • Page 17 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B D E V I C E D R I V E R 3. Select “Specify a Location” and click on “Next”. Browse for the location of the device driver “C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\bin\”; then click “OK”. 4. Confirm that the device driver was found and click on “Next”.
  • Page 18 I N S T A L L I N G T H E U S B D E V I C E D R I V E R 5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the driver installation; click on “Finish”.
  • Page 19: Bluetooth Configuration Settings

    B L U E T O O T H C O N F I G U R A T I O N S E T T I N G S A variety of Bluetooth services and explanations of each service can be found in the “Help”...
  • Page 20 B L U E T O O T H C O N F I G U R A T I O N S E T T I N G S 2. Click on “Configuration”. a) The “General” tab of “Configuration” allows you to customize the device’s user name, type, and security type.
  • Page 21 B L U E T O O T H C O N F I G U R A T I O N S E T T I N G S d) The “Information Exchange” tab allows you to specify the location of different types of files.
  • Page 22: " M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S " P R O G R A M

    “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M 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”...
  • Page 23 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M Fax Client: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to utilize the fax facility attached to the server. FTP: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to perform file system actions.
  • Page 24 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M To use the “My Bluetooth Places” program, follow the instructions described below: 1. Click “My Bluetooth Places” on your screen.
  • Page 25 “ M Y B L U E T O O T H P L A C E S ” P R O G R A M 3. Click “Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood” from the “My Bluetooth Places” window to search for devices available to you.
  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Software

    U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your USB Adapter. 1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your USB Adapter. 2.
  • Page 27 U N I N S T A L L I N G T H E S O F T W A R E 4. Click “Remove” to initiate the UninstallShield Wizard and remove the software from your PC. 5. Click “Finish” to complete the uninstall.
  • Page 28: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 29: Fcc/Ce/Ic Statements

    F C C / C E / I C S T A T E M E N T S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 30 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Components may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 31 • EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product. Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
  • Page 32: Information

    Belkin Corporation 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.
  • Page 34 © 2002 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and are used by Belkin Corporation under license. Mac, Mac OS, and Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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