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Jabra A320S User Manual

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth® Stereo USB Adaptor Generic User manual Part number 81-00227 RevA...
  • Page 2 Application Setup & User’s Guide Trademark(s) ™ and Registered Trademark(s) ® The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA and licensed to the company. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................5 The Bluetooth Technology ........................5 What is BTW ............................5 What’s in the box .............................5 What’s new in BTW4.0 ..........................6 Bluetooth Tray ............................6 My Bluetooth Places..........................6 Icons used for Bluetooth devices and services..................7 GETTING STARTED ....................11 My Bluetooth Places..........................11 Finding Bluetooth devices ........................11 Finding services.............................11...
  • Page 4 Hardware Tab ............................44 SECURITY........................46 Introduction ............................46 Authentication............................46 Authorization ............................46 Bluetooth Device Identity ........................47 Encryption .............................47 Link Key..............................47 Pairing Devices .............................47 Passkey ..............................48 Secure Connection..........................48 Security Request Dialog Box .........................48 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................50 TECHNICAL SUPPORT....................52 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY............... 53 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two compatible devices. It utilizes short-distance radio link technology and replaces the traditional cable connections to enable wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers, cellular phones, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and other devices.

  • Page 6: What's New In Btw4.0

    What’s new in BTW4.0 1. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 2. Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 3. Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) 4. Bluetooth 1.2 support 5. Extended HID handling Bluetooth Tray After installing the software, you would find a shortcut icon to My Bluetooth Places on your desktop.

  • Page 7: Icons Used For Bluetooth Devices And Services

    Icons used for Bluetooth devices and services Before we move on to the next chapter about the various Bluetooth devices and services, it is important to get familiar first with the icons that you will see and know what they mean. Each Bluetooth icon changes its color to provide at-a-glance feedback about the status of a device or service.
  • Page 8 Network Access Point Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Printer Cellular Telephone Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows XP Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal” state. When in their “connected” state, the primary color of the icon changes to green. Service Icon Types Service Name Normal...
  • Page 9 Audio Gateway Desktop Computer Headset Human Interface Device Laptop Computer Modem Network Accept Point Printer Cellular Telephone Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 SERVICE ICONS ARE GRAY OR YELLOW IN COLOR (OR GRAY WITH YELLOW ACCENTS) IN THEIR “NORMAL”...
  • Page 10 PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder (File Transfer) Bluetooth Serial Port ©2005 All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED My Bluetooth Places After you have successfully installed the Bluetooth software, you will see an icon on your desktop and an icon on Window System Tray. These are two shortcuts to My Bluetooth Places. To start Bluetooth: Right-Click the icon on Window System Tray and select Start The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running.

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Connection

    Right-click a device and select Discover Available Services. The services that BTW supports are as follows: Bluetooth Serial Port establishes a wireless connection between two Bluetooth devices. The serial connection can be used by applications as though there is a serial cable between the devices.

  • Page 13: Determining A Connection Status

    Now that you know how to discover available devices and their services, you are now ready to make a Bluetooth connection with another device. Setting up a new connection is fast and easy, you have these choices: Create a connection from the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use.

  • Page 14: Send To Another Bluetooth Device

    The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the status of a connection. It is also where you disconnect an active connection. To display the Connection Status dialog box: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places and select My Device. 2. Right-click a service name and then select Status from the pop-up menu. The Connection Status dialog box opens and provides the following information: Status: tells you whether you are Connected or Disconnected.
  • Page 15 Windows Explorer – select one or more files to be transferred. Microsoft Office – only the document in the active window can be transferred. Microsoft Outlook – select one or more items to be transferred. From the application’s File menu, select Send To, and then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu.

  • Page 16: Client Applications

    CLIENT APPLICATIONS About Client and Server Before we start discussing about what each of the services does, let us briefly tell you a bit about Client and Server since we will be mentioning a lot of these two in this chapter. In order for two Bluetooth devices to exchange data, they must establish a connection.

  • Page 17: Printer

    The connection’s “persistence” is broken when HID connection is closed manually by operator. If you want to use HID device again, you need to re-establish by manually. Printer The Bluetooth Printer allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer. Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed, it can be used from this computer in the same way as any other printer would be.

  • Page 18: Headset

    Right-click the server that will provide the Audio Gateway service and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of services. Double-click Audio Gateway. Open Volume Control on windows tray to adjust the volume you want. Client must have a sound card, microphone, and speakers installed. The Bluetooth radio on both on server and client must support audio.

  • Page 19: Dial-Up Networking

    To determine the communications port that the service will use: 1. On the Server, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3. In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box.

  • Page 20: Fax

    6. The Connect To dialog box opens, prompting you to fill in your user name, password, and the phone number to be dialed. 7. Click the Dial button. Selecting the Save password checkbox will let you connect to the same number in the future without having to type in all the connecting information.
  • Page 21 3. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and then select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list. 4. Right-click the device that you want to transfer files to and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of available services.

  • Page 22: Image

    Image 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...

  • Page 23: Pim Exchange

    The remote imaging device must support the action. See the remote imaging device’s documentation for information about the remote functions the device supports. The remote imaging device must be installed on this computer (see below). Install an Imaging Device Note: Only Windows XP can install an imaging device; previous operating systems do not have native support for this option.

  • Page 24: Pim Synchronization

    Business cards are sent, received, or exchanged without further intervention. To send calendar items, notes, and messages, go to the folder that contains the item you want to send out. Then select the item and click Open. PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization service is used to match information between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server.
  • Page 25 The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide Network Access service. However, after a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server, it cannot act as a Network Access client without being re-configured. In the next sections to follow, we will discuss about how to set up Network Access in different Windows platforms.
  • Page 26 To configure the routing software: 1. In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and select Administration. 2. Click the Settings tab. Select 2nd network adapter. 3. From the Network adapter drop-down list, select any adapter other than the USB Dongle.

  • Page 27: Bluetooth Service

    BLUETOOTH SERVICE 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 28: Audio Gateway

    box prompts you to enable the connection only once, or to allow this device to use the service every time. After a connection has been authorized, an additional visual and/or audio notification may be displayed (if enabled). This notification is for information only to inform the operator that a connection has been established.

  • Page 29: Bluetooth Image Transfer

    Bluetooth Image Transfer The Bluetooth image transfer service allows this computer to accept images from remote devices that support Bluetooth image transfer. The supported image formats are: Received images are stored in the Bluetooth exchange folder. Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration >...

  • Page 30: Dial-Up Networking Service

    From the COM Port shortcut menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any otherservice. Click OK. To remove a Bluetooth Serial Port: From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select the port to be removed and then clickDelete. The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected.

  • Page 31: Headset Service

    Configure Windows Explorer so that the Folders pane is visible (View > Explorer Bar > Folders). In the Folders pane, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. On the menu bar, select Bluetooth > Search For Devices. In the Folders pane, expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to show the devices in the vicinity.

  • Page 32: Network Access

    Configure the Headset Service From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Headset service. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click Usage Example with a Bluetooth Telephone From the Bluetooth phone, search for devices that offer the Headset Service, select the Headset Service on this computer, and then select Connect.
  • Page 33 Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me Note: Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers. Install and configure the routing software as instructed by the software's manufacturer before you configure the computer as a Network Access server. Configure the server: From Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

  • Page 34: Pim Item Transfer

    Click OK to close the window. Click OK in the Bluetooth Properties window to complete the configuration process. Note: If a firewall is in use, additional steps may be required before the browser can access the Internet. Contact your information technology department to determine if a firewall is in use or for assistance in configuring the Local Area Network settings for your proxy server.
  • Page 35 dialog box prompts you to select an installed Personal Information Manager (if more than one is installed on this computer) and an existing business card. Previously sent business cards - after a card is selected using the Always send the same business card option, that card will be added to the shortcut menu as an option.

  • Page 36: Pim Synchronization

    Note: Move your mouse over a selected business card to display additional information about that contact. Click OK to choose a selected business card and return to the PIM Item Transfer Properties page. The chosen contact is now displayed and selected in the Business card requests shortcut menu.

  • Page 37: Configuration Panel

    CONFIGURATION PANEL The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services, hardware, security, and events notification. In this chapter, we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel. There are two ways to open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Use either one of the following: Click the Start menu, go to Settings and select Control Panel.

  • Page 38: Discovery Tab

    Only paired devices: Only devices that have been paired with your computer are allowed to connect to it. Only devices listed below: Only the listed devices are allowed to connect to your computer (see the next section, Adding and deleting devices for details). Choose an audio notification file: You can also choose an audio notification file when Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth Services on this computer and PIN code is required before that service can be...
  • Page 39 You can specify BTW to report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of device(s) within a class. The discovered devices can be mixed-and-matched – you can discover one or more specific devices, classes of devices, and types of devices within a class at the same time.

  • Page 40: Local Services Tab

    4. Click the Delete button. Note: If you have not selected the Report only selected Bluetooth devices option, the Delete button will not be available. To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray.
  • Page 41 We mentioned earlier that you could change the settings of each service individually. However, all of the local services will have common settings and Notification settings for all of the following: These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth services: For General: Service name: User can change service name on text box.
  • Page 42 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Local Service tab. 3. Double click a service name and select the Notifications tab. 4.
  • Page 43 Select Startup if you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes. From the COM Port drop-down list, select a communications port that is not assigned to any other service. 5. Click OK. Removing a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port 1.

  • Page 44: Hardware Tab

    To stop a local service, simply right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up menu. Stopped services are no longer available for use by clients. You may also see a summary of information about each local service from Windows Explorer. To do this, open your Windows Explorer.
  • Page 45 LMP Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with. LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with. Click Cancel to save the changes – the changes will be applied the next time you restart your Bluetooth device.

  • Page 46: Security

    SECURITY Introduction Each service that the server provides can be configured to require the Secure Connection setting, that means of, Authorization: the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established. Authentication: the server requires a Personal Identification Number code (PIN, also referred to as a “passkey”) or a Link Key before a connection is established.

  • Page 47: Bluetooth Device Identity

    Bluetooth Device Identity Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) assigned to it during the manufacturing process. This address cannot be changed. The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA. Each Bluetooth device also has a configurable, user-friendly name to help distinguish it from other devices.

  • Page 48: Passkey

    When Secure Connection is enabling, devices will pair automatically the first time they connect (a passkey must be successfully exchange) To pair devices before attempting a connection: Open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list.
  • Page 49 Regardless of the version of your Windows, click the Bluetooth Tray icon in the Windows system tray and then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on the security configuration of the system. If the security notification is ignored after a preset timeout, the connection request will fail.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Below you will find the most frequently asked questions that we get from our customers. Q: What is a valid Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) and where can I find it? Can I change the BDA? A: Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit Bluetooth Device Address, or BDA. This address cannot be changed by the end-user.
  • Page 51 Q: How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my hardware device and the version number of both the Bluetooth Specification and the Link Manager Protocol (LMP)? A: Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and click the Hardware tab. Then you could see the Device Address.

  • Page 52: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you are still experiencing problems after reading this Product User’s Guide and the Troubleshooting section, you may contact your local dealer for technical support. ©2005 All rights reserved.

  • Page 53: Limited Hardware Warranty

    LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY Subject to the provisions described below, this product is protected for one (1) year against defects in material and workmanship. If the product fails to perform as described above within the warranted period, it will be repaired or replaced with the same or functionally equivalent product by the company, at its discretion, free of charge provided you: (1) have, within thirty (30) days of the original date of purchase, completed and returned the Registration Card which accompanied the products when shipped, or go to support page to register on line, (2) return the failed product to designated repair facility with shipping charge prepaid, and (3) provide...

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