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Page 1: User Manual
Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Software version: 1.1 User Manual ™ Solutions for the Digital Life... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction What is Bluetooth? Package Contents Minimum System Requirements Technical Support 2. Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2.1Install the Software 2.2Connect the Adapter 3. Working with Bluetooth 3.1 Start or Stop using the Adapter 3.2 Creating a Bluetooth Connection 3.3 Connect to Another Device... - Page 3 Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are propri- etary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered.
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Page 4: Introduction
The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter lets you enjoy the freedom of true mobility whether you're at the office or on the move. -
Page 5: Minimum System Requirements
16MB or RAM TCP/IP installed Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day 24 hours a day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. -
Page 6: Installing The Usb Wireless Bluetooth Adapter
Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter The instructions that follow provide a visual guide to setting up the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. It is recommended the user follow these instructions prior to attempting any other procedures. This manual will guide you through the hardware and software installation and configuration. - Page 7 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3. When you see the License Agreement screen appear, read the License Agreement carefully. Click the circle next to “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click Next to continue. Note: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement, click the circle next to “I do not accept the terms in the license...
- Page 8 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 6. You will see this window. Please be patient as it will take several minutes to install your Bluetooth software. You may need to have your Windows CD handy. 7. You may see this screen. If you do, click OK.
- Page 9 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 9. Click Yes to complete the software installation and restart your computer now. Note: If you are running Windows XP, you may not need to restart your computer.
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Page 10: Connect The Adapter
Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 2.2 Connect the Adapter 1. Get the Bluetooth Adapter from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit 2. Take the cap off of the Bluetooth Adapter. 3. Follow the instructions for the type of computer that you are using. - Page 11 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Laptop Users: Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into an open USB port. Desktop Users: a.) Get the USB Extension Cable from the Quick Start Kit. b.) Insert one end into an open USB port on the computer.
- Page 12 Chapter 2 Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter d.) Set the Bluetooth Adapter on top of your monitor where it can receive a clear signal. Make sure the light on the Bluetooth Adapter is SOLID GREEN. Congratulations, you have successfully installed the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter.
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Page 13: Working With Bluetooth
Working with Bluetooth The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter can communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled device wirelessly, in order to accomplish this a relationship with the device must be established. This chapter will guide you on the different functions and methods for operating your Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. -
Page 14: Connect To Another Device
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter If this computer has never created a connection to this type of service, the only option on the shortcut menu is “Find Devices….” Select this option to search for devices that potentially provide the desired service, select a device from the list, and then click Connect. - Page 15 Chapter 3 Working with Bluetooth 4. Click the circle next to “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and configure how this computer will use its services”. Then click Next to continue. 5. Once you see the other computer displayed, click on its icon and then click Next.
- Page 16 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 6. Pick a simple “Pairing” code and enter it in the box next to “PIN Code”. The code should be numbers only, and we recommend using '0000' or '1234'. Write down this code below because you will need to enter the exact same code on the second computer.
- Page 17 Chapter 3 Working with Bluetooth 3.3.2 Pairing With Non-PC Bluetooth Devices Pairing with devices other than PCs can be easily accomplished through the use of the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. We strongly suggest reading the user manual for the Bluetooth device to be paired with your Bluetooth Ready PC.
- Page 18 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 5. Once you see the other device displayed, click on its icon and then click Next. 6. Enter the device’s “Pairing” code in the box next to “PIN Code”. (Note: Some Bluetooth devices may already have a default PIN code. Please refer to the device's user manual.) The code should be numbers only.
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Page 19: Connect To A Bluetooth Headset
Chapter 3 Working with Bluetooth 3.4 Connect to a Bluetooth Headset Put your Bluetooth headset in discovery mode by pressing and holding the On button for 4-6 seconds. (Each headset has a different setting so make sure and have your Bluetooth Headset manual ready.) Double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon on your computer desktop. - Page 20 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Double-click on the Headset on BT Headset icon. (The service name may vary. When you hear a musical tone from the headset, press the On button on the headset to complete the connection. Congratulations! You've connected your Bluetooth Headset to your PC. Now you can enjoy listening to music or chatting with your friends online from your wireless headset.
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Page 21: Working With Bluetooth Software
Working with Bluetooth Software The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter ships with the management software required to fully integrate your Bluetooth-enabled computer with other bluetooth-enabled devices. There are many methods by which relationships between Bluetooth-enabled devices can be established. 4.1 The Bluetooth Tray The Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. -
Page 22: Access My Bluetooth Places
Chapter 4 Working with Bluetooth Software • Access the Quick Connect option—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, and then select the type of service to which you wish to connect. • Start/Stop Bluetooth on this computer. 4.2 Access My Bluetooth Places My Bluetooth Places can be accessed directly through Windows Explorer as well as through other methods such as: •... -
Page 23: Finding Bluetooth Services
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter User Manual Once the Bluetooth Configuration screen appears select Discovery, when completed click OK. 4.4 Finding Bluetooth Services • Initiating Service Discovery. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Explore My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name and select Discover Available Services from the shortcut menu. - Page 24 Chapter 4 Working with Bluetooth Software 4.4.1 Bluetooth Supported Services • Bluetooth Serial Port Allows for a wireless connection between two devices. This connection can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. • Dial-up Networking Allows a device to use a modem that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device.
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Page 25: Bluetooth Connection Status
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter User Manual 4.5 Bluetooth Connection Status The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection. • Display the Connection Status dialog box... -
Page 26: Bluetooth Devices And Services
Chapter 4 Working with Bluetooth Software 4.6 BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES Bluetooth devices and services can be easily accessed and identified by a simply visual reference, the following icons provide at-a-glace feedback about a device or service's status by changing appearance. 4.6.1 System Tray When your Bluetooth adapter is installed correctly, the system tray will display the appropriate icon for the current state of your local Bluetooth device. - Page 27 4.6.3 Services Status Icons Each connected Bluetooth-enabled device provide a set of services that are available to the local computer’s USB Wireless Bluetooth adapter. Visual icons referenced are provided to show the status of each available service. Figure 4: Available Services Status Icons for Windows 9x, Me, 2000...
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Page 28: Send To Bluetooth
Chapter 4 Working with Bluetooth Software Figure 5: Available Services Status Icons for Windows XP 4.7 Send to Bluetooth This feature is used to send specific information to other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Valid Data types include: • Files from Microsoft Explorer •... - Page 29 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter User Manual • To use Send to Bluetooth 1.) In the application: a) Microsoft Explorer Select one or more files to be transferred. (Folders cannot be transferred). b) Microsoft Office Only the document in the active window can be transferred.
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Page 30: Configuring For Other Services / Applications
Configuring for Other Services / Applications The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter allows configuration of Bluetooth services, client applications, hardware, security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification and other Bluetooth related item. 5.1 Opening Bluetooth Configuration • From the Windows Control Panel Access the Windows Control Panel, Double-click the Bluetooth Configuration Icon. -
Page 31: The Bluetooth Exchange Folder
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter configured on the Client Applications tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel. 5.3 The Bluetooth Exchange Folder This is the highest-level directory on the Bluetooth-enabled computer to which a remote Bluetooth device has access. Devices that have been granted access to this computer’s Bluetooth Exchange Folder also have access to all sub-folders contained within that folder and all files in those subfolders. -
Page 32: Bluetooth Applications
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5.5 Bluetooth Applications 5.5.1 Overview Some built-in Bluetooth applications provide full functionality for a specific task, such as locating other Bluetooth devices or synchronizing two Personal Information Managers. Other built-in Bluetooth applications provide a way for standard Windows applications to accomplish their tasks wirelessly. -
Page 33: Human Interface Device
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 5.5.2 Bluetooth Applications General Configuration All of the built-in Bluetooth applications allow you to rename the application and to require a secure connection when using the application. Bluetooth applications are easy to access and configure. -
Page 34: Audio Gateway
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications Note: HIDs usually have a button, which is sometimes diffi- cult to find, that must be pressed before other Bluetooth devices can locate the HID. Even after the button is pressed, the HID can only be discovered for a limited time, and then the button must be pressed again. -
Page 35: Bluetooth Serial Port
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Once completed, click on Connect. • Close an audio gateway connection by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray and click on Stop the Bluetooth Device. • Configure the Audio Gateway by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. - Page 36 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications • Configure the Bluetooth Serial Port connection by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray, select Advanced Configuration, and select the Client Applications Tab. When opened, double click on Bluetooth Serial Port. You can choose to change the name of the application and whether this connection is secure or not.
- Page 37 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 5.5.7 Fax The Bluetooth Fax service allows this computer to send a fax using a Fax/Modem that is physically connected to a remote device. • To Send a Fax, open a connection to the Fax service that is provided by another Bluetooth device by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray.
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Page 38: File Transfer
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications window and click on Open. Most Bluetooth headsets “ring” when a connection is Note: attempted; answer the ring to complete the connection and begin using the headset as the audio input/output device for this computer. -
Page 39: Network Access
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter • Send To • 3 ½ floppy (A)—the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer • Bluetooth Exchange Folder—the Bluetooth Exchange Folder on this computer. • Rename—applies only to empty folders; file names and the names of folders that contain objects cannot be changed using this technique. -
Page 40: Pim Synchronization
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5.5.11 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: •... -
Page 41: Pim Item Transfer
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter • Synchronize Outlook-Express This item type will be synchronized with its matching entry in Express, regardless of the PIM that contains this entry on the remote device. If a matching Express entry does not exist, it will be created. - Page 42 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications In addition to the business card options listed above, you can also send Notes (*.vnt), Email (*.vmg) and Calendar (*.vcs) items from this menu. • From within a supported Personal Information Manager, select one or more items and then, from the PIM's File menu, select Send to Bluetooth.
- Page 43 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter via its“Receive” or “Exchange” functions. • Email attachments. The only option is include or do not include attachments with email that is sent or received on this computer using this service. 5.5.13 Printer The Bluetooth Printer application allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer.
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Page 44: Bluetooth Services
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications insert the driver disk for the printer, and then navigate to the drive and directory that contain the driver initiation file (*.inf) for the printer. • To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions. •... - Page 45 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter for information purposes to let you know that a connection has been established. Example Both Authentication and Authorization request notifications are controlled by whether Secure Connection is enabled for an individual service. An example of how notifications might work when a remote...
- Page 46 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications Associate a Sound with Service Access From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab: • Double-click a service name and then select the Notifications tab. • Check the desired options; visual and sound may both be selected for a single event.
- Page 47 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Determine the communications port being used by this computer for the Bluetooth Serial Port • In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration, and then the Local Services tab. The COM port assigned to this service is the last item in the Bluetooth Serial Port service row.
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Page 48: Fax Service
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5.6.5 Fax Service The Fax service allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a Fax via a modem that is physically attached to this computer. Configure the Fax Service From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration, click on Local Services, and then double-click the Fax service. -
Page 49: Headset Service
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter • Open Opens the selected file on this computer, using the default application for this type of file. • Print Sends the selected file to this computer’s default printer. • Send To • 3 ½ floppy (A)—the 3 ½ inch floppy drive on this computer •... - Page 50 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications 5.6.8 Network Access The Bluetooth Network Access service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth device to use the Local Area Network connection that is physically attached to the Bluetooth-enabled computer. After the Bluetooth-enabled computer been configured to provide the Network Access service to other Bluetooth devices, it will not be able to use the Bluetooth Network Access service provided by another Bluetooth device without being re-configured.
- Page 51 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter • Configure for Group Ad Hoc Networking 1. From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu. 2. In the Bluetooth configuration panel, select the Local Services tab, Network Access and then click Properties..
- Page 52 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications requester. • Always send the same business card When a request is received always send the same business card. When this option is selected, a dialog box appears from within an installed Personal Information Manager (if more than one is installed on this computer) and an existing business card can be selected.
- Page 53 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter selection option is not available. • Change the Selected PIM On the PIM Item Transfer properties page, “Received items” section, there is a Business Cards shortcut menu. When a PIM was selected during initial setup the selected item in this menu was set to the same PIM.
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Page 54: Hardware Settings
Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required: • Devices • Name The name of the device, e.g., Actiontec Bluetooth Device • Type The type of device, e.g., USB. • Device Properties •... -
Page 55: Advanced Settings
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter • Device Address The Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr) assigned to this device when it was manufactured. • HCI Version The version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller Interface complies with. -
Page 56: Accessibility Settings
Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications Click Yes to reset the Bluetooth device now—all open Bluetooth connections will be closed. Click No to save the changes—the changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth device is reset or restarted. 5.8 Accessibility Settings The Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify whether remote devices may access this computer, which remote devices have... -
Page 57: Discovery Settings
Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter device attempts to access a service that requires a secure connection, click Select audio file... and select the sound (*.wav) file to be played. • Limit access to this computer to specific remote devices From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow shortcut menu, select “Only devices listed below”. - Page 58 Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications • Discover Specific Devices The type of device(s) that this computer looks for and reports when it is searching for other Bluetooth devices can be limited through Limit the remote devices reported. Bluetooth can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of device(s) within a class.
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Page 59: Security
Security Authentication Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or link key from the remote device. When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local operator. If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout. - Page 60 Chapter 6 Security Link Key A unique, internally generated, access code based on a passkey, the Bluetooth Device Address and an internally generated random number. Link keys are generated automatically when devices Pair. After a link key is generated, man- ual entry of the passkey is not required.
- Page 61 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Secure Connection A passkey or link key is required each time a connection is attempted. All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted. Depending on other configuration options, authorization may also be required. Security Request Dialog Box...
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Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to a Paired Device Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up. Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range, and powered up, and then attempt the connec- tion again. - Page 63 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my Hardware Device In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of the dialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device.
- Page 64 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If offered an option to select an adapter, select “Bluetooth network adapter.” (This option will not appear unless more than one adapter is available.) If asked to reboot the computer, do so. Test a Network Access Connection If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection.
- Page 65 Bluetooth Devices. Click on the plus sign next to it to open it up. You should now see the Actiontec USB Bluetooth Device BTM200. Right Click on the Device and select Uninstall. This will remove the Device from Device Manager.
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Page 66: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions What do the red and white icon lights on the Adapter signify? White: A Bluetooth device is connected to the computer and working. Red: No Bluetooth device is detected. My Adapter is not detecting the device with which I want to connect. What do I do? Make sure the device with which you are trying to connect is Bluetooth 1.1 compliant and set to be discovered. - Page 67 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter I did a file transfer from one computer to another, but I can't find the file on the computer to which I transferred the file. Does the Adapter put files in a special place? Yes.
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Page 68: Notices
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United States only. - Page 69 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter User Manual 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation. Note: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide...
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Page 70: Warranty Statements
Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period. The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec website, www.actiontec.com. - Page 71 The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product.
- Page 72 DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics response to the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the Director of Marketing.