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  • Page 1 Installation Installation Guide Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter ® GBU421 PART NO. M1224...
  • Page 3 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. ® We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation-Windows XP Software Installation – Windows Vista / 7 Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard – Win- dows XP / Vista Software Un-installation Installation - Mac OS X Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone / PDA Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer Connect to Network Access...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    1 Warranty Card / Registration Card The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following: Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.1 USB Micro Adapter ® * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Bluetooth 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 Bluetooth • Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA with your computer. •...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features • Eliminates cables between your computers • Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices • Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity • Bluetooth specification 2.1 compliant • USB specification 1.1 compliant • Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth •...

  • Page 9: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirements Hardware Requirements: • Available USB port Operation System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. The Wireless Bluetooth™ 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 ®...

  • Page 11: Installation-Windows Xp

    WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. Do NOT plugged IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into the computer before installing the soft- ware. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the setup installation window to begin the driver installation. Click on OK to start the installation.
  • Page 12 Click on Next to continue Select “I accept the terms in the license agree- ment” and click Next to continue...
  • Page 13 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. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish.

  • Page 14: Software Installation - Windows Vista / 7

    Software Installation – Windows Vista / 7 Make sure the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer before install- ing the software. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the auto play options for the installation CD.
  • Page 15 Plug in your Bluetooth Micro Adapter to Click on Next to continue. continue with the installation.
  • Page 16 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click on Next to continue. Follow through the guidance provided by the installation wizard. When the installation wizard is completed, click on Finish to end the installation. It is recommended to restart your computer after setup is completed.
  • Page 17 Click Finish to complete the installation...

  • Page 18: Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard - Windows Xp / Vista

    Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard – Windows XP / Vista Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard”. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 19 Enter a unique name for this computer. This Click Next to continue. name will be displayed to other Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click Next.
  • Page 20 Select the services that you would like your computer to offer to the Bluetooth devices. Click Next to proceed. The Bluetooth software will install the selected services. This process may take a while. If you wish to setup a Bluetooth device now, click Next to continue to start the pairing pro- cess of your computer and the Bluetooth de- vice.
  • Page 21 After the Bluetooth Configuration Wizard ends, the My Bluetooth Places window will show up. For Windows XP, the My Bluetooth Places window will show up as this. For Windows Vista, the My Bluetooth Places window will show up as this...

  • Page 22: Software Un-Installation

    USB Micro Adapter from your computer Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) Add or Remove Programs Click on Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click on [Remove] When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer Windows Vista / 7 First, unplug the IOGEAR Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 23: Installation - Mac Os X

    Installation - Mac OS X Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is no need to install any additional software, as Apple provides all required Bluetooth drivers Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences.
  • Page 24 If you have already connected a device under 10.5 the Bluetooth window will look like this. Instead of clicking the Set Up New Device button, click the button with a plus (+) symbol below the device list. This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed.
  • Page 25 On this window, you can select what type of Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Con- tinue. Your computer will search for Bluetooth devices in your area and display them in a list. Select the device you wish to communicate with and then click Continue to pair/connect to your device.

  • Page 26: Connect To Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone / Pda

    Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone / PDA Windows XP Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. Add a Bluetooth Device to Next, click on connect your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone to your computer.
  • Page 27 Click Next to continue. The Bluetooth Setup Wizard will search and find available Bluetooth enabled devices around your computer. Select the phone of your choice and click Next to continue.
  • Page 28 You will be prompted with a six digits PIN code on your screen. Enter this PIN code to your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone now. You will be asked to select the services that are available provided on your phone. It is recommended to leave all services checked.
  • Page 29 You will then see the selected services installing to your computer. After the installation completes, you will see all available services listed in My Bluetooth Places. You can double click on any of these services to activate them or you can also right click on specific service and find out more options provided by the service.
  • Page 30 Windows Vista Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device. Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled phone on pairing mode and the software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, your phone will appear in below window.
  • Page 31 The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing Click on Close to complete the pairing process. key which will display in below window. Type in this pairing key into your Bluetooth enabled phone to accept the pairing request and click on Next to continue. Please make sure to put in the pairing key to your Bluetooth enabled phone within 30 seconds, otherwise, you will need to start this process over again.
  • Page 32 Once the pairing process is completed, you can interact with your Bluetooth enabled phone in different ways according to the available choices appearing in the control window. You will be asked to select the services that are available provided on your phone. It is recommended to leave all services checked.
  • Page 33 You will then see the selected services installing to your computer. After the installation completes, you will see all available services listed in My Bluetooth Places. You can double click on any of these services to activate them or you can also right click on specific service and find out more options provided by the service.
  • Page 34 Windows 7 Click on the up-arrow icon located in the system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon to begin. Add a Device to continue. Click on...
  • Page 35 Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled phone on pairing mode and the software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, your phone will appear in below window. Select your phone and click on Next to continue. The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing key which will display in below window.
  • Page 36 Click on Close to complete the pairing process. Once the pairing process is completed, you can interact with your Bluetooth enabled phone in different ways according to the available choices appearing in the control window.

  • Page 37: Connect To A Bluetooth Enabled Printer

    Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, you will need to install the driver and software of your printer prior to completing the pairing process. Please follow the printer setup wizard to setup your printer.
  • Page 38 The Bluetooth software will search for available Bluetooth devices around your computer. Se- lect the printer and click on Next to continue. Type in the correct Passkey of the printer. Please refer to the original user manual of the device for further details and instructions on entering the Passkey.
  • Page 39 Make sure both services are selected and click on Finish to complete the pairing process. If your printer is already setup, click on Start, then Settings, then Printers and Faxes. Right click on the printer and select Properties. Click on Ports tab when you see the properties window.
  • Page 40 Select the printer from the list and click on Connect to complete the connection.
  • Page 41 Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, you will need to install the driver and software of your printer prior to completing the pairing process. Please follow the printer setup wizard to setup your printer. Windows Vista Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 42 Depending on the Bluetooth configuration of your Bluetooth enabled printer, there are three pairing options to choose from. For detail pairing instructions, please consult the original user manual of your Bluetooth enabled printer. In this user manual, we will select Enter the device’s pairing code and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 43 Enter the pre-defined pairing code assigned by your Bluetooth enabled printer and click on Next to continue. Click on Close to complete the pairing process.
  • Page 44 If your printer is already setup, click on the Vista logo, then select Control Panel. Double click on Printers icon and access the list of printer installed on your system. Right click on the printer select Properties. Select Ports tab and click on Add Port…...
  • Page 45 Windows 7 Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, you will need to install the driver and software of your printer prior to completing the pairing process. Please follow the printer setup wizard to setup your printer.
  • Page 46 Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled printer on pairing mode and the software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, your printer will appear in below window. Select your printer and click on Next to continue. Depending on the Bluetooth configuration of your Bluetooth enabled printer, there are three pairing options to choose from.
  • Page 47 Enter the pre-defined pairing code assigned by your Bluetooth enabled printer and click on Next to continue. Click on Close to complete the pairing process...

  • Page 48: Connect To Network Access

    Connect to Network Access Windows XP Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. Click Next to begin pairing with the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 49 Select the device that you want to connect, and click Next to continue. Now you should also see the same Passkey shows up in a window on the other Bluetooth device that you are connecting to. Verify both systems have the same Passkey then click Next to continue.
  • Page 50 Check the services that are available on the device and click Finish to complete the pairing process. Now you can double click on the Network Access icon to start the connection. Once the connection is established, the Network Access icon will turn green indicating that it is now connected.
  • Page 51 Windows Vista Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device. The software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, the other Bluetooth enabled computer will appear in below window. Select the computer and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 52 The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing key which will display in below window. Type in this pairing key into the other Bluetooth enabled computer to accept the pairing request and click on Next to continue. Please make sure to put in the pairing key to your Bluetooth enabled computer within 30 seconds, otherwise, you will need to start this process over again.
  • Page 53 Once the pairing process is completed, you can interact with your Bluetooth enabled computer in different ways according to the available choices appearing in the control window.
  • Page 54 Click on the Bluetooth icon located in the system tray and select Join a Personal Area Network. Select the Bluetooth device that you want to establish the network connection with, then click on Connect to start the connection.
  • Page 55 Windows 7 Click on the up-arrow icon located in the system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon to begin. Click on Add a Device to continue. The software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, the other Bluetooth enabled computer will appear in below window.
  • Page 56 The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing key which will display in below window. Type in this pairing key into the other Bluetooth enabled computer to accept the pairing request and click on Next to continue. Please make sure to put in the pairing key to your Bluetooth enabled computer within 30 seconds, otherwise, you will need to start this process over again.
  • Page 57 Click on the up-arrow icon located in the system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon to begin. Click on Join a Personal Area Network to continue. Right click on the computer that you want to establish the network connection with, select Connect using then Direct connection to create the connection.

  • Page 58: Pairing

    Pairing What is “Pairing?” Pairing is a Bluetooth function that enables Bluetooth devices to remain permanently linked to another. What “Pairing” means in terms of security? As mentioned, Pairing allows devices to permanently link with each other. The pass key authentication will also be perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a pass key once they are paired.
  • Page 59 Pairing Devices In My Bluetooth Places, click on Search devices in range. Right click on the Bluetooth device and select “Add Bluetooth Device”. If the Passkey is prompted by the software, then enter the Passkey to your Bluetooth device. Otherwise, please consult the original user manual of your Bluetooth device for further instructions and details.

  • Page 60: Installation-Windows Xp Service Pack 2 / Windows Vista Service Pack 1

    Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. . To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, simply plug in your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Windows will automatically detect the Bluetooth device and install all necessary drivers.
  • Page 61 Optionally, you can find this in >Bluetooth Devices. Control Panel To connect with your Bluetooth devices, simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the tray bar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 62 Make sure to set your Bluetooth device “discoverable” mode and click Next to continue. Your computer will search for all the Blu- etooth devices in your area and list them in the middle pane. Select the desired device, and click Next to continue.
  • Page 63 4 digits Passkey when you see this screen to pair with your Bluetooth devices. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter and you can select the services you need. To finish the process, click Finish to complete.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications GBU421 Connectors Data Rate Frenquency Band Humidity Interface Modulation Operating Temperature Security Sensitivity Transmission Power Weight USB Type A 2.1 Mbps 2.402 GHz - 2.4835GHz Unlicensed ISM band 10% - 90% non-condensing GFSK (Gaussian Frenquency Shift Keying) 0°C - 50°C...

  • Page 65: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/ support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

  • Page 66: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 67 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

  • Page 68: Ce Statement

    CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

  • Page 69: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 70: Contact

    IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.
  • Page 72 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.

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