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  • Page 1 Installation Installation Installation Guide ® Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter GBU241W6/341W6 PKG NO. M0418...
  • Page 3 1.1 specifi cations, and provide users with a 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 to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Features System Requirements Introduction Software Installation Hardware Installation Installing the Bluetooth Mouse Disabling Bluetooth Mouse Installing a Bluetooth Enabled PDA Installing a Bluetooth GPS Installing a Bluetooth Headset Installing a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Using a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone as Headset on your PC Installing a Bluetooth Printer Adapter Technical Support...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents ® • 1 USB Bluetooth Adapter • 1 Installation CD • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Warranty/Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 6: Features

    2.0 compliant • USB specifi cation 1.1 compliant • Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU241W6, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU341W6 • Up to 2.1 Mbps, 3x faster than 1.2 • Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

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

  • Page 8: Introduction

    2.0 and USB 1.1 specifi cations, and provides users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 66 feet for GBU241W6, and 330 feet for GBU341W6. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.

  • Page 9: Software Installation

    Software Installation Windows XP 1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive on your computer. Select the language you would like to use for the installation and click 2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil software will appear. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 10 3. If you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click on the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next to continue. 4. Please choose if you want to have shortcut on Startup folder and Desktop, and then click Next to continue.
  • Page 11 5. Click Change if you would like to change the directory that the Bluetooth software is installed to. Click Next when you are ready to continue. 6. If you have set everything correctly, simply click Install to begin the installation process. Otherwise, please click Back to review the setup.
  • Page 12 7. After the BlueSoleil software has completely installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software. Windows Vista 1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive on your computer. Select the language you would like to use for the installation and click...
  • Page 13 2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil 3. If you agree to the terms of the license software will appear. Click Next to continue. agreement, click on the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next to continue.
  • Page 14 4. Click Change if you would like to change the directory that the Bluetooth software is installed to. Otherwise, click Next when you are ready to continue. 5. If you have set everything correctly, simply click Install to begin the installation process. Otherwise, please click Back to review the setup.
  • Page 15 6. After the BlueSoleil software has completely installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 1. After restarting you will be presented with the main BlueSoleil window. At the bottom of the window will be a message asking you to insert a Bluetooth device. Insert the ® Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer now.
  • Page 17 3. When the drivers have completely loaded, the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the name and type of your computer so that other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify it. Press OK when you are done entering this information. 4. As the Bluetooth network is established, you may see a warning from any fi...
  • Page 18 Windows Vista 1. After your computer is restarted, double click the BlueSoliel icon on your desktop to start the BlueSoleil software. Then you will be presented with the main BlueSoleil window. At the bottom of the window will be a message asking you to insert a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 19 3. When the drivers are completely loaded, the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the name and the device type of your computer so that other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify it. Press OK when you are done entering this information. 4.

  • Page 20: Installing The Bluetooth Mouse

    Installing the Bluetooth Mouse Windows XP 1. To connect to a Bluetooth mouse, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your Bluetooth mouse’s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
  • Page 21 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok. 4. Double-click on the mouse to discover what Bluetooth features it supports. You will see the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) icon light up at the top of the BlueSoleil window.
  • Page 22 Windows Vista 1. To connect to a Bluetooth mouse, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your Bluetooth mouse’s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
  • Page 23 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok. 4. Double-click on the mouse to discover what Bluetooth features it supports. You will see the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) icon light up at the top of the BlueSoleil window.

  • Page 24: Disabling Bluetooth Mouse

    Disabling Bluetooth Mouse Windows XP 1. If you would like to stop the mouse from automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug” it. You can do this by pulling down the Tools menu, selecting Confi gurations and then Unplug HID.
  • Page 25 3. Then you will see the Bluetooth mouse is cleared from the list, then simply click Ok to fi nished the unplug process. Windows Vista 1. If you would like to stop the mouse from automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug”...
  • Page 26 2. You will see a list of any HID devices you have connected to. Select the mouse and click Unplug. 3. Then you will see the Bluetooth mouse is cleared from the list, then simply click Ok to fi nished the unplug process. .

  • Page 27: Installing A Bluetooth Enabled Pda

    Installing a Bluetooth Enabled PDA Windows XP 1. To connect to a PDA device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your PDA’s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
  • Page 28 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok. 4. Double-click on the PDA icon to discover what services are offered by the device. The icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Click this icon to connect to the PDA.
  • Page 29 5. The icon should turn green and a link should appear between your PDA and the orb. 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is activated, you can now use your own PDA software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA.
  • Page 30 Windows Vista 1. To connect to a PDA device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your PDA’s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
  • Page 31 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok. 4. Double-click on the PDA icon to discover what services are offered by the device. The icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Click this icon to connect to the PDA. A window will appear, showing which COM port number has been assigned to the PDA.
  • Page 32 5. The icon should turn green and a link should 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is appear between your PDA and the orb. activated, you can now use your own PDA software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA.

  • Page 33: Installing A Bluetooth Gps

    Installing a Bluetooth GPS Windows XP 1. To connect to a GPS device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your GPS’ documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
  • Page 34 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok. 4. Double-click on the GPS icon to discover what services are offered by the device. The icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Click this icon to connect to the GPS. A window will appear, showing which COM port number has been assigned to the GPS.
  • Page 35 5. The icon should turn green and a link should appear between your GPS and the orb. Windows Vista 1. To connect to a GPS device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 36 2. If the device requires authentication, right- 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’s click on the GPS icon and choose Pair documentation and click Ok. Device.
  • Page 37 4. Double-click on the GPS icon to discover 5. The icon should turn green and a link should what services are offered by the device. The appear between your GPS and the orb. icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up.

  • Page 38: Installing A Bluetooth Headset

    Installing a Bluetooth Headset Windows XP 1. To connect to a Bluetooth headset, fi rst make sure the headset has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headset’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headset.
  • Page 39 3. Then enter the passkey from the headset’s documentation and click OK. 4. Double-click the headset icon to discover the services it offers. The Headset service should light up at the top of the window. Click the Headset service icon to connect to the headset.
  • Page 40 Windows Vista 1. To connect to a Bluetooth headset, fi rst make sure the headset has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headset’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headset.
  • Page 41 3. Then enter the passkey from the headset’s documentation and click OK. 4. Double-click the headset icon to discover the services it offers. The Headset service should light up at the top of the window. Click the Headset service icon to connect to the headset.

  • Page 42: Installing A Bluetooth Stereo Headphone

    Installing a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Windows XP 1. To connect to a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone, fi rst make sure the headphone has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headphone’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headphone.
  • Page 43 4. Both Headset and Advanced Audio Service 3. Then enter the passkey from the icons should light up at the top right corner headphone’s documentation and click OK. of the window. Right-click on the headphone icon to discover the services it offers. Click on Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone.
  • Page 44 5. A message dialog box will also show up at the bottom right corner of your desktop indicating SBC Codec is selected. 6. To disconnect the Advanced Audio Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service.
  • Page 45 Windows Vista 1. To connect to a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone, fi rst make sure the headphone has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headphone’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headphone.
  • Page 46 3. Then enter the passkey from the headphone’s documentation and click OK. 4. Both Headset and Advanced Audio Service icons should light up at the top right corner of the window. Right-click on the headphone icon to discover the services it offers. Click on Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone.
  • Page 47 5. A message dialog box will also show up at the bottom right corner of your desktop indicating SBC Codec is selected. 6. To disconnect the Advanced Audio Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service.

  • Page 48: Using A Bluetooth Stereo Headphone As Headset On Your Pc

    Using a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone as Headset on Your PC Windows XP 1. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming call. Press on the phone button on your headphone to accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headphone.
  • Page 49 2. To disconnect the Headset Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service. Windows Vista 1. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming call.
  • Page 50 2. To disconnect the Headset Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service.

  • Page 51: Installing A Bluetooth Printer Adapter

    Installing a Bluetooth Printer Adapter Windows XP 1. To connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter, fi rst make sure the adapter has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your adapter’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the adapter.
  • Page 52 3. Then enter the passkey from the adapter 4. If you have completed the pairing process documentation, then click OK. or the adapter does not require authentication, double click on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light up on the top of the window.
  • Page 53 5. When you are connected to the Bluetooth Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer Service icon will turn GREEN on the top of the window. A Quick connect window will appear telling you which port to use for the Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES in the Quick Connect window.
  • Page 54 7. After the printer driver is installed, please go 8. Select Ports tab to make sure your printer is to Start -> Control Panel -> double click on set on the correct port. Printers and Faxes. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties.
  • Page 55 Windows Vista 1. To connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter, fi rst make sure the adapter has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your adapter’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the adapter.
  • Page 56 3. Then enter the passkey from the adapter 4. If you have completed the pairing process documentation, then click OK. or the adapter does not require authentication, double click on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light up on the top of the window.
  • Page 57 5. When you are connected to the Bluetooth Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer Service icon will turn GREEN on the top of the window. A Quick connect window will appear telling you which port to use for the Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES in the Quick Connect window.
  • Page 58 8. Select Ports tab to make sure your printer is 7. After the printer driver is installed, please go set on the correct port. to Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties.

  • Page 59: Technical Support

    Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (TIL) at http://www.iogear. com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The TIL is 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 60: Federal Communications Commission

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance 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 61 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 62: Ce Steatement

    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 63: 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 fi...

  • Page 64: Contact

    Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.
  • Page 68 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fi t lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientifi c developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end- users.

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