Lindy USB Bluetooth Adaptor User Manual

Lindy usb bluetooth adaptor user manual

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USB Bluetooth
Adaptor
Version 2.00

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  • Page 1 USB Bluetooth Adaptor Version 2.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Step 1 Software Installation Step 2 Hardware Installation Step 3 Initial Setup Step 4 My Bluetooth Places Advanced Configuration Step 5 Pairing Bluetooth Services Frequently Asked Questions Notes fo Win 98SE/ME/2000 Contents 004-009,012 013-019 020-024 025-026 027-029 030-032 Contents 003...
  • Page 3 Briefing Note: Please do not insert USB Bluetooth Adaptor before installation of software. Screenshots have been taken in Windows XP, and will slightly differ to Windows ME or Windows 98SE. See Notes for Win 98SE/ME/2000 WinME and Win98SE may require the original installation CD.
  • Page 4: Step 1 Software Installation

    If your computer is on already, please restart before beginning installation. Insert USB Bluetooth Adaptor Software CD Please insert the USB Bluetooth Adaptor software/application CD-Rom into your CD-Rom Drive. The USB Bluetooth Adaptor is also referred to as a USB Bluetooth Dongle. Welcome The software will automatically begin.
  • Page 5 Ready to Begin The software is ready to begin installation for the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. To continue, click License Agreement Read the license agreement, If you accept, select the check button. To continue, click Figure 1.2 WIDDCOMM Software InstallShield Wizard I n s ta l l at i o n 0 0 5 Figure 1.3 License Agreement Installation 007...
  • Page 6 Installation Install Location Install Location If you wish to select another location where the software will be installed, Click location. Note: The default location is recommended. To continue, click Install You are now ready to install. To continue, click 008 Installation and select or enter a new Figure 1.4 Installation Location Figure 1.5 Ready to Install...
  • Page 7 Copying... The installation process will now begin. Please wait while files are being copied to your computer. The progress bar (see Figure 1.6) will indicate the portion that has been completed. Driver Signature (Windows XP only) You will be prompted with a Driver Signature Notice. To continue, click Note: If you are prompted with Software Installation prompt.
  • Page 8: Step 2 Hardware Installation

    See Figure 2.1 for insertion example. (See section USB? For details on USB) There is a green LED (light) on the USB Bluetooth Adaptor, this will light up if the Adaptor is fully inserted. (Optional) You may connect USB Bluetooth Adaptor to a USB extension, before connecting the extension to a USB port.
  • Page 9 What are USB ports? All current computers now sold have generally at least two USB ports. Many devices today use USB ports, for example, mouse, keyboards, digital cameras, web cameras etc... Hence you need to check if your USB ports have all been used up by these devices.
  • Page 10 Installation If you have successfully inserted the USB Bluetooth Adaptor please continue. The green LED (light) on the device will be lit, if USB Bluetooth Adaptor is successfully inserted. To continue, click (Figure 1.9) Note: Part of the Install process you may see Found New Hardware.This indicates a successful part of the Installation.
  • Page 11: Step 3 013-019

    Open My Bluetooth Places Double-click the My Bluetooth Places on your desktop. Run Initial Bluetooth Configuration The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard will appear. The default options are recommended. You may uncheck them respectively if you do not wish the My Bluetooth Places icon to be placed.
  • Page 12 Initial Setup Give your computer a Device Name The General window will allow you to identify your Bluetooth enabled computer with a name. Enter a unique Computer name. There may be one given here, you may change it if you wish. Select the computer type.
  • Page 13 Bluetooth Services The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard window will now allow you to enable or disable Bluetooth Services. (Refer to the Bluetooth Services section for information on services) To continue, click Enable/Disable or View Bluetooth Services The Bluetooth Services Selection will allow you to disable or enable any services that you do not wish to offer.
  • Page 14 Initial Setup Search and configure other Bluetooth Devices The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard will allow you to choose whether to search and configure other Bluetooth devices. Note: If your other Bluetooth device is supplied with or requires additional software, setup the software first. Note: You can configure connecting Bluetooth devices at anytime.
  • Page 15 Search for Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Device Selection window will attempt to search for any Bluetooth devices in the area. Note: If you wish not to continue searching now, you may click go back to Step 6 Select Bluetooth Device to configure If devices have been found, they will be shown as an icon corresponding to the type of device.
  • Page 16 Initial Setup Enter PIN Code The Bluetooth Security Setup screen requires you to set a PIN code. The PIN code is required by other device. Incorrect PIN will result in a failed connection. This also prevents unauthorized access. Note: Your PIN can be alphanumerical (up to 16 characters).
  • Page 17 Bluetooth devices you may by repeating Step 6 to 10. Otherwise, to continue click Completed Setup You have now completed the initial setup. Your USB Bluetooth Adaptor is ready to be used. To finish, click Initial Setup Figure 3.10 Configuration Wizard I n s ta l l at i o n 0 0 5 Figure 3.11 Finished...
  • Page 18: Step 4 020-024

    STEP 4 My Bluetooth Places Overview Your USB Bluetooth Adaptor can be setup and controlled though your My Bluetooth Places. My Bluetooth Places allows you to search for other users, enable/disable services, explore yours or another users files. BluetoothSystem Tray The Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray indicates the USB Bluetooth Adaptors Status.
  • Page 19 Bluetooth Tasks My Bluetooth Places - Bluetooth Tasks Figure 4.2 Bluetooth Software Interface (Windows XP only) Please see notes for Win98SE/ME/2000 Help setup your Bluetooth Environment Enable,Disable or view services that you offer Search and connect to nearby Bluetooth enabled devices Change Bluetooth Settings (Advanced Setup) Bluetooth Tasks 021...
  • Page 20 Bluetooth Tasks The Bluetooth Setup Wizard has four Wizards. What is a Wizard? A Wizard is a step-by- step process, that assists you to complete a task. Click on the radio button next to the task that you wish to complete and click Figure 4.3 Bluetooth Setup Wizard These are the services that you are currently offering.
  • Page 21 Bluetooth Tasks Bluetooth Conncection Status Window Connected/Disconnected Connected Device Name Connected Time (H:M:S) Data Sent/Received Connection Quality Disconnect/Connect Close the Window View devices in range allows you to search and connect to any searchable device. The window will indicate that it is searching with the icon.
  • Page 22 Installation Connect to another Bluetooth device Connecting to another Bluetooth Device Once you see the device you would like to connect to (refer to Figure 4.6), double-click on the associated icon. Click on Discover Services to refresh the services available. Double click on any of the services to initiate a connection.
  • Page 23: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Config The Bluetooth Configuration is divided into six categories, represented by the tabs, to change categories, click on the corresponding tab. General tab - This category allows you to change your unique Computer Name and the Computer Type (Desktop or Laptop Computer).
  • Page 24 Advanced Config Discovery Tab - allows you to enable auto seek for other Bluetooth devices. You can set the interval between each seek. Note: For mobile devices, it is not recommended unless necessary, due to extra consumption of power. Local Services each service that you offer.
  • Page 25: Step 5 027-029

    What is Paring? - Paring allows two devices to be setup and will recognize each other whenever these two devices meet again. Note: Some devices do not require pairing. If unsure, check the user manual of other Bluetooth Device, otherwise you will be prompted when pairing is necessary.
  • Page 26 Pairing Ensure that you are not paired. To check whether you are paired or not, you will need to go to your desktop, and double-click My Bluetooth Places icon, (see My Bluetooth Places section for more details). Click on View Devices in Range. Search for the unit you wish to pair with.
  • Page 27 Receiving a Paring request. If another Bluetooth Device wishes to connected to your USB Bluetooth Adaptor, you will be prompted with a text bubble, Bluetooth PIN Code Required, in the bottom right hand corner of your screen (Windows System Tray)
  • Page 28: Bluetooth Services

    Services My Audio Gateway allows you to use your Bluetooth enabled computer as a headset for another Bluetooth Device. Example use: If you have speakers and microphone attached to your computer, you can use it to answer a Bluetooth enabled phone. My Dial-up Networking allows you to wirelessly use another Bluetooth device that is capable, to dial-up (internet access).
  • Page 29 Services My Network Access allows you to use the service to act as a virtual network connection. Example Use: If you have two Bluetooth enabled computers and you wish to connect (network) them without (or can not) physically running a network cable between them, you can use this service.
  • Page 30 Services My Fax is a service that allows you to use the fax facility of a remote Bluetooth modem, phone or computer. Example Use: You have a Bluetooth enabled desktop computer with a fax/modem capable of sending and receiving faxes. You can use this service to send faxes through this computer from your Bluetooth enabled computer.
  • Page 31: Frequently Asked Questions

    My Bluetooth Device requires a PIN, and I do not think it has one. Some Bluetooth device (for example headsets) are set to a default PIN 0000. My computer does not detect the USB Bluetooth Adaptor. You may need to get a technician to make sure your USB port drivers are I n s ta l l at i o n 0 0 5 installed correctly.
  • Page 32 Win98SE/ME/2K Notes for There are slight differences if you are using your USB Bluetooth Adaptor under these Operating Systems, these are noted below. If you are using Windows 98SE/ME/2000 you will not see Figure 4.2 when you Double-Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on your desktop, instead you will see Figure 6.1 The equivalent Windows XP and...

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