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Summary of Contents for TROY Group WindPort
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Page 1: Quick Install Guide
Bluetooth PC Card Quick Install Guide Part Number 40151-100 Revision 1.0... -
Page 2: Copyright Notice
TROY Group, Inc. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this TROY product. TROY is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 95, 98 and ME 1-2 WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 2000 ..1-2 Connecting to the Laptop PC .......1-1 Configuring the Bluetooth Software Setting Your Workstation Name . -
Page 5: Windows System Requirements
PC Card is a device that enables wireless communications capabilities on most models of laptop computers By using the WindPort, you can conveniently communicate with other devices, such as print- ers, mobile phones, and PDAs, without using a cable, as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Handling
WindPort Bluetooth PC Card WindPort Bluetooth PC Card Quick Install Guide Installation CD-ROM The WindPort Bluetooth PC Card is designed to withstand normal handling pro- cedures, but reasonable precautions should be exercised during installation, partic- ularly with regard to static discharge. -
Page 7: Installing The Windport Bluetooth Pc Card
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 95, 98, and ME 1. Insert the WindPort PC Card into the PCMCIA slot and turn on the comput- er. The Windows wizard will automatically detect the adapter and display New Hardware Found. Click on Next to continue. -
Page 8: Windport Pc Card And Utility Installation Under Windows 2000
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 2000 1. Insert the WindPort PC Card into the PCMCIA slot and turn on the comput- er. The Windows wizard will automatically detect the adapter and prompt you to install the required driver. Click on Next to continue. - Page 9 4. Windows 2000 will display the adapter as WindPort as a Bluetooth PC Card. The wizard may identify multiple drivers that are suitable for this device. If this is the case, select the Install one of the other drivers check box, and, in the subsequent menu, highlight the driver located in the w2k folder.
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Page 11: Setting Your Workstation Name
Configuring the Bluetooth Software After you have completed the software and hardware installation process, an icon for the Bluetooth Neighborhood will appear on your desktop. In addition, you can access the Bluetooth Software Suite from the Windows Start menu in the Windows Control Panel window. - Page 12 The Bluetooth Neighborhood Properties dialog box appears. At the top of the dialog box, click the Settings tab. In the Bluetooth Device Name text box, type the device name you wish remote users to see. (for example, “Adam”). You may also select the appro- priate Bluetooth Device Class (for example, “Laptop”).
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Page 13: Creating The Virtual Com Port
Dial-up Networking LAN Access To use the WindPort adapter with the Serial Port Profile, you must first create one or more virtual COM ports. This is done as follows: Click the Windows Start button, select Settings and then Control Panels. - Page 14 You see the Bluetooth Configuration Tool dialog box. Click Add. To add a new Bluetooth Port, select a free port name (COM1-COM99) and click the Add button. Please allow a few seconds for the Device Manager to update after either removing or adding a port.
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Page 15: Setting Up Your Windows System
Reboot your computer to activate the virtual COM port. Setting Up Your Windows System All of the Windport Local Services work transparently with most Windows appli- cations and utilities. Therefore, you should set up your Windows system exactly as if you were using a local port. For example, if you are using the Dial-up net-... - Page 16 Click Here Double-click on Bluetooth Neighborhood program icon on the desktop. The Bluetooth Neighborhood window appears. Click the Device Discovery button (or select Bluetooth on the menu bar and then click Device Discovery). You will see the messages Searching for remote devices and then Performing name discovery on discovered devices.
- Page 17 Audio Gateway If you need more information about these Local Services, please refer to the Bluetooth Software Suite User’s Manual on the Windport installation CD-ROM. Note that there can be more than one local service of a given type. For...
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Page 18: Folders
If the binding is successful, yellow “rays” appear to radiate from the remote device icon as shown below, and the green light on the WindPort blinks rapidly. You should now be able to communicate from your PC to the remote device as if it were directly connected to your computer (if you are... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Make sure that the WindPort is firmly seated in the PCMCIA slot on your computer. Make sure that the green light on the WindPort is blinking. If it is not on, then there is no Bluetooth wireless connection. Try restarting the remote Bluetooth device and then repeat the discovery process. -
Page 21: Where To Get Help
Your first point of contact for technical support is the Distributor or Dealer from whom you bought your WindPort. They are familiar with your needs, and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and most comprehensive support. -
Page 22: Returning Products
Returning Products If you need to return a TROY product for any reason (failures, incorrect ship- ments, etc.), first contact TROY at +1 (208) 955-1000 (Americas, Asia, and Australia) or +49 (0) 7032-9454-21 (Europe and Africa) and request a Return Authorization Number from the TROY Technical Support Group. -
Page 23: Notices
Notices FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. TROY Group cannot be responsible for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a nonrecom- mended modification of the product. -
Page 25: Regulatory Information
European Union (EU) TROY hereby declares that the Bluetooth™ wireless technology built into the WindPort Bluetooth PC Card, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. The internal Bluetooth function is a Bluetooth power class 1 intended radio device using the 2.4 GHz frequency band (2.400GHz –... - Page 26 Note that any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Canada (IC notice) To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding.
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