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IOGear GBC201 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth CompactFlash Card ™ User Manual (GBC201)
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs! The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents... Overview... Features... System Requirements... Installation... Configure and Setting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card... Connecting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices... How to Connect to a Printer... How to use PrintPocketCE... Network Access/Internet Sharing Through Bluetooth™ Enabled Computers... How to Connect to a Cellular Phone...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security?... What is a Pass Key?... Pairing Devices... Unpairing Devices... Specifications... Technical Support... Radio & TV Interference Statement... Limited Warranty...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    The complete Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card package consists of: GBC201 Bluetooth™CompactFlash Card Installation CD User manual Warranty registration card If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately. Package Contents...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio links that allow electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables. The following services are supported by Bluetooth technology: • Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone. Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™...
  • Page 7 Overview The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Enable a PDA with Bluetooth capability • Type I CompactFlash card, fits both Type I and II CompactFlash slots • Allows wireless working distances of up to 66 feet (20 meters) • Connects with computers, printers, cell phones and other devices on your Bluetooth •...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    PDAs with either Type I or Type II CompactFlash slot • Operating System: Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 200 • • IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at www.support@iogear.com for further information. Requirements...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation NOTE: Before installing the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card software, make sure that Microsoft® ActiveSync has been properly setup on the PC, and that the PDA and the PC are connected via the USB data transfer cable. Insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash Card Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 11 Installation Read and agree to the License Select the desired Setup type and Agreement by clicking on Yes. click on OK.
  • Page 12 Installation The Installation may take a few minutes. After the installation process, the InstallShield Wizard will install the Windows CE software onto the PDA. Click Yes to install the software into the default directory on the PDA...
  • Page 13 Copying the necessary files onto the PDA may take a few minutes. Click on OK. Click on Finish to complete the installation on your PC. Installation...
  • Page 14 Installation 10. If the PDA is connected to your computer, the software will be immediately installed and configured. Otherwise, the software will be installed the next time, the PDA synchronizes with the computer using MS ActiveSync . 11. After the installation has been completed, a dialogue box will appear and confirm that the installation was successful.
  • Page 15 Note: Please refer to the PDA manufacturer’s manual regarding the “factory reset” of the PDA. Turning the PDA “On” and “Off” does not reset the PDA. 13. Insert the Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card into the compact flash slot on your PDA Congratulations! The IOGEAR Bluetooth Manager has been successfully installed on your PDA.

  • Page 16: Configure And Setting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card

    Configuring and Setting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card Before using your newly installed IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card, make sure that your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card is configured properly. NOTE: The default settings should work with your current Bluetooth™ setup and only...
  • Page 17 The General Bluetooth™ tab shows the current profile and status of your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash card. Double- tapping the Bluetooth™ Manager link will allow you to set the connections (refer to next topic: Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices). Configuration...
  • Page 18 Configuration The Accessibility tab allows you to change the device’s name and allow other Bluetooth™ devices to connect to your Bluetooth™ -enabled PDA. Checking the option of Other devices can discover me allows other Bluetooth™ devices to see and pair to this PDA. The File Transfer tab allows you to set the security level of file transfer service and specify the folder for sharing.
  • Page 19 The Information Exchange tab allows you to set the security level of the information exchange service and you can also specify the vCard (If a vCard business card has already been setup) to be used. The Serial Port tab allows you to set the security level of the serial port service.
  • Page 20 Configuration The Bluetooth™ Dial-Up Networking tab allows you to set the security level of the Dial-Up Networking service and to configure the modem options. The About tab displays the Bluetooth™ driver information.
  • Page 21 Configuration Tapping on the Advanced tab will allow you to check each component’s driver version number...

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices

    Operation Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices Using the Bluetooth Manager, it is easy to configure and setup your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card. All other Bluetooth™ - enabled devices within range will be recognized instantly such as printers, computers, cellular phones, and other PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant).
  • Page 23 Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. Click on Explore a Bluetooth device and click on Next. Operation...
  • Page 24 Operation Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. Select the printer (e.g. deskjet 995c) by tapping on it. The printer will appear inside the selection box.
  • Page 25 Click on Next. Select the desired Security setting and tap on Next. The Bluetooth Connection Wizard will detect available services for the printer. the printer. Operation...
  • Page 26 Operation 10. Select the desired service (e.g. Serial 11. A shortcut will be created and put into Port) and tap on Next. My Shortcuts folder. Tap on Finish.
  • Page 27 Operation 12. Install a 3 party application, such Start PrintPocketPC under Programs. as PrintPocketCE to print to a printer.

  • Page 28: How To Use Printpocketce

    Operation How to use PrintPocketCE: 14. Select on the desired file to be printed (any Word, Excel, or e-mail file). 15. In the next screen, select the right printer under Printer and the right port under Port. If other settings need to be modified, tap on More Settings .
  • Page 29 Operation 17. Back at the previous screen, tap on Start 16. Make all necessary modifications (if applicable), then tap on OK . Printing. A dialogue box will prompt that printing is in progress. Tap on Cancel at any time to abort the printing process. After all data has been sent, the printer will start printing.

  • Page 30: Network Access/Internet Sharing Through Bluetooth Enabled Computers

    ActiveSync, it is possible to browse the Internet on the PDA. (Windows 98 and ME do not support Internet Sharing because of the lack of routing capabilities. Some third party software may allow Internet Sharing for Windows 98 and ME, but is NOT support by IOGEAR.)
  • Page 31 Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. Tap on ActiveSync via Bluetooth. Follow the instructions on the screen, then tap on Next. Follow the instructions on the screen, then tap on Next. Operation...
  • Page 32 Operation Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. Select the computer with Internet access and tap on Next .
  • Page 33 The computer will appear inside the selection box. Tap on Next. 10. Select the desired Security setting and tap on Next. Operation...
  • Page 34 Operation 11. Click on Finish to create a shortcut in 12. Tapping twice on the ActiveSync shortcut the My Shortcuts folder. will initiate synchronization. You can browse the Internet on your PDA now.

  • Page 35: How To Connect To A Cellular Phone

    Using PDA with Bluetooth Ready Cellular Phones Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect. Tap on Partner with a cell phone. Select the Bluetooth™ cellular phone under Phone selection. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap on Next.
  • Page 36 Operation Tap on Next. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter a Passkey (See Frequently asked questions: What is Pairing?). Tap on Next. The Bluetooth™ enabled cell phone will prompt for the Passkey. 10. Enter the Passkey (must be identical to the Passkey chosen on the Pocket PC.) NOTE: Some Bluetooth™...
  • Page 37 11. The dialogue box will confirm that both devices have been paired. Tap on Finish. 12. All necessary shortcuts are out into the My Shortcuts folder. IMPORTANT: In order to use all the services of the mobile phone, please refer to the mobile phone manufacturer’s manual. Operation...

  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What is “Pairing”? Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another. What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security? The Pass Key authentication is perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a Pass Key once they are paired.
  • Page 39 How to Pair Devices Right-click on the Bluetooth™ device and click on “Pair device.” Enter a Pass Key when asked. Note: The Pass Key on both devices must be the same! Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device 2, Device 1 will prompt for a Pass Key. Enter any Pass Key.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 41 Specifications...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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