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Page 1: Wireless Usb Adapter
Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter ™ User Manual (GBU211 / GBU311) ® ®... - Page 3 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. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents ... Overview ... Features ... Requirements ... Introduction ... Installation ... Initial Bluetooth™ Configurat ... Un-installation ... Re-installation ... Operation ... - Connect to a Cellular Phone ... - Connect to Network Access ... - Connect to a Printer ... - Connect to a PDA ... -
Page 5: Package Contents
This package contains: GBU211 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card GBU311 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 5' USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card The Bluetooth™... -
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™ technology: • Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer. •... - Page 7 Overview Overview Continued Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems. • Windows 98SE (Client only) • Windows ME (Client only) • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Mac OS X 10.2.X (Apple only supports selected Bluetooth profiles.)
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Page 8: Features
- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - Bluetooth™ specification 1.2 compliant - USB specification 1.1 compliant - Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU211, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU311 and GBU312 - Up to 723 Kbps data rate... -
Page 9: Requirements
Requirements System Requirement: • Notebook or desktop computers, with Pentium - Class PC, 200 Mhz CPU or higher, 128MB RAM or higher, and with at least one USB port • Mac OS 10.2 or later • Windows 2000, XP Note: Windows 98SE & ME cannot be used as a server, and many Bluetooth™ devices are not compatible with 98SE &... -
Page 10: Introduction
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 networking needs. GBU211 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters). -
Page 11: Installation
Installation Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of the computer. With the computer turned on and Windows 2000, or XP running (The support for 98SE and ME is limited), insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. - Page 12 Installation Next the License Agreement screen will appear. Click the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click [Next]. Click the [Next] button to accept the default destination installation folder or click the [Change] to choose the different installation folder.
- Page 13 Installation 4. Click the [Install] button to begin the installation 5. The installation may take a few minutes.
- Page 14 Installation A Driver Signature Notice may appear. Click the [OK] Button to continue the installation. During the installation, a “Bluetooth™ device not found” window will appear. Please insert the Bluetooth to USB adapter into the available USB port of the computer, and then click OK.
- Page 15 Installation Once the installation is complete, click the [Finish] button to complete the wizard. At this point, we recommend that you reboot the system.
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Page 16: Initial Bluetooth™ Configurat
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.” Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard has started, click [Next]... - Page 17 Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other Bluetooth™ devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click [Next]. Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Click next to configure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices.
- Page 18 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Choose the services that this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the configure button. Click [Next] to proceed. At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected.
- Page 19 Once Windows is finished installing the software, the following window will appear. This window will allow you to configure your computer to use the service of another Bluetooth Device. If you do not have any additional devices you wish to connect to at this time, click [Skip]. Click [Finish] on the final screen.
- Page 20 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Next you will need to Pair your computer with the device you wish to connect to. Enter a PIN code for the device and click the [Initiate Pairing] button. If the device you are connecting to does not require a PIN click the [Skip Pairing] button.
- Page 21 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Once you check the box next to the service Next, click [Finish] to proceed. you wish to connect to, a properties window will appear. Click [OK] to continue.
- Page 22 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard A window will appear advising you that a shortcut has been placed on the My Bluetooth™ Places screen. Click [OK] to close the window. If you have another Bluetooth™ device and you want to configure to allow this computer to use its services, click [Next].
- Page 23 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard You have completed the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard. Click [Finish] to complete the wizard...
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Page 24: Un-Installation
Bluetooth™ USB Adapter inserted in the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Click on Add/Remove Programs ® 3. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter and click on [Remove]. ® 4. When the uninstall is complete, remove the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter, and restart your computer... -
Page 25: Re-Installation
Re-installation ® Under normal circumstances, you will not need to re-install drivers for your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ USB adapter; however, the need may arise if your hard drive is formated. To re-install the drivers, please follow steps 1-13 in the installation section. -
Page 26: Operation
Operation How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR in the system tray. ® Bluetooth ™ icon Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected. - Page 27 Right-click on the cell phone, and select Pair Device. When prompted for passkey, simply type any four digits and click OK. On the phone, you will also be prompted to enter a passkey. Make sure you enter the same passkey as on the computer.
- Page 28 Operation In order for the Nokia PC Suite software to detect the Bluetooth phone, we need to first have a Bluetooth Serial Port communication established. Therefore, right-click on the Bluetooth Serial port service and connect to it as illustrated below. You may be asked to authorize the connection or enter a passkey, enter the necessary information to proceed.
- Page 29 Backup/Restore Using the Nokia PC Suite, you can backup/restore your phone settings and critical information such as contacts, calendar, images, and so on. As shown below, you can select to backup/restore all data, or you can select only specific data. Synchronize The Synchronize function allows you to synchro- nize calendar and contact information between your...
- Page 30 Operation Next, select the Application you use for your calendar/contacts from the list below, and then click OK. In our example, we use Microsoft Outlook 2000. On the summary window, you are given a list of the tasks that will be performed. If you wish you customize the tasks to be performed, click on the Change button.
- Page 31 Operation On the Entries tab, you can specify the On the General tab, you see the following window. information to synchronize and the date range...
- Page 32 Operation On the Entries tab, you can specify the information to synchronize and the date range When you are done making your changes, click OK to proceed, and your selected tasks will be performed. Your PC and cell phone calendar/ contact information will now be synchronized.
- Page 33 Operation File Transfer With file transfer, you can transfer files between your phone and computer. Normally files stored on your PC are much larger than what your cell phone’s memory is capable of storing. Therefore, some file types (such as video, audio, pictures) are automati- cally converted/compressed when transferring from your PC to your phone.
- Page 34 Operation Image Transfer With Image Transfer, you can copy image files between your phone and computer. For example, you can transfer all the pictures that you take on your phone, to your PC. You can also transfer pictures stored on your PC to your cell phone. If an image is too big to fit on your phone, it will be automatically converted to fit on your phone.
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Page 35: Connect To Network Access
How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth - Enabled Computer) Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in the system tray. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found. Operation... - Page 36 Operation Double click on the device to display a list of its services. To establish a network connection, right click on Network Access and select Connect to Network Access Point. When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer.
- Page 37 Once you establish the connection, the Network Access icon will turn green and say “Connected.” Your device will be able to share its Internet connection (if the device has Internet access) and files. If a pass key has been set by either device, the pass key is required to connect both Bluetooth™...
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Page 38: Connect To A Printer
Operation How to connect to a Bluetooth™ Enabled Printer ® 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ icon in Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. the system tray. - Page 39 Operation Double click on the printer you wish to connect to. Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear.
- Page 40 Operation If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Click on [Print Test Page] to print a test page.
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Page 41: Connect To A Pda
How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Double-click on the IOGEAR the system tray. ® Bluetooth™ icon in Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. Operation... - Page 42 Operation Once the search is finished, double click on the PDA to view the services it offers. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth™ device (e.g. File Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port Connection, etc.), a pass key is required to connect the devices.
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Page 43: Connect To A Mac
How to add Bluetooth™ to your MAC OS X system (requires OS 10.2.x or later) Plug in the Bluetooth™ USB Adapter to any available USB port on your PowerBook G4, iBook, PowerMac G4 or iMac (in the case of the PowerMac G4 and iMac, you can attach the Bluetooth™... - Page 44 Operation 3. Under the settings tab, make sure that the Bluetooth device is set to “discoverable” and change any other settings according to your preference. 4. On the File Exchange tab, you may customize how you want to share files with other Bluetooth devices and give the proper permissions.
- Page 45 Operation 5. On the devices tab, you may pair with your 6. To proceed with the detection of your Bluetooth Bluetooth device(s) or search for other Bluetooth phone, click on Continue. devices available to you. In this example, we will connect to a Bluetooth cell phone.
- Page 46 Operation 7. On the next window, select the type of device you want to configure. In this case, we want to configure a Mobile Phone. 8. Once the system is done searching, it will display a list of all the Bluetooth phones available. Select the desired phone, and click Continue to proceed.
- Page 47 Operation 9. On the next window, the Setup Assistant will 10. Next, select the services you want to setup and generate a passkey to pair your computer with then click Continue. your Bluetooth phone. Enter this key on the phone when prompted.
- Page 48 Operation 11. Your computer is now set up to use your Bluetooth™ phone. Click the Quit button to complete the installation or click “Set up Another Device” to add another Bluetooth™ device. Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Bluetooth™...
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Page 49: Pairing
Operation 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 50: Pairing Devices
Operation Pairing Devices 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ device and select on “Pair device”. 2. 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. Device 2 will then ask for a Pass Key. -
Page 51: Use With Microsoft Bluetooth™ Stack
® Microsoft Stack for Bluetooth™ ® Microsoft has released Windows wireless technology is available only for Windows HCRP, and DUN profiles are implemented. First, open the Control Panel and double click on the Wireless Link icon. ® XP support for Bluetooth™ wireless technology. Support for Bluetooth™ ®... - Page 52 Operation 3. Once the Bluetooth™ Connection Wizard starts, click [Next]. 4. The Wizard will search for available Bluetooth™ devices. Highlight the device you wish to connect to and click [Next].
- Page 53 Operation 5. The Wizard will then ask you whether the device 6. If the device you wish to connect to requires a requires authentication. Select the appropriate passkey, enter it in the text box and click [Next]. radio button and click [Next].
- Page 54 Operation 7. Select the service you wish to connect to and click [Next]. 8. Once you’ve authenticated with the device and selected the service you wish to use, click [Finish] to complete the Bluetooth™ Connection Wizard.
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Page 55: Specification
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Page 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 60 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...