baiMobile 3000MP User Manual

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Model 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader
User Guide
for Windows 7 with the beta driver baiMobile3000MP-v1.0.0.3
Version 3.2 30000MP
Date: August 6, 2013

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  • Page 1 Model 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader User Guide for Windows 7 with the beta driver baiMobile3000MP-v1.0.0.3 Version 3.2 30000MP Date: August 6, 2013...
  • Page 2 Support For support relating to baiMobile™ Bluetooth Smart Card Readers: Biometric Associates, Inc Main Office (410) 252-7210 support@baimobile.com Field support: Michael Smith (407) 823-8130 (cell) msmith@baimobile.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you get started ....................5 Proper Care of your baiMobile® 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader ......5 Welcome ........................5 Hardware and Software Requirements ................5 Hardware Requirements ................... 5 Bluetooth Stack ....................... 5 USB Bluetooth Adapter ..................... 6 Supported Smart Cards ....................
  • Page 5: Before You Get Started

    3. baiMobile Bluetooth Security Monitor (optional) This baiMobile 3000MP solution permits you to perform all of the same functions on a Windows 7 desktop, laptop or mobile device that are available on a desktop PC with a USB reader including: ...
  • Page 6: Usb Bluetooth Adapter

    Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher and 2) includes support for Serial Port Profile. If not, the external Bluetooth adapter below is recommended USB Bluetooth Adapter The Asus 2.1 USB Bluetooth adapter has been tested and verified to support the baiMobile 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card Reader on Windows 7 devices. Supported Smart Cards Each smart card type has its own command language, commonly referred as a PKCS#11 (or middleware).
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Supported Operating Systems Windows 7 and Windows 8. Accessories Included with your Reader is a charging cable, comprised of a plug and a mini-USB cable. Reader Basics Reader Features Please familiarize yourself with the features of the baiMobile 3000MP Reader.
  • Page 8: Power Consumption

    Note that the miniUSB port is for charging only and will not support the transfer of data. Power consumption The baiMobile 3000MP smart card reader includes a low-power mode. The operation of the low power modes is complex and based on idle timeouts. ...
  • Page 9: Powering On The Reader

    600 / 3.5 = 171 hours (or over 7 days) Powering on the Reader The baiMobile 3000MP Reader does not have an On/Off switch or button. Your reader is powered on by inserting your smart card into your reader. If your smart card is already inserted in your reader, slide it out and then reinsert the card.
  • Page 10: Accepting A Bluetooth Connection

    Power On Screen 3 – Reader will accept a Bluetooth connection request from an application on your Windows 7 device without requiring the user to press the OK button for 5 minutes Power On Screen 4 –Reader is now powered on and is “listening” for a Bluetooth connection request from an application on your Windows 7 device.
  • Page 11: Powering Off The Reader

    Powering off the Reader Your reader will automatically power off if any of the following occur:  Your smart card is removed from your reader  The reader’s battery runs out  The reader times out (a configurable setting) When the reader is powered off, nothing will be displayed in the LED panel. Charging the Reader Your charging cable separates into a plug end and a mini-USB cable.
  • Page 12: Upgrading The Reader Firmware

    NOTE: Most smartphone charging cables with a mini-USB-a connector will also charge your reader. Upgrading the Reader Firmware The baiMobile 3000MP Bluetooth Smart Card reader contains upgradeable firmware. The feature extends the functionality of your Reader in the following areas: ...
  • Page 13: Led Panel Icons

    LED Panel Icons Home Screen The Home Screen is displayed on the reader’s LED panel when the reader is first powered on. The display indicates the following:  Reader’s Bluetooth transmission status: (On / Transmitting)  Reader’s Authentication Timeout status ...
  • Page 14: Battery Status Icons

    Battery Status Icons The reader’s Battery Status Icon will display the remaining charge remaining in the reader’s battery, as shown below: When the battery reaches 5% charge, the Low Battery warning will be displayed. You should charge your reader when the battery reaches about 20% - 40%, depending on your anticipated activities what will require connectivity to your reader, such as accessing email or another application that requires smart card authentication.
  • Page 15: Battery

    Battery Your reader contains a removable, rechargeable battery. This battery is a custom battery, built specifically for the baiMobile 3000MPReader. In the event that your reader’s battery no longer holds a charge, please contact support@baimobile.com for a replacement battery. Reader Error Massages "NO CARD!"...
  • Page 16: Pairing Your Reader To A Windows 7 Device

    Pairing your Reader to a Windows 7 Device Pairing Basics Before you can use your baiMobile 3000MP Reader, it must be securely paired with your Windows 7 desktop, laptop or mobile device. The Bluetooth pairing process involves exchanging a randomly generated number used by both your Windows 8 device and your reader for secure Bluetooth communications.
  • Page 17 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader 1. On your Win 7 device, go to the Control Panel, Devices and Printers. Select Add a device. Both your reader and Windows 7 device should be in close proximity to each other. Pairing should be done in a secure environment and not in a public area.
  • Page 18 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader 3. The reader’s LED panel displays Booting for about 1.7 seconds, then displays AuthTime for about 1.7 seconds. 4. Next, reader’s LED panel displays the reader Home Screen. 5. On your reader, press and hold the OK Button as shown (below).
  • Page 19 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader 6. The reader’s LED panel will now display New Pair? for about six (6) seconds. 7. Now press and release the OK Button while the NewPair? prompt is displayed on the LED panel. 8. The reader is now discoverable by the Windows 7 device and will remain in this state for about ninety (90) seconds.
  • Page 20 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader Your Windows 7 device will now display a list of compatible Bluetooth devices that it has discovered. Select the reader’s Bluetooth “friendly” name bai2ndGen. 10. Next, the Windows 7 device will display the randomly generated pairing code. Look at the code now displayed on the reader’s LED display.
  • Page 21 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader 11. Compare the pairing codes displayed on the Windows 7 devices with the first number displayed on the Reader’s LED. 12. Compare the first number (in this example “6”) with the number displayed on the reader’s LED panel.
  • Page 22 Your Windows 7 device Your Reader 14. Now, press Next on the Windows 7 device 15. You will now see the confirmation messages below on your Windows 7 device and your reader.
  • Page 23: Making A Bluetooth Connection

    (see below). 2. If you do not see the bai icon, then the baiMobile Reader Driver is not running. Go to File > Computer > Local Disk > Program Files > Biometric Associates > baiMobile3000MP.
  • Page 24 You should see the following Connection message. You may be prompted to press the OK button on the front of the reader to accept the connection request. If the the connection fails, repeat the process a couple of times If you the connection continues to fail, then open Task Manager and select Services.
  • Page 25 Bluetooth drivers from the manufacturer’s web site. 8. To verify the connection status, go to Device Manager. You should see both the baiMobile 3000MP reader listed under Smart card readers and whatever smart card is inserted under Smart cards.
  • Page 26: Accessing A Secure Web Site

    Accessing a Secure Web Site To authenticate to a web site or server that requires smart card authentication, make sure that there is a Bluetooth connection established between the Reader and your Windows 7 device. The transmission icon on the Reader’s LCD panel should looks as shown below:...
  • Page 27 1. Next, type in the url of the secure site that you are attempting to connect to. 2. The Identity or Authentication certificate displayed on your smart card will be displayed. Make sure that the correct certificate is highlighted, then select OK. 3.
  • Page 28: Pairing Troubleshooting

    4. Assuming that your smart card credentials are properly verified, you should now be connected to your site. Pairing Troubleshooting First, make sure that both your Windows 7 device (if tablet) and reader are fully charged. Both the Windows 7 device and the reader have defined periods of discoverability. These “windows”...
  • Page 29: Index

    If the condition is not remedied, please contact BALP Support support@baimobile.com Index Bluetooth® Reader pairing, 17 accessories, 8 battery, 16 charging battery, 12, 13 software requirements, 5, 6 Pairing specifications, 7 Reader, 17...
  • Page 31 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions may be issued to advise of such changes and/or additions. Trademarks BAL and baiMobile are registered trademarks of Biometric Associates, L.P. Biometric Associates, LP Washington Area Office...

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