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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Product Features 5 Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Product Contents 7 Supported Profiles 8 Software Setup 10 Installing the Adapter Card 13 Software Overview 14 Device Discovery 21 Device Groups 41 Configuration and Settings 44 System Diagnostics 53 Uninstalling the Software 55 Troubleshooting 56 Glossary 59 FCC/CE Statement 60 Warranty 63 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4 Product Features 5 Specifications 6 System Requirements 7 Product Contents 7 Supported Profiles 8 Software Setup 10 Installing the Adapter Card 13 Software Overview 14 Device Discovery 21 Device Groups 41 Configuration and Settings 44 System Diagnostics 53 Uninstalling the Software 55 Troubleshooting 56 Glossary 59 FCC/CE Statement 60 Warranty 63 3
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... computing devices from Belkin. Establish ad-hoc connections between electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers, and local area networks (LANs). You will be seeing throughout the document. Print cable-free to a printer enabled with your desktop. Now you will find a brief glossary on the road. Before you install and start using your new Adapter Card, please take a few minutes to review some of this manual. 4 INTRODUCTION Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card Thank...
... computing devices from Belkin. Establish ad-hoc connections between electronic devices such as desktop computers, printers, and local area networks (LANs). You will be seeing throughout the document. Print cable-free to a printer enabled with your desktop. Now you will find a brief glossary on the road. Before you install and start using your new Adapter Card, please take a few minutes to review some of this manual. 4 INTRODUCTION Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card Thank...
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PRODUCT FEATURES The Adapter Card is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides: • Support for Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 and PC 2002 • Operating distance of up to 10 meters* • Point-to-multipoint connections • Support for data rates up to 721Kbps • Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication • Compatibility with Pocket PC handheld computers * 10m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity. 5
PRODUCT FEATURES The Adapter Card is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides: • Support for Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 and PC 2002 • Operating distance of up to 10 meters* • Point-to-multipoint connections • Support for data rates up to 721Kbps • Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication • Compatibility with Pocket PC handheld computers * 10m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity. 5
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SPECIFICATIONS Adapter Card Specifications Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Physical Interface: CompactFlash™ Type II Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power: 0 dBm (1mW), Class 2 Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps Operating Range: 10-meter radius indoors Network Topology: Point-to change without notice Operating Temp: -5 to 55 degrees Celsius Storage Temp: -33 to 55 degrees Celsius Humidity: 93% (non-condensing) Supply Voltage: 3.3 & 5.0VDC...
SPECIFICATIONS Adapter Card Specifications Bluetooth Compliance: Version 1.1 Physical Interface: CompactFlash™ Type II Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output Power: 0 dBm (1mW), Class 2 Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps Operating Range: 10-meter radius indoors Network Topology: Point-to change without notice Operating Temp: -5 to 55 degrees Celsius Storage Temp: -33 to 55 degrees Celsius Humidity: 93% (non-condensing) Supply Voltage: 3.3 & 5.0VDC...
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SUPPORTED PROFILES (CONT'D) Your Adapter Card gives you the ability to do the following-without cables: • Transfer files • Access dial-up networks • Connect to local area networks • Perform an ActiveSync® session • Connect to serial ports • Exchange PIM data • Send or exchange business cards The basic functions of the Bluetooth Neighborhood include: • Device Discovery • Service Discovery • Establishing links with remote devices To install the Bluetooth software required to use your new Adapter Card 9
SUPPORTED PROFILES (CONT'D) Your Adapter Card gives you the ability to do the following-without cables: • Transfer files • Access dial-up networks • Connect to local area networks • Perform an ActiveSync® session • Connect to serial ports • Exchange PIM data • Send or exchange business cards The basic functions of the Bluetooth Neighborhood include: • Device Discovery • Service Discovery • Establishing links with remote devices To install the Bluetooth software required to use your new Adapter Card 9
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... Window"). 3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM tray of the CD-ROM drive) or browse your CD-ROM to your desktop or notebook computer. 4. SOFTWARE SETUP on -screen instructions. 10 1. From the Windows "Start" menu on your Pocket PC. 2. Remove any accessories from your base computer, select "Run", and type in its cradle and make an ActiveSync connection...
... Window"). 3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM tray of the CD-ROM drive) or browse your CD-ROM to your desktop or notebook computer. 4. SOFTWARE SETUP on -screen instructions. 10 1. From the Windows "Start" menu on your Pocket PC. 2. Remove any accessories from your base computer, select "Run", and type in its cradle and make an ActiveSync connection...
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... Status"). Turn the radio on or off-select to toggle the radio. 2. Tap and hold any device in the current connections list of the "Current Status" window to open a menu that allows you can: 1. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (CONT'D) From the bottom of the "Today" screen you to close the connection and obtain version information about the "Bluetooth Manager". View the current status of the radio and current connections (see...
... Status"). Turn the radio on or off-select to toggle the radio. 2. Tap and hold any device in the current connections list of the "Current Status" window to open a menu that allows you can: 1. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW (CONT'D) From the bottom of the "Today" screen you to close the connection and obtain version information about the "Bluetooth Manager". View the current status of the radio and current connections (see...
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... dial-up or LAN access. 5. Connect to exchange data. DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) • List View (see Fig. 23, "List View") Provides the same information as the Icon View, only in tabular form. The left column displays the device name and type. Create or remove bonds. The right column tells you can use your installed radio to serial port. 6. Send a file. 2. Send or exchange...
... dial-up or LAN access. 5. Connect to exchange data. DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) • List View (see Fig. 23, "List View") Provides the same information as the Icon View, only in tabular form. The left column displays the device name and type. Create or remove bonds. The right column tells you can use your installed radio to serial port. 6. Send a file. 2. Send or exchange...
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... With Other Devices Fig. 25-The Actions Menu 30 You are presented with a list of the device that the selected device supports (see Fig. 25, "The Actions Menu"). DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) From the main window, tap and hold the device icon. Or from the "Device Information" dialog window, select the "Actions" menu (see Fig. 24, "Communicating with . Discover the available services of services that you...
... With Other Devices Fig. 25-The Actions Menu 30 You are presented with a list of the device that the selected device supports (see Fig. 25, "The Actions Menu"). DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) From the main window, tap and hold the device icon. Or from the "Device Information" dialog window, select the "Actions" menu (see Fig. 24, "Communicating with . Discover the available services of services that you...
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Connect to Serial Port Allows you to connect to another device. DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) Exchange Business Cards Allows you to utilize certain applications and hardware. This function works the same as when sending your business card with another device's virtual Bluetooth serial port to exchange business card information with the exception that, if available, you will also receive the other device's information directly into your contacts database. Fig. 30-Contacts Tools Menu 34
Connect to Serial Port Allows you to connect to another device. DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT'D) Exchange Business Cards Allows you to utilize certain applications and hardware. This function works the same as when sending your business card with another device's virtual Bluetooth serial port to exchange business card information with the exception that, if available, you will also receive the other device's information directly into your contacts database. Fig. 30-Contacts Tools Menu 34
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Allows you to connect to , and automatically update, information with a Bluetooth device that has been designated as described in the LAN for accessing services like the Internet. When viewed on Pocket PC 2002, this menu item is discovered. 36 Using the serial or USB connection, manually establish an ActiveSync partnership as an ActiveSync partner. Perform an ActiveSync Session Allows you will initiate an...
Allows you to connect to , and automatically update, information with a Bluetooth device that has been designated as described in the LAN for accessing services like the Internet. When viewed on Pocket PC 2002, this menu item is discovered. 36 Using the serial or USB connection, manually establish an ActiveSync partnership as an ActiveSync partner. Perform an ActiveSync Session Allows you will initiate an...
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... instructions. Tap on the host PC. Follow the on page 13). 4. Select "File/Connection Settings..." Initiate ActiveSync via the Bluetooth Radio icon located at the bottom of your host PC for local serial service. Wireless ActiveSync: 1. Refer to monitor the COM port identified in Step 2 above. and configure it only to the Bluetooth user documentation that came with your groups. 2. Disable USB and Ethernet. DEVICE...
... instructions. Tap on the host PC. Follow the on page 13). 4. Select "File/Connection Settings..." Initiate ActiveSync via the Bluetooth Radio icon located at the bottom of your host PC for local serial service. Wireless ActiveSync: 1. Refer to monitor the COM port identified in Step 2 above. and configure it only to the Bluetooth user documentation that came with your groups. 2. Disable USB and Ethernet. DEVICE...
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... default) Used for authenticating connections requested by other devices for passkey requirements). Delete Inactive Devices (found only under "All Devices") Determines how long any device remains in the group between discoveries. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS General Tab Device Name This is the name that other Bluetooth device users see other service tabs for transactions that need a "passkey" (see when they discover your passkey to enter a passkey every time...
... default) Used for authenticating connections requested by other devices for passkey requirements). Delete Inactive Devices (found only under "All Devices") Determines how long any device remains in the group between discoveries. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS General Tab Device Name This is the name that other Bluetooth device users see other service tabs for transactions that need a "passkey" (see when they discover your passkey to enter a passkey every time...
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... used whenever the group is selected. Fig. 39-File Sharing Tab 46 File Sharing Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this group Allows you will be prompted to "accept" or "reject" transactions by any unbonded devices prior to screen any unbonded devices (see Fig. 39, "File Sharing Tab"). Selection of your device. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Transmission power for file...
... used whenever the group is selected. Fig. 39-File Sharing Tab 46 File Sharing Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this group Allows you will be prompted to "accept" or "reject" transactions by any unbonded devices prior to screen any unbonded devices (see Fig. 39, "File Sharing Tab"). Selection of your device. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Transmission power for file...
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CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) PIM Objects Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this box to allow other devices and send them files. Passkey is required (unchecked by any unbonded devices (see Fig. 41, "Passkey Required"). If checked, you will be prompted to "accept" or "reject" transactions by default) Check this box if you want to screen...
CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) PIM Objects Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this box to allow other devices and send them files. Passkey is required (unchecked by any unbonded devices (see Fig. 41, "Passkey Required"). If checked, you will be prompted to "accept" or "reject" transactions by default) Check this box if you want to screen...
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... PC Outlook database. The "Browse" button allows you attempt to other Bluetooth devices. If the user deletes the contact entry, a runtime message appears the next time you to enable data encryption when transmitting data. Use this box to change business card information by selecting from the full list of contacts in "My Information" of the device is required". Check this contact...
... PC Outlook database. The "Browse" button allows you attempt to other Bluetooth devices. If the user deletes the contact entry, a runtime message appears the next time you to enable data encryption when transmitting data. Use this box to change business card information by selecting from the full list of contacts in "My Information" of the device is required". Check this contact...
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... require authentication for connections via the serial port. If checked, you want to screen any unbonded devices prior to allowing a connection via the serial port. If checked, you can still connect with other devices to connect via the serial port. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Serial Port Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this box to allow other devices (see Fig. 43, "Serial Port Tab...
... require authentication for connections via the serial port. If checked, you want to screen any unbonded devices prior to allowing a connection via the serial port. If checked, you can still connect with other devices to connect via the serial port. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Serial Port Tab Let other devices use this service (checked by default) Check this box to allow other devices (see Fig. 43, "Serial Port Tab...
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Fig. 45-Tools Menu 52 Using COM Port Identifies the virtual BTC (Bluetooth Communications) port that will be used when you check "Passkey is required Enabled only when you initiate a dial-up connection with another device. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Encryption is required". Check this box to enable data encryption when transmitting data.
Fig. 45-Tools Menu 52 Using COM Port Identifies the virtual BTC (Bluetooth Communications) port that will be used when you check "Passkey is required Enabled only when you initiate a dial-up connection with another device. CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS (CONT'D) Encryption is required". Check this box to enable data encryption when transmitting data.
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..., conduct a factory reset of the Pocket PC. Check to make sure you have not restricted the transmission power (see "Connections Tab", page 45). 56 Make sure that you have uninstalled any existing Bluetooth software. Check to ensure you have not limited your radio is turned "ON" (see "Filter Button", page 22). Make sure that you have inserted the Adapter Card properly. Check to make sure...
..., conduct a factory reset of the Pocket PC. Check to make sure you have not restricted the transmission power (see "Connections Tab", page 45). 56 Make sure that you have uninstalled any existing Bluetooth software. Check to ensure you have not limited your radio is turned "ON" (see "Filter Button", page 22). Make sure that you have inserted the Adapter Card properly. Check to make sure...
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, 60 These limits are designed to provide reasonable...
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, 60 These limits are designed to provide reasonable...