Actiontec Electronics BTM200B USB Bluetooth Adapter User Manual BT MANUAL Ch1 Intro

Actiontec Electronics Inc USB Bluetooth Adapter BT MANUAL Ch1 Intro

Users Manual

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. Now you can truly enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Actiontec'sUSB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. Simply plug this tiny adapter into any USB porton your computer, and you can exchange information between it and any otherBluetooth enabled device. Imagine sharing your internet connection by simplyrequesting it from any computer, or PDA. Connect on the go by using your cellphone as a high speed modem or simply print to any bluetooth enabled printer,The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter lets you enjoy the freedom of trumobility whether you're at the office or on the move, What is Bluetooth?Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for digital wireless communication and dataexchange between two devices. Bluetooth compliant devices exchange data byestablishing a relationship with each other, the first device acting as a client,requests a connection, while the second device acting as a server accepts or rejectstht request. Bluetooth devices can behave as client and server; however there aremany Bluetooth devices that can only behave as a client. Client Bluetooth devicescan only request a connection from other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as acomputer, modem, printer, cell phone or PDA. Server devices are usually more complex that client devices since these are the onethat determine what services can be used by others. Server devices are aware ofthe number client device requests since they are constantly monitoring activity todetermine whether the accept or reject a request. Package Contents§Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter§Installation CDs§Quick start guide§Warranty and registration card1
2Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth AdapterMinimum System Requirements§Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP§Available USB Port§Pentium 90 or faster§16MB or RAM§TCP/IP installedTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec TechnicalSupport Department is available every day from 6 A.M. to 11 P.M. (MST) to provide professional support.Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085Technical SupportPhone: (888) 436-0657E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.comInternet: www.actiontec.com/support
Installing the USB WirelessBluetooth AdapterThe instructions that follow provide a visual guide to setting up the ActiontecUSB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. It is recommended the user follow theseinstructions prior to attempting any other procedures. This manual will guidethrough hardware and software installation and configuration.2.1 Bluetooth Software Installation☞ Note: Bluetooth software must be intalled prior to plugging the USBWireless Bluetooth Adapter to a USB port. If the USB WirelessBluetooth Adapter is connected to your computer, please remove itand cancel any hardware wizards that may show up. Restart your computer and proceed with step 1.1. Insert the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter Driver CD into yourCD-ROM Drive. The Installation Wizard will run and the following screenwill appear, when ready click Next to continue.32
4Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter2. Wait until the License Agreement screen appears, read the LicenseAgreement carefully. Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” andclick Next to continue. ☞ Note: If you are not in agreement with the license agreement terms,Select “I do not accept the terms in the license agreement” andclcik Next to stop the installation process.3. When the following screen appears, click Install to continue.4. The following screen appears, click OK to continue.
5Chapter 2 Installing the Bluetooth Adapter5. During Installation, the following screen appears, click CANCEL to continue.7. When the following screen appears, click Finish to continue.2.2 Bluetooth Hardware Installation1. Plug the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter into any available USBport on your computer as shown below.Insert Picture of USB Wireless BluetoothAdapter plugging into notebook or PC
6Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter2. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will run and the following screen willappear, make sure “Install the software automatically (Reccommended)” isselected. When ready click Next to continue.3. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will automatically search for the appro-priate drivers, once found it will request whether you would like to proceedor not. In order to proceed with the installation, when the following windowappears, click on Continue Anyway.
7Chapter 2 Installing the Bluetooth Adapter4. The following screen appears, Click on Finish to complete the installationprocess. 5. The Bluetooth Icon will appear in the taskbar. Congratulations!, you have successfully installed the Actiontec USB WirelessBluetooth Adapter.
8Bluetooth SoftwareThe Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter ships with the management software required to fully integrate your Bluetooth-enabled computer with otherbluetooh-enabled devices. There ar many methods by which relationshipsbetween Bluetooth-enabled devices can be established.3.1 The Bluetooth TrayThe Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. The Bluetooth tray provides fastaccess to most Bluetooth operations.The Bluetooth tray provides the following options:•Access My Bluetooth PlacesDouble-click the Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth icon and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places.• Access the Bluetooth Setup Wizard.This wizard will help you:• Configure how this computer accesses a service on another Bluetoothenabled devices.• Locate remote Bluetooth devices• Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth-enabled devices.• Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device, e.g., “John's PC” and “Desktop.”• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Advanced Configuration.• Access the Quick Connect option—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, and then select the type of service to which you wish to connect.• Start/Stop Bluetooth on this computer.3
9Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3.2 Access My Bluetooth PlacesMy Bluetooth Places can be accessed directly through Windows Explorer as wellas through other methods such as:•The Windows system trayRight-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places!or Double-click the Bluetooth icon•The desktopDouble-click the Bluetooth icon•Microsoft Windows ExplorerOpen Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in the Folderspane from the Address shortcut menu.3.3 BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICESBluetooth devices and services can be easily accessed and identified by a simplyvisual reference, the following icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a deviceor service's status by changing appearance.3.3.1 System Tray When your Bluetooth adapter is installed correctly, the system tray will displaythe appropriate icon for the current state of your local Bluetooth device. 3.3.2 Connected Device IconsThe connnected devices icons are a quick method by which the end user canvisually verify the status of a Bluetooth enabled-device that has a relationshipwith the local computer’s USB Wireless Bluetooth adapter. Due to differences in operating systems, Icons differ in look from Windows 9x,Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. We have provided a guide for you basedon the operating system. Figure 1: System tray Bluetooth Icon
10Chapter 3 Bluetooth SoftwareFigure 2: Connected Device Status Icons for Win9x, Me, 2000Figure 3: Connected Device Status Icons for Windows XP
11Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3.3.2 Services Status IconsEach connected Bluetooth-enabled device provide a set of services that areavailable to the local computer’s USB Wireless Bluetooth adapter. Visual iconsreferenced are provided to show the status of each available service. Figure 4: Available Services Status Icons for Windows 9x, Me, 2000Figure 5: Available Services Status Icons for Windows XP
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46NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by implementing one or more of thefollowing measures:sReorient or relocate the receiving antenna;sIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver;sConnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected;sConsult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications madeto this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., mayvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo – United Statesonly.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:
47Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter1.This device may not cause harmful interference;2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause unwanted operation.☞ Note: This device complies with the FCC OET65C RF exposure giudelines.The Antenna used with this device must not be co-located or operating inconjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration, contact:Actiontec Electronics, Inc.760 North Mary Ave.Sunnyvale, CA 94086United StatesTel: (408) 752-7700 Fax: (408) 541-9005

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