Belkin F8T020 manual

BLUETOOTH PDA ADAPTER CARD USER MANUAL F8T020[...]

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T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Product F eatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

INTRODUCTION 4 Bluetooth PD A Adapter Card T hank you for purchasing the Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card (the Adapter Card) featuring wireless technology from Belkin. Now you can connect your PDA to peripherals and other computing devices from up to 10 meters away without cables . Establish ad-hoc connections between devices in your home , office , or w[...]

5 The Adapter Card is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and pr ovides: • Support for Microsoft ® P ock et PC 2000 and PC 2002 • Operating distance of up to 10 meters* • P oint-to-multipoint connections • Support for data rates up to 721Kbps • Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication • Compatibility wit[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 6 Adapter Card Specifications Bluetooth Compliance: V ersion 1.1 Physical Interface: CompactFlash™ T ype II Operating F requency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Output P ower: 0 dBm (1mW), Class 2 Sensitivity: -80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER Data Rate: 723/57.6Kbps Operating Range: 10-meter radius indoors Network T opology: P oint-to-Multipoint P ack et Sup[...]

SYS TEM REQUIREMENTS 7 System Requirements • Genuine Intel ® StongARM SA-1110 processor • One available CompactFlash T ype II slot • Microsoft P ock et PC 2000 and PC 2002 Product Contents • Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card • CD-ROM for installation software and documentation • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide[...]

SUPPORTED PROFILES 8 The services supported by your Adapter Card are defined as “Pr ofiles”. A vailable profiles include: • Generic Access • Service Discovery • Serial P ort • LAN Access • Dial-Up Networking • Generic Object Exchange • Object Push • File T ransfer • Synchronization[...]

SUPPORTED PROFILES (CONT ’D) 9 Y our Adapter Card gives you the ability to do the following—without cables: • T ransfer files • Access dial-up networks • Connect to local area networks • P erform an ActiveSync ® session • Connect to serial ports • Exchange PIM data • Send or exchange business cards The basic functions of the Blue[...]

SOFTW ARE SETUP 10 on a P ocket PC , follow the instructions below: 1. Remove any accessories from your P ock et PC . 2. Place the P ock et PC in its cr adle and mak e an ActiveSync connection to your desktop or notebook computer (see Fig. 1, “ ActiveSync Window”). 3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM tray of your desk[...]

SOFTW ARE SETUP (CONT ’D) Note: If you are prompted to uninstall files, follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have uninstalled, begin again with Step 1 of this procedure. 6. If you cannot successfully load 11 Fig. 2—InstallShield Wizard Fig. 3— Bluetooth Device Name Fig. 4—Application Downloading Complete[...]

SOFTW ARE SETUP (CONT ’D) 12 the application, then perform a factory reset of the P ock et PC . Refer to your Pock et PC user guide for more information on performing a factory reset. Note: Ensure that your desktop or notebook computer and Pocket PC have completed all operations before exiting the setup. 7. After installing the software , remove [...]

INST ALLING THE ADAPTER CARD 13 Insert the Adapter Card into the Pock et PC. A Bluetooth Radio icon should display at the bottom of the “T oday” screen and the LED at the top of the Adapter Card should blink. 1. T he Bluetooth Radio icon is initially dark when the P ock et PC is inserted into the Compact Flash Expansion pack and becomes brighte[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW Launching the Application T he Bluetooth application is launched from the P ock et PC “T oday” screen. Select “ Bluetooth Manager” either from the “Start” menu (see Fig. 8 below , “Launching the Bluetooth Manager from the Start Menu”) or from the Bluetooth Radio menu (see Fig. 9, “Launching the Bluetooth Manager[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) If you have no devices saved to your P ock et PC , a dialog box will prompt you to search for Bluetooth devices (see Fig. 10, “Initial Search Prompt”). Choose “Y es” to display the search screen and the Adapter Card will begin searching for Bluetooth devices in the area. Choose “No” to jump to the main win[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) 16 Y ou will now want to assign these devices to a “Device Group”. F or information on Device Groups , see the “Device Groups” section. 1. Select those devices that you want to k eep by selecting the individual check boxes . 2. T ap “Save”. T he “Device Groups” screen will appear (see Fig. 12, “Devic[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) The Main Window F ollowing this initial device discovery session, the “Main” window will appear (see Fig. 13, “Main Window Controls”), listing saved Bluetooth devices . F ollowing your initial search, it will display “ All Devices”. • The Main window does NO T necessarily show all devices within range of[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) 18 Device Group Drop-Down Menu T he “Device Group” drop-down menu allows you to display devices found in a particular device group or in all groups (“ All Devices”). This drop-down menu also includes a selection for adding, editing, or deleting a group (see the “Modifying Groups” section). Device List T he[...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) T ools Menu T he “T ools” menu allows access to dialog screens for group settings (see the “Group Settings” section) and system diagnostics (see the “System Diagnostics” section). Search T apping “Search” launches the “Search” screen (see the “T he Search Screen” section). Bluetooth Radio Icon [...]

SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW (CONT ’D) 20 From the bottom of the “T oday” screen you can: 1. T urn the radio on or off—select to toggle the r adio . 2. Launch the “ Bluetooth Manager” application. 3. Initiate a wireless ActiveSync session (see the “P erform an ActiveSync Session” section). 4. View the current status of the r adio and current [...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY The Search Screen T he “Search” screen (see Fig. 17, “Search Screen”) allows you to search for devices and assign them to device groups . T o open the “Search” screen, tap “Search” at the bottom of the main window . The Adapter Card will automatically begin searching for Bluetooth devices . When it finishes searchin[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY Search Button Launches the search for devices (see the “Searching for Devices” section). Save Button Allows you to save devices to device groups (see the “Saving Devices” section). Filter Button Launches the search filter screen (see Fig. 18, “Search Filter”). Allows you to tailor your search to specific devices . “Fi[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) Search Status Line T ext string located at the bottom of the search screen that displays the status of the search. T his status line also tells you how many devices were found during the search. Searching for Devices Y our initial search was conducted when you first launched the application (see the “Getting Started?[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) T he “Search” button changes to “Stop” while the search is in progress and changes back to “Search” when the search is complete (times out) or when you tap “Stop”. Saving Devices Once a device is discovered and you decide that you want to save it for future use , it should be saved to a Device Group . T [...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 25 3. Check the box next to any of the groups that you w ant to save these devices to . a) Y ou can check one or several groups . Y ou can modify the groups prior to making your selection by tapping the “ Add Group” button (see the “Modifying Groups” section). 4. T ap “OK” to save the devices to the indicate[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 26 Device Information Dialog Access the “Device Information” dialog from the main window by clicking on a device icon (see Fig. 21, “Device Information”). Device Name Name assigned by owner of selected device . Device Address Unique Bluetooth address used to identify the device . Device Type Identifies the type [...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) ActiveSync P artner Active only for laptop or desktop computers . Check this box to indicate that Check Box you wish to use this device as an ActiveSync partner . Show Device Groups T ap here to review or specify which groups this device belongs to (see “Moving and Removing Devices”, page 40). Actions Menu Allows yo[...]

View Menu Devices can be viewed in two different formats , “Icons” and “List”. T he “V iew” menu (see Fig. 22, “View Menu (Icon View)”) allows you to select either of these views . It also allows you to refresh the screen. • Icon View (see Fig. 22, “View Menu (Icon View)”) Presents you with a graphical representation of the de[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 29 • List View (see Fig. 23, “List V iew”) Provides the same information as the Icon View , only in tabular form. T he left column displays the device name and type . T he right column tells you the current status of the device (for example , Connected, Available , Unav ailable). • Refresh Updates the status and[...]

F rom the main window , tap and hold the device icon you want to communicate with. Y ou are pre- sented with a list of services that the selected device supports (see Fig. 24, “Communicating with Other Devices”). Or from the “Device Information” dialog window , select the “ Actions” menu (see Fig. 25, “T he Actions Menu”). Services [...]

3. Select “Send File”. T he “Send a File” screen appears (see Fig. 26, “Send a File”). 4. Specify the file that you want to send by entering its location and name in the window or by selecting the file from the “Browse ... ” menu. 5. T ap “Send” to transfer the file or “Cancel” to abort the oper ation. T ransfer progress is [...]

Send Business Cards Allows you to send your business card information to another device . From main window: 1. Discover the available services of the device that you w ant to send a business card to . In the main window , tap and hold the device icon. In the “Device Information” dialog window , select via the “ Actions” menu. 2. Select “S[...]

From the “Contacts” Dialog window: Business cards can also be sent directly from the Contacts list. In the “Start” menu, select “Contacts”: 1. T ap and hold on the Contacts item that you want to send to another device (see Fig. 29, “Contacts Dialog”) or select the Contacts item and tap “T ools” (see Fig. 30, “Contacts Tools Me[...]

Exchange Business Cards Allows you to exchange business card information with another device . T his function works the same as when sending your business card with the exception that, if available , you will also receive the other device’ s information directly into your contacts database. Connect to Serial P ort Allows you to connect to another[...]

Connect for Dial-Up Access 1. When viewed on P ock et PC 2002, this menu item is titled “Set as Internet Dial-Up connection”. 2. Allows you to connect wirelessly to cell phones and modems equipped with Bluetooth technology . Y ou will first be prompted to choose or create a dial-up connection with basic dialing information (see “Dial-Up Infor[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 36 Connect for LAN Access 1. When viewed on P ock et PC 2002, this menu item is titled “Set as Internet LAN connection”. 2. Allows you to connect to Bluetooth devices that are already participating in a local area net- work (LAN). Once connected, you will be able to participate in the LAN for accessing services lik [...]

2. Run the Bluetooth configuration utility on the host PC to determine which COM port is configured for local serial service . Refer to the Bluetooth user documentation that came with your host PC for information on running the configuration utility . 3. Open the ActiveSync window on the host PC. Select “File/Connection Settings ...” and config[...]

Create bond with this device: F ound only in the “ Actions” menu; allows you to establish a bond with another device to allow uninterrupted exchange of data. 1. T ap on the device that you want to bond with to display the “Device Information” dialog. 2. Select “Create bond with this device” from the “ Actions” menu. A screen will ap[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 39 Remove bond with device: F ound only in the “ Actions” menu; allows you to remove a bond. 1. T ap on the device that you want to remove the bond from to display the “Device Information” dialog. 2. Select “Remove bond with device” from the “ Actions” menu. Remove this device: Allows you to remove a dev[...]

DEVICE DISCOVERY (CONT ’D) 40 Moving and Removing Devices Y ou can move a device between groups or remove a device from any group except “ All Devices”. Y ou can only remove a device from “ All Devices” by removing the device from your database . 1. T ap on the device to display the “Device Information” window . 2. T ap the “Show De[...]

W orking with Device Groups T hree empty device groups named “ All Devices”, “Home”, and “W ork” are provided when you install the Bluetooth software . All discovered Bluetooth devices are stored in the “ All Devices” group when saved. “ All Devices” cannot be renamed or deleted. Modifying Groups It is possible to add, rename , [...]

DEVICE GROUPS (CONT ’D) 42 T o add a group: 1. T ap the “ Add” button. Another group titled “New Group” is appended to the list. 2. Select the “New Group” text and type in the desired group name . 3. T ap “Enter”. T o rename a group: 1. Select the text of the group you want to rename and tap the “Rename” button. 2. T ype in th[...]

Group Settings Access “Group Settings” by selecting “Settings for <group>” from the “T ools” menu in the main window (see Fig. 36, “Selecting Settings for <group>”). T hese settings provide the group certain information about your device , as well as specify how it interacts with the rest of the group . T he group settin[...]

General T ab Device Name T his is the name that other Bluetooth device users see when they discover your device . Default P asskey (blank by default) Used for authenticating connections requested by other devices for transactions that need a “passk ey” (see other service tabs for passk ey requirements). The other user must know your passk ey to[...]

Connections T ab Let other devices see me (check ed by default) Check this box to allow other devices to locate your device in a search. This will not prevent devices that have previously discovered your device from conducting a transaction since they already know your Bluetooth address . Let other devices connect to me (check ed by default) Check [...]

T ransmission power for this group Allows you to choose the transmission power level that is used whenever the group is selected. Selection of this power level determines the transmission r ange (and therefore power consumption) of your device . File Sharing T ab Let other devices use this service (check ed by default) Check this box to allow other[...]

P asskey is required (uncheck ed by default) Check this box to require authentication for file sharing. If check ed, you will be prompted to “accept” or “reject” transactions by any unbonded devices (see Fig. 41, “P assk ey Required”). Unbonded devices will be required to supply a matching passk ey . Encryption is required Enabled only [...]

CONFIGURA TION AND SETTINGS (CONT ’D) PIM Objects T ab Let other devices use this service (check ed by default) Check this box to allow other devices to connect for tr ansferring PIM objects (see Fig. 42, “PIM Objects T ab”). If uncheck ed, you can still connect with other devices and send them files . Authorization required (checked by defau[...]

Encryption is required Enabled only when you check “P assk ey is required”. Check this box to enable data encryption when transmitting data. Send my business card on request Allows other devices that are able to connect to “pull” your business card information. Accept all PIM objects sent to me Allows other devices that are able to connect [...]

Serial P ort T ab Let other devices use this service (check ed by default) Check this box to allow other devices to connect via the serial port. If uncheck ed, you can still connect with other devices (see Fig. 43, “Serial P ort T ab”). Authorization required (checked by default) Check this box if you w ant to screen any unbonded devices prior [...]

Encryption is required Enabled only when you check “P assk ey is required”. Check this box to enable data encryption when transmitting data. COM ports Identify the virtual COM (communications) ports associated with a Bluetooth serial port connection. T he “Inbound COM” port is used when other devices initiate a serial connection to the Adap[...]

CONFIGURA TION AND SETTINGS (CONT ’D) Encryption is required Enabled only when you check “P assk ey is required”. Check this box to enable data encryption when transmitting data. Using COM P ort Identifies the virtual BTC ( Bluetooth Communications) port that will be used when you initiate a dial-up connection with another device . 52 Fig. 45[...]

Y ou can conduct basic checks of the hardware utilizing either the “Loopback T est” or the “Reset BC01 T est”. Both can be accessed via the “Diagnostics” screen. Loopback T est T ests the way that your device internally processes data. If you select to run the “Loopback T est” or any other diagnostic test, the P ock et PC will soft [...]

Reset BC01 T est Re-initializes (resets) the radio circuitry used to tr ansmit and receive data. 1. Select “Diagnostics” from the “T ools” menu at the bottom of the main window (see Fig. 45, “T ools Menu”). 2. Select “Reset BC01 T est” from the pull-down menu and tap the “Run” button (see Fig. 47, “Reset BC01 T est”). 3. T h[...]

UNINST ALLING THE SOFTW ARE 55 This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software requir ed to use your Adapter Card. 1. If inserted, remove the Adapter Card from your Pock et PC. 2. Place the P ock et PC in its cr adle and mak e an ActiveSync connection to your desktop or notebook computer . 3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 56 The application fails to install properly . Mak e sure that you have uninstalled any existing Bluetooth software . If necessary , conduct a factory reset of the P ock et PC . Bluetooth Radio icon does not appear in the “T oday” screen. Mak e sure that you have inserted the Adapter Card properly . I cannot discover other devic[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 57 Other devices cannot discover my device . 1. T ry moving closer to a known device . 2. Check to mak e sure your radio is turned “ON” (see Bluetooth Radio icon, page 13). 3. Check to mak e sure you have not restricted other devices from discovering yours (see “Connections T ab”, page 45). Other devices can discover my devi[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 58 My device is always prompting me to supply a password. Check your passk ey settings (see “File Sharing T ab”, “PIM Objects T ab”, “Serial P ort T ab”, and “Dial-Up T ab”, pages 46-52). My device will not let me delete the “ All Devices” group . T he “ All Devices” group cannot be renamed or deleted. I cann[...]

GLOSSAR Y 59 Authentication Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password before exchanging data. Authorization Security feature that requires user approval before another user is allowed to share data. Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices . Bonded Device Recognized by your device so as not to require authent[...]

60 FCC/CE ST ATEMENT DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMP A TIBILITY We , Belkin Components, of 501 West W alnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F8T020 to which this declaration relates , complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following tw[...]

61 FCC/CE ST ATEMENT it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and[...]

FCC/CE ST ATEMENT 62 Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brack ets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety • EN 300 328 T echnical requirement for r adio equipment. • ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for r adio equipment. T o determine the type[...]

W ARRANTY 63 Belkin Components Limited One Y ear Product W arranty Belkin Components warr ants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation ch[...]

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