IOGear GBU221/321 manual

1 ® Bluetooth ™ Wir eless USB Adapter User Manual (GBU221/321) ®[...]

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Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth™ to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s Bluetooth™ to USB adapters are fi rst-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or of fi ce. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become Bluetooth[...]

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5 P ackage Contents This package contains: GBU221/321 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 User Manual 1 W arranty/Registration card The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following: • Bluetooth drivers f or Windo ws 2000/XP/Vista • User Manual f or IOGEAR Bluetooth Adapter If any items are damaged or missing please contact your deal[...]

6 Overview Bluetooth™ is a low-pow er wireless networking standard which uses shor t radio wa ves to allo w elec- tronic devices to comm unicate with each other without using cables. The follo wing applications are suppor ted by Bluetooth™ technology: • Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PD A with your computer . • Send your b usiness card to an[...]

7 Bluetooth™ technology is suppor ted under the f ollowing operating systems . • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater Overview Overview Continued[...]

8 - Eliminates cables between y our computers - Controls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled de vices - Enables wireless P ersonal Area Networ k (P AN) connectivity - Bluetooth™ specifi cation 2.0 compliant - USB specifi cation 1.1 compliant - Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless w orking distance for GBU221, up to 100 meter (330 f eet) for[...]

9 System Requirement: Hardware Requirement: · A vailab le USB por t Operating System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later Requirements[...]

10 Introduction IOGEAR®’ s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) de vice with a wireless working distance of up 330 feet (100 meters), and Class 2 (f or GBU221) de vice with a wireless working distance of up to 66 feet (20 meters). This de vice allows an y computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth™ enabled co[...]

11 Installation-Windows XP Windows XP Service Pac k 2 The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included with Service Pack 2 f or Windows XP . If you already have Service Pack 2 installed, y ou may choose not to install drivers from the installation CD and instead use the Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. Please see P age 34 on the manual for more details . 1[...]

12 Installation-Windows XP 2. If you accept the license agreement, click Next. 3. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice ma y appear . Simply click OK to proceed with the installation.[...]

13 Installation-Windows XP 5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and REST ART your computer 6. After restar ting the computer , proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter , and wait a f ew seconds while Windows recognizes the de vice. 4. During the install, a “Bluetooth De vice not Found” window will appear. DO NOT plug [...]

14 Installation-Windows Vista Windows Vista Make sure the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is plugged into the computer before installing the software. Inser t the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-R OM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the auto pla y options for the installation CD . Simply click on Open folder to vie w fi les to browse the C[...]

15 Installation-Windows Vista A Window will bring up the fi les that are in the installation CD . Simply doub le click on the setup.e x e fi le to start the dr iv er installation. 2. If your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter was not plugged into the computer before y ou begin the setup, a windo w will popup and ask you to plug in the IOGEAR adapter to con[...]

16 The Driver Signature Notice ma y appear before getting into the installation windo w . Simply click Install this driver softw are anywa y to proceed with the installation. 4. Installation window will be brought up and simply click Ne xt to begin the driver installation. 5. Installation-Windows Vista[...]

17 If you accept the agreement, clic k Next. 6. Choose your destination f older to be installed to , and then click Ne xt. 7. Installation-Windows Vista[...]

18 Click Ne xt to being the installation. 8. Once installation has completed, click Finish and REST ART your computer . After restar ting the computer , the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter will be recognized and will function correctly . 9. 10. Installation-Windows Vista[...]

19 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard Now double clic k the Bluetooth™ icon in the system tra y . This will star t the “Initial Bluetooth- Confi guration Wizard. ” 1. Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard has star ted, clic k Next. 2.[...]

20 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard Next, enter a unique name f or this computer . This name will be display ed to other Blue- tooth™ devices . Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and clic k Next. 3. Click Next to confi gure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices . 4.[...]

21 Choose the services that this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ de vices by placing a check in the bo x. T o display the proper ties, clic k on the confi gure button. Click Next to proceed. 5. At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected. Once Windows is fi nished installing the software, the[...]

22 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard[...]

23 Uninstall Drivers Windows XP Service P ack 2 1. First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth adapter from your computer 2. Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) 3. Click on Add or Remov e Programs 4. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and clic k on [Remove] 5. When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer Windows Vista F[...]

24 Installation-Mac OS X Installation – MA C OS X Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later . There is no need to install any additional drivers , as Apple provides all required Bluetooth drivers under MA C OS X v10.3.9. 1. Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an a vailable USB por t on y our computer , and go t[...]

25 T o begin setting up your Bluetooth device , select the Devices tab and clic k on Set Up New Device . 3. Installation-Mac OS X This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed. 4.[...]

26 Installation-Mac OS X On this window , you can select what type of Bluetooth device y ou want to setup . Please make y our choice below and then click Continue. 5. Y our computer will search Bluetooth devices in your area and displa y them under the window below . Select the device y ou wish to communicate with and then click Contin ue to pair/c[...]

27 Double-clic k on the IOGEAR ® Bluetooth ™ iconin the system tra y . 1. Connect to a Cellular Phone How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled) Next, clic k on Search for de vices in range . As illustrated below , the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected. 2. For Window XP[...]

28 In the case of Nokia phones, you can tak e full advantage of your Bluetooth phone by using the Nokia PC Suite software. Please check www .nokia.com to see the version of the software supported by your Nokia phone . Once you hav e the Nokia PC Suite software installed on your system, please proceed with the instructions below . Right-click on the[...]

29 Right-click on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tra y and select Add a Bluetooth Device . 1. For Window Vista Make sure to set y our Bluetooth cellular phone in “disco verab le” mode and check the box as sho wn on the picture. 2. Connect to a Cellular Phone[...]

30 Connect to a Cellular Phone Y our computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in y our area and list them. Select the desired cellular phone, and click Ne xt. 3.[...]

31 Please consult the user manual f or your cellular phone to see if you need a passk ey to pair/establish a connection. 4. Connect to a cellular phone[...]

32 Y our Bluetooth cellular phone will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter . T o fi nish the process, simply clic k Finish. 5. Connect to a Cellular Phone[...]

33 How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth - Enab led Computer) Connect to Network Access Double-clic k on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in the system tra y . 1. Next, clic k on Search for de vices in range . As illustrated below , the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found. 2. For Window XP[...]

34 Double clic k on the device to displa y a list of its services. T o establish a network connection, right click on Network Access and select Connect to Network Access P oint. 3. Connect to Network Access When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer . T o allow access, click O[...]

35 Once you estab lish the connection, the Network Access icon will turn green and say “Connected. ” Y our device will be able to share its Internet connection (if the device has Internet access) and fi les . If a passke y has been set by either de vice, the passk ey is required to connect both Bluetooth™ enabled devices . At any time, when [...]

36 Connect to Network Access Right-click on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tra y and select Join a P ersonal Area Network. 1. For Window Vista Click Add to add a ne w network device. 2.[...]

37 Connect to Network Access Make sure to set y our Bluetooth enabled computer in “disco verab le” mode and check the box as sho wn on the picture. 3. Y our computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in y our area and list them. Select the desired computer , and click Ne xt. 4.[...]

38 Connect to Network Access Decide if you use a passk ey to add your device . Then click Ne xt to proceed. 5. When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer . T o allow access, click on the message . 6.[...]

39 Connect to Network Access Enter the passke y that you hav e created or provided by the wizard to confi rm the con- nection. 7. Y our Bluetooth enabled computer will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter . T o fi nish the process, simply clic k Finish. 8.[...]

40 Connect to Network Access When you return to the Bluetooth P ersonal Area Network Device windo w by right-clicking on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tra y and select Join a P ersonal Area Network, now you can see the connection that has been established. Simply choose the desired connection and click Connect. 9. Window will be closed automa[...]

41 A Bluetooth connection is shown when you open Computer from the star t menu. Now your de vice will be able to share its internet connection, printers, and fi les. (Make sure the desired share options’ checkbox es are check ed under Bluetooth setting by right- clicking on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tra y .) 11. Connect to Network Acce[...]

42 How to connect to a Bluetooth ™ Enabled Printer Double-clic k on the IOGEAR ® Bluetooth™ icon in the system tra y . 1. Connect to a Printer Next doub le click on “ Find Bluetooth™ Devices ”. 2.[...]

43 Double clic k on the printer you wish to connect to . 3. Connect to a Printer Click OK to install the printer . If y our printer is already installed, the printer proper ties window will appear . 4.[...]

44 If your printer is already installed, the printer proper ties window will appear . Click on Print T est P age to print a test page. 5. Connect to a Printer[...]

45 How to connect to a PD A (P ersonal Digital Assistant) Connect to a PD A Double-clic k on the IOGEAR ® Bluetooth™ icon in the system tra y . 1. Next doub le click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices” 2. For Window XP[...]

46 Connect to a PD A Once the search is fi nished, double clic k on the PD A to view the services it offers. 3. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth™ device (e .g. File T ransfer , Network Access, Serial P ort Connec- tion, etc.), a pass ke y is required to connect the devices . This authentication is not requ[...]

47 Connect to a PD A For Window Vista Right-click on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tra y and select Add a Bluetooth Device . 1. Make sure to set y our Bluetooth enabled PD A in “disco verab le” mode and check the bo x as shown on the picture. 2.[...]

48 Connect to a PD A Y our computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in y our area and list them. Select the desired PD A, and click Next . 3. Please consult the user manual f or your PD A to see if you need a passk ey to pair/establish a connection. 4.[...]

49 Connect to a PD A Y our Bluetooth PDA will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter . T o fi nish the process, simply click Finish . 5.[...]

50 What is “Pairing ?” P airing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another . What “Pairing” means in terms of security? P airing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another . What “Pairing” means in terms of security? As me[...]

51 Unpairing Devices 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ de vice and select on “P air device”. 2. Enter a Pass K ey when asked. Note: The Pass Key on both de vices must be the same! Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device 2, De vice 1 will prompt f or a Pass K ey . Enter any P ass K ey . Device 2 will then ask for a P ass K ey . Enter the[...]

52 Windows XP Service P ack 2 - Bluetooth Stac k If you are running Windows XP with Service P ack 2, you ma y use the Bluetooth drivers provided by Microsoft. Keep in mind, ho we ver , that this Bluetooth stack has limited Bluetooth profi les support. F or more inf ormation, please visit the Microsoft website at www .microsoft.com. T o use the Mic[...]

53 4. T o connect with your Bluetooth device , simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the tra ybar and select Add a Bluetooth Device . 3. Optionally , you can fi nd this in Control P anel > Bluetooth Devices . Installation - Windows XP Service P ack2[...]

54 5. Make sure to set y our Bluetooth device in “disco verab le” mode and check the bo x as shown on the picture. 6. Y our computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in y our area and list them. Select the desired device , and click Next. Installation - Windows XP Service P ack2[...]

55 7. Please consult the user manual f or your Bluetooth device to see if y ou need a P ass- ke y to pair/establish a connection. 8. Y our Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter . T o fi nish the process, simply click Finish . Installation - Windows XP Service P ack2[...]

56 Specifi cation[...]

57 T echnical Suppor t If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR ® T ech Info Libr ar y (T .I.L.) at www .iogear .com/support for the latest tips, tric ks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR ® T .I.L. was designed to pro vide you with the latest technical inf ormation about our prod- ucts. Most of the answers to y our questions can [...]

58 Radio & TV Interference Statement W ARNING!!! This equipment generates , uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause inter- ference to r adio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing de vice pu[...]

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