Actiontec BTM200B Owner's Manual

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User Manual

USB

Wireless

Bluetooth Adapter

Software version: 1.1

1. Introduction 1

What is Bluetooth? 1

Package Contents 1

Minimum System Requirements 2

Technical Support 2

2. Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter 3

2.1Install the Software 3

2.2Connect the Adapter 7

3. Working with Bluetooth 10

3.1 Start or Stop using the Adapter 10

3.2 Creating a Bluetooth Connection 10

3.3 Connect to Another Device 11

3.4 Connect to a Bluetooth Headset 16

4. Working with Bluetooth Software 18

4.1The Bluetooth Tray 18

4.2 Access My Bluetooth Places 19

4.3 Finding Bluetooth Devices 19

4.4 Finding Bluetooth Services 20

4.5 Bluetooth Connection Status 22

4.6 Bluetooth Devices and Services 23

4.7 Send to Bluetooth 25

5. Configuring for Other Services / Applications 27

5.1Opening Bluetooth Configuration 27

5.2 Bluetooth Services vs. Applications 27

5.3 The Bluetooth Exchange Folder 28

5.4 Configuration Settings 28

5.5 Bluetooth Applications 29

5.6 Bluetooth Services 41

Table of Contents

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5.7 Hardware Settings 51

5.8 Accessibility Settings 53

5.9 Discovery Settings 54

6. Security 56

7. Troubleshooting 59

8. Frequently Asked Questions 63

Notices 65

Regulatory Compliance Notices 65

Warranty statements 67

Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer

Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc the manufacturer. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or in part, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Actiontec the manufacturer. Although Actiontec the manufacturer will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec the manufacturer disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this document or any hardware or software described herein, including without limitation contingent, special or incidental liability.

Note: PC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. Windows 98 , Windows 98 SE, Windows NT, and Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft Inc. All other brand or product names and logos used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. Now you can truly enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Actiontec's Bluetooth Adapter. Simply install the software and then plug this tiny adapter into any USB port on your computer, and you can exchange information between it and any other Bluetooth enabled device. Imagine sharing your Internet connection by simply requesting it from any computer, or PDA. Connect on the go by using your cell phone 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 true mobility whether you're at the office or on the move.

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for digital wireless communication and data exchange between multiple devices. Bluetooth compliant devices exchange data by establishing 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 rejects that request. Some Bluetooth devices can behave as client and server; however other devices can only behave as a client.

Package Contents

 Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter

 Installation CD

 Quick start guide

 USB Extension Cable (Optional)

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Minimum System Requirements

 Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

 Available USB Port

 Pentium 90 or faster

 16MB or RAM

 TCP/IP installed

Technical Support

Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available every day 24 hours a day to provide professional support.

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Technical Support

Phone: (888) 436-0657

E-mail: techsupp@actiontec.com

Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

Installing the USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter

The instructions that follow provide a visual guide to setting up the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter. It is recommended the user follow these instructions prior to attempting any other procedures. This manual will guide you through the hardware and software installation and configuration.

2.1 Install the Software

" STOP!!!: You must install the Bluetooth Software PRIOR to connecting

your Bluetooth Adapter to the computer. If you have already connected the Bluetooth Adapter, please remove it now and restart your computer.

1. Make sure your computer is turned on, then put the Actiontec Installation

CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Installation software should start automatically. This may take a few

moments.

When you see this window. Click Next to continue

" Note: If you do not see the window above, click Start on the taskbar

and then select Run. Type d:/setup (or e:/setup, depending on the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive),then click OK.

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3. When you see the License Agreement screen appear, read the License

Agreement carefully. Click the circle next to “I accept the terms in the license

agreement” and then click Next to continue.

" Note: If you do not agree with the terms of the license agreement,

click the circle next to “I do not accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next. Now you have terminated the installation of this Bluetooth Adapter.

4. Click Next to continue.

5. Click Install to continue.

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6. You will see this window. Please be patient as it will take several minutes to

install your Bluetooth software.

You may need to have your Windows CD handy.

7. You may see this screen. If you do, click OK.

8. Click Finish to complete the software installation. Please remove any CD

from the CD-ROM drive before restarting your computer.

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9. Click Ye s to complete the software installation and restart your computer

now.

" Note: If you are running Windows XP, you may not need to

restart your computer.

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2.2 Connect the Adapter

1. Get the Bluetooth Adapter from the Actiontec Quick Start Kit

2. Take the cap off of the Bluetooth Adapter.

3. Follow the instructions for the type of computer that you are using.

Windows XP Users! You may see a Found New Hardware Wizard screen, once you connect the Bluetooth Adapter to your computer. Please see below for detailed instructions.

a. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will run and the following screen will

appear, make sure “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” is selected. When ready click Next to continue.

b. The following screen appears, Click on Finish to complete the installation

process.

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Laptop Users: Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into an open USB port.

Desktop Users:

a.) Get the USB Extension Cable from the Quick Start Kit.

b.) Insert one end into an open USB port on the computer.

" Note: The USB Port is shaped like a thin rectangle about ¼ inch by ½

inch and may be horizontal or vertical.

c.) Plug the other end into the Bluetooth Adapter

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d.) Set the Bluetooth Adapter on top of your monitor where it can receive a clear

signal.

4. Make sure the light on the Bluetooth Adapter is SOLID GREEN.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed the Actiontec USB Wireless

Bluetooth Adapter. To begin using your Bluetooth Adapter, doubleclick on the “My Bluetooth Places” icon that appears on your desktop.

Working with Bluetooth

The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter can communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled device wirelessly, in order to accomplish this a relationship with the device must be established. This chapter will guide you on the different functions and methods for operating your Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter.

3.1 Start or Stop using the Adapter

• Starting the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon an select Start Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert

when Bluetooth is running.

• Stopping the Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Stop Bluetooth Device. The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert

when Bluetooth is stopped.

3.2 Creating a Bluetooth Connection

To establish a relationship with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. To create a connection between your Bluetooth-enabled computer and any Bluetooth-enabled device, follow any of the methods described below.

• Option 1: Creating a Connection from the System Tray

In the Windows system tray which is located in the bottom right hand corner, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use.

If this computer has created a connection to the desired type of service in the past, the options on the shortcut menu are:

• The name(s) of any device(s) with which prior connections to this type

of service have been established. Select a name from the list to re-establish connection.

• Other Devices…Select this option to search for additional devices that

potentially provide the desired service, select a device from the list, and then click Connect.

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If this computer has never created a connection to this type of service, the only option on the shortcut menu is “Find Devices….” Select this option to search for devices that potentially provide the desired service, select a device from the list, and then click Connect.

• Option 2: Creating a Connection Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard

Launch the Bluetooth Setup Wizard by following this simple step.

• Right-click the Bluetooth icon on your desktop and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard. Once launched, Follow the Bluetooth

Wizard instructions.

3.3 Connect to Another Device

3.3.1 Pairing With a Bluetooth Enabled PC

In this section we will show you how to connect to another computer. In the world of Bluetooth, we call this “pairing”. If you would like to connect or “pair” your computer to another device like a Bluetooth cell phone or keyboard, please go to section 3.4.2 of this User’s Manual.

1. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth Adapter installed and configured on each computer or device.

2. Double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon that is on your desktop.

3. Click on the Bluetooth Setup Wizard icon.

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4. Click the circle next to “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and

configure how this computer will use its services”. Then click Next to continue.

5. Once you see the other computer displayed, click on its icon and then click Next.

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6. Pick a simple “Pairing” code and enter it in the box next to “PIN Code”. The

code should be numbers only, and we recommend using '0000' or '1234'. Write down this code below because you will need to enter the exact same code on the second computer.

PIN Code: __________________

Once you have entered the PIN Code, make sure to click Initiate Pairing. Do NOT press the Enter key at this time.

7. Go to the second computer. You should see a window similar to the once below. Enter the same PIN code that you used on the fist computer. Click OK.

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3.3.2 Pairing With Non-PC Bluetooth Devices

Pairing with devices other than PCs can be easily accomplished through the use of the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. We strongly suggest reading the user manual for the Bluetooth device to be paired with your Bluetooth

Ready PC.

The following instructions will help to configure you PC to connect to a Cell Phone. If you would like to connect or "pair" your computer to another device like a PDA, please go to Chapter 5 of this User's Manual..

1. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth Adapter installed and configured on each computer or device.

2. Click on the My Bluetooth Places icon that is on your desktop.

3. Click on the Bluetooth Setup Wizard icon.

4. Click the circle next to “I want to find a specific Bluetooth device and

configure how this computer will use its services”. Then click Next to continue.

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5. Once you see the other device displayed, click on its icon and then click Next.

6. Enter the device’s “Pairing” code in the box next to “PIN Code”.

(Note: Some Bluetooth devices may already have a default PIN code. Please refer to the device's user manual.) The code should be numbers only. Write down this code below because you will need to enter the exact same code on the Bluetooth device being paired.

PIN Code: __________________

Once you have entered the PIN Code, click Initiate Pairing.

7. Go to the device you are pairing. You should see a window similar to the once below. Enter the same PIN code that you used on the first computer. Click OK.

Pairing procedures can be different and are determined by the device manufacturer. Make sure you know the device’s Pairing ID prior to pairing. If a device does NOT come with a preset Pairing ID, then you may select one of your own.

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3.4 Connect to a Bluetooth Headset

1. Put your Bluetooth headset in discovery mode by pressing and holding the On button for 4-6 seconds. (Each headset has a different setting so make sure and have your Bluetooth Headset manual ready.)

2. Double-click on the My Bluetooth Places icon on your computer desktop.

3. Double-click on the Find Bluetooth Devices icon. If nothing shows up,

press F5 or refresh to search again. The BT Headset icon should appear

4. Right-click on the Bluetooth Headset Icon and select Pair Device

5. Enter the headset's PIN code (Refer to the headset manual)

6. Double-click on the Bluetooth Headset icon.

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7. Double-click on the Headset on BT Headset icon. (The service name may

vary.

8. When you hear a musical tone from the headset, press the On button on

the headset to complete the connection.

Congratulations! You've connected your Bluetooth Headset to your PC. Now you can enjoy listening to music or chatting with your friends online from your wireless headset.

Working with Bluetooth Software

The Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter ships with the management software required to fully integrate your Bluetooth-enabled computer with other bluetooth-enabled devices. There are many methods by which relationships between Bluetooth-enabled devices can be established.

4.1 The Bluetooth Tray

The Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen.

The Bluetooth tray provides fast access to most Bluetooth operations.

The Bluetooth tray provides the following options:

• Access My Bluetooth Places

Double-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 Bluetooth enabled 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.

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• 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.

4.2 Access My Bluetooth Places

My Bluetooth Places can be accessed directly through Windows Explorer as well as through other methods such as:

• The Windows system tray

Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore My Bluetooth Places! or Double-click the Bluetooth icon

• The desktop

Double-click the Bluetooth icon

• Microsoft Windows Explorer

Open Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in the Folders

pane from the Address shortcut menu.

4.3 Finding Bluetooth Devices

• Search for Devices

Searches out Bluetooth devices in the vicinity, found devices are displayed in My Bluetooth Places.

To start a search for devices, double-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. Select the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, when ready,

click on the Bluetooth menu, from the Bluetooth menu, select Search for Devices.

Note: The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places

is active.

4.3.1 Periodic Device Search

Bluetooth can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis.

To define how often automatic search takes place, right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Advanced Configuration.

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