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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... v
How this guide is organized ...............................................................v
Conventions used in this guide ..........................................................v
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About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your Tiny Bluetooth dongle
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, and specications of the ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle.
• Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter describes how to install and launch the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP SuiteThis chapter gives a detailed description on the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth deviceThis chapter describes how to connect your computer to a Bluetooth device
using the Bluetooth XP Suite.
• Chapter 5: Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Knowing your Tiny
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Bluetooth dongle
Bluetooth® overview
Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless technology that allows communication
among Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs, mobile devices, headsets, and
GPS receivers. Bluetooth® devices only need to be within the specied range to
exchange information and do not need any physical connection.
With Bluetooth® technology, you can:
• Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone.
• Connect your computer to other Bluetooth devices that are within range.
• Synchronize data between your computer and Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone.
• Use a wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller on your computer.
Package contents
Check your ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle package for the following items.
ASUS USB-BT211
Support CD (manual, utilities)
Quick Start Guide
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before using your ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle, ensure that your system meets
the following requirements:
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista
System memory: 64MB or larger
Hard drive free space: 100MB
Input PowerDC 5V via USB port
Receiving Sensitivity<-85dBm at <0.1% BER
Physical Dimensions19.52 x 13.5 x 6.8 mm (L x W x H)
Weight2.2g
Operating Temperature0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~ 140ºF)
Storage Temperature-10ºC ~ 70ºC (14ºF ~ 158ºF)
Humidity5% ~ 90%, non-condensing
GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP,
SAP
GFSK for 1Mbps, π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps, 8-DPSK
for 3Mbps
Tx Typical: 51mA, Rx Typical: 43mA, Standby
Mode: 15mA
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Getting started
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Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite
The Bluetooth XP Suite is a Bluetooth management tool that enables you to nd,
pair, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices easily.
• Remove any previously installed Bluetooth software on your computer.
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs to uninstall Bluetooth
software.
• Install the Bluetooth XP Suite before inserting the USB Bluetooth adapter.
To install the Bluetooth XP Suite on your computer:
1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. An autorun screen appears if the
Autorun function is enabled on your computer.
If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click setup.exe in the Software
folder to run the CD.
2. Select your language and click Install Bluetooth Utilities/Driver.
3. Click OK.
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4. The InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth XP Suite launches. Click Next to
continue.
5. Click Next to install the Bluetooth XP Suite to the default folder or click Change
to specify another folder.
6. Click Install to start the installation.
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7. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard.
8. Click Yes to restart your computer and activate the changes.
9. Insert the USB Bluetooth adapter after your computer reboots, then the
computer detects the USB Bluetooth adapter and completes installing the
Bluetooth prole drivers.
Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite
To launch the Bluetooth XP Suite:
• Click Start > Programs > ASUS Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite.
• Double-click Bluetooth Suite on the Windows® desktop.
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Bluetooth XP Suite
Bluetooth XP Suite screen
The Bluetooth XP Suite screen consists of three major parts:
• Bluetooth menu
• Bluetooth Tasks area
• Bluetooth device list
Bluetooth menu
Bluetooth Tasks area
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Bluetooth device list
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Bluetooth menu
Search For Device – Searches for Bluetooth devices
within range. The available devices are listed in the
right panel of the Bluetooth XP Suite screen.
Bluetooth Conguration – Launches Bluetooth Suite
Conguration which allows you to congure Bluetooth
XP Suite settings and Bluetooth proles. Refer to the
section Bluetooth Suite Conguration for details.
Bluetooth Help Topics – Opens Bluetooth help les.
Bluetooth Exchange Folder – Opens the Bluetooth exchange folder for the
Object Push service. Refer to the section Object Push for more details on the
Object Push service.
About Bluetooth – Displays the version of your Bluetooth XP Suite.
Bluetooth Tasks area
Discovery – Searches for Bluetooth devices within
range or displays the Bluetooth services that a
Bluetooth device supports. The available devices or
services are listed in the right panel of the Bluetooth
XP Suite screen.
Conguration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Conguration which allows you to
congure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth proles. Refer to Bluetooth
Suite Conguration for details.
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Bluetooth device list
The Bluetooth device list displays the devices that are within range and their
addresses, types, and statuses.
Right-click a Bluetooth device in the list for the following options:
Name Discovery – Displays the Bluetooth device name.
Pair – Pairs with a Bluetooth device.
Service Discovery – Displays the services that the Bluetooth device supports.
Properties – Displays the name, address, type, connection status of the Bluetooth
device and the services it supports.
Bluetooth Suite Tray
After you launch the Bluetooth XP Suite, a Bluetooth
icon appears in the Windows® notication area.
Right-click the Bluetooth icon to display the
following options:
Show Messages – Displays application messages.
My Bluetooth Place – Launches the Bluetooth XP Suite.
Bluetooth Conguration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Conguration which allows
you to congure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth proles. Refer to the
section Bluetooth Suite Conguration for details.
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Bluetooth Suite Conguration
Bluetooth Suite Conguration allows you to congure Bluetooth XP Suite settings
such as device discovery and security settings, and various Bluetooth proles
including Object Push, Audio, Basic Imaging, Fax Server, and Sync proles.
You may do any of the following to launch Bluetooth Suite Conguration:
• Select Bluetooth Conguration in the Bluetooth menu.
• Click Conguration in the Bluetooth Tasks area.
• Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows® notication area then select
Bluetooth Conguration.
Bluetooth Suite Settings
The Bluetooth Suite Settings page allows you to congure the Bluetooth device
inquiry method and the kind of messages that are displayed when using the
application.
Allow Other Device To Discover My Computer
Tick this box to make your computer discoverable to other Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth Device Inquiry On Startup
Tick this box to search for Bluetooth devices within range on startup.
Discover Bluetooth Device Names after Inquiry
Tick this box to display Bluetooth device names after the Bluetooth search.
Perform Bluetooth Device Inquiry: x Minutes
Tick this box to set the interval at which your computer runs a Bluetooth search
and refreshes the Bluetooth device list. Key in a value between 1 and 10.
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Show Device Discovery Reminder Dialog
Tick this box to show the device discovery reminder before
searching for Bluetooth devices.
Show Pairing Reminder Dialog
Tick this box to show the pairing reminder before pairing with
other Bluetooth devices.
Show Connection Reminder Dialog
Tick this box to show the connection reminder before
connecting to other Bluetooth devices.
Show Application Messages
Tick this box to show the application messages.
Local Device
The Local Device page allows you to congure the Bluetooth settings on your
computer.
Bluetooth Device Name – customizes the name of your computer.
Bluetooth Device Type – selects the type of your computer.
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Bluetooth Security
The Bluetooth Security page allows you to congure the security mode for
Bluetooth device connections.
Require Bluetooth pairing for all links
Tick this box to perform pairing on all Bluetooth device connections.
Prole Manager
The Prole Manager page displays the Bluetooth proles that the Bluetooth XP
Suite supports and the devices assigned to the Bluetooth proles.
A Bluetooth prole is a collection of settings that dene standard communication
methods for a particular type of Bluetooth device.
Right-click a Bluetooth service to do the following:
• Disable
• Uninstall
• Scan for changes
• Check properties
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The Bluetooth XP Suite supports the following Bluetooth proles:
Human Interface Device Prole (HID)
This prole enables you to connect Bluetooth HIDs such as Bluetooth keyboards,
mouses, and game controllers to your computer. The Bluetooth XP Suite supports
multiple HID connections.
Serial Port Prole (SPP)
This prole enables you to set up virtual serial ports and connect your computer
with another Bluetooth enabled device.
Fax Prole (FAX)
This prole enables you to use a FAX gateway to send a Fax message to an
arbitrary recipient.
Dial-up Networking Prole (DUN)
This prole enables you to connect your computer to the Internet via a Bluetooth
enabled mobile phone.
Advanced Audio Distribution Prole (A2DP)
This prole enables you to stream stereo-quality audio from a source device to a
sink device (destination device). A source device delivers an audio stream, while
a sink device receives an audio stream. Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and
mobile phones are a few examples of the audio devices that use the A2DP prole.
Hands-Free Prole (HFP)
This prole enables you to use a hands-free device such as a Bluetooth headset
and a car kit to make and receive calls for a gateway device, typically a mobile
phone.
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Audio / Video Remote Control Prole (AVRCP)
This prole enables you to use a single Bluetooth remote control device to control
the following applications on audiovisual devices:
• Windows® Media Player 11
• Windows® Media Player 10
• Windows® Media Player 9
• Winamp 5.33
• RealPlayer 10.5
• RealPlayer 10
The Bluetooth XP Suite accepts the following commands:
• Play
• Pause
• Stop
• Forward
• Backward
• Volume up
• Volume down
If multiple media applications are running, only one application receives
commands.
Personal Area Networking Prole (PAN)
This prole enables you to connect your computer to other Bluetooth enabled
devices and transfer les between your computer and these devices.
Hardcopy Cable Replacement Prole (HCRP)
This prole enables you to scan or print les from your computer on a Bluetooth
enabled printing device.
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Shared Folders
The Shared Folders page allows you to congure the settings for the File Transfer
Prole (FTP). The FTP service enables you to browse the shared folder (often
named ‘FTP folder’ on your computer) on an FTP-enabled Bluetooth device that is
within range of your computer. You can also transfer les and folders between your
computer and the shared folder.
Allow Other Devices To Send Files And Folders To Your Shared Folders
Tick this box to accept les and folders from remote devices and save them to the
shared folder on your computer.
Add Share
Creates a new shared folder. You may assign read, write, and delete permissions
for the shared folder and the les in it.
Remove Share
Removes an existing shared folder.
Set Properties
Customizes the name of your shared folder and assigns read, write, and delete
permissions for the shared folder and the les in it.
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Object Push
The Object Push page allows you to congure the settings for the Object Push
Prole (OPP) that enables you to exchange les such as vCards (virtual business
cards) and appointments with remote Bluetooth devices.
The following applications support the OPP service:
• Outlook 2007
• Outlook 2003
• Outlook 2002
• Outlook Express 6.0
• Outlook Express 5.0
Inbox
Species a folder to save the les that the remote devices send to your computer
via the OPP service.
Allow other devices to send objects to this computer
Tick this box to allow remote devices to send objects to your computer via the OPP
service.
Prompt before accepting incoming objects
Tick this box if you want Bluetooth XP Suite to prompt you before accepting
incoming objects.
Include Outlook Contacts
Tick this box to include Outlook Ofce contacts in pushing an object.
Include Outlook Express Address Book
Tick this box to include Outlook Express Address Book in pushing an object.
If Outlook Ofce is not installed on your computer, this box is ticked automatically.
You can include either Outlook Ofce Contacts or Outlook Express Address Book,
but not both.
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Audio
The Audio page allows you to congure the settings for the Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole (A2DP).
Switch default audio card when Handsfree connects
Tick this box to switch to the handsfree device.
Ask me if the default audio card should be switched for Handsfree audio
Tick this box if you want Bluetooth XP Suite to ask you if the default audio card
should be switched to the handsfree device.
Switch default audio card when Stereo Audio connects
Tick this box to switch to the stereo audio device.
Ask me if the default audio card should be switched for Stereo Audio
Tick this box if you want Bluetooth XP Suite to ask you if the default audio card
should be switched to the stereo audio device.
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Basic Imaging
The Basic Imaging page allows you to congure the settings for the Basic Imaging
Prole (BIP) that enables you to exchange images with remote Bluetooth devices.
Allow other devices to exchange images with this computer
Tick this box to allow remote devices to exchange images with your computer via
the BIP service.
Image folder
Species a folder to save the images that the remote devices send to your
computer via the BIP service.
Fax Server Conguration
The Fax Server Conguration page allows you to congure the settings for the Fax
Prole (FAX) which enables you to send and receive Fax messages.
Modems
Selects a fax modem from the dropdown list.
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Sync
The Sync page allows you to congure the settings for the Synchronization Prole
(SYNC) that enables you to synchronize vCards and vCalendars with a remote
Bluetooth device.
There are two roles involved in synchronization: client and server. The client is the
device requesting or initiating the synchronization. The server is the device that the
client is synchronizing with.
The client can synchronize contacts, appointments, messages, and notes with the
server.
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Communicating with
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a Bluetooth device
Pairing with a Bluetooth device
• Before transferring data between your computer and another Bluetooth device, pair your
computer with the Bluetooth device.
• Before pairing with a Bluetooth device, ensure that the Bluetooth device is turned on and
discoverable. Refer to the documentation that came with the Bluetooth device for instructions on how to make it discoverable.
To pair your computer with another Bluetooth device:
1. Insert the Tiny Bluetooth dongle into your computer’s USB port.
2. Launch the Bluetooth XP Suite.
3. Click Discovery in the Bluetooth Tasks area to search for Bluetooth devices
within range.
4. Ensure that the Bluetooth device you want to pair with is discoverable. Click
OK.
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5. Your computer starts searching for other Bluetooth devices that are within
range.
6. When the search is completed, right-click the Bluetooth device then select pair.
7. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode. Click OK.
8. Key in a passcode to pair with the Bluetooth device. The default passcode for
USB-BT211 is 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK.
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9. Key in the same passcode (0000) on the Bluetooth device.
A small red checkmark appears next to the Bluetooth device, indicating that
your computer has paired with it successfully.
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Connecting to a Bluetooth device
You can connect to other Bluetooth devices using various Bluetooth services.
To connect to a Bluetooth device:
1. Pair your computer with the Bluetooth device.
2. Right-click the Bluetooth device then select Service Discovery to display the
Bluetooth services that it supports.
3. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is connectable. Click OK.
4. Select the Bluetooth service that you want to use.
The Bluetooth services available vary depending on the Bluetooth device.
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To achieve the best signal quality when transferring data between two computers using two
Bluetooth sensor
Position 1
Position 2
USB-BT211 USB Bluetooth adapters, we suggest that the Bluetooth sensors be placed in either
Position 1 or Position 2:
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Using the Dial-up Networking Prole (DUN)
Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone
that supports the Dial-up Networking Prole (DUN). The Bluetooth enabled mobile
phone acts as a dial-up modem for the Internet connection.
To use DUN:
1. Pair your computer with the Bluetooth mobile phone that you want to use as
the dial-up modem.
2. Right-click the Bluetooth mobile phone, then select Service Discovery to
display the Bluetooth services that it supports.
3. Right-click Dial-Up Networking, then select Connect.
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4. Ensure that the Bluetooth mobile phone is connectable. Click OK.
The Dial-Up Networking status shows Connected.
5. Go to Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options. On the Modems
tab, select Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Properties.
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6. On the Advanced tab, key in the extra initialization commands. Click OK to
save the changes.
The extra initialization commands vary with different mobile phone manufacturers. Contact your
mobile phone manufacturer for the commands.
7. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks area.
8. The New Connection Wizard launches. Click Next to continue.
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9. Select Connect to the Internet, then click Next.
10. Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next.
11. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next.
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12. Select Modem - Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Next.
13. Create a name for your ISP, then click Next.
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14. Key in the phone number to dial, then click Next.
Contact your mobile phone operator for the phone number.
15. Leave the elds in this screen blank. Click Next.
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16. The dial-up connection setup is completed. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
17. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network
Connections. You can nd the icon of the newly created dial-up connection is added in the Dial-up category. Double-click the icon.
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18. Click Dial to connect your computer to the Internet.
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Appendices
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 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 to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Safety Information
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and
your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC
Essential requirements – Article 3
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufcient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301
489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufcient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufcient.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
DGT warning
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm.