Belkin F8T013, F8T012 User Manual
Bluetooth
Connect your peripherals and
computing devices, without cables
User Manual
™
USB Adapter
F8T012 - F8T013
Table of Contents
Introduction .... ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... ....... ....... .......................... 4
Product Featur es ................................ ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... ..... 5
System Require ments .................... ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... ....... ... 6
Package Conten ts ......... ....... ....... ................................. ....... ....... ....... ................... 7
USB Adapter Speci ficatio ns .................................. ....... ....... ....... ........................... 8
Software Setup .. ................................. ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... .... 9
Hardware Setup ................................ ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... .... 16
Initial Config uration Wi zard ......... ....... ....... ....... ................................. ....... ....... .... 19
Uninstalling t he Softwar e ... ....... ........................................ ....... ....... ....... ............. 22
How to use the Belkin Bl uetooth software ................ ....... ....... ....... ....................... 2 6
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin.
The USB Adapt er features the breakthrough Bluetooth wireless technology that lets
you create ef ficient com munications between your USB desktop PC or notebook and
devices using Bluetooth wireless te chnology—without physical connectors or cables.
Before you instal l and start us ing your ne w U SB Adapter, please ta ke a few minut es
to review some of the te rms that you w ill be seeing through out the doc ument.
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Product Features
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• Bluetooth allows you to create adhoc network
• Higher speed access up to 3Mbps (effective throughput of 2.2 Mbps)
• Adds Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR wireless technology to your
USB desktop computer, or notebook
• Fast paring time between 3.5 to 5 sec.
• Lower power consumption
• Bit Error Rate (BER) improved performance
• Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty
• Offers backwards compatibility with any Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2-compliant device
• Installs easily with Plug-and-Play convenience
• Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 metres (Class 1) and 10 metres (Class 2)**
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• Supports Microsoft
** Range is depe ndent upon environment, numb er of users and other wireless devices within immediate proximity.
Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac OS® X v10.3 and higher*
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System Requirements
PC System Requirements
• PC-compatible compute r, CPU speed o f 2 00MHz or ab ove
• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB re commend ed
• One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
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System Requirements
Mac
• One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard
• Mac OS X v10.3 and highe r*
*Mac OS X dr iver and s oftware pro vi ded by A pp le.
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Package Contents
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• Bluetooth USB Ada pter
• CD-ROM for instal lation software an d d ocumentation
• User Manual on CD
• Quick Installa tion Guide
• Registration C ard
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USB Adapter Specifications
Bluetooth Compliance: Version 2.0
Physical Interface: USB UHCI/OHCI 2.0-compliant
Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power: (F8T012) 4~20 dBm, Class I
Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm
Data Ra te: 3Mbps (effective throughput of 2.2 Mbps)
Typical Power
Consumption: (F8T012) Tx: 150mA, Rx 80mA
Operating Range: (F8T012) 100-meter radius indoors
Network Topology: Point-to-Multipoint
Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet
Operation: Master/Slave
Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM
(F8T013) -6~4 dBm, Class II
(F8T013) Tx: 65mA, Rx 45mA
(F8T013) 10-meter radius indoors
LED Indicator: Power On/Data Traffic
Antenna Type: Integrated, 0 +/- 1 dBi
Dimensions: 58mm (L) x 18mm (W) x 8mm (H)
Weight: 0.2oz. (7g)
Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)
Supply Voltage: 5.0V DC
Nominal Current: 100mA
Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum)
Modulation: GFSK (Gussian Frequency
Shift Keying)
Certifications: FCC, CE, ICES, C-Tick,
BQB, WHQL for XP
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Software Setup
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1. Insert the CD and wait for the software to run automatically.
2. Press on “Install Bluetooth Software”.
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Software Setup
Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
To install the software for the USB Adapte r, follow the instruc tions below:
Note: The inst allatio n process for Windows XP may look slightly dif ferent fro m
Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2 000.
Note: Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation.
1. Inser t the softw are instal lation CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-R OM drive.
2. The “Software In stallSh ield Wizard” windo w a ppears. Click on “Nex t” to begin th e
installation p rocess.
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