IOGear GBC201 User Manual
Bluetooth
User Manual (GBC201)
™
CompactFlash Card
Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs!
The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA,
and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and
enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data,
and share Internet access, without cables.
This unit complies with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and provides you with a 723 Kbps date rate at ranges up
to 66 feet. The low power consumption design maximizes your PDA's battery life. It is easy to install and use,
and it is compatible with all PDAs that have Microsoft Pocket PC.
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs, another connectivity solution
from IOGEAR.
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subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in
this document.
Table of Contents
Package Contents....................................................................................................................
Overview...................................................................................................................................
Features...................................................................................................................................
System Requirements..............................................................................................................
Installation................................................................................................................................
Configure and Setting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card..............................................
Connecting Your Bluetooth™ Compact Flash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices.................
How to Connect to a Printer.....................................................................................................
How to use PrintPocketCE.......................................................................................................
Network Access/Internet Sharing Through Bluetooth™ Enabled Computers.......................
How to Connect to a Cellular Phone.........................................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................
What is Pairing?.......................................................................................................................
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What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security?..................................................................
What is a Pass Key?...............................................................................................................
Pairing Devices........................................................................................................................
Unpairing Devices...................................................................................................................
Specifications..........................................................................................................................
Technical Support...................................................................................................................
Radio & TV Interference Statement.......................................................................................
Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................................
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The complete Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card package consists of:
1. GBC201 Bluetooth™CompactFlash Card
2. Installation CD
3. User manual
4. Warranty registration card
If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer
immediately.
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Package Contents
Overview
Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio links that allow
electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following services are supported by Bluetooth technology:
• Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.
Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™ cellular phone.
• Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer.
• Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device.
• Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled device.
• Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled computer.
• Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.
• Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.
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Overview
The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF
slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready
PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information
sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data, and share Internet access, without
cables.
This unit complies with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and provides you with a 723 Kbps data
rate at ranges up to 66 feet. The low power consumption design maximizes your PDA's
battery life. It is easy to install and use, and it is compatible with all PDAs that have Microsoft
Pocket PC.
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Features
• Enable a PDA with Bluetooth capability
• Type I CompactFlash card, fits both Type I and II CompactFlash slots
• Allows wireless working distances of up to 66 feet (20 meters)
• Connects with computers, printers, cell phones and other devices on your Bluetooth
Personal Area Network
• Features user-friendly software
• Low power consumption maximizes your PDA’s battery life
• Built-in encryption and authentication for safe, secure wireless communication
• Supports data transfer rates of up to 723 Kbps
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Requirements
System Requirements:
• PDAs with either Type I or Type II CompactFlash slot
• Operating System: Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002
• IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at
www.support@iogear.com for further information.
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Installation
NOTE:
Before installing the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card software, make sure
that Microsoft® ActiveSync has been properly setup on the PC, and that the PDA
and the PC are connected via the USB data transfer cable.
1. Insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth
CompactFlash Card Installation CD
into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The Installation CD will auto-play and
the InstallShield Wizard will pop up.
In case Auto-Play has been disabled,
manually start the Setup file on the
Installation CD.
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Installation
3. Read and agree to the License
Agreement by clicking on
Yes.
4. Select the desired Setup type and
click on
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OK.
Installation
5. The Installation may take a few
minutes.
6. After the installation process, the
InstallShield Wizard will install the
Windows CE software onto the PDA.
Click
Yes
default directory on the PDA
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to install the software into the
Installation
7. Copying the necessary files onto
the PDA may take a few minutes.
8. Click on
OK.
9. Click on
installation on your PC.
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Finish
to complete the
Installation
10. If the PDA is connected to your
computer, the software will be
immediately installed and configured.
Otherwise, the software will be
installed the next time, the PDA
synchronizes with the computer using
MS ActiveSync
.
11. After the installation has been completed,
a dialogue box will appear and confirm
that the installation was successful. Read
the instructions on the screen and make
sure to check
menu
corner.
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Add a shortcut in the Start
. Tap on
OK
in the upper-right
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