IOGear GME225BKIT User Manual
Bluetooth Travel Mouse Kit
Manual (GME225BKIT)
© 2006 IOGEAR. All Rights reserved. Part No. M0399
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Bluetooth Mouse Kit. Wireless mice free you from the hassle
and clutter of cords, allowing you to use your computer the way you want to. By using
standard Bluetooth wireless technology, you can also use hundreds of other Bluetooth
devices using the same adapter that powers your mouse.
We hope that you will enjoy using your Bluetooth Mouse Kit and fi nd it to be a useful
solution.
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Table of Contents
Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 5
Features .......................................................................................................................6
System Requirements .................................................................................................. 7
Introduction ...................................................................................................................8
Software Installation ..................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................. 13
Installing the Bluetooth Mouse ................................................................................... 14
Disabling Blutooth Mouse ........................................................................................... 17
Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA ............................................................... 18
Installing a Nokia PDA Phone .................................................................................... 23
Installing a Bluetooth GPS .......................................................................................... 25
Installing a Bluetooth Headset .................................................................................... 27
Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 29
Radio & TV Interference Statement ............................................................................ 30
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 31
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This package contains:
• 1 USB Bluetooth Adapter
• 1 Bluetooth Mouse
• 1 Installation CD
• 1 User Manual
• 1 Warranty/Registration Card
If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
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Package Contents
Features
800 dpi optical sensor offers twice the accuracy of typical mouse movement
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Operates on most surfaces without the need for a mouse pad
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Works up to 66 feet from your notebook or desktop
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Light and very portable, great for mobile professionals
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Saves precious space in your mobile work area
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Power on/off switch conserves electricity for maximum battery life
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Comes with a USB charger to allow you to charge batteries through the laptop
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Ergonomically contoured design for comfortable use
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Class 2 Bluetooth USB adapter to add Bluetooth capability to the computer and con-
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nect to the Bluetooth mouse, printer, phone, etc.
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The Bluetooth Mouse Kit requires:
Windows 2000 or XP
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Available USB port and CD-ROM drive
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System Requirements
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Introduction
IOGEAR’s Bluetooth Optical Mini Mouse delivers the convenience of a wireless mouse, the
robustness of Bluetooth technology, and the elegance and precision of a fi ne instrument.
Ideal for mobile computing and presenting, the compact Bluetooth Mini Mouse lets you
control your computer up to 66 feet from your notebook or desktop. Simply connect the
included Bluetooth USB adapter to your computer to make it Bluetooth-enabled.
This mouse features 800 dpi resolution, meaning it offers twice the accuracy of typical
mouse movement, ideal for graphic designing or any other type of computing where
precision matters.
For added convenience, the Bluetooth Mini Mouse also features a power On/Off switch to
avoid battery drainage during travel, and a USB charger cable so you can recharge your
mouse via a USB port on your computer while working.
The Bluetooth USB Adapter included in this package allows you to add Bluetooth capability
to your desktop or laptop computers. This adapter allows you to do more than just using
the Bluetooth mouse, you can now download pictures from your Bluetooth phones,
communicate with other Bluetooth computers, and print wirelessly through your Bluetooth
enabled printers.
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Software Installation
Insert the driver CD into an available
1.
CD drive on your computer. Select
the language you would like to use for
the installation and click OK.
Software Installation
The InstallShield Wizard for the
2.
BlueSoleil software will appear. Click
Next to continue.
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Software Installation
If you agree to the terms of the license
3. Click Browse if you would like to change
agreement click Yes to continue.
4.
the directory that the Bluetooth software
is installed to. Click Next when you are
ready to continue.
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After the BlueSoleil software has
5.
completely loaded, you will need
to restart to begin using it. The
installer will restart your computer
automatically when you click Finish
unless you ask it not to.
Software Installation
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Hardware Installation
After restarting you will be presented
1. On Windows XP, you will see a
with the main BlueSoleil window. At
the bottom of the window will be
a message asking you to insert a
Bluetooth device. Insert the Bluetooth
adapter into an available USB port on
your computer now.
2.
message bubble appear in the lower
right corner of your screen as drivers
are loaded for the Bluetooth adapter.
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Hardware Installation
When the drivers have completely
3. As the Bluetooth network is
loaded, the BlueSoleil software will
ask you for the name and type of
your computer so that other Bluetooth
devices can correctly identify it. Press
OK when you are done entering this
information.
4.
established, you may see a warning
from any fi rewall software you have
installed. Make sure you unblock
the BlueSoleil software or you may
experience problems with networking.
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Installing the Bluetooth Mouse
To set up your Bluetooth mouse, fl ip
1. After a brief search, any Bluetooth dethe power switch to on and briefl y
press the button to make the mouse
temporarily discoverable. Then click
the orange orb in the center of your
Bluetooth window representing your
computer.
2.
vices which are in range and in discoverable mode will appear around the orb.
If your mouse does not appear, press
the button on the bottom of the mouse
and search again by clicking the orb.
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Installing the Bluetooth Mouse
Double-click on the mouse to discover
3. Click once on the HID icon (the mouse
what Bluetooth features it supports.
You will see the Bluetooth Human
Interface Device (HID) icon light up at
the top of the BlueSoleil window.
4.
with the box around it) to connect to
your mouse. The icon should turn
green and a link should appear between your mouse and the orb. If this
is the fi rst time you have used a Bluetooth mouse there will be a brief pause
while drivers are loaded, but your
mouse should now be ready to use.
You can close the BlueSoleil window
and your mouse will continue to work.
see screen shot on next page
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Installing the Bluetooth Mouse
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Disabling Blutooth Mouse
If you would like to stop the mouse
1. You will see a list of any HID devices
from automatically connecting when it
is turned on, you will need to “unplug”
it. You can do this by pulling down the
Tools menu, selecting Confi gurations
and then Unplug HID.
2.
you have connected to. Select the
mouse and click Unplug to prevent
the mouse from reconnecting
automatically.
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Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA
For a Windows Mobile PDA, you will
1.19When you can see the PDA in your
need to have ActiveSync software
installed on your computer. See your
PDA’s documentation for help installing
ActiveSync. When installation is
complete, click the orange orb in the
center of your Bluetooth window to
search for the PDA. If it is not found,
make sure your PDA is in discoverable
mode and try again.
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Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA
2. Find and click on the Serial Port A tab
Bluetooth window, the PDA is set up
properly. Next fi nd out which serial
port (COM port) the PDA will be
connecting to by pulling down the
My Services menu and selecting
Properties.
3.
in the properties window. Make a note
of what COM number it is using (in this
example, COM6). Click OK when you
are fi nished.
Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA
Select the COM port number that
4.
select Connection Settings from the
File menu.
5.Open the ActiveSync window and
matches the one found earlier, and
click OK to save the changes. You can
close the ActiveSync window when
fi nished.
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Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA
In the Bluetooth window, right click on
6. Enter a passkey which will be used
the PDA and select Pair Device.
7.
to protect all communication between
the computer and PDA, then click OK.
The PDA should then ask if you would
like to allow the connection. Choose
Yes and enter the same passkey. If
the software on your computer is
correctly confi gured, the PDA should
show that your computer is offering
the ActiveSync service. Click Finish to
complete setup.
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Installing a Windows Mobile Bluetooth PDA
When you would like to synchronize
8. The ActiveSync software on your
your PDA with your computer, simply
open ActiveSync on the PDA and click
Menu, then Connect via Bluetooth.
The fi rst time you connect via the
Bluetooth Serial Port you may need
to authorize the connection. Check
the box for Always allow this device to
access this service to skip this step in
the future.
9.
computer should detect the connection
automatically and guide you through
the synchronization process.
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Installing a Nokia PDA Phone
The Nokia PC Suite software is
1. During the PC Suite install process,
necessary to synchronize a Nokia
PDA/Phone with your computer using
Bluetooth. Please contact Nokia if you
do not have this software.
2.
simply select Bluetooth connection
when asked how you will be connecting
the phone to your computer.
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Installing a Nokia PDA Phone
PC Suite will automatically use your
3.
Bluetooth adapter to fi nd and pair with
your Nokia device.
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To connect to a GPS device, make
1.
sure the device is in discoverable
mode (if necessary) and click the
orange orb to search for nearby
Bluetooth devices. If the device
cannot be found, refer to your GPS
documentation for instructions on
making it discoverable.
Installing a Bluetooth GPS
If the device requires authentication,
2.
right-click on the GPS icon and choose
Pair Device. Then enter the passkey
found in the device’s documentation.
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Installing a Bluetooth GPS
Double-click on the GPS icon to
3. A window will appear, showing which
discover what services are offered
by the device. The icon for Bluetooth
Serial Port should light up. Click this
icon to connect to the GPS.
4.
COM port number has been assigned
to the GPS. If your GPS software
does not have an auto-detect feature,
you may need to manually select the
COM port number shown here in the
software preferences. Click Yes to
allow your GPS software to start the
connection on its own.
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To connect to a Bluetooth headset,
1.
fi rst make sure the headset has been
set to discoverable mode. Refer
to your headset documentation for
instructions on how to do this. Then
click the orange orb at the center of
the Bluetooth window to search for the
headset.
Installing a Bluetooth Headset
If the headset requires authentication,
2.
right click the headset icon and choose
Pair Device. Then enter the passkey
from the headset’s documentation and
click OK.
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Installing a Bluetooth Headset
Double-click the headset icon to
3.
discover the services it offers. The
Headset service should light up at the
top of the window. Click the Headset
service icon (in the box) to connect
to the headset. The headset should
ring as if you were receiving an
incoming call. A press of the button
on your headset should accept the
call and begin transmitting sound from
your computer to the headset. The
microphone on the headset should
also transmit to the computer, allowing
you to make voice over IP (VOIP)
phone calls.
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Technical Support
If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (TIL) at
http://www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The TIL is
designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of
the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting
technical support.
Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
by calling our toll-free number 866-9-IOGEAR (866-946-4327). International callers
may need to use the number 949-453-8782. Help is also available by e-mailing us at
support@iogear.com.
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