Lindy USB Bluetooth Adaptor User Manual

USB Bluetooth
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Contents

Software Installation
Step 1 004-009,012
Step 2 010
Step 3 013-019
Step 4 020-024
Advanced Configuration 025-026
Step 5 027-029
Bluetooth Services 030-032
Frequently Asked Questions 033
Notes fo Win 98SE/ME/2000 034
Hardware Installation
Initial Setup
My Bluetooth Places
Pairing
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Briefing

Note: Please do not insert USB Bluetooth Adaptor
before installation of software.
Screenshots have been taken in Windows XP, and
will slightly differ to Windows ME or Windows 98SE. See Notes for Win 98SE/ME/2000
WinME and Win98SE may require the original
installation CD. Some computers have the original setup directory on placed on their computer when the software was installed.
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Installation

STEP 1 Software Installation

Restart Computer
If your computer is on already, please restart before beginning installation.
Insert USB Bluetooth Adaptor Software CD
Please insert the USB Bluetooth Adaptor software/application CD-Rom into your CD-Rom Drive.
The USB Bluetooth Adaptor is also referred to as a USB Bluetooth Dongle.
Welcome
The software will automatically begin.
The window welcomes you to the InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Software.
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Figure 1.1 Welcome to InstallShield Wizard
Ready to Begin
The software is ready to begin installation for the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software.
To continue, click
License Agreement
Read the license agreement, If you accept, select the check button.
To continue, click
Figure 1.2 WIDDCOMM Software InstallShield Wizard
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Figure 1.3 License Agreement
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Installation
Install Location
Install Location
If you wish to select another location where the software will be installed, Click and select or enter a new location.
Note: The default location is
recommended.
To continue, click
Install
You are now ready to install.
To continue, click
Figure 1.4 Installation Location
Figure 1.5 Ready to Install
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Copying...
The installation process will now begin.
Please wait while files are being copied to your computer.
The progress bar (see Figure 1.6) will indicate the portion that has been completed.
Figure 1.6 Installation Progress
Driver Signature
(Windows XP only)
You will be prompted with a Driver Signature Notice.
To continue, click
Note: If you are prompted with Software
Installation prompt. This indicates that the Bluetooth software has not been tested by Microsoft for the Windows Logo Test. As with most companies, we have tested the software and recommend that you
click
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Figure 1.7 Driver Signature Notice
Figure 1.8 Compatibility
Installation
Device Not Found
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At the Bluetooth device not found prompt (see Figure 1.9), insert the USB Bluetooth Adaptor (also referred to as a Bluetooth Dongle) as shown in the following section - Hardware Installation.
Once you have installed the USB Bluetooth Adaptor Hardware please continue with Step 11.

STEP 2 Hardware Installation

Connect the USB Bluetooth Adaptor into a USB port.
Figure 1.9 Bluetooth device not
found
Directly plug your USB Bluetooth Adaptor into an available USB port. See Figure 2.1 for insertion example. (See section USB? For details on USB)
There is a green LED (light) on the USB Bluetooth Adaptor, this will light up if the Adaptor is fully inserted.
(Optional) You may connect USB Bluetooth Adaptor to a USB extension, before connecting the extension to a USB port. This provides easier access to the USB Adaptor and may be easier to connect to the computer. USB extension cables are not included and need to be purchased separately. We recommend that you proceed without using the extension, and attach the extension once installation is completed and successful.
Figure 2.1
Desktop USB port example
Ps2
USB
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What are USB ports?
All current computers now sold have generally at least two USB ports. Many devices today use USB ports, for example, mouse, keyboards, digital cameras, web cameras etc... Hence you need to check if your USB ports have all been used up by these devices.

USB?

Fig 2.2 USB Port
The diagram is a USB port (about 1.2cm wide) and the Logo associated with the port.
Where are my USB ports?
Desktop Computers. They are usually two USB ports next to the PS2 mouse(green round connector) and keyboard (purple round connector) ports (refer to Figure 2.1).
Some desktops have two or more on one of the metal parallel plates below the monitor, keyboard, mouse,printer connections.
Laptop/Notebook Computer. These vary and can be on the back or on the sides of the unit. Certain models have them vertically directly next to each other.
Can I connect to any USB port? I have more that one.
Yes, you may connect to any available USB port.
My computer has USB, but they are all used up.
You can purchase a USB hub that will provide you with more ports. See your retailer for details.
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Fig 2.3 USB Logo
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If you have successfully inserted the USB Bluetooth Adaptor please continue.
The green LED (light) on the device will be lit, if USB Bluetooth Adaptor is successfully inserted.
To continue, click (Figure 1.9)
Note: Part of the Install process you may see Found New
Hardware.This indicates a successful part of the Installation.
Finish
Now you have completed the installation of the USB Bluetooth Adaptor software.
To finish the installation click
Restart Windows
If you have not been prompted, please restart windows.
Figure 1.10 WIDDCOMM Software InstallShield Wizard
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Initial Setup

STEP 3 Initial Setup

Open My Bluetooth Places
Double-click the My Bluetooth Places on your desktop.
Figure 3.1 My Bluetooth Places Icon
Run Initial Bluetooth Configuration
The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard will appear.
The default options are recommended. You may uncheck them respectively if you do not wish the My Bluetooth Places icon to be placed.
To continue, click
Figure 3.2 Initial Bluetooth
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Configuration Wizard
Initial Setup
Give your computer a Device Name
The General window will allow you to identify your Bluetooth enabled computer with a name.
Enter a unique Computer name.
There may be one given here, you may change it if you wish.
Select the computer type. This will only affect the icon in which you will appear to another Bluetooth user.
Note: Each Bluetooth device that
wishes to connect to your computer must have a unique Computer name (different to all other users connecting).
To continue, click
Figure 3.3 Device Name and Type
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Initial Setup
Bluetooth Services
The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard window will now allow you to enable or disable Bluetooth Services. (Refer to the Bluetooth Services section for information on services) To continue, click
Enable/Disable or View Bluetooth Services
The Bluetooth Services Selection will allow you to disable or enable any services that you do not wish to offer.
Disable or enable by clicking on the check box next to the name of the service you wish to alter
Enabled Service
Disabled Service By default all services are enabled (all check boxes ticked), this is recommended.
Note: You can choose to disable or
enable services at anytime.
Figure 3.4 Bluetooth Services
Figure 3.5 Enable/Disable Services
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To continue and click
Initial Setup
Search and configure other Bluetooth Devices
The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard will allow you to choose whether to search and configure other Bluetooth devices.
Note: If your other Bluetooth device is
supplied with or requires additional software, setup the software first.
Note: You can configure connecting
Bluetooth devices at anytime.
You have two options
Option 1.) Search and configure a Bluetooth Device now.
To search and configure device(s) click
Option 2.) Search and configure Bluetooth Devices Later
(Recommended) To continue, click
Now skip to Step 11
Figure 3.6 Configuration Wizard
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Initial Setup
Search for Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth Device Selection window will attempt to search for any Bluetooth devices in the area. Note: If you wish not to continue searching now, you may click and go back to Step 6
Figure 3.7 Device Selection
Select Bluetooth Device to configure
If devices have been found, they will be shown as an icon corresponding to the type of device.
If the device you are searching for is not turned on, you may switch the device on and click
The drop down menu will allow you to reduce the search to a specific group, unless you are sure of the group your device is in, (recommended) select Show All Devices.
Figure 3.8 Found Devices
Select the icon of the device you wish to connect to and click
Note: A device needs to be selected before Next button can be clicked on.
Note: You can only select one at a time, you will be able to repeat this process later.
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Initial Setup
Enter PIN Code
The Bluetooth Security Setup screen requires you to set a PIN code.
The PIN code is required by other
device. Incorrect PIN will result in a failed connection. This also prevents unauthorized access.
Note: Your PIN can be
alphanumerical (up to 16 characters).
For example sam12
To continue and initiate communication and paring with other Bluetooth user click
The other user will now be informed that you wish to connect to their computer or device and use their services. If they enter the correct PIN code, a connection will be made and a pairing has also been established.
What is Pairing? - Pairing allows two devices to be setup and will recognize each other whenever these two devices meet again. Note: Some devices do not require pairing. If unsure, check user manual of other Bluetooth Device, otherwise you will be prompted when pairing is necessary. Note: You may unpair a pairing later if you wish.
Figure 3.9 Initiate Pairing
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Initial Setup
Search and configure another device
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You will return to the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard, if you wish to search for more Bluetooth devices you may by repeating Step 6 to 10.
Otherwise, to continue click
Completed Setup
You have now completed the initial setup.
Your USB Bluetooth Adaptor is ready to be used.
To finish, click
Figure 3.10 Configuration Wizard
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Figure 3.11 Finished

My Bluetooth

STEP 4 My Bluetooth Places

Overview
Your USB Bluetooth Adaptor can be setup and controlled though your My Bluetooth Places. My Bluetooth Places allows you to search for other users, enable/disable services, explore yours or another users files.
BluetoothSystem Tray
The Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray indicates the USB Bluetooth Adaptors Status.
Enabled Disabled Connected
Blue with White Blue with Red Blue with Green
Open My Bluetooth Places
To open My Bluetooth Places go to your windows desktop and double-click the icon
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Figure 4.1 My Bluetooth Places Icon

Bluetooth Tasks

My Bluetooth Places - Bluetooth Tasks
Figure 4.2 Bluetooth Software Interface (Windows XP only) Please see notes for Win98SE/ME/2000
Help setup your Bluetooth Environment
Enable,Disable or view services that you offer
Search and connect to nearby Bluetooth enabled devices
Change Bluetooth Settings (Advanced Setup)
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Bluetooth Tasks
The Bluetooth Setup Wizard has four Wizards.
What is a Wizard? A Wizard is a step-by­step process, that assists you to complete a task.
Click on the radio button next to the task that you wish to complete and click
These are the services that you are currently offering.
You can disable or enable
any service by right-clicking on that service and select from the context menu enable or disable.
Figure 4.3 Bluetooth Setup Wizard
Double-click on the service icon to see Fig 4.5
Bluetooth Connection Status.
Figure 4.4 My Bluetooth Services
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Bluetooth Tasks
Bluetooth Conncection Status Window
Connected/Disconnected
Connected Device Name
Connected Time (H:M:S)
Data Sent/Received
Connection Quality
Disconnect/Connect
Close the Window
View devices in range allows you to search and connect to any searchable device.
The window will indicate that it is searching with the icon.
Found devices will appear and represented by an associated icon..
You may click Search for devices in range again to start another search.
Figure 4.5 Bluetooth Connection Status
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Figure 4.6 Searching for devices
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Connect to another Bluetooth device

Connecting to another Bluetooth Device
Once you see the device you would like to connect to (refer to Figure 4.6), double-click on the associated icon.
Click on Discover Services to
refresh the services available.
Double click on any of the services to initiate a connection.
You will see the Connecting... Window. (Refer to Fig 4.8)
The other user will be prompted with your connection. If successful you will see next to the service.
Note: You will only see
services that are offered by the other Bluetooth device, not all services may appear
Figure 4.7 Discover Services
Figure 4.8 Connecting
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Advanced Config

ConfigurationAdvanced

The Bluetooth Configuration is divided into six categories, represented by the tabs, to change categories, click on the corresponding tab.
General
change your unique Computer Name and the Computer Type (Desktop or Laptop Computer).
When will I need this? During initial setup you would have already given your computer a name, however if you need to change it you may do so here. You may need to change it if you happen to connect to another Bluetooth device that has the same name as yours. You can not connect to a device that has the same name.
Accessibility tab - This allows you either
allow to not allow other users to discover (find or search for you).
You may also specify which device you would like to be able to discover your unit.
You may also specify a sound to be played when another user requests a PIN.
tab - This category allows you to
Figure 4.9 General Tab
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Figure 4..10 Accessibility
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Advanced Config
Discovery Tab - allows you to enable auto
seek for other Bluetooth devices. You can set the interval between each seek.
Note: For mobile devices, it is not recommended unless necessary, due to extra consumption of power.
Figure 4.11 Discovery Tab
Local Services
each service that you offer.
To view or change settings, select the service and click
Tab - allows you to configure
Client Applications
Services Tab, however these are the settings for devices that you connect to.
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Tab - is similar to Local
Figure 4.12 Local Services Tab

Pairing

STEP 5 Pairing

What is Paring? - Paring allows two devices to be setup and will recognize
each other whenever these two devices meet again.
Note: Some devices do not require pairing. If unsure, check the user
manual of other Bluetooth Device, otherwise you will be prompted when pairing is necessary.
When do I need to Pair?
There are several different ways that you will be required to pair.
Case 1.) Enter a PIN Code
The Bluetooth PIN Code Request window will automatically appear when you double click on a service of another Bluetooth device when a PIN is required.
Case 2.) Network Access connection failed
If you see this message, you will need to repair.
To repair follow steps to Paring Manually.
Figure 5.2 Network Access Connection Failed
Figure 5.1 Pin Code Request
Note: This message usually occurs if the PIN was entered incorrectly, or
other Bluetooth device did not respond to pairing initiation.
Case 3.) You wish to unpair or repair
If you wish to unpair, Refer to Paring Manually, Step 2 and 3.
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Pairing

Manual Pairing

Ensure that you are not paired.
To check whether you are paired or not, you will need to go to your desktop, and double-click My Bluetooth Places icon, (see My Bluetooth Places section for more details).
Click on View Devices in Range.
Search for the unit you wish to pair with.
If Paired, select unpair
If you are paired, you will see a (paired), or (connected) on the icon. If so, right click on the icon, and select unpair from the context menu.
Right click and select Pair
Right-click on the icon again, and from context menu click pair.
Enter a PIN
You will be prompted with PIN Code Request. Enter a PIN and click OK to continue.
PIN code is required by other device.
Incorrect PIN will result in a failed connection. This also prevents unauthorized access. Your PIN can be alphanumerical. For example sam12
The other user will now be informed that you wish to connect to their computer and use their services. If they enter the correct PIN code, a connection will be made and a pairing has also been established.
Figure 5.3 Bluetooth PIN Code Request
Please note that the , otherwise the Pairing will fail and Paring Manually will need to be repeated.
other device needs to enter the PIN promptly
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Receiving a Paring request.
If another Bluetooth Device wishes to connected to your USB Bluetooth Adaptor, you will be prompted with a text bubble, Bluetooth PIN Code Required, in the bottom right hand corner of your screen (Windows System Tray)
Click the prompt to accept
If you want to allow another Bluetooth device to connect to your computer, click the prompt to accept.
Pairing

Receiving a Pariring

Figure 5.4 PIN Code
Required

Accepting a Pairing

Enter PIN
You will then need to enter the correct PIN to allow a successful connection.
If you do not wish to allow access, simply ignore the text bubble.
Figure 5.5 Bluetooth Service Authorisation
Note: You will be prompted each time a paired device wishes to access a
service you provide.
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Services

My Bluetooth Services

My Audio Gateway allows you to use your Bluetooth enabled computer as a headset for another Bluetooth Device.
your computer, you can use it to answer a Bluetooth enabled phone.
dial-up (internet access) wirelessly and your phone is in your bag, or in your pocket.
You can also wirelessly use another Bluetooth enabled and capable computer or device to dial-up.
Example use: Your desktop computer has a modem attached and Bluetooth enabled, you can use your Bluetooth laptop/notebook computer
like a handheld device, phone, or another computer.
Usage: To send a file, right-click on the file(s) or directory you wish to send, and select Send To -> Bluetooth -> Other... Find the device that you wish to send to.
Example use: If you have speakers and microphone attached to
My Dial-up Networking allows you to wirelessly use another Bluetooth device that is capable, to dial-up (internet access). Example use: If you wish to use your Bluetooth enabled phone to
My File Transfer allows you to wirelessly and conveniently access or send files with other Bluetooth devices. Example Use: You can send files to another Bluetooth device,
Figure 6.1 WIDDCOMM Software InstallShield Wizard
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Services
My Network Access allows you to use the service to act as a virtual network connection.
Example Use: If you have two Bluetooth enabled computers and you wish to connect (network) them without (or can not) physically running a network cable between them, you can use this service. You can also share the internet using this service.
PIM Synchronization allows you to synchronize your contacts, email, address book, calendar or notes with a compatible Bluetooth device.
Example Use: Commonly used with PDAs, Laptop/Notebook computers, phones and other mobile devices to ensure two copies are identical and updated.
Note: Outlook will only synchronize the defaulted contacts folder and not
sub-folders.
My Bluetooth Serial Port allows you to create a virtual Serial Port on your computer.
Example Use: Many mobile devices do not have serial ports anymore, if you require to attach a device that can only be connected by a serial port, you can use the serial port of a Bluetooth enabled computer.
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Services
My Fax is a service that allows you to use the fax facility of a remote Bluetooth modem, phone or computer.
Example Use: You have a Bluetooth enabled desktop computer with a fax/modem capable of sending and receiving faxes. You can use this service to send faxes through this computer from your Bluetooth enabled computer. You can also use your Bluetooth enabled phone.
My Headset service is used to connect to a Bluetooth enabled headset.
Example Use: You can attach a wireless Bluetooth headset to your computer to listen to music, or communicate over the Internet.
PIM Item Transfer is a service that allows you to send or request PIM Items (contacts, email, calendar or notes)
Example Use: Some mobile devices will be setup to send a business card if you connect to their PIM Item Transfer Service.
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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WIDCOMM software that I am installing?
Many Bluetooth Adaptors use the WIDCOMM software to work with the adaptor and connect with other Bluetooth devices.
The Bluetooth Device that I am connecting to has the same device name.
You may change the device name of your device (See page 25).
When I search, devices appear that I do not recognizes.
Because Bluetooth has a range that could possibility exceed the area you are in, you will detect devices beyond those that you are seeking. For example people passing by, however, this does not necessarily mean you will be able to access their device without their permission.
Is my data encrypted?
Data transferred between Bluetooth device can be set to enable secure connection. Secure connections are encrypted using the PIN. You can enable or disable secure connections by going to Local Services and selecting the property of the service you wish to secure. (See page 20).
My Bluetooth connection drops out when I use my cordless phone.
Bluetooth uses the 2.4Ghz unlicensed ISM band, which is the same as some high end cordless phones, video transmitters, and some other wireless devices. Even though Bluetooth uses freqency hopping to prevent interference with these devices, at times it may interfere.
My Bluetooth Device requires a PIN, and I do not think it has one.
Some Bluetooth device (for example headsets) are set to a default PIN 0000.
My computer does not detect the USB Bluetooth Adaptor.
You may need to get a technician to make sure your USB port drivers are installed correctly.
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Win98SE/ME/2K

Notes for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000

There are slight differences if you are using your USB Bluetooth Adaptor under these Operating Systems, these are noted below.
If you are using Windows 98SE/ME/2000 you will not see Figure 4.2 when you Double-Click the My Bluetooth Places icon on your desktop, instead you will see Figure 6.1
The equivalent Windows XP and Win 98SE/ME/2000 is shown below.
Windows XP
Figure 7.1 My Bluetooth Places (Win
98SE/ME/2000
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000
Right-Click on the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray and select configuration.
Use View Devices in Range. And press F5 to refresh.
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