Micro Star Co MS6970 Users Manual
MS-6970 Bluetooth USB Dongle
MICRO-STAR INT’L
Version 1.0
Feb. 2003
G52-W6970X1
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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 when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference,
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
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RESEAU.
FCC ID: I4L-MS6970
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Requirement
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this
equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration
Number, Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and USOC jack type for this
equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone
company.
An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular jack is provided with this equipment.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premise
wiring use a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See installation
instructions for details.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your
telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number
is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected
to on line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you
may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, you should contact your local
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. If your
telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you
in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as
possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Y our telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they
do, you will be notified in advance to you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact MICROSTAR INTERNATIONAL for information on obtaining service or repairs. The
telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network
until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not
malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone com-
pany. Connection to party lines is subject to stat tariffs.
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Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling
any piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects
the equipment from overheating.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause
electrical shock.
7. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
a service personnel:
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8. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60
BELOW -200C, IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Bluetooth Technology ........................................................... 1
1.2 MSI™ Bluetooth USB Dongle .............................................. 1
1.3 Hardware Specifications ......................................................... 2
2. Installation .................................................................................. 5
2.1 Package Checkup .................................................................... 5
2.2 Software Installation .............................................................. 5
2.3 Hardware Installation ............................................................. 6
3. Software Operations -- My Bluetooth Places ................... 9
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................. 9
3.2 Basic Operations ................................................................... 15
3.3 Configure Bluetooth ............................................................. 22
3.4 Security .................................................................................. 68
3.5 Troubleshooting.................................................................... 7 2
4. Software Operations -- Mobilet .......................................... 77
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 77
4.2 Connection ............................................................................ 78
4.3 Phonebook ............................................................................ 81
4.4 SIM Card ................................................................................ 84
4.5 Calendar ................................................................................. 8 7
4.6 Melody ................................................................................... 90
4.7 Short Message ........................................................................ 94
4.8 Image .................................................................................... 100
4.9 Troubleshooting.................................................................. 108
5. Technical Support .................................................................. 113
6. Glossary ................................................................................... 115
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1. Introduction
1.1 Bluetooth Technology
The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the
wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection.
Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the
connection.
The originator of the request is known as the client. The
device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server.
Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and server.
A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connection to another device as part of its normal operation.
For example, the program may request a connection to a remote
computer, a printer, or a modem. Becoming a Bluetooth client
normally requires an action by the device operator, such as an
attempt to browse a remote computer, print a file, or dial out on a
modem.
Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth software is
always running in the background on the server, ready to respond to
connection requests.
1.2 MSI™ Bluetooth USB Dongle
MSI™ Bluetooth USB Dongle provides wireless technology
that revolutionizes personal connectivity. It is the solution for the
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seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal
computers, enabling short-range wireless connections between desktop/laptop computers, Bluetooth-enabled peripherals (printers,
faxes,...), portable handheld devices, and connectivity to the
Internet.
1.3 Hardware Specifications
General
H/W Interface USB
Bluetooth Spec. Ver. 1.1
Compliance
Throughput About 723Kbps (data channels)
Operating Volt. 5V from USB interface
Operating Range Up to 30M for open space
Regulatory Approval FCC, CE, BSMI
Temperature Storage temp: -20
Radio
Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
Frequency Range 2.4~2.4835GHz (2.4GHz ISM Band)
RF Channels 79-channel system for USA, Japan, and Europe
Modulation GFSK, BT=0.5
Output Power Class Bluetooth Power Class 2
Output Power +6dBm (Max.)
Receiver Sensitivity Better than -82dBm with BER < 0.1%
Max Input Level -5dBm
Power Control Yes
Base Band
Physical Links Support ACL link
Bluetooth USB Dongle
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C~+100oC
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Operating temp: 0
Compliant with FCC part 15
(except France, 23-channel system for France)
C~+70oC
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Network Capabilities Support piconet point-to-point and point-to-
Link Manager
3-slot Packets Yes
5-slot Packets Yes
Slot Offset Yes
Timing Accuracy Yes
Switch Yes
Hold Mode Yes
Sniff Mode Yes
Test Mode Yes
Park Mode Yes
RSSI Yes
Power Control Yes
Authentication Yes
Encryption Yes
Software
System Support Windows
Profile Support Generic Access Profile/Service Discovery
multipoint connections
®
2000/ME/98/XP
Profile/Serial Port Profile/Dial-Up Networking
Profile/Fax Profile/LAN Access Profile/Generic
Object Exchange Profile/File Transfer Profile/
Object Push Profile/Synchronization Profile/
Personal Area Network Profile/Hard Cable
Replacement Profile
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2. Installation
2.1 Package Checkup
Unpack the package and inspect all of the items carefully. If
any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your local
dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep the box and packing materials
at hand, in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
Bluetooth
USB Dongle
Strap
Software
CD
2.2 Software Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD disk into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Click on Bluetooth Software and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
4. After completion of the installation, please restart your
computer.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
Uncap the Bluetooth USB Dongle.
1.
2.
Connect the Bluetooth USB Dongle to any available USB ports
on the target devices with which you wish to establish wireless
Bluetooth connection. The target devices can be a desktop PC, a
laptop PC, or any other types of PCs with Windows® OS & USB
ports.
After installation, make sure that the USB Dongle is placed at a
location free from signal obstruction. Concrete walls, metal
substances, paints with metal composites,... etc. will cause signal obstruction and disable the Bluetooth function.
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Note 1: The Bluetooth USB Dongle integrates one
blue LED to indicate the connection status (LED on
=> under connection / LED off => disconnection
or failed connection.)
Note 2: To make sure that the hardware & software
have been successfully installed, go to Control Panel
after restarting your system. Double-click System
and click the Device Manager tab. If the hardware
& software installation is complete, the MSI USB
Bluetooth Device should appear.
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3. Software Operations -- My Bluetooth Places
3.1 Introduction
1. Bluetooth Tray
The Bluetooth tray resides in the Windows system tray,
which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the
screen. The Bluetooth tray provides fast access to most
Bluetooth operations.
From the Bluetooth tray you can:
Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the
Bluetooth icon, or right-click the Bluetooth icon
and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places.
Access the Bluetooth Setup Wizard. This wiz-
ard will help you:
Configure how this computer accesses a service
on another Bluetooth device
Locate remote Bluetooth devices
Configure the way that this computer provides
services to remote Bluetooth devices
Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device,
e.g., “John’s PC” and “Desktop.”
Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—
right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Advanced Configuration.
Access the Quick Connect option—right-click
the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, and then
select the type of service to which you wish to
connect.
Start/Stop Bluetooth on this computer.
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2. Access My Bluetooth Places
My Bluetooth Places is part of Windows Explorer.
There are multiple ways to access My Bluetooth Places:
In the Windows system tray
Right-click the Bluetooth icon and select Explore
My Bluetooth Places
or
Double-click the Bluetooth icon
On the desktop, double-click the Bluetooth icon
Open Windows Explorer and select My Bluetooth Places in
the Folders pane or from the Address shortcut menu.
3. Icons Used For Bluetooth Devices And Services
Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device
or service’s status by changing appearance.
The Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray provides
feedback about Bluetooth status.
Figure 1: Bluetooth Icon
Bluetooth Icon Indicates Bluetooth Status
Enabled Disabled Connected
Blue with White
Blue with Red
Blue with Green
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Figure 2: Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K
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Device Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K
Name Normal Connected Paired
Audio Gateway
Desktop
Headset
Laptop
Modem
Network Access Point
Personal Digital Assistant
Printer
Telephone
Unknown
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Figure 3: Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K
Service Icons for Windows 9x, Me and 2K
Name Normal Connected Not Available*
Audio Gateway
Dial-up Networking
Fax
Headset
Network Access
PIM Item Transfer
PIM Synchronization
Public Folder
Serial Port
*Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not
installed.
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Figure 4: Device Icons for Windows XP
Name Normal Connected Paired
Audio Gateway
Desktop
Headset
Laptop
Modem
Network Access Point
Personal Digital Assistant
Printer
Telephone
Unknown Device
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Figure 5: Service Icons for Windows XP
Service Icons for Windows XP
Name Normal Connected Not Available*
Audio Gateway
Dial-up Networking
Fax
Headset
Network Access
PIM Item Transfer
PIM Synchronization
Public Folder
Serial Port
*Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary
hardware is not installed.
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3.2 Basic Operations
1. Start Or Stop Bluetooth
To start Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, rightclick the Bluetooth icon and select Start the Bluetooth Device.
The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when
Bluetooth is running.
To stop Bluetooth: in the Windows system tray, right-click
the Bluetooth icon and select Stop the Bluetooth Device.
The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a red insert when
Bluetooth is stopped.
2. Create A Connection From The Bluetooth Icon In The
System Tray
In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon,
select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that
you wish to use.
If this computer has created a connection to the desired type
of service in the past, the options on the shortcut menu are:
The name(s) of any device(s) with which prior con-
nections to this type of service have been
established. Select a name from the list to re-establish connection.
Other Devices…Select this option to search for
additional devices that potentially provide the desired service, select a device from the list, and then
If this computer has never created a connection to this type
of service, the only option on the shortcut menu is “Find
click Connect.
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Devices….” Select this option to search for devices that
potentially provide the desired service, select a device from
the list, and then click Connect.
3. Create A Connection Using The Bluetooth Setup Wizard
From the Folders pane of Windows Explorer, right-click
My Bluetooth Places and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard
or
In Windows Explorer, with My Bluetooth Places selected,
from the Bluetooth menu, select Bluetooth Setup Wiz-
ard
or
From the Windows system tray: right-click the Bluetooth
icon and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard.
Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions.
4. Create A Connection From Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood
From Windows Explorer:
In the Folders pane, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood, right-click a device name and select “Con-
nect …” the desired service.
or
In the Folders pane, expand Entire Bluetooth
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Neighborhood, select a device, and then, in the right
pane, right-click a service provided by that device and
select “Connect to…”
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Only available services are displayed in the menus.
5. Find Bluetooth Devices
Search for Devices looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices that it finds in My Bluetooth
Places.
To start a search for devices, in the Folders pane of My
Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, and
then, from the Bluetooth menu, select Search for Devices.
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The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth
Places is active.
Periodic Search for Devices
Bluetooth can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth Configuration Panel >
Discovery tab).
One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility that the
wireless connections allow. However, mobility means that
devices may move in or out of connection range during the
time between the automatic updates performed by Bluetooth.
To be certain that the displayed list of devices in the neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not
enabled, force an update of the device list using the technique
described in Search for Devices, above.
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Some devices within connection range may not show up in
the list of devices found because:
Your device is configured to report only specific types
or classes of devices (Bluetooth Configuration Panel
> Discovery tab, on your device).
The unlisted device is configured to be non-discover-
able (Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Accessibility
tab, on the unlisted device).
6. Find A Service
The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery.
To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My
Bluetooth Places, right-click a device name and select Discover Available Services from the shortcut menu.
Bluetooth services are those things that this computer can
do for remote Bluetooth devices. For example, if this computer allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a fax using a
fax modem that is physically attached to this computer,
then this computer is providing the Bluetooth fax service.
Some services are hardware dependant; this computer cannot provide the fax service unless it has a physical fax modem,
for example.
Some Bluetooth services use virtual “hardware.” The
Bluetooth Serial Port service, for example, does not use a
physical port on this computer. Instead, it creates virtual
serial ports that Windows applications can see and use as if
they were actual physical ports.
Each Bluetooth service that this computer is capable of providing can be started automatically when Bluetooth starts.
Each service can be setup to require security measures before
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allowing a remote Bluetooth device to connect.
Bluetooth services require a Bluetooth application on the
remote device; services and applications usually have coinciding names; i.e., there is a Bluetooth Fax Service and a
Bluetooth Fax Application.
The services supported by Bluetooth are:
Bluetooth Serial Port—a wireless connection between
two devices. This connection can be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the
devices.
Dial-up Networking—allows a device to use a modem
that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device.
Fax—allows a device to send a fax using a remote
Bluetooth cell phone, modem, or computer.
File Transfer—allows a device to perform file system
operations on another Bluetooth device; browse, open,
copy, etc.
Headset—allows a Bluetooth headset to be used as the
audio input/output mechanism for another Bluetooth
device, such as a computer or cell phone.
PIM Item Transfer—allows two Bluetooth devices to
exchange Personal Information Manager data such as
business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.
PIM Synchronization—allows two Bluetooth devices
to synchronize Personal Information Manager data.
Network Access—allows a device to access a Local
Area Network via a second Bluetooth device that is
physically connected to the network or allows a remote device to become part of an ad hoc network
provided by the Bluetooth server.
Audio Gateway—allows the microphone/speakers on
Bluetooth device (typically a computer) to be used as
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the audio input/output mechanism for a remote
Bluetooth device, such as a cell phone.
All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these
services. For example, network gateways may provide only
the Network Access service.
7. Bluetooth Connection Status
The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means
to disconnect an active connection.
Display the Connection Status dialog box: in My
Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, select a device, and
then, in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a
service name and select Status from the shortcut menu.
The Information provided is:
Status: “Connected” or “Not Connected”
Device Name: the name of the device to which this
computer is connected.
Duration: the length of time that this connection has
been established, displayed in hours, minutes and seconds.
Depending on the service, the connection may time
out (automatically disconnect) after a specific period
of inactivity.
Activity: the number of bytes sent and received over
the connection.
Signal Strength: a graphic indicator that ranges from
Too Weak through Good to Too Strong.
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To change the power transmission level of this
computer: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,
Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then
change the setting in the Maximum Power Transmis-
sion drop-down list. The Advanced button is not avail-
able in all countries.
The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are
Properties button: displays the Bluetooth Properties
dialog box for this connection.
Disconnect button: closes this connection.
Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status
dialog box.
8. Send To Bluetooth
This feature is used to send information to another Bluetooth
device. Data types include:
Files from Windows Explorer
Documents from Microsoft Office applications,
including:
Word
Excel
Access
PowerPoint.
Microsoft Outlook items, including:
Contacts
Appointments
Tasks
Messages
Notes.
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To use Send to Bluetooth
1. In the application:
a) Windows Explorer—select one or more files to be
transferred. Folders cannot be transferred.
b) Microsoft Office—only the document in the active
window can be transferred.
c) Microsoft Outlook—select one or more items to be
transferred.
2. From the application’s File menu, select Send To, and
then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu.
3. Select a device from the shortcut menu to send the data
or
Select Other..., choose a device from the list, and then
click OK to send the data.
3.3 Configure Bluetooth
1. Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, client applications, hardware,
security, discovery, accessibility, default paths, event notification and other Bluetooth related items.
To Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel
From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth
Configuration
or
In the Windows System Tray, right-click the
Bluetooth icon, and select Advanced Configuration
from the shortcut menu.
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2. Bluetooth Services versus Bluetooth Applications
Bluetooth Services are services that this computer provides to remote Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth services
on this computer are referred to collectively in the Bluetooth
configuration panel as “Local Services.”
Bluetooth Applications are software applications on this
computer that allow this computer to use the Bluetooth
services that are provided by remote devices. The Bluetooth
applications on this computer are referred to collectively in
the Bluetooth configuration panel as “Client Applications.”
Bluetooth Services and Bluetooth Applications usually have
coinciding names; e.g., there is a File Transfer service and a
File Transfer client application.
How this computer provides a service to remote devices is
configured on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth configuration panel.
How this computer uses a service that is provided by a remote device is configured on the Client Applications tab of
the Bluetooth configuration panel.
3. Bluetooth Exchange Folder
This is the highest-level directory on this computer to which
a remote Bluetooth device has access.
Devices that have been granted access to this computer’s
Bluetooth Exchange Folder also have access to all sub-folders contained within that folder and all files in those sub-
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