Planet Technology BT-200U User Manual
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USB Bluetooth Adapter
BT-200U
User’s Manual
Copyright
Copyright (C) 2003 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved.
The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET
Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and
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Disclaimer
PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments
and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with
respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
Information in this User’s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of PLANET. PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies
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current the information in this User’s Manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to
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If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading, or incomplete, we would
appreciate your comments and suggestions.
CE mark Warning
The is a class B device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to
numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET USB Bluetooth Adapter:
Model: BT-200U
Rev: 1.0 (January 2003)
Part No. EM-BT200U
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................1
BT-200U Features..................................................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION........................................................................................2
Software Installation.............................................................................................2
Software Un-installation.......................................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................................................5
Setup Diagnostics.................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 BLUETOOTH SOFTWARE......................................................................8
About Bluetooth Software....................................................................................8
Description of Bluetooth Software Icons...........................................................9
CHAPTER 4 BASIC OPERATION...............................................................................11
Search for Bluetooth Devices............................................................................11
Pair........................................................................................................................12
How to use the service of File Transfer............................................................13
CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURATION..................................................................................14
General.................................................................................................................14
Accessibility.........................................................................................................15
Discovery.............................................................................................................16
Information Exchange........................................................................................16
Local Services.....................................................................................................17
Client Application................................................................................................18
Hardware..............................................................................................................19
Version Info..........................................................................................................21
Notifications.........................................................................................................21
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATION...................................................................................23
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This USB Bluetooth Adapter, BT-200U, is specifically designed to plug into an available Universal Serial Bus port connecting to a desktop or laptop PC. It allows you to
make short-range wireless connections between Bluetooth devices such as cellular
phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), and desktop and notebook computers.
BT-200U uses radio transmission, voice and data are thus transmitted almost immediately. Bluetooth transmission ensures both protection from interference and secures
data transfers. It helps people share and access the information that's important to
them more easily.
Link your notebook with your handheld, mobile phone, printer and other Bluetooth
devices within your personal area network (PAN) via a secure short-range wireless
radio link. Get rid of all those hassle cables and automatically share documents,
browse the Internet and synchronize calendars, address books and more.
BT-200U Features
Ø Follows world wide standard which compatible to other Bluetooth devices
Ø Bluetooth Manager Utility eases the difficulties of configuration and management
Ø Various services provided: Virtual Serial Port, Dial-up Networking, Fax, File Trans-
fer, Information Exchange, Information Synchronization, and Network Access
Ø Connection protection and data security enhanced mechanism
Ø Most popular OS support: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Ø Up to 8 devices Point-to-MultiPoint topology expands your PAN coverage
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• USB Bluetooth Adapter x 1
• USB Adapter Cable x 1
• CD-ROM (includes Driver, Utility, Manual) x 1
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Chapter 2
Installation
Software Installation
Note: The Bluetooth Software should be installed well prior to the hardware installation.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once
completed, a menu screen will appear as follows:
2. To install the Bluetooth software, click on the "Bluetooth Software" hyperlink to
activate the installation procedure for the application program.
If the above screen is not shown, you can start the installation as follows.
• Click on Start Menu/ Run.
• Enter “D:\Utility\setup.exe” in the appeared box, where “D” is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive.
• Click on “OK” button.
3. On the Welcome screen, click the Next button.
4. When the License Agreement screen is displayed, read the License Agreement,
then click the radio button to the left of “I accept the terms in the license agree-
ment” and click the Next button.
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5. On the Device Information screen, enter the required information:
Device Name—other Bluetooth-enabled devices, when inquiring about devices
within radio range, will see this user-configured device name.
The name can be changed after the installation process through the Bluetooth
Software Configuration Panel.
Device Type—click the down arrow 6and choose Desktop or Laptop from the
drop-down list. The device type can be changed after the installation process
through the Bluetooth Software Configuration Panel.
Click the Next button.
6. On the Destination Folder screen, click the Change button to browse to a new
destination folder for the Bluetooth software. Otherwise, click the Next button to accept the default folder.
7. The InstallShield Wizard is ready to install the Bluetooth software. If you need to
review or change any settings, click the Back button. Click the Cancel button to exit
the Wizard. Otherwise, click the Install button
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8. Click OK at the following message (only for Windows 2000/XP installation).
9. The Installing Bluetooth Software screen displays the installation progress. If
prompted to insert the Windows CD, do so and follow the on-screen instructions.
10. When finished, click Finish to end the Installation Wizard.
11. Remember to restart your computer to have the new configuration take effect.
Software Un-installation
1. In Windows, go to Start →Settings→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs.
2. Select Windcomm Bluetooth Software… and click the Remove button.
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Connects to the USB host port
Hardware Installation
Note: The hardware installation should be only performed when the software is
well installed.
Precaution
Before the installation, make sure the USB port exists in your computer and is enabled.
To check this, go to My ComputeràControl Panel àSystem. Open the Device
Manager tab. If the Universal Serial Bus controller device is found, it means your
USB port is installed and enabled. If not, either no USB port is installed or the USB
bios is not properly enabled. In this case, consult your computer dealer for USB support.
Getting Hooked Up
1. Locate the USB host port of your system. Align the USB connector (the thinner
end) of the USB adapter toward the USB host port, push evenly and steadily until
it is seated.
2. Plug your BT-200U into the thicker end of the USB adapter cable.
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