Belkin F8T003 User manual

Bluetooth

™

USB Adapter

Connect your peripherals and computing

devices, without cables

User Manual

F8T001 ver. 2

F8T003 ver. 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

USB Adapter Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Supported Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Initial Configuration Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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PRODUCT FEATURESINTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth USB Adapter (the USB Adapter) from Belkin.

The USB Adapter features the breakthrough Bluetooth wireless technology that lets you

create efficient communications between your USB desktop PC or notebook and devices

using Bluetooth wireless technology—without physical connectors or cables.

Before you install and start using your new USB Adapter, please take a few minutes to

review some of the terms that you will be seeing throughout the document. You will

find a brief Glossary on page 21 of this manual.

The USB Adapter is compliant with

Bluetooth

standard version 1.1 and provides:

•Compliancy with

Bluetooth

specification v1.1 devices

•USB bus powering: no external power supply necessary

•Support for Microsoft®Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

•Compatible with Mac OS®X v10.2 and higher*

•Operating distance of up to 10 meters (F8T003) or 100 meters (F8T001)**

•Point-to-multipoint connections

•Support for data rates up to 721Kbps

•Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication

•Compatibility with USB desktop and notebook computers

*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple®.

**10m/100m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within proximity.

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PC System Requirements

•PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above

•Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended

•One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard

•Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Mac®System Requirements

•One available USB port, USB 1.1 standard

•Mac OS X v10.2 and higher*

*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

•

Bluetooth

USB Adapter

•CD-ROM for installation software and documentation

•User Manual

•Quick Installation Guide

•Registration Card

For a complete explanation of the Belkin Bluetooth software, refer to

the software manual contained in the included CD-ROM.

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SUPPORTED PROFILES

The services supported by your USB Adapter are defined as “Profiles”.

Available profiles include:

USB ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS

Bluetooth

Compliance: Version 1.1

Physical Interface: USB UHCI/OHCI 1.1-compliant

Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz

Output Power: (F8T001) 4~20 dBm, Class I

(F8T003) -6~4 dBm, Class II

Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm

Data Rate: 723/56Kbps

Typical Power

Consumption: (F8T001) Tx: 150mA, Rx 80mA

(F8T003) Tx: 65mA, Rx 45mA

Operating Range: (F8T001) 100-meter radius indoors

(F8T003) 10-meter radius indoors

Network Topology: Point-to-Multipoint

Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet

Operation: Master/Slave

Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM

LED Indicator: Power On/Data Traffic

Antenna Type: Integrated, 0 +/- 1 dBi

Dimensions: 64mm (L) x 22mm (W) x 8mm (H)

Weight: 0.3oz. (8.5g)

Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius

Storage Temp: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius

Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)

Supply Voltage: 5.0V DC

Nominal Current: 100mA

Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping

Spread Spectrum)

Modulation: GFSK (Gussian Frequency

Shift Keying)

Certifications: FCC, CE, ICES, C-Tick, BQB, WHQL

for XP

Warranty: 2 years

Supported Languages: English, German, Japanese,

Spanish, French

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

•Generic Access

•Service Discovery

•Personal Area Network

•Hardcopy Cable Replacement

• Serial Port

•LAN Access

•Dial-Up Networking

•Generic Object Exchange

•Object Push

•File Transfer

•Synchronization

•Fax

•Human Interface Device

•Headset

•Audio Gateway

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SOFTWARE SETUP

Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

To install the software for the USB Adapter, follow the instructions below:

Note: The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from Windows 98 SE,

Me, and 2000.

Note: Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation.

1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM

into the PC’s CD-ROM drive.

2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard”

window appears. Click on “Next” to begin

the installation process.

SUPPORTED PROFILES

Your USB Adapter gives you the ability to do the following—without cables:

The basic functions of the

Bluetooth

Neighborhood include:

•Device Discovery

•Service Discovery

•Establishing links with remote devices

•Transfer files

•Access dial-up networks

•Connect to local area networks

•Perform an ActiveSync®session

•Connect to serial ports

•Exchange PIM data

•Send or exchange business cards

•Connect to mice and keyboards

•Print

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5. Confirm that the device software

is ready to be installed and click

on “Install”.

6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin to

install the Belkin Bluetooth Software.

This may take several minutes.

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SOFTWARE SETUPSOFTWARE SETUP

3. Choose “I accept the terms in the

license agreement” to accept the

license agreement. Click on “Next”

to continue.

4. Specify the location where the

software files will be installed on your

hard drive. It is recommended that

you install the software in the default

directory “C:\Program

Files\belkin\Bluetooth\Software\”.

Click on “Next” to continue.

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SOFTWARE SETUP

7. During the installation process you may be prompted to insert your USB Adapter. If

your USB Adapter is not plugged into your computer at this time, you may insert it

into an available USB 1.1-compliant port on your desktop or notebook computer,

then click “OK” to continue. Click on “Cancel” to continue installation without the

Bluetooth device inserted. Refer to the “Hardware Installation” section of this User

Manual for instructions for installing the hardware.

Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Driver Signature Notice”, click “OK” to

continue the installation process.

SOFTWARE SETUP

8. Confirm the completion of the software installation; click “Finish” and restart the

system if prompted to do so.

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HARDWARE SETUPHARDWARE SETUP

Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Follow these instructions to install your USB Adapter on your PC.

Note: Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its delicate electrical components.

To protect your device, always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handing the USB Adapter.

This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the

USB Adapter. Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire an

electrostatic charge.

1. Connect the USB Adapter directly to an

available USB A-type connector on your

desktop or notebook computer. Your system

should register a new USB device found.

2. Choose “Install from a list or specific

location”; then click “Next”.

3. Browse for the location of the device

driver “:\Program Files\Belkin\

Bluetooth\Software\bin\” then

click “Next”.

4. If you receive the following “Hardware

installation notice”, click on “Continue

Anyway” to continue with the

installation process.

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INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD

Configuring your computer for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

1. Once the installation process is complete you will be prompted by the “Initial

Bluetooth Configuration Wizard”. This Wizard will guide you through the initial

setup of your Bluetooth device. Please follow the Wizard as prompted.

2. Name your computer with a friendly name. This is name will be made available

when your computer is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.

HARDWARE SETUP

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5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation;

click on “Finish” to complete the installation process.

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