TROY Group WindPort User manual
Quick Install Guide
Part Number 40151-100
Revision 1.0
BluetoothTM PC Card
TM
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with this TROY product. TROY is not responsible for any use of this information
as applied to other products.
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modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure
to strictly comply with TROY’S operating and maintenance instructions.
Warranty Notice
TROY GROUP, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TROY shall not be liable for any errors con-
tained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data profits, or
any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of TROY products
or services.
Trademark Notice
WindPort and WindConnect are registered trademarks of TROY Group, Inc.
Bluetooth is a trademark of BLUETOOTH SIG, Inc. and licensed to TROY.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. TROY disclaims any and
all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2001 by TROY Group, Inc.
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Contents
Introduction
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About Your User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1 Installing the WindPort Bluetooth PC Card
Hardware and Software
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 95, 98 and ME 1-2
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 2000 . . . . . . .1-2
Connecting to the Laptop PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
2 Configuring the Bluetooth Software
Setting Your Workstation Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Creating the Virtual COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Setting Up Your Windows System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Making the Bluetooth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
4 Where to Get Help
Worldwide Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Contacting TROY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Returning Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
5 Notices
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
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Introduction
The TROY WindPortTM BluetoothTM PC Card is a device that enables wireless
communications capabilities on most models of laptop computers By using the
WindPort, you can conveniently communicate with other devices, such as print-
ers, mobile phones, and PDAs, without using a cable, as shown in the diagram
below.
WindowsTM System Requirements
To use the WindPort Bluetooth PC card, your system should include:
◗A laptop computer with a Pentium 133MHz or higher processor
◗At least one free PCMCIA card slot
Printer with TROY
WindConnect
Bluetooth
Print
Adapter
Laptop computer with
WindPort PC Card
Bluetooth
wireless
communications link
Bluetooth
enabled
Mobile Phone
Bluetooth
enabled
Handheld Computer
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◗Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, ME, or Windows XP
◗At least 64MB RAM
◗At least 10MB of free hard disk space to install the software
◗A CD-ROM drive
Unpacking and Handling
The WindPort shipping box contains the following items:
◗WindPort Bluetooth PC Card
◗WindPort Bluetooth PC Card Quick Install Guide
◗Installation CD-ROM
The WindPort Bluetooth PC Card is designed to withstand normal handling pro-
cedures, but reasonable precautions should be exercised during installation, partic-
ularly with regard to static discharge.
◗Make sure that you are adequately grounded by touching a bare metal part of
the PC while installing the WindPort Bluetooth PC Card.
◗Avoid moving around the work area in order to eliminate static charge
buildup.
◗If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.
About Your Quick Install Guide
This book contains system requirements, important safety information, and
instructions on:
◗Installing the WindPort hardware
◗Using the WindPort with a Microsoft Windows system
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Installing the
PC Card BluetoothTM
Hardware and Software
You can now configure your laptop PC to communicate wirelessly to other
Bluetooth devices. To do this, you will use TROY-provided software to create a
special local communication port.
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation, make sure that:
◗The laptop PC is powered on
◗Windows is running
◗Windows 98 and ME users should either have their original Windows CD-
ROM distribution kit or should have the Windows files available in the
\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS directory on their hard drive (the installa-
tion process requires certain Windows files that are not normally pre-installed)
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 95,
98, and ME
1. Insert the WindPort PC Card into the PCMCIA slot and turn on the comput-
er. The Windows wizard will automatically detect the adapter and display
New Hardware Found. Click on Next to continue.
2. Select the Search for the best driver for my device [recommended]
option and click on Next.
3. Insert the WindPort Installation CD-ROM and select the location where the
driver is placed. We recommend that you use the Specify a location
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option, which allows you to directly enter the path to the appropriate driver (if
you are installing from the CD-ROM, this is typically D:\drivers\win9x).
Then click on Next to continue.
4. Windows will identify and display the WindPort as a Bluetooth PC Card.
Click on Next to confirm the driver selection.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen and accept the default values. Note that
the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear multiple times during the
installation process.
6. If the wizard prompts you to insert the Windows disk or CD, insert the
Windows CD or direct it to search the appropriate folders on your hard drive.
7. When the installation process is complete, restart your computer.
8. To install the WindPort Bluetooth Utility, insert the WindPort Installation CD-
ROM once again. Double click on the setup.exe icon.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility installation. Two pro-
grams will be installed when you have completed the installation process:
◗Bluetooth Neighborhood
◗Bluetooth Software Suite
You have finished the hardware and software installation process under
Windows 95, 98, or ME. You may now proceed to the next chapter for con-
figuration the software.
WindPort PC Card and Utility Installation under Windows 2000
1. Insert the WindPort PC Card into the PCMCIA slot and turn on the comput-
er. The Windows wizard will automatically detect the adapter and prompt you
to install the required driver. Click on Next to continue.
2. Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]
option and click on Next.
3. Insert the WindPort Installation CD-ROM and select the location where the
driver is placed. We recommend that you use the Specify a location
option, which allows you to directly enter the path to the appropriate driver (if
you are installing from the CD-ROM, typically this is D:\drivers\w2k).
Then click on Next to continue.
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4. Windows 2000 will display the adapter as WindPort as a Bluetooth PC
Card. The wizard may identify multiple drivers that are suitable for this
device. If this is the case, select the Install one of the other drivers check
box, and, in the subsequent menu, highlight the driver located in the w2k
folder. Click on Next to confirm the driver selection.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen and accept the default values. Note that
the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear multiple times during the
installation process.
6. Click on Yes to continue if the Windows wizard prompts you that the
WindPort driver does not contain a Microsoft Digital Signature.
7. To install the WindPort Bluetooth Utility, insert the WindPort Installation CD-
ROM once again. Double click on the setup.exe icon.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the utility installation. Two pro-
grams will be installed when you have completed the installation process:
◗Bluetooth Neighborhood
◗Bluetooth Software Suite
You have finished the hardware and software installation process under
Windows 2000. You may now proceed to the next chapter for configuration
the software.
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