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Bluetooth USB Adapter
Connect your peripherals and
computing devices, without cables
User Manual
F8T012 - F8T013
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Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4 Product Features .................................................................................................. 5 System Requirements ........................................................................................... 6 Package Contents ................................................................................................ 7 USB Adapter S
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Introduction 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 docum
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Product Features • Bluetooth allows you to create adhoc network • Higher speed access up to 3Mbps (effective throughput of 2.2 Mbps) • Adds Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR wireless technology to your USB desktop computer, or notebook • Fast paring time between 3.5 to 5 sec. • Lower power consumption • Bit Error Rate (BER) improved performance • Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty • Offers backwards compatibility with any Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2-compliant device • Installs easily with Plug-and-Play conv
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System Requirements 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 v10.3 and higher* *Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple. 6 6
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Package Contents • Bluetooth USB Adapter • CD-ROM for installation software and documentation • User Manual on CD • Quick Installation Guide • Registration Card 7 7
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USB Adapter Specifications Bluetooth Compliance: Version 2.0 LED Indicator: Power On/Data Traffic Physical Interface: USB UHCI/OHCI 2.0-compliant Antenna Type: Integrated, 0 +/- 1 dBi Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz Dimensions: 5 8mm (L) x 18mm (W) x 8mm (H) Output Power: ( F8T012) 4~20 dBm, Class I Weight: 0.2oz. (7g) (F8T013) -6~4 dBm, Class II Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm Storage Temp: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius Data Rate: 3Mbps (effective
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Software Setup 1. Insert the CD and wait for the software to run automatically. 2. Press on “Install Bluetooth Software”. 9 9
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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 insta
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Software Setup 3. Choose “I accept the terms in the 4. Specify the location where the software license agreement” to accept the files will be installed on your hard drive. license agreement. Click on “Next” to It is recommended that you install continue. the software in the default directory “C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth Software\”. Click on “Next” to continue. 11 11
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Software Setup 5. Confirm that the device software is 6. T he InstallShield Wizard will begin to ready to be installed and click on install the Belkin Bluetooth Software. “Install”. This may take several minutes. 12 12
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Software Setup 7. The Driver Signature Notice window will appear. Press OK for the next step. 13 13
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Software Setup 8. 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
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Software Setup 9. Confirm the completion of the software installation; click “Finish” and restart the system if prompted to do so. 15 15
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Hardware 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 handling the USB Adapter. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the USB Adapter. Dry weather conditions or
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Hardware Setup 3. Browse for the location of the device 4. If you receive the following “Hardware driver “:\Program Files\Belkin\ installation notice”, click on Bluetooth\Software\bin\” then click “Continue Anyway” to continue with “Next”. the installation process. 17 17
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Hardware Setup 5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation; click on “Finish” to complete the installation process. 18 18
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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 the name, which will be made available when your computer is discovered by other Bluetooth devices. 19 19
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Initial Configuration Wizard 3. Choose the type of computer on which 4. C ontinue the Wizard to configure the you have installed the Belkin USB Bluetooth services that this computer Adapter from the drop-down menu in will make available for use to other the window. Bluetooth devices. Click “Next”. 20 20
