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USB-BT211
Mini USB Bluetooth Adapter
User Manual
®
For Windows XP OS
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E4687 First Edition July 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (
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Table of contents About this guide .................................................................................... v How this guide is organized ...............................................................v Conventions used in this guide ..........................................................v Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter ® Bluetooth overview .............................................................................. 1 Package contents .............................
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Table of contents Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth device ......................................................... 19 Connecting to a Bluetooth device ...................................................... 22 Using the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN) ..................................... 24 Chapter 5: Appendices Notices .................................................................................................. 32 ASUS Contact information ........
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About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, and specifications of the ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter describes how to install and launch the Bluetooth XP Suite. • Chapter 3: Bluet
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Knowing your USB 1 Bluetooth adapter ® Bluetooth overview ® Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that allows communication among Bluetooth-enabled devices such as PCs, mobile devices, headsets, and ® GPS receivers. Bluetooth devices only need to be within the specified range to exchange information and do not need any physical connection. ® With Bluetooth technology, you can: • Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. • Connect your computer t
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USB-BT211 specifications summary Model USB-BT211 Standard Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR Interface USB 2.0/1.1 Range Up to 100 meters A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUNP, FAX, FTP, HCRP, HID, Bluetooth Profile GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP, SAP Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band GFSK for 1Mbps, π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps, 8-DPSK Modulation Method for 3Mbps Spread Spectrum FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) Transfer Rate (Maz) Max UARTbaud rates of 3Mbps ® OS support Windows XP / Vista Tx
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Getting started 2 Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite The Bluetooth XP Suite is a Bluetooth management tool that enables you to find, pair, and communicate with other Bluetooth devices easily. • Remove any previously installed Bluetooth software on your computer. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs to uninstall Bluetooth software. • Install the Bluetooth XP Suite before inserting the USB Bluetooth adapter. To install the Bluetooth XP Suite on your computer: 1. Place t
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4. The InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth XP Suite launches. Click Next to continue. 5. Click Next to install the Bluetooth XP Suite to the default folder or click Change to specify another folder. 6. Click Install to start the installation. Chapter 2: Getting started 4
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7. Click Finish to exit the installation wizard. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer and activate the changes. 9. Insert the USB Bluetooth adapter after your computer reboots, then the computer detects the USB Bluetooth adapter and completes installing the Bluetooth profile drivers. Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite To launch the Bluetooth XP Suite: • Click Start > Programs > ASUS Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. ® • Double-click Bluetooth Suite on the Windows desktop. USB-BT211 5
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Bluetooth XP Suite 3 Bluetooth XP Suite screen The Bluetooth XP Suite screen consists of three major parts: • Bluetooth menu • Bluetooth Tasks area • Bluetooth device list Bluetooth menu Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth device list Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite 6
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Bluetooth menu Search For Device – Searches for Bluetooth devices within range. The available devices are listed in the right panel of the Bluetooth XP Suite screen. Bluetooth Configuration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Configuration which allows you to configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth profiles. Refer to the section Bluetooth Suite Configuration for details. Bluetooth Help Topics – Opens Bluetooth help files. Bluetooth Exchange Folder – Opens the Bluetooth exchange folder fo
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Bluetooth device list The Bluetooth device list displays the devices that are within range and their addresses, types, and statuses. Right-click a Bluetooth device in the list for the following options: Name Discovery – Displays the Bluetooth device name. Pair – Pairs with a Bluetooth device. Service Discovery – Displays the services that the Bluetooth device supports. Properties – Displays the name, address, type, connection status of the Bluetooth device and the services it supports. Bluetoo
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Bluetooth Suite Configuration Bluetooth Suite Configuration allows you to configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings such as device discovery and security settings, and various Bluetooth profiles including Object Push, Audio, Basic Imaging, Fax Server, and Sync profiles. You may do any of the following to launch Bluetooth Suite Configuration: • Select Bluetooth Configuration in the Bluetooth menu. • Click Configuration in the Bluetooth Tasks area. ® • Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows
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Show Device Discovery Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the device discovery reminder before searching for Bluetooth devices. Show Pairing Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the pairing reminder before pairing with other Bluetooth devices. Show Connection Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the connection reminder before connecting to other Bluetooth devices. Show Application Messages Tick this box to show the application messages. Local Device The Local Device page allows you to con
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Bluetooth Security The Bluetooth Security page allows you to configure the security mode for Bluetooth device connections. Require Bluetooth pairing for all links Tick this box to perform pairing on all Bluetooth device connections. Profile Manager The Profile Manager page displays the Bluetooth profiles that the Bluetooth XP Suite supports and the devices assigned to the Bluetooth profiles. A Bluetooth profile is a collection of settings that define standard communication methods for a parti
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The Bluetooth XP Suite supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Human Interface Device Profile (HID) This profile enables you to connect Bluetooth HIDs such as Bluetooth keyboards, mouses, and game controllers to your computer. The Bluetooth XP Suite supports multiple HID connections. Serial Port Profile (SPP) This profile enables you to set up virtual serial ports and connect your computer with another Bluetooth enabled device. Fax Profile (FAX) This profile enables you to use a FAX gatewa
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Audio / Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) This profile enables you to use a single Bluetooth remote control device to control the following applications on audiovisual devices: ® • Windows Media Player 11 ® • Windows Media Player 10 ® • Windows Media Player 9 • Winamp 5.33 • RealPlayer 10.5 • RealPlayer 10 The Bluetooth XP Suite accepts the following commands: • Play • Pause • Stop • Forward • Backward • Volume up • Volume down If multiple media applications are running, only on
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Shared Folders The Shared Folders page allows you to configure the settings for the File Transfer Profile (FTP). The FTP service enables you to browse the shared folder (often named ‘FTP folder’ on your computer) on an FTP-enabled Bluetooth device that is within range of your computer. You can also transfer files and folders between your computer and the shared folder. Allow Other Devices To Send Files And Folders To Your Shared Folders Tick this box to accept files and folders from remote d
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Object Push The Object Push page allows you to configure the settings for the Object Push Profile (OPP) that enables you to exchange files such as vCards (virtual business cards) and appointments with remote Bluetooth devices. The following applications support the OPP service: • Outlook 2007 • Outlook 2003 • Outlook 2002 • Outlook Express 6.0 • Outlook Express 5.0 Inbox Specifies a folder to save the files that the remote devices send to your computer via the OPP service. Allow other devices
