Asus Computer Accessories USBBT211 User Manual

USB-BT211  
Mini USB Bluetooth Adapter  
User Manual  
For Windows® XP OS  
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Table of contents  
Chapter 1:  
Chapter 2:  
Chapter 3:  
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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: Bluetooth XP Suite  
This chapter gives a detailed description on the Bluetooth XP Suite.  
Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device  
This chapter describes how to connect your computer to a Bluetooth device  
using the Bluetooth XP Suite.  
Chapter 5: Appendices  
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.  
Conventions used in this guide  
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to  
complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when  
trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.  
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Knowing your USB  
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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 to other Bluetooth devices that are within range.  
Synchronize data between your computer and Bluetooth-enabled mobile  
phone.  
Use a wireless mouse, keyboard, or game controller on your computer.  
Package contents  
Check your ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter package for the following items.  
ASUS USB-BT211  
Support CD (manual, utilities)  
Quick Start Guide  
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
System requirements  
Before using your ASUS USB Bluetooth adapter, ensure that your system meets  
the following requirements:  
Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista  
System memory: 64MB or larger  
Hard drive free space: 100MB  
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USB-BT211 specifications summary  
Model  
USB-BT211  
Standard  
Interface  
Range  
Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR  
USB 2.0/1.1  
Up to 100 meters  
A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUNP, FAX, FTP, HCRP, HID,  
GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP,  
SAP  
Bluetooth Profile  
Frequency Band  
2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band  
GFSK for 1Mbps, π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps, 8-DPSK  
for 3Mbps  
Modulation Method  
Spread Spectrum  
Transfer Rate (Maz)  
OS support  
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)  
Max UARTbaud rates of 3Mbps  
Windows® XP / Vista  
Tx Typical: 51mA, Rx Typical: 43mA, Standby  
Mode: 15mA  
Power Consumption  
Input Power  
DC 5V via USB port  
Receiving Sensitivity  
Physical Dimensions  
Weight  
<-85dBm at <0.1% BER  
19.52 x 13.5 x 6.8 mm (L x W x H)  
2.2g  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Humidity  
0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~ 140ºF)  
-10ºC ~ 70ºC (14ºF ~ 158ºF)  
5% ~ 90%, non-condensing  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Chapter 1: Knowing your USB Bluetooth adapter  
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Getting started  
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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 the Support CD into the optical drive. An autorun screen appears if the  
Autorun function is enabled on your computer.  
If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click setup.exe in the Software  
folder to run the CD.  
2. Select your language and click Install Bluetooth Utilities/Driver.  
3. Click OK.  
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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.  
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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.  
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Bluetooth XP Suite  
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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  
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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 for the  
Object Push service. Refer to the section Object Push for more details on the  
Object Push service.  
About Bluetooth – Displays the version of your Bluetooth XP Suite.  
Bluetooth Tasks area  
Discovery – Searches for Bluetooth devices within  
range or displays the Bluetooth services that a  
Bluetooth device supports. The available devices or  
services are listed in the right panel of the Bluetooth  
XP Suite screen.  
Configuration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Configuration which allows you to  
configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth profiles. Refer to Bluetooth  
Suite Configuration for details.  
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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.  
Bluetooth Suite Tray  
After you launch the Bluetooth XP Suite, a Bluetooth  
icon  
appears in the Windows® notification area.  
Right-click the Bluetooth icon  
following options:  
to display the  
Show Messages – Displays application messages.  
My Bluetooth Place – Launches the Bluetooth XP Suite.  
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.  
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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® notification area then select  
Bluetooth Configuration.  
Bluetooth Suite Settings  
The Bluetooth Suite Settings page allows you to configure the Bluetooth device  
inquiry method and the kind of messages that are displayed when using the  
application.  
Allow Other Device To Discover My Computer  
Tick this box to make your computer discoverable to other Bluetooth devices.  
Bluetooth Device Inquiry On Startup  
Tick this box to search for Bluetooth devices within range on startup.  
Discover Bluetooth Device Names after Inquiry  
Tick this box to display Bluetooth device names after the Bluetooth search.  
Perform Bluetooth Device Inquiry: x Minutes  
Tick this box to set the interval at which your computer runs a Bluetooth search  
and refreshes the Bluetooth device list. Key in a value between 1 and 10.  
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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 configure the Bluetooth settings on your  
computer.  
Bluetooth Device Name – customizes the name of your computer.  
Bluetooth Device Type – selects the type of your computer.  
Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite  
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