Bluetooth™ PDA and PC
Adapter Combo Card
Enable your PDA or notebook
computer with Bluetooth
wireless technology
User Manual
F8T006-PC
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter
Combo Card from Belkin. By inserting the PDA Adapter Card* (Belkin part number
F8T020) into the PC Adapter Card sleeve (Belkin part number F8T007), you create a
PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card (Belkin part number F8T006-PC) that installs easily, to
enable your notebook computer with Bluetooth technology. This User Manual provides
information on the PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card’s (the Card) functions.
Before you install and start using your new Card, please take a few minutes to review
some of the terms that you will be seeing throughout the User Manual. You will find a
brief Glossary on page 19.
*To enable your PDA with Bluetooth wireless technology, see
the software support materials on the included CD-ROM.
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OVERVIEW
Product Features
This Card is compliant with Bluetooth Standard Version 1.1 and provides:
• Compliancy with Bluetooth specification v1.1 devices
• Support for Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Pocket PC 2002, and 2003
• Operating distance of up to 10 meters
• Point-to-multipoint connections
• Support for data rates up to 721Kbps
• Built-in security: up to 128-bit encryption and authentication
System Requirements
• PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above
• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended
• One available PCMCIA Type II slot
• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP
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OVERVIEW
Handheld Requirements
• Genuine Intel® processor
• One available CompactFlash® Type 1 slot
• Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or 2003
Package Contents
• Bluetooth PDA Adapter Card
• Bluetooth PC Adapter Card sleeve
• Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card CD-ROM for installation software
and documentation
• Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card User Manual
• Bluetooth PDA and PC Adapter Combo Card Quick Installation Guide
• Registration Card
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OVERVIEW
Operating Temp:
Storage Temp:
0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Specifications
-30 to 85 degrees
Celsius
Bluetooth Compliance:
Physical Interface:
Operating Frequency:
Output Power:
Version 1.1
PCMCIA Type II, CF Type I
2.4 to 2.4835GHz
0 dBm, Class 2
Humidity:
10-90% (non-
condensing)
Supply Voltage:
3.3V
Sensitivity:
<0.1% BER @ -80 dBm
723/57.6Kbps
Data Rate:
Operating Range:
Network Topology:
Packet Support:
Operation:
10-meter radius indoors
Point-to-Multipoint
1/3/5 Slots Packet
Master/Slave
Frequency Stability:
LED Indicator:
+/- 10PPM
Power On/Data Traffic
Internal, Extended Back
Antenna Type:
Dimensions:
101 (L) x 54 (W) x
4mm (H)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight:
1.2oz. (34g)
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OVERVIEW
Supported Profiles
The services supported by your Card are defined as “Profiles”. Available Profiles include:
• Generic Access
• Service Discovery
• Serial Port
• File Transfer
• Synchronization
• Fax
• LAN Access
• Personal Area Network
• Hardcopy Cable Replacement
• HID
• Dial-Up Networking
• Object Exchange
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OVERVIEW
Supported Profiles
Your Card gives you the ability to do the following—without cables:
• Transfer files
• Connect to serial ports
• Exchange PIM data
• Print
• Access dial-up networks
• Connect to local area networks
• Perform an ActiveSync® session
• Send or exchange business cards
The basic functions of the Bluetooth Neighborhood include:
• Device Discovery
• Service Discovery
• Establishing links with remote devices
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SOFTWARE SETUP
Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
To install the software for the Card, 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 Card into the PCMCIA Type II slot prior to installation.
1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM
for the Bluetooth PC Adapter Card into
the PC’s CD-ROM drive.
2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard”
window appears. Click on “Next” to begin
the installation process.
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SOFTWARE 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
5. Confirm that the device software is ready to be installed and click on “Install”.
6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin to install the Bluetooth software. This may take
several minutes.
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SOFTWARE SETUP
7. During the installation process, you may be prompted to insert your Card. If your
Card is not plugged into your computer at this time, you may insert it into an
available PCMCIA Type II-compliant slot on your notebook, then click “OK” to
continue. Click on “Cancel” to continue installation without the Card inserted.
Refer to the “Hardware Setup” 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.
8. Confirm the completion of the software installation; click “Finish” and restart the
system if prompted to do so.
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HARDWARE SETUP
Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Follow these instructions to install your Card on your PC:
Note: Your Card 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 Card. This will ground any potential electrostatic
discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the Card. Dry weather
conditions or walking across carpeted
floors may cause you to acquire an
electrostatic charge.
1. Insert the Card directly in an
available PCMCIA Type II slot on your
notebook computer. Your system
should register a new device found.
2. Choose “Install from a list or specific
location”; then click “Next”.
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HARDWARE SETUP
3. Browse for the location of the device driver “C:\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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HARDWARE SETUP
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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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 Card. Please follow
the Wizard as prompted.
2. Name your computer with a name you
are likely to remember. This name will
me made available when your computer
is discovered by other Bluetooth devices.
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INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD
3. Choose the type of computer you have installed the Card into from the drop-down
menu and click “Next”.
4. Continue the Wizard to configure the Bluetooth services that this computer will
make available of other Bluetooth devices to use. Click “Next”.
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INITIAL CONFIGURATION WIZARD
5. Choose the Bluetooth services your computer will offer and click “Next”. The most
common service for your computer type will be checked by default.
6. If you have another Bluetooth device and you want to configure the way this
computer will use its services, click “Next”. Otherwise click “Skip”.
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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Uninstalling the Software for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Follow these instructions to uninstall your Card on your PC:
1. Insert the Bluetooth PC Adapter Card CD-ROM included with your Card.
2. This “InstallShield Wizard” should automatically load. If it does not load, explore
the CD and run the “Setup.exe” file.
3. The “InstallShield” window should now appear. Click “Next” to continue with the
uninstall process.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
To install the Bluetooth software required to use your Adapter Card on a Pocket PC,
follow the instructions below.
1. Remove any accessories from your Pocket PC.
2. Place the Pocket PC in its cradle and create an ActiveSync connection to your
desktop or notebook computer, as you would normally do.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
3. Insert the Adapter Card installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop
or notebook computer.
4. Insert the Adapter Card into your Pocket PC’s CompactFlash Type I slot.
5. From the Windows “Start” menu on your base computer, select “Run”, and then
type in “x:\PPC\Setup.exe” (where x equals the letter of the CD-ROM drive), then
click “OK”.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
6. Click “Next” to continue.
7. Click on “Yes” to accept the
license agreement.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
8. Select the setup type labeled “Typical” 9. Click on “Yes” to install the software
and click on “Next” to begin installing
the software onto your Pocket PC device.
application into the default directory.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
10. Check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to
complete the installation. Then click “OK”.
11. Click “Finish” to complete the
installation process.
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
Note: Ensure that your desktop or notebook computer and your mobile device
have completed all operations before exiting the setup.
After installing the software, remove the Pocket PC from its cradle and conduct
a “soft” reset. Refer to your Pocket PC user guide for more information about
resetting the Pocket PC.
NOTE: Your Pocket PC must be connected to your desktop (via ActiveSync) during the
installation. This is required for the installation process to properly update the Pocket PC.
Should you re-install Bluetooth Manager 1.3.0, you must execute the full installation
procedure (i.e. run Setup.exe) instead of reinstalling Bluetooth Manager from
ActiveSync (via the Add/Remove Programs option).
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INSTALLING THE ADAPTER CARD AND SOFTWARE
On the Pocket PC:
A Welcome screen will be shown with basic
instructions to use the Bluetooth Manager.
Select “Add a shortcut in the
Start menu” in order to have access to the
Bluetooth Manager from the Start menu
(otherwise, the Bluetooth Manager will be
accessible from “Start > Programs”).
NOTE: A soft reset leaves installed applications
and stored data intact, and simply restarts the
device. A hard reset deletes ALL downloaded
applications on the handheld. See the Pocket
PC’s documentation for additional information.
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UNINSTALL BLUETOOTH MANAGER
If you have a version of Bluetooth Manager prior to version 1.2.0, it must be
uninstalled before installing version 1.2.0 or later. For versions 1.2.0 and later, this
step is not necessary.
To uninstall Bluetooth Manager on the Pocket PC:
1. Connect the handheld computer, via its cradle and ActiveSync, to the
desktop computer.
2. On the desktop computer, in the system tray, double-click the ActiveSync icon.
3. From the ActiveSync Tools menu, click “Add/Remove Programs…”
4. In the list of applications installed on the handheld computer, clear “BELKIN BTW
CE”. Verify that Belkin Bluetooth Manager is still highlighted.
5. Click the “Remove” button (DO NOT click the “OK” button).
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UNINSTALL BLUETOOTH MANAGER
6. Click “OK” to acknowledge the Remove
Application notification.
Any prior version of Bluetooth Manager will be
uninstalled on both the handheld and desktop
computers (follow any additional on-screen
instructions that may appear on the desktop
computer to complete the uninstall process).
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GLOSSARY
Authentication
Authorization
Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric
password before exchanging data.
Security feature that requires user approval before another
user is allowed to share data.
Bluetooth Neighborhood A collection of Bluetooth devices.
Bonded Device
Recognized by your device so as not to require
authentication or authorization.
Device
Device enabled with Bluetooth technology.
Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device.
Device Address
Device Discovery
The location and recognition of one Bluetooth device
by another.
Device Group
Compilation of several Bluetooth devices into a group,
normally to conduct related tasks.
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GLOSSARY
Device Name
Name that a Bluetooth device provides when discovered by
another device.
Service Discovery
Determines which applications other devices have in
common with yours.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole
responsibility that the product,
F8T020
to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized.
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize
the potential for human contact during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC
radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during
normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly
approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE Directive
(1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms
(in brackets are the equivalent international standards).
• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
• ETS 300 826 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Belkin product.
Products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage
Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with
these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the
equivalent international standards).
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference
• EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)- Electromagnetic Immunity
• EN 61000-3-2 (IEC610000-3-2) - Power Line Harmonics
• EN 61000-3-3 (IEC610000) – Power Line Flicker
• EN 60950 (IEC60950) – Product Safety
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with the CE alert marking and may also
carry the CE logo.
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I N F O R M A T I O N
Belkin Corporation Limited Two-Year Product Warranty
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a
defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned
during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you
purchased the product. Proof of purchase may be required.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, or misapplication; if the
product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed
or defaced.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR
WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty.
BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME,
GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN, OR USED WITH,
BELKIN PRODUCTS.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied
warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
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