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B L U E T O O T H P C C A R D
USER MANUAL

F8T002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PC Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Supported Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Bluetooth Configurations Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
My Bluetooth Places Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
FCC/CE Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new Bluetooth PC Card (the PC Card) from Belkin featuring
Bluetooth wireless technology. Now you can connect your peripherals and computing devices up
to 10 meters away without cables in your home, office, or while on the road. Establish ad-hoc
connections between devices without having to configure a network.
Before you install and start using your new PC Card, please
take a few minutes to review some of the terms that
you will be seeing throughout the document.
You will find a brief glossary on page
26 of this manual.

PRODUCT FEATURES
The PC Card is compliant with Bluetooth standard version 1.1 and provides the
following features:
Support for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
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

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PRODUCT FEATURES (CONT D)

Your PC Card gives you the ability to do the followingwithout cables:
Transfer files
Access dial-up networks
Connect to local area networks
Perform an ActiveSync session
Connect to serial ports
Exchange PIM data
Send or exchange business cards

PA C K A G E C O N T E N T S
Bluetooth PC Card
CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
User Manual
Quick Installation Guide

The basic functions of the Bluetooth neighborhood include:

Device discovery
Service discovery
Establishing links with remote devices

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PC CARD SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Bluetooth Compliance:

Version 1.1

Weight:

1.35oz.

PC-compatible computer, CPU speed 200MHz or above

Physical Interface:

CardBus Type II

Operating Temp:

0 to 50 degrees Celsius

Operating Frequency:

2.4 to 2.4835GHz

Storage Temp:

-33 to 55 degrees Celsius

Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended

Output Power:

0 dBm (1mW), Class 2

Humidity:

93% (non-condensing)

One available CardBus Type II-compatible PCMCIA slot

Sensitivity:

-80 dBm @ 1E-3 BER

Supply Voltage:

5.0VDC

Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Data Rate:

723/57.6Kbps

Nominal Current:

350mA

Operating Range:

10-meter radius indoors

Support Profiles:

Network Topology:

Point-to-Multipoint

Packet Support:

1/3/5 Slots Packet

Service Discovery, File Transfer,

Serial Port, DUN, LAN, Generic
Object Exchange, Business
Card, Push, Pull & Exchange

Operation:

Master/Slave

OS Support:

Frequency Stability:

+/- 10PPM

Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000,

and XP

LED Indicator:

Power On, Data Traffic

Antenna Type:

Internal

Dimensions:

100.7mm (L) x 54mm (W)

x 5mm (H)

Specifications subject to change without notice

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SUPPORTED PROFILES
The services supported by your PC Card are defined as Profiles. Available profiles include:

SOFTWARE SETUP
Do not insert the PC Card into your notebook computer prior to installation.

Generic Access
Service Discovery

Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP

Serial Port

1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM

into the PCs CD-ROM drive.
2. The Software InstallShield Wizard
window appears. Click on Next to
begin the installation process.

LAN Access
Dial-Up Networking
Generic Object Exchange
Object Push
File Transfer
Synchronization

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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT D)

3. Choose I accept the terms in the license
agreement to accept the license
agreement. Click on Next.

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4. Name your device and select the type of

computer you are installing your PC Card
in. Click on Next.

SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT D)

5. Specify the location where the software and
driver will be installed on your hard drive. It
is recommended that you install the
software and driver to the default directory
C:\Program Files\belkin\Bluetooth
Software. Click on Next.

6. Confirm that the device software and

driver are ready to be installed and click
on Install.

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SOFTWARE SETUP (CONT D)

Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a Device Signature Notice, click
Yes or OK to continue the installation process.
7. Confirm the completion of
installation. Click Finish and
then restart the system.

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INSTALLING THE PC CARD

Note: The PC 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 PC Card. This will ground any potential electrostatic discharge. Dry weather conditions
or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to acquire an electrostatic charge.
1. After installing the software and
restarting the system, insert the PC
Card into an available PCMCIA slot
of your notebook computer with the
color label facing up.

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INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT D)

2. You should see your system register a new
hardware device found.

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3. Choose Search for a suitable driver for my

device. Click on Next.

INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT D)

4. Choose Specify a location. Click on
Next.

5. Confirm that the device driver was found

and click on Next.

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INSTALLING THE PC CARD (CONT D)

6. A window will appear that confirms the
completion of the hardware installation.
Click on Finish.

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7. My Bluetooth Places should appear on

your screen. Your installation process is
now complete.

BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

To customize the configuration settings of Bluetooth software for Windows operating systems,
follow the instructions described below:
1. Click on the Bluetooth icon on the lower right-hand side of the task bar of your screen. The
Bluetooth Configuration window appears to allow you to customize the Bluetooth
configuration settings of Explore,
Setup, or Services. In the Setup
menu, there are two extended items:
Security and Configuration.

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BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CONT D)

2. Click on Configuration.
a) The General tab of
Configuration allows you to
customize the computers user
name, type, and security type.
b) The Accessibility tab allows
you to specify which individual
devices are allowed to access
the users computer.
c) The Discovery tab allows you
to specify which individual
devices, type of, or class of
device the users computer is
allowed access to.

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BLUETOOTH CONFIGURATION SETTINGS (CONT D)

d) The Information Exchange tab allows you to specify the location of different types
of files.
e) The Local Services tab indicates the services this computer makes available to
other computers.
f) The Client Applications tab indicates the properties of each application.
g) The Hardware tab indicates device information of the users hardware.
h) The Version Info tab indicates the module version of the users software component.
i) The Notifications tab lets you associate a sound (Windows*.wav file) with specific
Bluetooth events.

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MY BLUETOOTH PLACES PROGRAM

The My Bluetooth Places program provides a quick and easy way to perform different
application services through Bluetooth connections. A variety of Bluetooth services and
explanations of each service can be found in the Help file of the My Bluetooth Places program.

MY BLUETOOTH PLACES PROGRAM (CONT D)

FTP: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a Bluetooth
device (as server) to perform file system actions.

Bluetooth Services

Inbox: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) to send files, e.g. business card, e-mail, etc., through servers personal
information manager (PIM) actions.

Dial-up Networking: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless
connection to a Bluetooth device (as server) to access the servers modem service to the Internet.

OBEX IrMC Sync: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to
a Bluetooth device (as server) to synchronize the two devices mailing address book.

Generic Serial: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) using a temporary serial port connection to allow legacy applications
to utilize the Bluetooth connection.
LAN Access: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) to access the servers connected LAN network service.
FAX Client: Allows your computer (as client) to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection to a
Bluetooth device (as server) to utilize the fax facility attached to the server.

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MY BLUETOOTH PLACES PROGRAM (CONT D)

To use the My Bluetooth Places program, follow the instructions
described below:
1. Click My Bluetooth Places on your
screen. Three iconsMy Device, Entire
Bluetooth Neighborhood, and Add
Bluetooth Connectionappear inside
the window.

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2. Click My Device to see which of your

application services are available to other
devices. The icons without X indicate the
available Bluetooth services.

MY BLUETOOTH PLACES PROGRAM (CONT D)

3. Click Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood
from the My Bluetooh Places window to
search for devices available to you. Once
Bluetooth devices are detected, icons with
device names will be displayed on your
screen. You may initiate a search for
devices by selecting Bluetooth from the
toolbar of the Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood window.

4. Click on each available device, for example,

a device name Jons Desktop to see
which services are available to you. Double
click on each icon to begin the different
services window.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

This section contains instructions for uninstalling the software required to use your PC Card.
1. Insert the CD-ROM included with your PC Card.
2. The 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.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE (CONT D)

4. Click Remove to initiate the
UninstallShield and remove the software
from your PC.

5. Click Finish to complete the uninstall.

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GLOSSARY

FCC/CE STATEMENT

Authentication

Security feature that requires users to verify a numeric password before

exchanging data.

Authorization

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

Bluetooth device.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

Device Address

Unique electronic address of a Bluetooth device.

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.

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.

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.

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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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole
responsibility that the product,
F8T002
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.

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.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

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FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT D)

FCC/CE STATEMENT (CONT D)

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.

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.

Modifications

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 CE 0682 or CE alert marking and may also carry
the CE logo.

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin
Components 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 numrique de la classe B conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Europe-European Union Notice

Radio products with the CE 0682 or CE alert marking comply
with the R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC) issued by the Commission
of the European Community.

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INFORMATION
Belkin Components Limited One Year Product Warranty
Belkin Components 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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Belkin Components
501 West Walnut Street
Compton CA 90220 USA
Tel: 310.898.1100
Fax: 310.898.1111

Belkin Components, Ltd.

Express Business Park
Shipton Way Rushden NN10 6GL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000
Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000

Belkin Components, Ltd.

7 Bowen Cresent West Gosford
NSW 2250 Australia
Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600
Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277

P74072
2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.
The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and are used by Belkin Components under license