GBU241W6 - Bluetooth Adapters IOGEAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GBU241W6 IOGEAR

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth® to USB adapters available. IOGEAR'S Bluetooth® to USB adapters are fist-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth® 2.0 and USB

1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal

Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDAS, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth® to USB adapter, another connectiity solution from IOGEAR!

Table of Contents Package Contents 5 Instaling a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone 42 Features 6 Using a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone as 48 : Headset on your PC System Requirements 7 brise 8 Instaling a Bluetooth Printer Adapter 51 Software Installation 9 STE Se banelrse sen 16 Federal Communications Commission 60 (ECC) Statement Installing the Bluetooth Mouse 20 CE Steatement 62 Disabling Bluetooth Mouse 24 Limited Warranty 63 Installing a Bluetooth Enabled PDA 27 Instaling a Bluetooth GPS 38 Gontect CE Installing a Bluetooth Headset 38

Package Contents *_1 USB Bluetooth® Adapter +1 installation CD +1 Quick Start Guide *_1 Warranty/Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

Elminates cables between your computers Gontrols and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity Bluetooth® specification 2.0 compliant USB specifcation 1.1 compliant Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU241W6, up to 100 meter (830 feet) or GBUS41WS Up to 2.1 Mbps, 8x faster than 1.2 Smal form factor makes it easy to carry and place Grisp, easy, and fast installation and setup Buit-in security to assure the privacy of your communication — Paiing, Encryption, and Authentication Transfer data between your cel phone and PC. PC and Mac compatible

System Requirements Hardware Requirement + Avalable USB port Operating System: + For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista +. For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later

Introduction IOGEAR®s GBU241W6 Wireless Bluetooth® to USB Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters), GBUS41W6 is a class 1 device with a wireless working distance of 380 feet (100 meters). This device alows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer. it complies with Bluetooth® 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 68 feet for GBU241W6, and 380 feet for GBU341WE. I also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDAS, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. The Wireless Bluetooth® to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac. I is easy to install and use, and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR® for home and mobile networking needs,

Software Installation Windows XP 2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil

1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive software wil appear. Click Next to continue.

on your computer. Select the language you would ike to use for the installation and click ok. 8 Setup Language De meer on es Eee

I you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click on the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next to continue. Bluesoleil End User License Agreement

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Click Change if you would like to change the directory that the Bluetooth software is installed to. Ciick Next when you are ready to continue. Er rt If you have set everything correctly, simply click Install to begin the installation process, Otherwise, please click Back to review the setup. rate han purent dan rer Ge

7. After the BlueSoleil software has completely

installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software. Anse art Doit Windows Vista

1. Insert the driver CD into an avallable CD drive

on your computer. Select the language you would Ike to use for the installation and click ok. Creer CAR RSS

I you agree to the terms of the license agreement, click on the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next to continue:

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4. Click Change if you would like to change 5. If you have set everything correctly, simply

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6. After the BlueSolel software has completely

installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software. Ana md como

1. After restarting you will be presented with 2. On Windows XP, you will see a message

the main BlueSoleil window. At the bottom bubble appear in the lower right corner of of the window will be a message asking your screen as drivers are loaded for the You to insert a Bluetooth device. Insert the Bluetooth® adapter Bluetooth® adapter into an available USB port on your computer now.

When the drivers have completely loaded 4. the BlueSolei software will ask you for the name and type of your computer so that other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify it. Press OK when you are done entering this information. As the Bluetooth network is established you may see a warning from any firewall software you have installed. Make sure you unblock the BlueSoleil software or you may experience problems with networking, Female ones Re Lin qu moe rennes a mn ÉERRRRSSS Pure tot plein Per 1 Capa

Windows Vista 2. On Windows Vista, you will see a message bubble appear in the lower right comer of your screen as drivers are loaded for the Bluetooth® adapter. After your computer is restarted, double click the BlueSoliel icon on your desktop to Start the BlueSoleil software. Then you will be presented with the main BlueSoleil window. At the bottom of the window will be a message asking you to insert Bluetooth device. Insert the Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer now

8. When the drivers are completely loaded, 4. As the Bluetooth network is established.

the BlueSolei software will ask you for the you may see a warning from any firewall name and the device type of your computer software you have installed. Make sure you 50 that other Bluetooth devices can unblock the BlueSoleil software or you may correctiy identify it. Press OK when you are experience problems with networking, done entering this information.

Installing the Bluetooth Mouse Windows XP 2. Ifthe device requires authentication, right Gick on the Bluetooth mouse icon and choose Pair Device.

1. To connect to a Bluetooth mouse, make

sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your Bluetooth mouse's documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

8. Then enter the passkey found in the devices green and a link should appear between your

documentation and click Ok. mouse and the orb. If this is the first time you have used a Bluetooth mouse there will be a brief pause while drivers are loaded, but your mouse should now be ready to use. You can Rate ae tte Pad close the BlueSoleil window and your mouse a ma Pan pan era ee will continue 10 work. ne mauciem Pas FT

4. Double-ciick on the mouse to discover what

Bluetooth features it supports. You will see the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) icon light up at the top of the BlueSoleil window. Click once on the HID icon to connect to your mouse. The icon should turn green and a link should appear between your

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1. To connect to a Bluetooth mouse, make Six on he Buelooït mouse icon and

sure the device is in discoverable mode and choose Pair Desice click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. I the device cannot be found, refer to your Bluetooth mouse's documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

8.. Then enter the passkey found in the should turn green and a link should appear devices documentation and click Ok. between your mouse and the orb. If this is the first time you have used a Bluetooth mouse there will be a brief pause while drivers are loaded, but your mouse should now be ready to use. You can close the BlueSoleil window and your mouse wil continue to work. D EE Double-click on the mouse to discover what Bluetooth features it supports. You wil see the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) icon light up at the top of the BlueSoleil window. Click once on the HID icon to connect to your mouse. The icon

Disabling Bluetooth Mouse Windows XP I you would like to stop the mouse from automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug” it. You can do this by puling down the Tools menu, selecting Configurations and then Unplug HD DR EE Penn)

2. You will see a list of any HID devices you

have comected to. Select the mouse and click Unplug.

8. Then you wil see the Bluetooth mouse is Windows Vista

cleared from the list, then simply click Ok to 1._ If you would like to stop the mouse from finished he unplug process automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug” it. You can do this by puling down the Tools menu, selecting Oro amant Dune ant D Configurations and then Unplug HID.

2. You will see a list of any HID devices you 8. Then you will see the Bluetooth mouse is

have comected to. Select the mouse and cieared from the list, then simply click Ok click Unplug. to finished the unplug process. D nt ns a ns hr ones ed ne_ ox LUI Fo Me PT

Installing a Bluetooth Enabled PD, Windows XP To connect to a PDA device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your PDAS documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

2. Ifthe device requires authentication, right

click on the PDA icon and choose Pair Device.

3. Then enter the passkey found in the COM port number has been assigned to

device's documentation and click Ok. the PDA. If your PDA software does not have an auto-detect feature, you may need to manually select the COM port number shown here in the software preferences. Click Yes to allow your PDA software to Start the connection on its own.

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The icon should turn green and a link 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is should appear between your PDA and activated, you can now use your own PDA the orb. software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA, Please select the same serial port number as shown on Step 4 (COMB in this example] if your software asks you which COM port to use for synchronization

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1. To connect to a PDA device, make sure the click on the PDA icon and choose Pair

device is in discoverable mode and click the Device, orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your PDAS documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

Then enter the passkey found in the device’s documentation and click Ok

Fair FF Double-click on the PDA icon to discover what senices are offered by the device. The icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Ciick this icon to connect to the PDA. A window will appear, Showing which COM

port number has been assigned to the PDA. I your PDA software does not have an auto. detect feature, you may need to manually select the COM port number shown here in the software preferences. Click Yes to allow your PDA software to start the connection on its own. Écoree

5. The icon should tum green and a link should 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is

appear between your PDA and the orb. activated, you can now use your own PDA software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA. Please select the same serial port number as shown on Step 4 (COMB in this example) if your software asks you which COM port to use for synchronization

Installing a Bluetooth GP: Windows XP 2. Ifthe device requires authentication, right

1. To connect to a GPS device, make sure the Sick on the GPS icon and choosa Pair

device is in discoverable mode and click the Device. orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your GPS’ documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

4. Double-click on the GPS icon to discover

what services are offered by the device. The icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Click this icon to connect to the GPS. A window will appear, showing which COM port number has been assigned to the GPS. If your GPS software does not have an auto: detect feature, you may need to manually select the COM port number shown here in the software preferences. Click Yes to allow your GPS software to start the connection on its own. Se ere aan Een SuPot COM Ban Déion IG GE Fan dontidite

5. The icon should turn green and a link should Windows Vista

appear between your GPS and the orb. 1 To connect to a GPS device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode and click the orange orb to search for nearby Bluetooth devices. If the device cannot be found, refer to your GPS’ documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.

2. Ifthe device requires authentication, right: 8. Then enter the passkey found in the device's

4. Double-click on the GPS icon to discover 5. The icon should tu green and a link should

what services are offered by the device. The appear between your GPS and the or. icon for Bluetooth Serial Port should light up. Click this icon to connect to the GPS. A window will appear, showing which COM port number has been assigned to the GPS. I your GPS software does not have an auto: detect feature, you may need to manually select the COM port number shown here in the software preferences. Click Yes to allow your GPS software to star the connection on its own.

Installing a Bluetooth Headset Windows XP 2. Ifthe headset requires authentication

1. To connect to a Bluetooth headset, frst right-click the headset icon and choose Pair

to Device. make sure the headset has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headset's documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headset.

8. Then enter the passkey from the headsets you were receiving an incoming call. À press

documentation and ciick OK. of the button on your headset should accept the cal and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headset. The microphone on the headset should also fe ner transmit to the computer, allowing you to Lane ol make voice over IP (VOIP) phone call: PnaeDaser GREEN Double-click the headset icon to discover the services it offers. The Headset service should light up at the top of the window. Click the Headset service icon to connect 10 the headset. The headset should ring as if

I the headset requires authentication, right-click the headset icon and choose Pair Device. Windows Vista 2

1. To connect lo a Bluetooth headset, first

make sure the headset has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headset's documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headset.

8._ Then enter the passkey from the headsets you were receiving an incoming call. À press documentation and ciick OK. of the button on your headset should accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headset. The microphone on the headset should also ÉNE e S transmit to the computer, allowing you to Po make voice over IP (VOIP) phone call.

4. Double-click the headset icon to discover

the services it offers. The Headset service shouid light up at the top of the window. Click the Headset service icon to connect to the headset. The headset should ring as if

Installing a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone Windows XP 2. Ifthe headphone requires authentication,

1. To connect to a Bluetooth Stereo right-cliok on the headphone icon and

choose Pair Device Headphone, first make sure the headphone has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headphone’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headphone.

3. Then enter the passkey from the

4. Both Headset and Advanced Audio Service

icons should light up at the top right corner ofthe window. Right-ciick on the headphone icon to discover the services it offers. Click on Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone. Advanced Audio Service icon at the top right corner of the window should turn GREEN when the service is activated

A message dialog box will also show up 6. To disconnect the Advanced Audio Service, at the bottom right corner of your desktop simply right-click on the headphone icon indicating SBC Codec is selected! and select Disconnect Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service: de 5 Ai me

Windows Vista 2. Ifthe headphone requires authentication, right-click on the headphone icon and

1. To connect lo a Bluetooth Stereo

choose Pair Device. Headphone, first make sure the headphone has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your headphone’s documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the headphone.

3. Then enter the passkey from the on Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service from

headphone’s documentation and click OK. the selection list to connect to the headphone. Advanced Audio Service icon at the top right corner of the window should turn GREEN when the service is activated. Pr ee me RE] Rand Das GEAR Honrnes pese

4. Both Headset and Advanced Audio Service

icons should light up at the top right comer ofthe window. Right-ciick on the headphone icon to discover the services it offers. Click

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1. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service from the

selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming cal. Press on the phone button on your headphone to accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headphone. The microphone on the headphone should also transmit to the computer, allowing you to make voice over IP (VOIP) phone cal

2. To disconnect the Headset Service, simply Windows Vista

right-click on the headphone icon, and select 1 Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service from the selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming cal. Press on the phone button on your headphone to accept the cal and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headphone. The microphone on the headphone should also transmit to the computer, allowing you to make voice over IP (VOIP) phone cals

2. To disconnect the Headset Service, simply

right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service.

Installing a Bluetooth Printer Adapter Windows XP 2. Ifthe adapter requires authentication, right:

1. To connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter, click on the adapter icon, then click on Pair

first make sure the adapter has been set to Device. discoverable mode. Refer to your adapters documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth window to search for the adapter.

8. Then enter the passkey from the adapter 4. If you have completed the pairing process

documentation, then click OK. or the adapter does not require authentication, double dick on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light op up on the top of the window. Click on the DS Bluetooth Printer Service. PengeDu Gba Cérhdie-7

5. When you are connected to the Bluetooth 6. Please follow the instruction of the dialog

Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer box showing at the bottom right corner of Service icon wil tum GREEN on the top of the desktop. Install the connected printer the window. À Quick connect window will driver and set the print port to the appear teling you which port to use for the designated port number. Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES: in the Quick Connect window. à) Mardcap cable placement serve 1) Pa ae ed poto HART

7. After the printer driver is installed, please go 8. Select Ports tab to make sure your printer is

Windows Vista 2. Ifthe adapter requires authentication, right.

1. To connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter,

first make sure the adapter has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your adapters documentation for instructions on how to do this. Then click the orange orb at the center of the Bluetooth windour to search for the adapter. click on the adapter icon, then click on Pair Device.

8. Then enter the passkey from the adapter 4. If you have completed the pairing process

documentation, then click OK. or the adapter does not require authentication, double dick on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light ne) Ce up on the top of the window. Click on the RER Bluetooth Printer Service. Me mean

5. When you are connected to the Bluetooth 6. Please follow the instruction of the dialog

Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer box showing at the bottom right corner of Service icon will turn GREEN on the top of the desktop. Install the connected printer the window. À Quick connect window will driver and set the print port to the appear teling you which port to use for the designated port number. Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES in the Quick Connect window. (@ Hardcopy Cable Repacement Service Dm pe mp D ren

After the printer driver is installed, please go 8. Select Ports tab to make sure your printer is to Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and set on the correct port Sound -> Printers. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties. D cs (@ memennam +

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Stateme:

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment 15.105{b) 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 harmtul interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. I this equipment does 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consul the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1. this device may not cause interference and

2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of

the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfing RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Statemen This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/28/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXGEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantabiity, or fitness for any particular purpose. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor.

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