Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs!
The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data, and share Internet access, without cables.
This unit complies with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications and provides you with a 723 Kbps date rate at ranges up to 66 feet. The low power consumption design maximizes your PDA's battery life. It is easy to install and use, and it is compatible with all PDAs that have Microsoft Pocket PC.
We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash card for PDAs, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.
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Table of Contents
The complete Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card package consists of: 1. GBC201 Bluetooth™CompactFlash Card
2. Installation CD 3. User manual
4. Warranty registration card
Overview
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Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio links that allow electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following services are supported by Bluetooth technology:
• Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone. Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™ cellular phone. • Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer.
• Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device.
• Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled device. • Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled computer.
The IOGEAR Bluetooth Compact Flash Card for PDAs fits into both Type I and Type II CF slots on your PDA, and makes your PDA Bluetooth enabled. Connect your Bluetooth ready PDA and other Bluetooth devices and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of wireless information sharing. You can print, transfer files, synchronize data, and share Internet access, without cables.
• Enable a PDA with Bluetooth capability
• Type I CompactFlash card, fits both Type I and II CompactFlash slots
• Allows wireless working distances of up to 66 feet (20 meters)
• Connects with computers, printers, cell phones and other devices on your Bluetooth Personal Area Network
• Features user-friendly software
• Low power consumption maximizes your PDA’s battery life
• Built-in encryption and authentication for safe, secure wireless communication
• Supports data transfer rates of up to 723 Kbps Features
System Requirements:
• PDAs with either Type I or Type II CompactFlash slot
• Operating System: Microsoft® Pocket PC 2000 or Pocket PC 2002
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Installation
NOTE:
Before installing the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card software, make sure that Microsoft® ActiveSync has been properly setup on the PC, and that the PDA and the PC are connected via the USB data transfer cable.
1. Insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth CompactFlash Card Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Read and agree to the License Agreement by clicking on Yes.
Installation
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6. After the installation process, the InstallShield Wizard will install the Windows CE software onto the PDA. Click Yes to install the software into the default directory on the PDA
7. Copying the necessary files onto the PDA may take a few minutes.
8. Click on OK.
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10. If the PDA is connected to your computer, the software will be immediately installed and configured. Otherwise, the software will be installed the next time, the PDA synchronizes with the computer using MS ActiveSync.
12. Unplug and reset the PDA.
Note: Please refer to the PDA manufacturer’s manual regarding the “factory reset” of the PDA. Turning the PDA “On” and “Off” does not reset the PDA.
Before using your newly installed IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card, make sure that your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card is configured properly.
NOTE: The default settings should work with your current Bluetooth™ setup and only need to be changed if there is a conflict between Bluetooth™ devices.
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1. Double-tap on the Bluetooth™ icon in the lower-left corner to access the configura-tions and settings menus.
The General Bluetooth™ tab shows the current profile and status of your Bluetooth™ CompactFlash card. Double-tapping the Bluetooth™ Manager link will allow you to set the connections (refer to next topic: Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices).
3. The Accessibility tab allows you to change the device’s name and allow other Bluetooth™ devices to connect to your Bluetooth™ -enabled PDA. Checking the option of Other devices can discover me allows other Bluetooth™ devices to see and pair to this PDA.
Configuration
The File Transfer tab allows you to set the security level of file transfer service and specify the folder for sharing. In the following sample, “My Document\Business” folder is shared and allow access by other devices. You are able to set various security levels such as requiring authorization and requiring authorization with passkey.
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5. The Information Exchange tab allows you to set the security level of the information exchange service and you can also specify the vCard (If a vCard business card has already been setup) to be used.
7. The Bluetooth™ Dial-Up Networking
tab allows you to set the security level of
the Dial-Up Networking service and to configure the modem options. Configuration
The About tab displays the Bluetooth™ driver information.
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Tapping on the Advanced tab will allow you to check each component’s driver version number
Operation
NOTE: A 3rd party application such as PrintPocketCE MUST be installed on the PDA
before printing is possible. The software can be obtained at www.fieldsoftware.com/ PrintPocketCE.htm.
Connecting Your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card To Other Bluetooth Devices
Using the Bluetooth Manager, it is easy to configure and setup your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ CompactFlash Card. All other Bluetooth™ - enabled devices within range will be recognized instantly such as printers, computers, cellular phones, and other PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant). Creating a connection between your Bluetooth™ - enabled Pocket PC PDA and a networked computer will allow you to share its Internet Connection (only if that computer has access to the Internet), synchronize with other devices, and share files.
3How to Connect to a Printer:
1. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager.
2. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and select Connect.
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4. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box.
5. Select the printer (e.g. deskjet 995c) by tapping on it.
7. Click on Next. 8. Select the desired Security setting and tap on Next.
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10. Select the desired service (e.g. Serial Port) and tap on Next.
12. Install a 3rd party application, such
as PrintPocketCE to print to a printer.
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How to use PrintPocketCE:
14. Select on the desired file to be printed (any Word, Excel, or e-mail file).
16. Make all necessary modifications (if applicable), then tap on OK.
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Network Access/Internet Sharing Through Bluetooth Enabled Computers Note: The computer has to have an active Internet connection and set up for
Internet sharing, and Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or higher has already been installed before attempting to synchronize.
Follow the directions under ActiveSync via Bluetooth. After the PDA has been linked to the computer via ActiveSync, it is possible to browse the Internet on the PDA.
1. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. 2. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and
select Connect.
3. Tap on ActiveSync via Bluetooth. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen,
then tap on Next.
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1. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap inside the device selection box. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen
and tap inside the device selection box.
8. The computer will appear inside the selection box.
9. Tap on Next.
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11. Click on Finish to create a shortcut in the My Shortcuts folder.
12. Tapping twice on the ActiveSync shortcut will initiate synchronization.
Using PDA with Bluetooth Ready Cellular Phones
1. Go to Start > Bluetooth Manager. 2. Tap on New on the lower taskbar and
select Connect.
3. Tap on Partner with a cell phone. 4. Select the Bluetooth™ cellular phone
under Phone selection.
.5. Follow the instructions on the screen and tap on Next.
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7. Tap on Next.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen and enter a Passkey (See Frequently asked questions: What is Pairing?). Tap on Next.
9. The Bluetooth™ enabled cell phone will prompt for the Passkey.
10. Enter the Passkey (must be identical to the Passkey chosen on the Pocket PC.)
11. The dialogue box will confirm that both devices have been paired. Tap on Finish.
12. All necessary shortcuts are out into the My Shortcuts folder.
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What is “Pairing”?
Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another.
What does “Pairing” Mean in Terms of Security?
The Pass Key authentication is perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a Pass Key once they are paired. Paired devices will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off. Once a paired device turns back on, it is ready to be used and service requests will not ask for the Pass Key again. The Built-in 128 bit security encryption of Bluetooth™ assures the privacy of your paired devices.
Note: If devices are unpaired, it is necessary to enter a pass key each time a service request is made from or to another Bluetooth™ device.
What is a Pass Key?
A Pass Key (sometimes referred to as a Link Key) is a unique password set by the user, when devices are paired or when Bluetooth™ - enabled devices are being accessed. The Pass Key is case-sensitive and can be alphanumeric, numbers, or letters. The Pass Key must consist of one (1) or more characters.
How to Pair Devices
1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ device and click on “Pair device.” 2. Enter a Pass Key when asked.
Note: The Pass Key on both devices must be the same!
Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device 2, Device 1 will prompt for a Pass Key. Enter any Pass Key. Device 2 will then ask for a Pass Key. Enter the Pass Key, which has been set for Device 1. Done!
3. The Device is now paired.
How to Unpair Devices
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If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
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