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1 GBU241W6/341W6 PKG NO. M0418 Installation Installation Installation Guide Bluetooth ® Wireless USB Adapter.
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3 W elcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most featur e-rich Bluetooth ® to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’ s Bluetooth ® to USB adapters are fi rst-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help r educe the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or of fi ce.
4 T able of Contents Package Contents 5 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Introduction 8 Software Installation 9 Hardwar e Installation 16 Installing the Bluetooth Mouse 20 Disabling Bluetooth Mouse 24.
5 Package Contents • 1 USB Bluetooth ® Adapter • 1 Installation CD • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 W arranty/Registration Card If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer .
6 Features • Eliminates cables between your computers • Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices • Enables wireless Personal Area Network (P AN) connectivity • Bluetooth ® speci fi cation 2.0 compliant • USB speci fi cation 1.
7 System Requirements Hardware Requir ement: • Available USB port Operating System: • For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista • For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later.
8 Introduction IOGEAR ® ’ s GBU241W6 Wireless Bluetooth ® to USB Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters), GBU341W6 is a class 1 device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer .
9 Software Installation Windows XP 1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive on your computer . Select the language you would like to use for the installation and click OK . 2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil software will appear .
10 3. If 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. 4. Please choose if you want to have shortcut on Startup folder and Desktop, and then click Next to continue.
11 5. Click Change if you would like to change the directory that the Bluetooth softwar e is installed to. Click Next when you are r eady to continue. 6. If you have set everything correctly , simply click Install to begin the installation process. Otherwise, please click Back to review the setup.
12 Windows Vista 1. Insert the driver CD into an available CD drive on your computer . Select the language you would like to use for the installation and click OK . 7. After the BlueSoleil software has completely installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software.
13 2. The InstallShield Wizard for the BlueSoleil software will appear . Click Next to continue. 3. If you agr ee to the terms of the license agreement, click on the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next to continue.
14 4. Click Change if you would like to change the directory that the Bluetooth softwar e is installed to. Otherwise, click Next when you are r eady to continue. 5. If you have set everything corr ectly , simply click Install to begin the installation process.
15 6. After the BlueSoleil softwar e has completely installed, you will need to restart your computer to begin using the software..
16 1. After r estarting you will be presented with the main BlueSoleil window . At the bottom of the window will be a message asking you to insert a Bluetooth device. Insert the Bluetooth ® adapter into an available USB port on your computer now . Hardwar e Installation 2.
17 3. When the drivers have completely loaded, the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the name and type of your computer so that other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify it.
18 Windows Vista 1. 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 a Bluetooth device.
19 3. When the drivers ar e completely loaded, the BlueSoleil software will ask you for the name and the device type of your computer so that other Bluetooth devices can correctly identify it.
20 Windows XP 1. T o 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.
21 green and a link should appear between your mouse and the orb. If this is the fi rst 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. Y ou can close the BlueSoleil window and your mouse will continue to work.
22 Windows Vista 1. T o 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.
23 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’ s documentation and click Ok . 4. Double-click on the mouse to discover what Bluetooth features it supports. Y ou will see the Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) icon light up at the top of the BlueSoleil window .
24 Windows XP 1. If you would like to stop the mouse fr om automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug” it. Y ou can do this by pulling down the T ools menu, selecting Con fi gurations and then Unplug HID. Disabling Bluetooth Mouse 2.
25 3. Then you will see the Bluetooth mouse is cleared fr om the list, then simply click Ok to fi nished the unplug process. Windows Vista 1. If you would like to stop the mouse fr om automatically connecting when it is turned on, you will need to “unplug” it.
26 2. Y ou will see a list of any HID devices you have connected to. Select the mouse and click Unplug . 3. Then you will see the Bluetooth mouse is cleared fr om the list, then simply click Ok to fi nished the unplug process.
27 Windows XP 1. T o 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 PDA ’ s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
28 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’ s documentation and click Ok . COM port number has been assigned to 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 softwar e preferences.
29 5. The icon should turn green and a link should appear between your PDA and the orb. 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is activated, you can now use your own PDA software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA.
30 Windows Vista 1. T o 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 PDA ’ s documentation for instructions on making it discoverable.
31 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’ s documentation and click Ok . port number has been assigned to 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 pr eferences.
32 5. The icon should turn green and a link should appear between your PDA and the orb. 6. After the Bluetooth Serial Port Service is activated, you can now use your own PDA software (For example: Nokia PC Suite) to synchronized your PDA.
33 Installing a Bluetooth GPS Windows XP 1. T o 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.
34 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’ s documentation and click Ok . 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 pr eferences.
35 Windows Vista 1. T o 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.
36 3. Then enter the passkey found in the device’ s documentation and click Ok . 2. If the device r equires authentication, right- click on the GPS icon and choose Pair Device.
37 4. Double-click on the GPS icon to discover what services are of fered 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.
38 Windows XP 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth headset, fi rst 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.
39 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the headset’ s documentation and click OK . you were r eceiving an incoming call. A press of the button on your headset should accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headset.
Windows Vista 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth headset, fi rst 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.
41 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the headset’ s documentation and click OK . you were r eceiving an incoming call. A press of the button on your headset should accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headset.
42 42 Windows XP 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone, fi rst 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.
43 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the headphone’ s documentation and click OK . 4. Both Headset and Advanced Audio Service icons should light up at the top right corner of the window . Right-click on the headphone icon to discover the services it offers.
44 5. A message dialog box will also show up at the bottom right corner of your desktop indicating SBC Codec is selected. 6. T o disconnect the Advanced Audio Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service.
45 Windows Vista 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth Stereo Headphone, fi rst 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.
46 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the headphone’ s documentation and click OK . 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.
47 5. A message dialog box will also show up at the bottom right corner of your desktop indicating SBC Codec is selected. 6. T o disconnect the Advanced Audio Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Advanced Audio Service.
48 Windows XP 1. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service fr om the selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming call. Pr ess on the phone button on your headphone to accept the call and begin transmitting sound from your computer to the headphone.
49 2. T o disconnect the Headset Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service. Windows Vista 1. Click on Bluetooth Headset Service fr om the selection list to connect to the headphone. The headphone should ring as if you were receiving an incoming call.
50 2. T o disconnect the Headset Service, simply right-click on the headphone icon, and select Disconnect Bluetooth Headset Service..
51 Windows XP 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter , fi rst make sure the adapter has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your adapter’ 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 adapter .
52 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the adapter documentation, then click OK . 4. If you have completed the pairing pr ocess or the adapter does not requir e authentication, double click on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light up on the top of the window .
53 5. When you ar e connected to the Bluetooth Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer Service icon will turn GREEN on the top of the window . A Quick connect window will appear telling you which port to use for the Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES in the Quick Connect window .
54 7. After the printer driver is installed, please go to Start -> Control Panel -> double click on Printers and Faxes. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties. 8. Select Ports tab to make sur e your printer is set on the correct port.
55 Windows Vista 1. T o connect to a Bluetooth Printer Adapter , fi rst make sure the adapter has been set to discoverable mode. Refer to your adapter’ 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 adapter .
56 3. Then enter the passkey fr om the adapter documentation, then click OK . 4. If you have completed the pairing pr ocess or the adapter does not requir e authentication, double click on the adapter icon. The Bluetooth Serial Port Service and Bluetooth Printer Service should light up on the top of the window .
57 5. When you ar e connected to the Bluetooth Printer Service, the Bluetooth Printer Service icon will turn GREEN on the top of the window . A Quick connect window will appear telling you which port to use for the Bluetooth Printer Service. Simply click YES in the Quick Connect window .
58 7. After the printer driver is installed, please go to Start -> Control Panel -> Har dware and Sound -> Printers. Right-click on the printer icon and select Properties. 8. Select Ports tab to make sur e your printer is set on the correct port.
59 T echnical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR T ech Info Library (TIL) at http://www .iogear . com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The TIL is designed to pr ovide you with the latest technical information about our products.
60 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 Y ou are cautioned that changes or modi fi cations not expressly appr oved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.
61 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH P ART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
62 CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requir ements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states r elating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low V oltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Dir ective 99/5/EC.
63 IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENT A TION EXCEED THE PRICE P AID FOR THE PRODUCT .
64 Contact IOGEAR, INC. 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782 F 949.453.8785 Visit us at: www .iogear .com ©2007 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0418 IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView , VSE are trademarks or register ed trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc.
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