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USB-BT211 Tiny Bluetooth dongle User Manual For Windows XP OS ®...
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Knowing your Tiny Bluetooth dongle Bluetooth overview ................1 ® Package contents .................. 1 System requirements ................1 USB-BT211 specifications summary ........... 2 Chapter 2: Getting started Installing the Bluetooth XP Suite ............3 Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite ............5 Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite Bluetooth XP Suite screen ..............
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Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device Pairing with a Bluetooth device ............19 Connecting to a Bluetooth device ............22 Using the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN) ........24 Chapter 5: Appendices Notices ....................32 ASUS Contact information ..............34...
• Chapter 1: Knowing your Tiny Bluetooth dongle This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, and specifications of the ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter describes how to install and launch the Bluetooth XP Suite.
Support CD (manual, utilities) Quick Start Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before using your ASUS Tiny Bluetooth dongle, ensure that your system meets the following requirements: Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista ®...
USB-BT211 specifications summary Model USB-BT211 Standard Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR Interface USB 2.0/1.1 Range Up to 100 meters A2DP, AVRCP, BIP, DUNP, FAX, FTP, HCRP, HID, Bluetooth Profile GAP, OPP, PAN, SPP, SYNC, HSP, HFP, BPP, Frequency Band 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band GFSK for 1Mbps, π/4-DQPSK for 2Mbps, 8-DPSK...
Autorun function is enabled on your computer. If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click setup.exe in the Software folder to run the CD. 2. Select your language and click Install Bluetooth Utilities/Driver. 3. Click OK. USB-BT211...
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4. The InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth XP Suite launches. Click Next to continue. 5. Click Next to install the Bluetooth XP Suite to the default folder or click Change to specify another folder. 6. Click Install to start the installation. Chapter 2: Getting started...
USB Bluetooth adapter and completes installing the Bluetooth profile drivers. Launching the Bluetooth XP Suite To launch the Bluetooth XP Suite: Click Start > Programs > ASUS Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite. • Double-click Bluetooth Suite on the Windows •...
Bluetooth XP Suite Bluetooth XP Suite screen The Bluetooth XP Suite screen consists of three major parts: Bluetooth menu • Bluetooth Tasks area • Bluetooth device list • Bluetooth menu Bluetooth Tasks area Bluetooth device list Chapter 3: Bluetooth XP Suite...
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Bluetooth device supports. The available devices or services are listed in the right panel of the Bluetooth XP Suite screen. Configuration – Launches Bluetooth Suite Configuration which allows you to configure Bluetooth XP Suite settings and Bluetooth profiles. Refer to Bluetooth Suite Configuration for details. USB-BT211...
Bluetooth device list The Bluetooth device list displays the devices that are within range and their addresses, types, and statuses. Right-click a Bluetooth device in the list for the following options: Name Discovery – Displays the Bluetooth device name. Pair – Pairs with a Bluetooth device. Service Discovery –...
Tick this box to display Bluetooth device names after the Bluetooth search. Perform Bluetooth Device Inquiry: x Minutes Tick this box to set the interval at which your computer runs a Bluetooth search and refreshes the Bluetooth device list. Key in a value between 1 and 10. USB-BT211...
Show Device Discovery Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the device discovery reminder before searching for Bluetooth devices. Show Pairing Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the pairing reminder before pairing with other Bluetooth devices. Show Connection Reminder Dialog Tick this box to show the connection reminder before connecting to other Bluetooth devices.
A Bluetooth profile is a collection of settings that define standard communication methods for a particular type of Bluetooth device. Right-click a Bluetooth service to do the following: • Disable • Uninstall • Scan for changes • Check properties USB-BT211...
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The Bluetooth XP Suite supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Human Interface Device Profile (HID) This profile enables you to connect Bluetooth HIDs such as Bluetooth keyboards, mouses, and game controllers to your computer. The Bluetooth XP Suite supports multiple HID connections. Serial Port Profile (SPP) This profile enables you to set up virtual serial ports and connect your computer with another Bluetooth enabled device.
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This profile enables you to connect your computer to other Bluetooth enabled devices and transfer files between your computer and these devices. Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile (HCRP) This profile enables you to scan or print files from your computer on a Bluetooth enabled printing device. USB-BT211...
Shared Folders The Shared Folders page allows you to configure the settings for the File Transfer Profile (FTP). The FTP service enables you to browse the shared folder (often named ‘FTP folder’ on your computer) on an FTP-enabled Bluetooth device that is within range of your computer.
Tick this box to include Outlook Express Address Book in pushing an object. If Outlook Office is not installed on your computer, this box is ticked automatically. You can include either Outlook Office Contacts or Outlook Express Address Book, but not both. USB-BT211...
Audio The Audio page allows you to configure the settings for the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP). Switch default audio card when Handsfree connects Tick this box to switch to the handsfree device. Ask me if the default audio card should be switched for Handsfree audio Tick this box if you want Bluetooth XP Suite to ask you if the default audio card should be switched to the handsfree device.
BIP service. Fax Server Configuration The Fax Server Configuration page allows you to configure the settings for the Fax Profile (FAX) which enables you to send and receive Fax messages. Modems Selects a fax modem from the dropdown list. USB-BT211...
Sync The Sync page allows you to configure the settings for the Synchronization Profile (SYNC) that enables you to synchronize vCards and vCalendars with a remote Bluetooth device. There are two roles involved in synchronization: client and server. The client is the device requesting or initiating the synchronization.
1. Insert the Tiny Bluetooth dongle into your computer’s USB port. 2. Launch the Bluetooth XP Suite. 3. Click Discovery in the Bluetooth Tasks area to search for Bluetooth devices within range. 4. Ensure that the Bluetooth device you want to pair with is discoverable. Click USB-BT211...
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7. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is in pairing mode. Click OK. 8. Key in a passcode to pair with the Bluetooth device. The default passcode for USB-BT211 is 0000 (four zeroes). Click OK. Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device...
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9. Key in the same passcode (0000) on the Bluetooth device. A small red checkmark appears next to the Bluetooth device, indicating that your computer has paired with it successfully. USB-BT211...
Connecting to a Bluetooth device You can connect to other Bluetooth devices using various Bluetooth services. To connect to a Bluetooth device: 1. Pair your computer with the Bluetooth device. 2. Right-click the Bluetooth device then select Service Discovery to display the Bluetooth services that it supports.
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To achieve the best signal quality when transferring data between two computers using two USB-BT211 USB Bluetooth adapters, we suggest that the Bluetooth sensors be placed in either Position 1 or Position 2: Bluetooth sensor Position 2 Position 1 USB-BT211...
Using the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN) Connect your computer to the Internet using a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone that supports the Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN). The Bluetooth enabled mobile phone acts as a dial-up modem for the Internet connection. To use DUN: 1.
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4. Ensure that the Bluetooth mobile phone is connectable. Click OK. The Dial-Up Networking status shows Connected. 5. Go to Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options. On the Modems tab, select Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Properties. USB-BT211...
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6. On the Advanced tab, key in the extra initialization commands. Click OK to save the changes. The extra initialization commands vary with different mobile phone manufacturers. Contact your mobile phone manufacturer for the commands. 7. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections, then click Create a new connection in the Network Tasks area.
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9. Select Connect to the Internet, then click Next. 10. Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. 11. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, then click Next. USB-BT211...
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12. Select Modem - Bluetooth DUN Modem, then click Next. 13. Create a name for your ISP, then click Next. Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device...
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14. Key in the phone number to dial, then click Next. Contact your mobile phone operator for the phone number. 15. Leave the fields in this screen blank. Click Next. USB-BT211...
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16. The dial-up connection setup is completed. Click Finish to exit the wizard. 17. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. You can find the icon of the newly created dial-up connection is added in the Dial-up category. Double-click the icon. Chapter 4: Communicating with a Bluetooth device...
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18. Click Dial to connect your computer to the Internet. USB-BT211...
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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DGT warning REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. USB-BT211...