GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide
GN-BTD01
Bluetooth Neighborhood User Interface
User’s Guide
Rev. 1.0 First Edition
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
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 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. If 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.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
GN-BTD01 Bluetooth User’s Guide
1 Safety, Care and Regulatory Information
Important safety information
Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you
operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.
ꢀSwitch off the radio components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) when you are in a hospital,
an operating room or near a medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can
impair the operation of the medical devices.
ꢀ Keep the radio components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) at least 20 cm from a
pacemaker, as otherwise the proper operation of the pacemaker may be impaired by radio
waves.
ꢀThe transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant humming in hearing aids.
ꢀDo not let the radio components (BLUETOOTH or wireless LAN) work near flammable gases
or into hazardous environments (e.g. paintshops), as the transmitted radio waves can cause
an explosion or a fire.
Aircraft
To prevent interference with communication systems, do not use this product on the ground
without the permission from the crew.
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/ for United States of America users only /
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC
emission limits. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device 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.
/ for European users only /
R&TTE Directive
The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 99/5/EC on radio
equipment and terminal telecommunication equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity.
This device complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC with the
* EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology equipment
* EN 300 328 Technical requirements for radio equipment
* EN 301 489 EMC requirements for radio equipment
This notebook is approved for use in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Greece, Great
Britain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland,
Spain, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Contact the corresponding government office of the
respective country for current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is
not included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority as to
whether the use of this product is permitted in your country.
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Restrictions
ꢀFrance
. Limited frequency range: only the channels 10 to 13 (2457 MHz, 2462 MHz, 2467 MHz or
2472 MHz) may be used in France. It is prohibited to use the device outdoors.
Radio frequencies and security standards
The following information represents the status of June 2002. Current information is available
from the corresponding government office of your country.
Wireless network cards and adapters are intended for operation in the ISM (Industrial,
Scientific, Medical) frequency range between 2.4 and 2.4835 GHz in accordance with the IEEE
standard 802.11b. As each of the 14 usable radio channels requires a bandwidth of 22 MHz
due to the DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) process, a maximum of three mutually
independent channels (e.g. 3, 8 and 13) are available. In the following tables you will find the
channels permitted in your country:
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2 Introduction to GN-BTD01
The BluetoothTM wireless technology standard has been adopted the world
over by countless companies. The BluetoothTM wireless technology makes it
possible to transmit signals over short distances between telephones,
computers and other devices. The technology will replace many of the
proprietary cables we use in the home and office to connect devices together:
Telephones, printers, PDA's, desktop and laptop computers, fax machines,
keyboards, joysticks.
Gigabyte proudly introduces our Bluetooth series product-- GN-BTD01, that
provides the solution for seamless integration of Bluetooth wireless
technology to the user’s desktop or laptop computer. It will enable wireless
connections to the Internet and between Bluetooth-enabled devices (e.g.,
handheld computers, cellular phones, and personal computers)
2.1 Package Contents
The Gigabyte GN-BTD01 Bluetooth USB Dongle package contains the
following.
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Gigabyte GN-BTD01 Bluetooth USB Dongle x 1
User’s Guide x 1
Extention USB cable x 1
CD (including User’s Guide and Driver) x 1
2.2 LED Status
Description
Status
Power on
Right LED blinking every two second
Data Linking Right LED & Left LED flash irregularly
2.3 GN-BTD01 User Interface Components
The GN-BTD01 user interface consists of three major components:
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The BTTray Security Manager --- controls and manages Bluetooth
security.
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The Bluetooth Configuration Panel --- configures the GN-BTD01
software through the familiar Windows control panel interface.
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Bluetooth Neighborhood --- uses Windows shell extensions
capabilities to integrate GN-BTD01 with Windows Explorer and
provide a graphical user interface (“user interface”) that enables the
user to :
ꢁSearch for Bluetooth-enabled devices (“device inquiry”).
ꢁDiscover and manage (start / stop) Bluetooth wireless connections
(available services include Dial-up Networking, Bluetooth Serial
Port, Network Access, FTP, Inbox, Fax, and Information
Synchronization.).
ꢁConfigure properties of local services and client applications.
2.4 Bluetooth Neighborhood User Interface
The GN-BTD01 Bluetooth Neighborhood user interface provides several
ways to execute commands and perform tasks:
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Icons may be double-clicked to perform a default action. For
example, double-click the Generic Serial service and a connection
starts; double-click Generic Serial service a second time and the
connection stops.
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Icons may be right-clicked to display a context menu. An option is
chosen to perform the desired action.
Links (Visible only in the web page view) can be chosen to execute
a command.
Menus can be displayed and options chosen to perform the desired
task.
2.5 Operating System Environment
The GN-BTD01 may be installed under several different Windows operating
systems. These include:
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Windows 98SE (Second Edition)
• Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
The functionality of GN-BTD01 is the same regardless of the Windows
version. In some instances, alerts and connection configurations are handled
differently in Windows 2000 as compared to other versions of Windows (e.g.,
Windows 98SE). These are noted in this User’s Guide.
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3 Getting Started
3.1 Installing the software
1) Insert the CD into the CD/DVD drive on your PC. The CD should start
automatically and present you with an installation menu. If the CD fails
to start automatically, click on the Start button, select ”Run” and type
D:\Setup.exe (assuming your CD/DVD drive is D) then press Enter or
click OK.
2) Choose “Install Bluetooth Software” to start the Install Wizard.
3) Click Next.
4) Select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click Next.
5) Ensure the device name and type are set correctly then click Next (The
device name should be unique).
6) Choose to accept the default folder by clicking Next, or change the
location by using the Change option.
7) Click Install.
8) Click Finish.
9) Restart Windows.
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3.2 Installing the Hardware
1) Insert the Bluetooth USB Adaptor into the USB port.
2) Windows will notify you that new hardware has been discovered and
that it is being installed.
Note: Windows XP users will need to click Next, Continue Anyway then
Finish.
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4 Bluetooth Tray Application
After the installation of the software and hardware are complete, you should
have a new item (BTTray icon) on the Windows Taskbar. Right-click on it,
select “Setup\Configuration” and you will see the following screen.
Here are some points need to pay attention to:
1. The computer name is the same as your computer name or the name you
chose during the installation process.
2. The computer type is either ”Desktop” or “Laptop”. This is the device
type other Bluetooth users will see when they search for your computer.
3. You can set the security mode setting to High or Medium. The default
value is “Medium”, means that anyone can connect to you and use your
services without having to type in a password.
Note: If your security mode setting is “High” then there will be a message
box displayed on the Windows Taskbar while other Bluetooth users
want to connect you. Click the Bluetooth Tray icon. Both of you need
to enter the same password；after that both of you can be connected.
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Please check your hardware is working on the Hardware tab. If the Device
Status is “na” then your USB adaptor has not been detected by the software.
If the device is not plugged in, insert it and select this hardware option again.
Note: If you want to know more details about the Bluetooth Configuration
Panel , click on the Help button.
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5 My Bluetooth Places
After installation of the Bluetooth software, the My Bluetooth Places icon
will appear on your desktop.
Double-click the icon to open the My Bluetooth Places.
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5.1 Device Discovery
Open the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, it will automatically try to search
for other Bluetooth device within radio range. The discovered devices will
be displayed in the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. Subsequence searches
can be initiated by clicking “Search For Devices”. If you have not
configured any other Bluetooth devices yet, set them up now then click on
Search For Devices to re-discover your other Bluetooth devices.
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5.2 Service Discovery
Each device in the Bluetooth Neighborhood you have discovered will have
services you can access. Double-click on the device you will see all the
services listed. If no services are discovered, you may wish to verify that the
device is powered on and within radio range and attempt to discover its
services again.
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5.3 Bluetooth Services (Profiles)
5.3.1 Bluetooth Serial Port Service
The Bluetooth Serial Port Profile is used by your computer to connect to a
Bluetooth-enabled device through a virtual COM port. The serial connection
can be used by legacy applications as it emulates a simple RS232 serial
cable link between two Bluetooth devices.
ꢃIdentify the COM Port Numbers:
The COM port numbers on your computer and the device will not change
from connection to connection. Each time the connection is established, the
same COM port numbers will be used.
1) Right-click the “Bluetooth Serial Port” service icon to pop-up the
context menu
2) Choose “Properties” from the context menu. The Bluetooth
Configuration panel (Local Services tab) will be displayed, followed by
the Service Properties dialog box.
3) Make a note of the COM port number.
4) Click Ok .
ꢃUse the DUN Connection: (e.g., if you want to use a Bluetooth printer)
Step1. Click “Search For Devices” to search for the Bluetooth Printer then
Double-Click the Bluetooth Printer icon.
Step2. Double-Click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service
Properties dialog box. The Service Properties dialog box will show
that the communication is using. Now, you can use the Bluetooth
Printer.
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5.3.2 Dial-up Networking (DUN) Service
The Dial-Up Networking (DUN) service allows you to establish a Bluetooth
wireless connection from your computer to a modem on another
Bluetooth-enabled device. The device can be a personal computer, cellular
telephone, or Bluetooth-enabled modem. The connection can be used to dial
out to an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ꢃEstablish a DUN Connection
1) Double-click the “Dial-up Networking” icon. The “Connect To” dialog
box will be displayed.
2) Enter a User name and Password. If connecting to an ISP, this will be the
user’s login name and password.
3) Click on the Connect or Dial button to dial-out.
Note: If you want to establish a Bluetooth wireless connection from a
Bluetooth-enabled cellular telephone. The Dial number must add the
area code where ISP located. (e.g., 718-4496688)
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5.3.3 Network Access Service
The Local Area Network (LAN) Access permits a Bluetooth-enabled
personal computer to use an Ethernet connection that is physically located
on another Bluetooth-enabled computer or Network Access Point (the
“gateway”). Only Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is supported.
ꢃLAP Server Setup (Windows 2000)
1) Click the Start button and then select “Settings”, and “Network and
Dial-up Connections”.
2) Double-Click the “Local Area Connection” icon.
3) Click the “Sharing” tab.
4) Click the “Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection”
box to check it.
5) Click OK to close the window.(Message: “When Internet Connection
Sharing is enabled, your LAN adapter will be set to use IP address
NNN.NNN.N.N. Your computer may lose connectivity with other
computers on your network. If these other computers have static IP
address, you should set them to obtain their IP address automatically. Are
you sure you want to enable the Internet Connection Sharing? ”)
6) Click Yes to confirm that Internet Connection Sharing should be enabled.
The server configuration is now complete.
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ꢃLAP Server Setup (Windows 98SE and Windows Me)
Internet Protocol routing software (e.g., WinRoute Lite) is required on
Windows98SE and Windows Me servers.
1) Click the Start button and then select “Settings”, and “Control Panel”.
2) Double-click the “Network” icon.
3) Click the “Configuration” tab in the Network window and select
“TCP/IP->Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver” entry and then click
the Properties button.
4) Click the “IPAddress” tab in the TCP/IP Properties window.
5) Choose the “Specify an IP address” option.
6) Enter an IP Address (Suggested value is 192.168.0.1) and a Subnet Mask
(Suggested value is 255.255.255.0).
7) Click OK in the TCP/IP Properties window and then in the Network
window.
8) Click YES in the System Setting Change dialog box to restart the
computer.
Next, Configuration the routing software
1) Right-click the WinRoute icon located in the Windows system tray and
select Administrator…option. The WinRoute Lite Administration control
panel will be displayed.
2) On the Setting tab, select the “2nd networking adapter” radio button.
3) From the “Network adapter” drop-down list, choose any adapter.
4) Click the Settings… button. The Advanced Setting dialog box will be
displayed.
5) On the DHCP tab, in the “Adapter” drop-down list, choose any adapter.
6) Select the “Enable DHCP Server” checkbox.
7) “Assign IP address to Client in range”, e.g., From: 210 To: 240.
8) Click OK to save the setting.
After the settings are configured, verify that WinRoute Lite is active. The
WinRoute icon has two states: engine started
and engine stopped.
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5.3.4 FTP Folder
The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Folder service allows your computer to
perform file system actions on another Bluetooth-enabled device, i.e.:
Explore, drag/drop, open, print, send to 3.5” Floppy Drive, cut/copy, paste,
delete, rename, Properties, Update. Those command are executed through a
context menu when you select and right-click a file or folder.
ꢃUse the Shared Folder：
Step1. Right-Click the FTP Folder, select “Properties”. The Bluetooth
Properties dialog will be displayed.
Step2. Click Browse, select the shared Directory that you want to share.
After the setting is ok, other device can access your shared data by
clicking your FTP Folder icon.
5.3.5 Information Exchange (INBOX) Service
The Information Exchange allows your computer to send items from its
personal information manager or PIM (e.g., Microsoft ® Outlook®) to the
personal information manager on another Bluetooth-enabled device:
ꢂSend (“push”), receive (“pull”), and exchange business cards.
ꢂSend calendar items, email messages, and notes.
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ꢃInformation Exchange configuration Settings
Right-click the Inbox icon, select the “Properties” then the Bluetooth
Properties dialog will be displayed.
Send Business Card (My Business card) : the path to the directory on this
computer that contains your electronic business card. Select the “Send
Business Card on Request” option to allow remote devices to obtain your
business card. Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory.
Receive Business Card (My Inbox Directory) : the path to the directory on
this computer where inbound Personal Information Manager items such as
Business cards, Notes, Calendar entries and Messages will be saved. Select
the types of items you wish to accept by placing a checkmark in the
appropriate boxes, and then click the Browse button and navigate to the
directory.
Double-Click the Bluetooth Device that you want to connect, and then click
the Inbox service icon.
Right-Click the file, the context menu will be displayed. The Inbox
commands include: Send Business Card, Exchange Business Card and Copy.
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5.3.6 Information Synchronization Service
The Information Synchronization service is used to synchronize the
information (PIM database) between you and another Bluetooth-enabled
device.
ꢀ Right-click the “Information Synchronization” icon, select the
“Properties” then the Bluetooth Properties dialog will be displayed.
Select the types of items you wish to synchronize by placing a checkmark
in the appropriate boxes, and then click the Browse button and navigate
to the directory.
ꢀDouble-click the “Information Synchronization” icon to synchronize
your computer’s personal information manager (PIM) database with the
other device’s PIM. The progress of the synchronization process is
displayed in a dialog box.
When the synchronization process completes, a message is displayed in the
status bar. The message indicates the process completed successfully or that
it failed.
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5.3.7 Fax Service
The Fax service allows you to use to fax documents (send only) as through
the fax device (e.g., fax modem) is attached physically to your computer.
ꢃTo send a Fax
Connections are initiated from the client:
1) In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select “Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood”.
2) In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click
anywhere except on a device name and select “Refresh” from the
pop-up menu.
3) In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that
will provide the Fax service and select Discover Available Services from
pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services
will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4) Double-click the “Fax” icon to start the connection.
After the Fax connection has been started, open or create the document to be
faxed and use the “Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” options available in
most applications. The Fax connection will be closed automatically when the
transmission is complete.
Note: Before using FAX service, the Client is required to install the WinFax
software in advance. Please refer to the WinFax software installation
guide for detail information.
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6 Paired Devices
Paired is the process of associating Bluetooth-enabled device with each other.
It is advisable to pair with frequently used Bluetooth-enabled devices. This
will establish a permanent security link between the devices and enable
quick access to the services provided, without the need to enter passkeys.
Once a device is paired, it remains paired even if the user:
ꢀStops the connection between the devices.
ꢀReboots one or both devices.
ꢀStops and starts the services on the devices.
When a device is paired, the device will be displayed automatically in
Bluetooth Neighborhood when the view is opened or explored.
Note: A paired device will be displayed even if the device is not within radio
range and/or powered on at the time Bluetooth Neighborhood is
opened and explored.
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7 Troubleshooting
Q1: Can’t connect to a paired device?
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Check the remote paired device is within radio range and powered up
and then attempt the connection again.
Q2: Can’t discover services on an un-paired remote device?
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Verify that remote device is powered up and in Connectable mode
(Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Accessibility tab). Click the
“Search For Devices” to verify that the device is within range.
Q3. Dial-up Networking service does not start?
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Please check the modem is usable as a local device from the server.
Open the “Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Local Services” tab then
double-click the “Dial-up Networking” service. Select the one
modem that will be used to dial out. Click the OK button to close the
dialog box. Click OK button in the Bluetooth Configuration panel to
activate the setting.
Q4. How do I decide the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my
device?
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Open the “Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Hardware” tab. The
Bluetooth Device Address will be displayed in the Device Properties
section of the dialog box.
Q5. How do I decide the version number of the Bluetooth Specification
that the Host Controller Interface (HCI) complies with?
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Open the “Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Hardware” tab. The
Bluetooth Specification compliance and the Specification Revision
information for the Host Controller Interface will be displayed in the
Device Properties section of the dialog box.
Q6. How do I decide the version number of the link Manager Protocol
(LMP)?
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Open the “Bluetooth Configuration panel \ Hardware” tab. The Link
Manager Protocol version number and the sub-version number
information will be displayed in the Device Properties section of the
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dialog box.
Q7. How to test a Network Access connection?
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If the device (in the role of a client) is hardwired to the LAN, unplug
the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless
connection rather than the hardwired connection.
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If the device (in the role of a server) has accessed to the Internet, open
a browser on the client and connect to the World Wide Web. You can
also Ping the server from the DOS prompt.
Q8. An Unknown Port
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The error message “Unknown Port” usually means an attempt was
made to connect a port that was in use. To use more than one SPP
connection at the same time, you have to add one or more
user-defined COM ports.
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8 Appendix: Glossary
Acronyms
Meaning
BDA
Bluetooth Device Address
Device Inquiry
DHCP
The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices.
Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when enabled, connecting
devices are assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the
server
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
HCI
Host Controller Interface
IrDA
IrMC
Link Key
Infrared Data Association
Infrared Mobile Communications
An internally-generated unique security key that is exchanged
by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is
established.
LMP
Link Manager Protocol -- used by Bluetooth for internal
communications.
Me
Millennium Edition
PAD
Personal Digital Assistant
Page Scan Mode
A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening
(scanning) for a client to “page” it.
PIM
PIN
SE
Personal Information Manager
Personal Identification Number, as a “passkey” or “password”
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9 Limited Warranty
1-Year Warranty
Gigabyte warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the adapter product free
from defects in material and workmanship for no limited time from the original
manufactory shipment date. This warranty does not cover the adapter product if it is
damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used.
Gigabyte may replace or repair the adapter product with either new or reconditioned
parts. Repaired or replaced adapter products will be returned to you at the same
revision level as received or higher at Gigabyte’s option. Gigabyte reverses the right
to replace discounted adapter products with an equivalent generation adapter product.
KEEP THIS STUB FOR YOUR PURCHASING RECORD
Customer:
Phone No:
Address:
Email:
Model:
Serial:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
From Whom:
Distributor:
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