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User’s Guide

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By Bluetooth Device Address:
Enter a Bluetooth device address, in standard format (xx:xx:
xx:xx:xx:xx), and click on the Find button. The device with
the specified address will appear highlighted in the Main
Window.

By Name:
Check the By Name box, enter the Name of the device, and
click on the Find button. The device with the specified name
will appear highlighted in the Main Window.
Add New Device — Add a remote device by entering its
Bluetooth device address.
Add Device From History — Add a remote device from the
history list.

Add: Add the selected device.
Delete: Clear the selected device from the history
list.

Configurations->Connect With — If desired, assign a re-
mote device to automatically connect with a Bluetooth se-
rial port whenever an application opens the specified port.

Assign: Assign a device to the selected port.
Remove: Remove the Auto-Connection device as
signment for the selected port.

Configurations-> Unplug HID — Remove Human Interface
Devices from BlueSoleil.

Unplug: Unplug the selected HID device.

When you first connect the HID device to your computer,
BlueSoleil sets up the devices so that they will automatically
reconnect in case the connection is ever broken. After you
unplug an HID device, it will no longer automatically recon-
nect to your computer.

Summary of Contents for MS-6871

Page 1: ...MICRO STAR INT L MS 6871 v1 X Bluetooth USB Hub...

Page 2: ...ntial area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved b...

Page 3: ...the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network the Telephone Com pany may d...

Page 4: ...contents Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice Trademarks All trademarks used in this manual are the sole property of their respective ow...

Page 5: ...ted 6 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock 7 If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel z z z z z The USB...

Page 6: ...ware Specifications 2 2 Installation 5 2 1 Package Checkup 5 2 2 Software Installation 5 2 3 Hardware Installation 6 3 Software Operations 7 3 1 Introduction to BlueSoleilTM 7 3 2 Basic Operations 10...

Page 7: ...m Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the device operator such as an attempt to browse a remote computer print a file or dial out on a modem Every Bluetooth device that provides...

Page 8: ...USB connection Main Component CSR BC02 External Flash ROM Size 8Mbits Power DC 5V from upstream USB port Support Over current protection Housing Plastic PC Temperature Storage 20 o C 60 o C Operation...

Page 9: ...Capability Support Piconet Point to Point connection Piconet Point to Multipoint connection Scatternet connection Concurrent Connectivity Maximum 8 stations in one piconet 1 Server 7 Slaves Software...

Page 10: ...file Support Object Push Profile Support Synchronization Profile Support Personal Area Network Profile Support Hard Cable Replacement Profile Support Human Interface Device Profile Support Audio Gatew...

Page 11: ...and packing materials at hand in case you need to ship the unit in the future 2 2 Software Installation 1 Insert the supplied CD disk into the CD ROM drive 2 The CD will auto run and the setup screen...

Page 12: ...stallation make sure the Bluetooth USB Hub is placed at a location free from signal obstruction Concrete walls metal substances paints with metal composites etc will cause signal obstruction and disab...

Page 13: ...networks and exchange data with other Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs Platforms supported by BlueSoleil include Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP 1 Bluetooth Functions In order to connect and share serv...

Page 14: ...exist at a time since since there is only one virtual Bluetooth audio device 2 The Headset and AV Headphone Profiles do not work on Windows 98SE or Windows Me 2 Main Window By default BlueSoleil star...

Page 15: ...for Bluetooth devices in range Right click on the red ball to display a pop up menu of related operations e g General Inquiry My Services Security etc Remote Devices Icon Meanings White Idle The norma...

Page 16: ...wireless technology via either a USB adapter or a CompactFlash CF card IMPORTANT Be sure to insert the Bluetooth adapter BEFORE you install the software USB Adapter 1 Insert the USB adapter into the U...

Page 17: ...prompted when software installation is complete re start your computer 3 Start BlueSoleil 1 Start BlueSoleil Click on the BlueSoleil icon on your desktop or go to Start Programs IVT BlueSoleil BlueSol...

Page 18: ...u may also want to assign the device a Bluetooth name Refer to the device s user docu mentation for instructions 2 In the Main Window click on the red ball to start the device search Alternatively you...

Page 19: ...ype of Bluetooth enabled device Refer to the instructions in Chapter 3 for specific details for the type of service you plan to use Normally a connection is initiated from the client Check the chart i...

Page 20: ...he Connection If you would like to use your computer as a client in a Bluetooth connection make sure that you have started enabled the service on the remote device Otherwise BlueSoleil will not be abl...

Page 21: ...r next to the device icon The BlueSoleil icon in the task tray will also turn green to indicate an active connection Note A red check mark will appear next to the name of any device that you have prev...

Page 22: ...is accessed by other Bluetooth enabled devices If two devices are connecting for the first time or if two devices do not have a trusted relationship then the same passkey must be provided on both side...

Page 23: ...y to the headphone 2 Basic Imaging The Basic Imaging Profile BIP enables users to receive pictures from a Bluetooth enabled digital camera mobile phone or other compatible device It also enables remot...

Page 24: ...l up to the Internet through a Bluetooth enabled modem or mobile phone that supports the DUN Profile Typical Usage Dial up to the Internet via a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone Dial up to the Internet...

Page 25: ...he dial up number User name and Password Enter the correct dial up number then click on the Dial button Note The default dial up number 99 1 does NOT work with modems You need to enter the correct dia...

Page 26: ...o your fax software s user documentation for instructions Step 3 Use your fax software to send the message 5 File Transfer The File Transfer Profile FTP enables users to transfer files and or folders...

Page 27: ...not initiate the connection in BlueSoleil Step 3 Browse your computer from the remote device For instructions refer to the user documentation for the remote device When the remote device attempts to c...

Page 28: ...r privileges 6 Headset The Headset Profile enables users to use a Bluetooth enabled headset as wireless earplug or microphone Typical Usage Use Headset as a device for audio input output Step 1 Connec...

Page 29: ...ons in Chapter 2 Before you can use BlueSoleil to connect you may need to press a button on the keyboard to make it discoverable Note The first time you connect the mouse or keyboard to your computer...

Page 30: ...dialog enter the user name and password if necessary Click Connect Use your computer as a LAN Access Point ADVANCED USERS ONLY Step 1 Start the Bluetooth LAN Access service on BlueSoleil Step 2 Speci...

Page 31: ...cards to and from a Bluetooth enabled PDA or mobile phone The objects supported include Contacts vcf Calendar items vcs Notes vnt Messages vmg Typical Usage Push objects to a Bluetooth enabled mobile...

Page 32: ...e their default business cards Method 2 From MS Outlook 1 Select the contact that you would like to send 2 In Outlook click on the Push button on the toolbar or click File Push 3 The Bluetooth Neighbo...

Page 33: ...f two kinds of PAN networks In a Group ad hoc Network GN which functions as an isolated network multiple PAN Users PANUs are linked together via a GN controller Alternatively a PAN can consist of mult...

Page 34: ...from this DHCP server if the PANU does not set static IP address for the BT Network Adapter Scenario 2 Access LAN via PAN NAP Select Access LAN Network and select a physical network adapter through w...

Page 35: ...Window right click on the device icon In the pop up menu select Status b If the printer driver has been installed a message indi cates that the printer is ready Step 2 Print documents using the Blueto...

Page 36: ...application closes the Bluetooth serial port BlueSoleil will stop the connection To check which de vices are assigned to which COM ports click Tools Con figurations Connect With Some applications only...

Page 37: ...ronization dialog will appear Click on the Start button to synchronize Contacts calendars notes and emails in MS Outlook will be synchronized with those on the phone Note Users can start synchronizati...

Page 38: ...g views click View Main Window The Local Bluetooth enabled device known as My Device represents the user s computer that is running BlueSoleil Operations Hover your mouse over the red ball to display...

Page 39: ...uetooth service is available on the selected remote device Green Connected The Bluetooth service is active in a connection with the remote device Operations Hover your mouse over the service icon to d...

Page 40: ...rvice Window Local Service List The Local Service List displays all of the Bluetooth services supported by the local computer Use this screen to start stop services Icon Meanings There are 3 states fo...

Page 41: ...can still run when the window is hidden Always on Top Keep the BlueSoleil window always on top Exit Exit BlueSoleil You can also exit BlueSoleil by right clicking on the task tray icon at the bottom...

Page 42: ...sskey requirements data encryption etc Properties Configure the properties of the local device e g device name accessibility etc My Services Menu Start Service Start the selected local Bluetooth servi...

Page 43: ...d Add the selected device Delete Clear the selected device from the history list Configurations Connect With If desired assign a re mote device to automatically connect with a Bluetooth se rial port w...

Page 44: ...oleil supports the following kinds of Bluetooth radio adapters USB and CF card To access the hardware configuration screens click Tools Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Device Select the type of Bluetooth e...

Page 45: ...very Bluetooth enabled device has a unique device Accessibility Connecting Mode Connectable Permits other Bluetooth enabled devices to connect with your computer Non Connectable Prohibits other Blueto...

Page 46: ...rdware Manufacturer The manufacturer of the local Bluetooth device HCI Version The HCI version of the local Bluetooth device HCI Edition The HCI edition of the local Bluetooth device LMP Version The L...

Page 47: ...y screen enter the same passkey that you enter on the remote device After a device has successfully paired with your computer the remote device icon will have a red checkmark next to it How to un pair...

Page 48: ...lt Passkey Use this setting to create a default passkey for all connections This saves you the effort of manually creating a passkey whenever one is required Data Encryption Enable Data Encryption If...

Page 49: ...led only when the Security Level is set to Medium 3 4 Local Services Security To access the local services security configuration screen click My Bluetooth Security and click on the Services tab You c...

Page 50: ...n requests will be accepted from every device Prompt user if the device is not trusted for this service If a non trusted device attempts to access the service a dialog will appear to allow you to acce...

Page 51: ...he following sources for additional information and for product and software updates The MSI website http www msi com tw provides updated information on MSI Bluetooth hardware and software For technic...

Page 52: ...46 MS 6871 Bluetooth USB Hub NOTES...

Page 53: ...etooth device also has an operator configurable user friendly name to help distinguish it from other Bluetooth devices The user friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may...

Page 54: ...internal communications Page Scan Mode A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening scanning for a client to page it The server then answers the page and attempts to set up a connection w...

Page 55: ...rack of phone numbers etc PIN Personal Identification Number also referred to as a pass key or password Scatternet A group of independent and non synchronized piconets that share at least one common B...

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