The following highlights some of the key product attributes of the Bluetooth PC Card:
Operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM unlicensed radio spectrum
Maximum data transfer rate of 724 Kbits
Range of up to 10 meters (30 feet)
Supports both data and voice
Point-to-point or point-multipoint radio link
Low power consumption
Secure - supports both authentication and encryption
Certified Bluetooth interoperability by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group
The Bluetooth PC Card eliminates the need for expensive proprietary cables. Bluetooth operates in the license-free 2.4 GHz radio frequency spectrum, supported in most countries. Bluetooth wireless technology can be used for these applications:
File transfer
Ad-hoc networking
Device synchronization
Peripheral connectivity
Internet bridge
Warranty 1 year - Limited - customer carry-in exchange
Packaging You will receive one box containing the following items:
Bluetooth PC Card
Installation and User's Guide
Software CD
Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU) Part numbers applicable to: United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East-Africa
Marketing part number: 09N9812
Replacement part number: 09N9814
Product dates
United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East-Africa
Announce date: 05 Sep 2000
Planned availability date: Oct 2000
Withdrawal date: 30 Apr 2002
Technical specifications
Type II PCMCIA card, 5 volt 16-bit PC Card 3.0 standard:
Firmware upgradable
Bluetooth 1.0B compliant, supporting the following profiles:
Generic Access Profile
Service Discovery Application Profile
Serial Port Profile
Headset Profile
Dial-up Networking Profile (as Data Terminal)
FAX Profile (as Data Terminal)
LAN Access Profile (as Data Terminal)
Generic Object Exchange Profile
Object Push Profile
File Transfer Profile
Synchronization Profile (supported by the API)
Integrated diversity antenna
User application software including profile management and control center.
Bluetooth Standard transmit power mode
Performance Specifications
Up to 10m range
Power draw: average standby current less than 95 mA
Transmit: less than 200 mA
Receive: less than 120 mA
Receive sensitivity -83 dBm
Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement
Height:
inches: 0.2
mm: 5
Width:
inches: 2.1
mm: 54
Depth:
inches: 4.6
mm: 118
Operating temperature
Between -20 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius
Between -5 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit
Relative humidity
Operating: 93% maximum
Agency approvals Europe, Middle East/Africa
IEC 60950
ETS 300 328
ETS 300 826
United States, Canada
FCC CFR47 part 15
IC RSS 139 and 212
UL 1950
Asia Pacific
ETS 300 328
FCC CFR47 part 15
AR1B STD - T66 (TELEC)
IEC 60950
Hardware requirements The Bluetooth PC Card is supported on the following systems:
Description
Machine Type
Model
ThinkPad 600
2645
All
ThinkPad 570
2644
All
ThinkPad 240
2609
All
ThinkPad 770
9548, 9549
All
ThinkPad T20, T21
2647, 2648
All
ThinkPad A20, A21
2628, 2629, 2633
All
ThinkPad i Series
2621, 2651
All
Supported operating systems
Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2 or above)
Windows 98
Windows 98 SE
Windows Millennium
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Compatibility Mobile systems with an available Type II PCMCIA slot.
Limitations Connection with other devices requires they be equipped with Bluetooth.