Quick Start
About Your Creative USB Adapter CB2431 with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Thank you for choosing the Creative USB Adapter CB2431 with BluetoothTM Wireless Technology. Your USB adapter is easy to set up and supports wireless transfer rates of up to 1 Mbps*. Your USB adapter adds Bluetooth technology to your computer and can be paired with other
USB connector
Insert this into your computer's
USB port.
Power/Activity Light Emitting
Diode (LED)
Indicates the activity status. When blinking red, the USB adapter is transferring or receiving data.
* Effective throughput of up to 723 Kbps.
1 Installing Your USB Adapter
DO NOT connect the USB adapter to your computer before installing the software.
1.Turn on your computer and insert the Installation CD into your
i)Start Windows Explorer.
ii)On the left pane, click the My Computer icon.
iii)
2.Select Software Installation.
3.Select the Bluetooth Software check box and click the OK button.
4.When a Software Installation Wizard dialog box appears, click the Next button.
5.When a License Agreement dialog box appears,select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button.
6.In the Destination Folder dialog box that appears, locate and select the folder where you want to install the software, and then click the Next button.
The Installation Progress Bar appears on the screen.
7.If the Device not found dialog box appears, click the Cancel button.
8.Click the Finish button.
9.When prompted, restart your computer.
10. Connect the USB adapter to your computer as shown in Figure 1 below.
| USB port |
Notebook | Desktop |
computer | computer |
Figure 1
11.When the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, click the Install the software automatically [Recommended] option, and then click the Next button.
12.In the next dialog box that appears, click the Next button.
13.Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
The My Bluetooth Places icon 
appears on your computer's desktop and system tray.
For Windows XP Service Pack 2 only
i.Click Start → Settings → Control Panel.
ii.
iii.When the System Properties dialog box appears, click the Hardware tab.
iv.Click the Device Manager button.
v.
vi.
Update Driver.
vii.When the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appears, select No, not this time and click the Next button.
viii.Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click the Next button.
ix.Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install and click the Next button.
x.Select CB2431/CB2436 Creative Bluetooth USB Adapter and click the Next button.
xi.Click the Finish button. Your USB adapter should appear under Bluetooth Devices in Device Manager.
Your computer's USB port may be located on the front panel. If your USB adapter
does not fit into the USB port located on the back panel, connect it to the USB port
located on the front panel.
2 ConfiguringDevice Your Bluetooth
4 Pairing Your USB Adapter to Other Bluetooth-Enabled Devices
Product Registration
Enjoy a host of benefits by registering your product during installation, or at www.creative.com/register. Benefits include:
·Service and Product Support from Creative
·Exclusive updates on promotions and events
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. Copyright © 2004 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. Version 1.0 October 2004
1.On your taskbar, 
, and select Start Using Bluetooth.
The Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard dialog box appears.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the configuration.
3.When you are prompted to install another Bluetooth device, click the Skip button.
4.Click the Finish button.
3 Verifying Your Bluetooth Installation
1.On your taskbar,
2.Click the Hardware tab. The Bluetooth Configuration dialog box appears.
3.In the Device Properties box, check the device status and device address. The device should be indicated as working properly and the device address should match the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA), found on a label on your USB adapter.
a. Using My Bluetooth Places Application
You need to pair your USB adapter for it to work with other
1.On your taskbar, 
. The My Bluetooth Places window appears.
2.
For Windows XP only: In the Bluetooth Tasks box, click View devices in range.
3.In the Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood dialog box,
4.Follow the instructions on the screen.
If prompted for a Bluetooth pin code, type the pin code of the
b. Using the Auto-connect Pairing Button
To pair your USB adapter to a
1.Make sure that your
2.Press and hold the
3.When the Bluetooth Device Selection dialog box appears, wait for your USB adapter to detect your
4.To pair to your keyboard:
When the Bluetooth Security Setup dialog box appears, in the PIN Code box, type your keyboard's pairing pin and press the <Enter> key. The Bluetooth icon 
on the taskbar turns green.
To pair to your mouse:
When the Confirmation Required dialog box appears, click the Click here button. The Bluetooth icon 
on the taskbar turns green.
Please note that your warranty rights are not dependent on product registration.
Creative Knowledge Base
Resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's
Customer Support Services & Warranty
You can find Customer Support Services, Warranty and other information in the Installation CD.
Customer Support Services | d:\support\<language>\support.pdf |
Warranty | d:\warranty\<region>\<language>\warranty.pdf |
| Please keep your Proof of Purchase for the duration of |
| the Warranty period. |
User's Guide | d:\manual\<language>\manual.pdf |
(replace d:\ with the drive letter of your
Keep this document for future reference.
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