Edimax BT-8500 Quick Installation Guide

I. Product Information & Safety Information

The Edimax BT-8500 is a dual-mode (BR/EDR + LE) real Bluetooth 5.0 Nano USB adapter supporting a maximum data rate of 3 Mbps. It features a portable, ultra-small design and connects via USB 2.0, allowing you to plug into any USB port and enjoy high-speed Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

Please install the unit with the following safety restrictions:

• Do not place the USB adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the USB adapter. If you experience problems, please contact your dealer for assistance.
• The USB adapter is an electrical device. If it becomes wet for any reason, stop using it immediately.

You can find all supporting documents from the link below:

https://www.edimax.com/download

After visiting the Edimax official website, please enter model no. "BT-8500" into the search box to find your product.

Download Section: A visual representation of the Edimax website's download section, showing a search box labeled "Model no." with a prompt "How do I find the model number?" and a search icon.

I-1. Package Contents

The package includes:

• BT8500 USB Adapter: A small, rectangular USB Bluetooth adapter with the Edimax logo.
• Quick Installation Guide: A booklet, shown closed.

I-2. System Requirement

• Windows 8.1/10 32bit/64bit or above
• Linux: kernel 2.6.32~4.15, suggest 4.4 (after)
• 1 x USB 2.0 Type A port

I-3. Hardware Interface

The BT-8500 USB adapter has the following interface:

Two views of the Edimax BT-8500 USB adapter are shown. The first view displays the adapter with the Edimax logo and 'Bluetooth' text. The second view shows the USB 2.0 Type A connector.

II. Hardware Installation

Please follow the steps below to install your Bluetooth USB adapter:

1. Turn on your PC.
2. ⚠️ If your PC or laptop has Bluetooth capability, please disable Bluetooth before using the Bluetooth USB adapter.
3. Insert the USB adapter into an available USB port of your computer. A diagram shows a hand holding the Edimax BT-8500 adapter and inserting it into a USB port on a laptop.
4. ⚠️ Never use force to insert the USB adapter.

III. Driver Installation

Please follow the steps below to install the driver:

1. Go to the Edimax website: https://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/.
2. Enter model no. "BT-8500" into the search box to find your product, navigate to the Download section, and download the driver. A screenshot shows the Edimax website's download area with a search field for the model number.
3. Open the downloaded folder and double-click the setup.exe file to install the driver. A screenshot displays the "Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth Driver - InstallShield Wizard" window with the "Preparing Setup" message.
4. Click "Next" to continue and follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is complete. A screenshot shows the initial "Edimax BT-8500 Bluetooth Driver" setup screen prompting to click "Next". Another screenshot shows the installation progress bar.
5. Select whether to restart your computer now or later, and then click "Finish". A screenshot shows the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" dialog with restart options.

IV. Adding Devices

Please follow the steps below to add Bluetooth devices:

1. Go to Windows Bluetooth settings. You can do this by using the search bar or by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar and choosing "Add a Bluetooth Device". A screenshot shows the Windows settings menu with the Bluetooth section open and options like "Add a Bluetooth Device".
2. Select your Bluetooth device from the list and click "Pair". Then, confirm the passcode if prompted. Screenshots show the "Manage Bluetooth devices" screen and the "Compare the passcodes" dialog with a numerical code.
3. Your device is now ready to use when it shows "Connected". A screenshot shows the "Manage Bluetooth devices" screen with a device listed as "Connected", and a system notification confirming the connection.

V. Uninstall A Driver

Please follow the steps below to uninstall the driver for your USB adapter:

1. Open Control Panel using the Start menu or the Search function. A screenshot shows Windows search results highlighting "Control Panel".
2. Select "Uninstall a program" under the Programs category. A screenshot shows the Windows "Adjust your computer's settings" screen with the "Programs" category highlighted.
3. Select "Edimax BT-8500" (or similar) and "Edimax Bluetooth 5.0" (or similar) from the list and click Uninstall. A screenshot shows the "Uninstall or change a program" list. Another screenshot shows the InstallShield Wizard preparing for uninstall.
4. Click "Yes" to continue the uninstallation process. A screenshot shows the confirmation dialog asking to remove the application.
5. Select whether to restart your computer now or later, and then click "Finish". A screenshot shows the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" dialog for the uninstallation.