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Table of Contents Table of Contents 05 06 07 09 17 23 37 41 48 88 103 110 Part III - View Menu Troubleshooting Part I - File Menu Part II - Tools Menu Verify GPS Satellite Connection Introduction - Getting Started Loading Maps Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Software Features Software Installation Welcome System Requirement Table of Contents 2 Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Specification Technical Support 113 115 116 117 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS System. This Bluetooth GPS unit is a real-time navigation system. The Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low-power design and long-life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and lightweight, so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct line of sight to the sky. You will never get lost again! 5 System Requirement Laptop/Desktop: Windows ME/2000/XP A minimum of 256MB system RAM and at least 512MB of free hard disk space Must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile PDA (Pocket PC): Requires Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or later PDA must have at least 266 MHz processor with at least 64MB of free main memory At least 64 MB storage card to load additional maps is recommended Must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile 6 Software Features · Turn-by-turn voice prompts help you to stay focused on the road · Automatic rerouting help you to get to your destination even if you make a wrong turn · Quickest, shortest, local, major, carpool route options · Auto Maneuver guidance screen · Real time map display · Auto full screen · Detailed map display w/ street names · Automatic day and night color scheme 7 Software Features · 3-D bird eye view · Hot keys option for command shortcut through your PDA's buttons · Special safety features include speed and fog alert · Large Points of Interest (POI) database · Favorite and recent destinations · Easily accessible status box displays ETA, distance, and speed · Record and playback track · Demo mode gives you a driving simulation of your trip · Navteq map database 8 Software Installation Checklist Before proceeding, please check the following: · This guide assumes you already have Microsoft ActiveSync installed and configured to transfer data between your PDA and computer. · Connect your PDA to the computer via its cradle or synchronization cable 9 Software Installation Install the Software 1. Insert the setup installation CD that came in the package. The CD will auto-start and begin the installation procedure. 2. The installation wizard will present you with the window below. Press Next to continue. 10 Software Installation 3. If you accept the license agreement, click Yes. 11 Software Installation 4. On the next window, you can select the version of the navigation software that you wish to install. Please make your selection below, then click Next. 12 Software Installation 5. Wait a few moments as the installation files are transferred to your computer. 13 Software Installation 6. If you checked the "Pocket PC" box, you will get a prompt similar to the image below. If you wish to install the program in your PDAs main memory, click Yes. However, if you wish to install the navigation software in an alternate location, click No. You will then be presented with a window where you can specify where to install the program files. Make your selection and then click OK. 14 Software Installation 7. The software will prepare the files to be installed on your PDA. 8. Check your PDA for additional steps to complete program installation. 15 Software Installation 9. Click Finish to complete the installation and proceed to the next section. 16 Loading Maps 1. Once you have loaded the map software, you can select the maps that you wish to install on your device. There are two methods to install your maps ­ by region, or by city. If you have less than 64MB of storage, it is recommended to install maps "By City." However, if you have sufficient storage space, you can install your maps using the option By Region. If you look on the right-hand side, you can select the Target Location where you want to load the maps (on your PDA or computer). You can also see 17 here the available storage space of your selected location, and the size in megabytes of your selected maps. Note: When you select the map areas to install, the navigation software builds a map joining all these areas together. If you wish to add more areas at a later time, the navigation software will need to reconstruct the entire map; therefore, you need to select all your previous maps, plus the one you are adding. Method 1 - By Region: Loading Maps Using this option you can install maps for an entire state. If the state of your choice has a "+" sign next to it, it means that you can choose to install only portions of that state (as illustrated by the image below). To load the entire state map, simply make sure that any boxes below the "+" sign are checked. Once you have selected all desired maps, click on "Generate Map" to begin map installation. 18 Loading Maps Method 2 - By City: First select a Region (state) for your desired map. Next select the city, and the map radius in which you plan to use the GPS system. Under Target Location, specify where you want to load the maps. When you're ready to being map installation, click on "Generate Map." 19 Loading Maps 2. The installation software will now begin installing your maps. 20 Loading Maps 3. Depending on your selections, you may be prompted to insert the CD where your map data is located. Please do so and click OK to continue. Note: Please be patient as map installation may take up to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the maps being loaded. 21 Loading Maps 4. Once installation is completed, you will see a window like this: 22 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Checklist Before proceeding, please check the following: · Bluetooth unit is ON and has an unobstructed view to the sky · Your Computer/PDA has established a · Make sure you have installed the Navigation software on your device · Make sure you have installed all your desired maps 23 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 1. Establish a Bluetooth Serial port connection between your Computer/ PDA and your Bluetooth GPS unit, as described in the "Hardware Quick Start Guide." If you do not carry out this step, the software will not be able to find the GPS unit. 2. Go to your programs folder on your PDA and tap on the map icon located there to load the navigation software. 24 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 3. At start-up, you will be presented with a warning message on steps to follow to ensure your security while using your GPS equipment. Simply click OK to continue. 25 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 4. If you have already established GPS position, the map will display your current location. Otherwise, it will display the last known location. 26 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit The icons you see on the screen allow you to quickly change the most used settings for your navigation software. Allows you to turn volume on/off. Allows you to enter a destination, change to map view, change route/ display options, set speed alert, record track information, adjust volume, and view GPS Info. View GPS Info Change your orientation 27 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit At the bottom of the screen, there are three menu options: File, Tools, and Menu. For a detailed explanation and discussion of these menus, please go to page 48. 28 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 5. The first thing we want to do is configure the navigation software to detect the Bluetooth GPS unit. To do this, click on Tools and go down to GPS Options. 29 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 6. Now, select Auto Detect. 42 30 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 7. The navigation software will begin detection of your GPS unit. Simply click OK to being scanning. 31 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 8. At this point, if your PDA has not established a connection with your Bluetooth GPS, you may get a window displaying all the Bluetooth devices in your range. If so, please select the Bluetooth GPS and click OK. However, if after several attempts the navigation software cannot find your GPS, please make sure that you have followed the procedure indicated on the Hardware Quick Start Guide to establish a Serial port connection between your device and the GPS unit. 32 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit You may also be prompted to enter a Passkey or PIN Code. If so, please enter "0000" (four zeroes), and then click OK. 33 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 9.Once the software has detected your GPS, you simply have to click OK to confirm the settings. 34 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 35 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 10. Once you have established connection to the GPS unit, you will be taken to the map view. Please proceed to the next section "Verify GPS Satellite Connection." 36 Verify GPS Satellite Connection 1. The next step is to verify that the GPS has established its position. To do this, click on View > GPS Info. 37 Verify GPS Satellite Connection 2. If the GPS unit has established its position, you will see something similar to the window below. The green bars indicate the satellites to which the GPS unit is linked to. The red bars indicate that a link to that particular satellite has not been established. In order to use the GPS, you need to be connected to at least three (3) satellites. GPS Position Established: In this case, you can see that the GPS is connected to 5 out of 8 satellites: 38 Verify GPS Satellite Connection GPS Position Unknown: In this case, you can see that the GPS unit has not established its GPS position and is not linked to any satellites (indicated by the red bars). 39 Verify GPS Satellite Connection If your GPS unit has problems linking to satellites, please try the following: · Move the GPS away from any tall buildings/structures · Move GPS away from any object that can interfere with wireless signals · Place the GPS in a location where it has a clear view to the sky (preferably outdoors) 40 Introduction - Getting Started Map View Next Street Turn to make Distance until destination Current location 41 Introduction - Getting Started Shortcut Icons As you can see on the image above, there are a number of shortcut icons on your screen that allow you to easily access the most common tasks associated with your navigation software. To access all the features of the software, click on the File, Tools, and View menu on the bottom of the screen (explained later in the manual). 42 Introduction - Getting Started In the section below we will briefly explain what each of these functions are and explain their use. Allows you to turn ON/OFF the sound for the navigation system View GPS status information Change map orientation 43 Introduction - Getting Started GPS Status Icons These icons are displayed on the map area and represent the following: GPS Status: Linked to satellites GPS Status: Attempting reconnection GPS Status: Not linked to sufficient satellites 44 Introduction - Getting Started Map Option These icons allow you to do the following: Displays the surrounding area of selected destin ...