Quick Start Guide GPS Receiver Bluetooth Wireless

Tutorial Guide Setup InstructionsGPS Receiver Bluetooth Wireless

STEP 1: Charge the Battery

1.1. Charge the GPS Receiver. Unplug the rubber grip on the bottom right of the unit to expose the power jack. Connect a DC charger to a vehicle cigarette lighter, or connect an AC charger to an electrical outlet. As the device charges, the Battery Status LED will emit a solid amber light.

2.2. When the battery is more than 90% full, the LED will turn off. Unplug the device and remove the charger. A fully charged battery should provide roughly 9 hours of operation.

STEP 2: Turn on Receiver and Wait for GPS Fix

2.1. To obtain a GPS fix, you must be outdoors or in a vehicle, and the GPS Receiver must have a direct line of sight to the sky.

2.2. Turn on the GPS Receiver. Make sure the unit is right-side up, with the Socket logo facing the sky. Wait for the GPS Status LED to blink green, indicating that it has obtained a GPS fix.

STEP 4: Use GPS Application

4.1. Make sure your GPS software is compatible with the Socket GPS Receiver. The software must be able to use the COM port assigned to your mobile computer for outbound Bluetooth serial communications.

4.2. Load the GPS program plus any needed maps onto the mobile computer.

4.3. Start the program. Set it for the correct COM port for outbound Bluetooth serial communication. If needed, set the baud rate to 4800 bps.

4.4. Now you should be ready to use the program. Refer to the software user documentation. More configurations may be needed.

STEP 3: Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Computer

For specific Bluetooth connection instructions, refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth hardware and GPS software.

3.1. The Bluetooth Status LED should be emitting a solid blue light to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. From your mobile computer, perform a Bluetooth device discovery.

3.2. Pair and bond with the GPS Receiver. Enter the passkey 1234.

3.3. After the GPS Receiver and mobile computer have connected, the Bluetooth Status LED will blink blue.

3.4. Determine which COM port number your mobile computer is using for Bluetooth outbound serial communication. Refer to the user documentation for your Bluetooth hardware/software for instructions.

3.5. If you are using the Socket SDIO or CF Connection Kit with a Pocket PC, set the GPS Receiver as your Favorite COM Port. In the Bluetooth Devices folder, tap Tools | My Favorites | COM Port and select BTGPS.

STEP 3: Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Mobile Computer

For specific Bluetooth connection instructions, refer to the documentation for your Bluetooth hardware and GPS software.

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