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Bluetooth

™

GPS

with Navigation Software

Software User Manual (GBGPS201)

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Page 1: ...Bluetooth GPS with Navigation Software Software User Manual GBGPS201...

Page 2: ...trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presente...

Page 3: ...ion Loading Maps Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Verify GPS Satellite Connection Introduction Getting Started Part I File Menu Part II Tools Menu Part III View Menu Troubleshooting 05 06 07 09...

Page 4: ...2 Specification Technical Support Radio TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Table of Contents 113 115 116 117...

Page 5: ...computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities The ultra low power design and long life recharge able battery gives you 25 hour...

Page 6: ...ace 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 A...

Page 7: ...d 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 ful...

Page 8: ...afety 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...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...stall the Software The installation wizard will present you with the window below Press Next to continue 1 2 Insert the setup installation CD that came in the package The CD will auto start and begin...

Page 11: ...11 Software Installation If you accept the license agreement click Yes 3...

Page 12: ...12 Software Installation 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 4...

Page 13: ...13 Software Installation Wait a few moments as the installation files are transferred to your computer 5...

Page 14: ...stall the program in your PDAs main memory click Yes Software Installation However if you wish to install the navigation software in an alternate location click No You will then be presented with a wi...

Page 15: ...15 Software Installation The software will prepare the files to be installed on your PDA Check your PDA for additional steps to complete program installation 7 8...

Page 16: ...16 Click Finish to complete the installation and proceed to the next section Software Installation 9...

Page 17: ...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 here the available storage space of your selected location and...

Page 18: ...e 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 sig...

Page 19: ...te 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 ins...

Page 20: ...20 Loading Maps The installation software will now begin installing your maps 2...

Page 21: ...r 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...

Page 22: ...22 Loading Maps 4 Once installation is completed you will see a window like this...

Page 23: ...re 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 d...

Page 24: ...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 1 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Go to your progra...

Page 25: ...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 3 Configure Software to Use with GPS Uni...

Page 26: ...26 4 If you have already established GPS position the map will display your current location Otherwise it will display the last known location Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 27: ...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 v...

Page 28: ...28 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 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 29: ...29 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 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 5...

Page 30: ...30 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Now select Auto Detect 6 42...

Page 31: ...31 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit The navigation software will begin detection of your GPS unit Simply click OK to being scanning 7...

Page 32: ...laying 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 y...

Page 33: ...33 You may also be prompted to enter a Passkey or PIN Code If so please enter 0000 four zeroes and then click OK Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 34: ...34 9 Once the software has detected your GPS you simply have to click OK to confirm the settings Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 35: ...35 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 36: ...36 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 10 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...

Page 37: ...37 Verify GPS Satellite Connection The next step is to verify that the GPS has established its position To do this click on View GPS Info 1...

Page 38: ...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 satellit...

Page 39: ...39 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...

Page 40: ...lems 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 locat...

Page 41: ...41 Introduction Getting Started Map View Turn to make Next Street Distance until destination Current location...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...w we will briefly explain what each of these functions are and explain their use Introduction Getting Started Allows you to turn ON OFF the sound for the navigation system View GPS status information...

Page 44: ...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 suffi...

Page 45: ...tion Getting Started These icons allow you to do the following Displays the surrounding area of selected destination on the map Displays your current position on the map To set an address as a Favorit...

Page 46: ...ture To do this tap on the PDA screen and hold down the stylus on your map and move it along the direction that you would like to see and then release the stylus The map will then focus on that locati...

Page 47: ...47 Introduction Getting Started Tapping on the menu icon will take you to the main menu shown below...

Page 48: ...et a location and provides you block to block directions As you see from the menu below there are several ways to set a destination We will provide a few examples below for your reference If you still...

Page 49: ...presented with the two choices below Street First Using this option will typically yield more search results but is very helpful if you re having trouble finding a specific address City First This op...

Page 50: ...50 Part I File Menu...

Page 51: ...51 Part I File Menu Street First Enter the name of the street and then click the green OK button...

Page 52: ...oceed Note If your address falls outside of the range displayed you probably do not have the map required for that area This could be the case if you loaded your maps using the option by city If that...

Page 53: ...tion software will now display a list of the matching addresses As mentioned earlier using the street first option will typically yield several matching addresses Select your address and then click OK...

Page 54: ...54 Part I File Menu City First Enter the name of the city and then click the green OK button...

Page 55: ...55 Now enter the name of the street and then click OK Part I File Menu...

Page 56: ...56 Part I File Menu Enter house number making note of the specified range...

Page 57: ...software will display the matching addresses found As you can see below using the city first option helped to narrow down search results Select desired address and click OK on the top right hand corne...

Page 58: ...e names of two intersecting streets as your destination Street First It is not suggested to select this option for an intersection because most of the time it will yield too many results However if yo...

Page 59: ...59 Part I File Menu Enter the name of the first street and then click OK...

Page 60: ...60 As you see there were too many matching records Click OK to try the city first option Part I File Menu...

Page 61: ...61 Part I File Menu City First Enter the name of the city and then click OK...

Page 62: ...62 Enter the name of the first street and then click OK Part I File Menu...

Page 63: ...63 Part I File Menu Enter the name of the second street and then click OK...

Page 64: ...ftware did find a matching for that intersection and using the city first option helped us to narrow down the search results to only one matching record Simply click OK on the top right hand corner to...

Page 65: ...65 Part I File Menu C Set Destination City Center This will find the center of your city As an example we will choose the Alphabetical option...

Page 66: ...66 Part I File Menu Enter the name of your city and then click OK...

Page 67: ...67 Part I File Menu Now click on the OK button on top right hand corner If you click on Nav on the bottom the navigation software will show you a map of the destination...

Page 68: ...68 Part I File Menu Here is a map of the city center found in Irvine CA...

Page 69: ...ints of Interest The navigation software has a very useful feature called Points of Interest POI for short As you can see from the image below these POIs are classified into categories for easy access...

Page 70: ...70 Part I File Menu Under attraction we find the subcatego ries listed below We will choose Amusement Park for our example...

Page 71: ...71 Make your selection from the list below Let s select Alphabetical to see all the amusement parks close to our area Part I File Menu...

Page 72: ...72 Part I File Menu From the list below make your selection and then click OK...

Page 73: ...73 To display the map of your POI click OK on the top right hand corner Alternatively you can click the Nav or Map icon on the bottom of the screen Part I File Menu...

Page 74: ...r whom you have entered an address Please note that the address of the contact needs to be in a proper format in order for this feature to work For assistance on this please consult your PDA manual us...

Page 75: ...75 If you do have someone in your contact book their information will be displayed Please make your selection and then click OK Part I File Menu...

Page 76: ...76 Click on your contact to display their address Part I File Menu...

Page 77: ...ation that you have previously entered as a Favorite Destination click on this selection Make your selection from the list and click on Nav or Map icon on the bottom Note You can edit or delete an ent...

Page 78: ...ion Recent All your recent destinations that you have used are stored in this place If you wish to set one of them as your destination simply select them from the list below and then click Nav or Map...

Page 79: ...79 Part I File Menu 2 SAVE CURRENT LOCATION File Save Current Location Allows you to save your current location on the map This location will be saved in your Favorites folder...

Page 80: ...80 Part I File Menu...

Page 81: ...L ROUTE File Cancel Route Use this to cancel a route that you have entered Tip To verify that the route was cleared you can click on View Route List which should show an empty window like this Part I...

Page 82: ...82 Part I File Menu 4 RECORD TRACK File Record Track To record your trip click on record track which will display the window below Enter the requested information and then click OK to begin recording...

Page 83: ...Play Track Playback a previously recorded track To playback a previously recorded track click on play track and select the file you wish to playback Tip To stop playing the track click on File Stop Tr...

Page 84: ...which allows you to view a demo of your actual route for the specified destination This is very useful in case you need to adjust change settings on your PDA as you can comfortably do so before you b...

Page 85: ...85 Part I File Menu 7 ABOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM File About Navigation system Displays map software information window...

Page 86: ...File Menu 8 Help File Help Displays the built in help content of the navigation software This is a very useful feature if you need a quick explanation on how to perform certain tasks in the navigation...

Page 87: ...87 Part I File Menu 9 Exit File Exit Quits the program and unloads it from your PDA s memory...

Page 88: ...88 1 SAFETY FEATURES Tools Safety Features Help you make your driving safer TOOLS MENU Part II Tools Menu...

Page 89: ...uto the navigation software determines the speed limit based on the type of road you are in street freeway etc However this alert is only provided for your convenience and is not guaranteed to be accu...

Page 90: ...90 Part II Tools Menu B Fog Driving If you enable this option the software will notify you when an intersection is approaching...

Page 91: ...91 Part II Tools Menu 2 DISTANCE UNIT Tools Distance Units Allows to change the units for displaying distances on your navigation software...

Page 92: ...Menu 3 ROUTE OPTION Tools Route Options Customize the software to give you directions based on your prefer ences Below is a brief explanation of these settings For more information please use the help...

Page 93: ...y for long trips and avoiding local congested streets Shortest Gives you directions based on the shortest route based on physical distance may not be the quickest way Major Gives you directions based...

Page 94: ...94 Part II Tools Menu 4 DISPLAY OPTIONS Tools Display Options Below is a brief explanation of these settings For more information please use the help menu File Help...

Page 95: ...is in normal view for day viewing Night map background darkens and road lines brighten for better view C Guidance Screen if set to Auto zooms in to map when approaching that area else you have to clic...

Page 96: ...o perform some of the navigation software functions by simple push of a button Simply select a function from the list and then click the button on your PDA that you would like to perform that function...

Page 97: ...ons you can assign to a PDA button are 3D Mode Current Position Customize POI Icons Detour Display Options Enter Destination Fullscreen GPS Info Menu Mute North Heading Up POI Icons On Off Route List...

Page 98: ...ow to enter information for the navigation system Part II Tools Menu Pocket PC Keyboard all user input needs to be done through your PDA s on screen keyboard in this case by tapping on the keyboard ic...

Page 99: ...avigation System Keyboard uses the navigation software built in keyboard for all input This is much more convenient as the keys are displayed bigger on the PDA and you can still use your Pocket PC key...

Page 100: ...100 Part II Tools Menu 7 GPS OPTIONS Tools GPS Options Manually select the settings for your GPS unit or set to Auto Detect...

Page 101: ...rt number is the Outbound COM Port number that your Computer PDA use to connect to the GPS unit Only set this manually if you re sure what COM port your PC PDA use The Baud Rate should be set to 4800...

Page 102: ...102 Part II Tools Menu 8 GUIDANCE VOLUME Tools Guidance Volume Allows you to adjust the volume level of the navigation system for the voice commands...

Page 103: ...103 Part III View Menu VIEW MENU 1 MAP View Map Takes you back to map view...

Page 104: ...dance Zooms in to your current position and informs you the next maneuver ex turn left right Tip By default this is done automatically by the navigation system If you wish to change this go to Tools D...

Page 105: ...105 3 ROUTE LIST View Route List Displays text instructions on how to get to your destination Part III View Menu...

Page 106: ...lays some of the information received by the GPS unit Part III View Menu 4 GPS INFO View GPS Info Displays GPS status information and other useful information UTC Time Coordinated Universal Time Local...

Page 107: ...107 Part III View Menu...

Page 108: ...108 Part III View Menu 5 ALMANAC View Almanac Displays Sun Moon information...

Page 109: ...109 Part III View Menu 6 Zoom in Zoom out View Zoom Zoom Click on this to zoom in out of an area Alternatively you can use the blue icons on the bottom of the map...

Page 110: ...ror This can be caused by insufficient memory space on your Computer PDA Please install maps in an alternate location or install more memory on your device 2 My IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS cannot establish p...

Page 111: ...make sure your PDA meets the minimum system requirements You also may want to check all the Running Programs on your PDA If you have too many programs running on the background they may be consuming y...

Page 112: ...g Bluetooth communication between my PC PDA and GPS unit Please consult the Hardware Quick Start guide for instructions on how to do this If you still have trouble please consult the user manual for y...

Page 113: ...113 Specification...

Page 114: ...114 Specification...

Page 115: ...T I L was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products Most of the answers to your questions can be found here so please try it out before contacting technical sup...

Page 116: ...en tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference...

Page 117: ...akes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness...

Page 118: ...23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 949 453 8782 F 949 453 8785 www iogear com Contact info...

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