Mobile Crossing BLUETOOTH GPS, User Manual

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When hiking, hold the unit horizontally with the antenna
up. If you put the unit in your pocket, be sure that the
antenna is faced out. The body blocks all GPS signals.
Some cars have a metalized sunscreen embedded in
the windshield which blocks the GPS signals. An
external antenna placed on the outside of the car will
solve this problem. Suitable locations for the antenna
include the roof, the hood, the trunk area, or the top of
the fenders. The antenna lead in wire can usually be
routed into the car via spaces between the parts on the
car such as within a door jamb or trunk lid. Most
external antennas have a magnet in their base to
permit attachment to the desired location. This GPS
unit requires an antenna with an MMCX connector and
is designed to work with 2.5 Volts.
You may want to consider the back shelf under the rear
window as a GPS location, especially if the windshield
reception is blocked.
Extreme heat and extreme cold can cause the battery
in the GPS to temporarily fail to function until a more
reasonable temperature is obtained. Do not leave the
GPS in a car where temperature extremes are
expected.