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All Other Bluetooth Hardware and Software 

These are generic instructions for connecting the GPS Receiver to your 

Bluetooth

 enabled mobile computer. For specific connection instructions, 

refer to the user documentation for your 

Bluetooth

 hardware and software. 

 

1. The 

Bluetooth

 Status LED should be emitting a solid blue light to show 

that the 

Bluetooth

 radio is on but not connected. 

 

2. 

Notebooks

: Install and/or identify your 

Bluetooth

 hardware’s outgoing 

client serial port (attached to the serial port profile). 

 

3. Perform a 

Bluetooth

 device discovery on your mobile computer to find 

the GPS Receiver. Refer to the user documentation for your 

Bluetooth

 

enabled mobile compute for instructions. 

 

4.  If required, pair and bond the devices. Enter the passkey 

1234

.  

 

Note: You only need to discover, bond with, and pair with the GPS 
Receiver the first time you use it with MyNavigator. 

 

 

5.  Start the MyNavigator program on your mobile computer.  

 

Pocket PC

: Tap

 Start | Programs | My Navigator

 

Notebooks

: Click on the My Navigator icon on your desktop. 

Alternatively, click 

Start | Programs | Socket | My Navigator

 

6.  A warning screen will appear. Read the warning, then tap 

OK

 

7. The 

Bluetooth

 connection for MyNavigator must be set to the correct 

COM port. Depending on the your 

Bluetooth

 hardware, you may or may 

not need to modify the COM port setting. 

 

Note: The baud rate must be set to 4800 to work with the GPS Receiver. 
This is the default baud rate and needs no modification. 

 

Bluetooth

 Hardware 

COM Port Setting Requirements 

HP iPAQ series 1900, 2200, 
3870, 3970, 5150, 5450, and 
5550 with integrated 

Bluetooth

  

No modifications are needed. The 
MyNavigator default is COM8, the 
same port used by these iPAQ’s.  

HP iPAQ series 4100, 4300 with 
integrated 

Bluetooth

 

In MyNavigator, tap 

Tools | GPS | COM 

Port

 and select 

COM 6

All Others 

 

Determine which COM port your 

Bluetooth

 enabled mobile computer 

is using for outbound serial 
communication. Refer to the user 
documentation for your 

Bluetooth

 

software. In MyNavigator, tap 

Tools | 

GPS | COM Port

 and select the correct 

COM port.  

Summary of Contents for Bluetooth GPS Nav Kit

Page 1: ...s Quick Start Guide GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology...

Page 2: ...included GPS Receiver allows you to take advantage of your mobile computer s Bluetooth capability to wirelessly add GPS positioning technology If your mobile computer does not have Bluetooth functiona...

Page 3: ...to power charger Device is running on battery power with battery more than 10 full Battery Power Jack and Charger Recharge the internal battery by inserting a DC or AC power charger into the power jac...

Page 4: ...DC or AC adapter 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 When...

Page 5: ...ing on the memory resources available on your mobile computer Read the warning then click OK 4 Make sure the appropriate Socket CD is inserted into your host PC If you are using the North America Nav...

Page 6: ...6 By Region By City 3 The total file size for the maps you selected will appear in the Selected Size field at the bottom of the screen...

Page 7: ...nerating Map screen will appear Map files will begin to load Depending on the size of the files the process may take several minutes 7 When map installation is complete click OK 8 Pocket PCs only Afte...

Page 8: ...he Device Discovery Wizard to search for the GPS Receiver 6 After you have completed the Device Discovery Wizard the GPS Receiver should appear in the Bluetooth Devices folder 7 Tap and hold your styl...

Page 9: ...hted at the top of the Main Window 6 Double click on the Serial Port Service icon Alternatively right click on the icon for the GPS Receiver In the pop up menu click Connect Serial Port Profile 7 Your...

Page 10: ...obile computer Pocket PC Tap Start Programs My Navigator Notebooks Click on the My Navigator icon on your desktop Alternatively click Start Programs Socket My Navigator 6 A warning screen will appear...

Page 11: ...f the screen the state region of your destination will appear To change the state region click on the Change button If the correct state region appears you can enter your destination by tapping either...

Page 12: ...ll appear Navigation instructions will begin both on screen and via voice commands Follow the navigation instructions to travel to your destination Note After you have successfully bonded your mobile...

Page 13: ...PS status via car cursor Green indicates strong GPS signal Yellow indicates insufficient signal Red indicates no signal Toggle between North arrow and direction arrow Tap on arrow Alternatively you ca...

Page 14: ...eeing Bank ATM Hotel Motel Airport Route List Guidance View Help Files Distance to next turn Car Cursor Color indicates GPS Status Route indicated in blue To access Help files Pocket PC Tap File Help...

Page 15: ...ct with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket s property Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety 90...

Page 16: ...ility to use the SOFTWARE even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental d...

Page 17: ...ithout the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS a...

Page 18: ...rating the unit cease signal transmission 3 If other electrical interference or related problems occur contact Socket technical support at 1 510 744 2720 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This...

Page 19: ...Interference Requirements Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B respecte toutes...

Page 20: ...ng or using the GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Socket has two technical support resources to help you Please note that technical support is available in English only 1 Socket On Demand...

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