Sony VAIO VGP-BGU1 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Printed on 70% or more recycled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-
free vegetable oil based ink.

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2006 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan

Bluetooth GPS Unit

VGP-BGU1

2-691-136-

(1)

Operating Instructions

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Summary of Contents for VAIO VGP-BGU1

Page 1: ...70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Bluetooth GPS Unit VGP BGU1 2 691 136 12 1 Operating Instructions http www sony net ...

Page 2: ...t or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digi...

Page 3: ...sta Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista GB Table of Contents Overview 4 Supplied Accessories 5 Location 6 To use the strap belt 7 Charging the Battery 8 Connecting the Unit to a Personal Computer 9 Checking the Current Position 13 GPS 14 What is a GPS 14 What is positioning 14 System accuracy 17 Precautions 18 To ...

Page 4: ...using the Street Trips software For details on software on the personal computer visit the following website http esupport sony com What is Bluetooth technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices such as a personal computer For details see the manuals provided with your personal computer Compatible per...

Page 5: ...t the accessories listed below are present If anything is missing contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area Bluetooth GPS unit 1 AC adapter 1 AC power cord 1 Strap belt 1 Operating Instructions this document 1 Warranty Card 1 ...

Page 6: ... off Flashing Low battery Remaining battery is not enough Charge the battery of the unit page 8 3 Bluetooth status indicator Lights up blue depending on status Lights up Standby Flashing While communicating Off The power of the unit is turned off 4 Power switch Turns the unit on or off 5 RESET switch Deletes all recorded information and returns to the default setting When you press the RESET switc...

Page 7: ...ing illustration as below Attach the unit to the belt loop of the bag as follows 1 Remove the clasp from the strap belt 1 2 2 Attach the unit to the strap belt with touch fastening tape 3 Put the belt strap with button face up through the belt loop 1 and fasten the button 2 1 2 Clasp ...

Page 8: ...DC IN connector of the unit connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter and then plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet When battery charging starts the battery status indicator lights up red Battery charging is complete when the indicator goes off Note While charging the battery Bluetooth or GPS functionality is not available During normal operation do not plug the AC adapter to the unit To AC ...

Page 9: ...bly depending on the environment of use If the reception is poor do the following Use the unit closer to the connected personal computer Use the unit as far away as possible from other wireless devices The illustrations below use VAIO VGN UX series as examples 1 Turn the power switch to ON The Bluetooth status indicator lights up blue 2 Make sure the Bluetooth indicator lights up blue to indicate ...

Page 10: ... Wizard screen appears 5 Click Next The personal computer starts searching for the Bluetooth devices When searching has finished the Select a device screen appears and VGP BGU1 appears in the device list If VGP BGU1 does not appear click Refresh to perform the search again ...

Page 11: ...the unit appears on the COM port setting screen z Hint When you use the Street Trips software or the VAIO Camera Capture Utility software you need to input the COM port We recommend making a note of the displayed COM port z When the Bluetooth Security screen appears Enter 2006 in the passkey PIN code space and click OK 7 Confirm the displayed COM port and click Next The Connection Name screen appe...

Page 12: ...sh The Add New Connection Wizard screen closes and VGP BGU1 is registered to the Bluetooth Settings screen 9 Right click VGP BGU1 and click Connect The Bluetooth status indicator and battery status indicator of the unit blink together twice ...

Page 13: ...the task bar The Bluetooth Settings screen appears 2 Right click VGP BGU1 and click Details COM port appears on Setting information of the Details screen If COM port does not appear click scan After clicking scan if COM port does not appear do the following 1 Close the Details screen 2 Delete VGP BGU1 on the Bluetooth Settings screen and then select New Connection 3 Select Custom Mode and set COM ...

Page 14: ...al The receiver also determines current position by measuring the time required for transmission of the signal from the satellites In usual circumstances your current position is determined from 4 or more satellites Depending on conditions however the GPS may calculate from only 3 satellites but with potentially less accuracy What is positioning The GPS receiver obtains the signal from GPS satelli...

Page 15: ...ense trees under elevating structures near electromagnetic sources such as high voltage electrical power lines near 1 5 GHz mobile phones or similar frequency devices between heat reflecting glass Notes The unit may take time to positioning or cannot measure the positioning depending on the place where you use or depending on the time when you use because the location of the GPS satellites is movi...

Page 16: ... discharging In this case charge the built in battery using the AC adapter About almanac data To shorten the time to positioning the unit memorizes the satellites orbit information almanac data into the built in memory Note When you use the unit after a long period of time the unit needs to recognize the almanac data from the satellites again When you turn on the unit under the location where the ...

Page 17: ...ymbol will differ from the actual current location For the same reason the current direction indicated on the personal computer may differ from the actual current location If you use the unit away from the place where you last used it such discrepancies may occur Differences when receiving signal Positioning information accuracy may vary depending on the GPS system environment or time In this case...

Page 18: ...r until the condensation has evaporated Notes on the Bluetooth devices 2 4 GHz frequency is used for a various devices such as a wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices For this Bluetooth devices are designed to help minimize interference from same frequency devices However the communication speed or available communication distance may vary or communication may be disconnected Communication speed or av...

Page 19: ... battery in the following way 1 Remove the rubber from the bottom of the unit 2 Remove the screws from the bottom using a Phillips screwdriver 3 Remove the cover from the bottom 4 Remove the battery For details on the battery after removing from the unit or recycle see page on 3 ...

Page 20: ...er offers information about your notebook and other Sony products that work with your computer To contact Sony Customer Information Service Center call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 Sony Online Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online You c...

Page 21: ...100 240 V AC 0 5 A 50 60 Hz Output 5 2 V DC 2 9 A Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Battery life Approx 10 hours at 77 F 25 C Continuous operation Battery life may vary depending on the environment of use Dimensions Approx 1 8 0 8 3 6 inches Approx 44 8 20 4 90 mm w h d Mass Approx 2 8 oz 79 g including built in battery Supplied accessories See page 5 1 Maximum reception distance may...

Page 22: ...e actual position when you are moving Cause Remedy The remaining battery power is low t Charge the battery page 8 Set the power switch to OFF and then to ON again Turn on the unit again after 2 or more seconds after turning it off The remaining battery power is low t If the remaining battery power is low the indicator may not light up Before using the unit charge the battery The unit is attempting...

Page 23: ...annot be done t The unit may not be recognized to the personal computer as a Bluetooth device See page 9 and perform the connection to the personal computer again t The setting of the Street Trips software may not be correct For details on this setting see page 13 t Navigation status may be invalid Go to Tools then GPS The unit cannot receive satellite signals t Reception from satellites may vary ...

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