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Bluetooth™ GPS with NavigationSoftwareSoftware Quick Start Guide (GBGPS201)

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The IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS system is a real-time navigation system. TheBluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites andconnect to mobile computing devices via Bluetooth, without cables. It provideshigh position accuracy and reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low-powerdesign and long-life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usageand eliminates constant recharging between uses. It is portable and lightweight,so you can put it on the dashboard or any other location that provides a direct lineof sight to the sky.

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Overview

System Requirements

Software Installation and Usage

Configure the software to use with GPS

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System Requirement

Laptop/Desktop:

Windows ME/2000/XPA minimum of 256MB system RAM and at least 512MB of free hard disk spaceMust be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile

PDA (Pocket PC):

Requires Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or laterPDA must have at least 266 MHz processor with at least 64MB of free main memoryAt least 64 MB storage card to load additional maps is recommendedMust be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile

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Checklist

Before 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 via its cradle or synchronization cable

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Install the Software

1. Insert the setup installation CD thatcame in the package. The CD willauto-start and begin the installationprocedure.

2. The installation wizard will presentyou with the window below. PressNext to continue.

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3. If you accept the licenseagreement, click Yes.

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4. On the next window, youcan select the version of thenavigation software that youwish to install. Please makeyour selection below, thenclick Next.

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5. Wait a few momentsas the installation filesare transferred to yourcomputer.

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6. If you checked the “Pocket PC”box, you will get a prompt similar tothe image below. If you wish to installthe program in your PDAs mainmemory, click Yes.

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However, if you wish to install thenavigation software in an alternatelocation, click No. You will then bepresented with a window where youcan specify where to install theprogram files. Click OK to confirmyour selection.

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7. The software will prepare the filesto be installed on your PDA.

8. Check your PDA for additional stepsto complete program installation.

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9. Click Finish to completethe installation.

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10. Installing Maps

Once you have loaded the mapsoftware, you can select the mapsthat you wish to install on yourdevice. There are two methods toinstall your maps – by region, or bycity. If you have less than 64MB ofstorage, it is recommended to installmaps “By City.” However, if you havesufficient storage space, you caninstall your maps using the option ByRegion.

If you look on the right-hand side, youcan select the Target Location whereyou want to load the maps (on yourPDA or computer). You can also seehere the available storage space ofyour selected location, and the size inmegabytes of your selected maps.

Method 1 - By Region:

Using this option you can installmaps for an entire state. If the stateof your choice has a “+” sign next toit, it means that you can choose to

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Alternatively, if your Computer/PDA has limited storage space,you can load maps using theoption By City.

install only portions of that state(as illustrated by the imagebelow). To load the entire statemap, simply make sure that anyboxes below the “+” sign arechecked.

Once you have selected alldesired maps, click on “GenerateMap” to begin map installation.

Method 2 - By City:

First select a Region (state) foryour desired map. Next selectthe city, and the map radius inwhich you plan to use the GPSsystem.

Under Target Location, specifywhere you want to load themaps. When you’re ready tobeing map installation, click on“Generate Map.”

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11. The installation software willnow begin installing your maps.

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12. Depending on your selections, youmay be prompted to insert the CD whereyour map data is located. Please do soand click OK to continue.

Note: Please be patient as mapinstallation may take up to 30minutes, depending on the size of themaps being loaded.

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13. Once installation is completed,you will see a window like this:

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Checklist

Before proceeding, please check the following:

• Make sure you have installed the Navigation software on your device

• You have installed all your desired maps

• Your Computer/PDA has established a Serial port connection with your GPSunit, as described in the “Hardware Quick Start Guide.” If you do not carry outthis step, the software will not be able to find the GPS unit.

Note: Instructions provided here are for PDA software. However, the steps for the PC version of thesoftware are almost identical.

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Configure the software to use with you GPS

Go to your programs folder on yourPDA and tap on the map iconlocated there to load the navigationsoftware.

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At start-up, you will be presentedwith a warning message on steps tofollow to ensure your security whileusing your GPS equipment. Simplyclick OK to continue.

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3. If you have already establishedGPS position, the map will displayyour current location. Otherwise, itwill display the last known location.

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The icons you see on the screen allow you to quickly change the most usedsettings for 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, adjustvolume, and view GPS Info.

View GPS Info

Change your orientation

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If you would like to access otherfeatures of the software, please clickon the File, Tools, and View menu,located on the bottom of the window.

NOTE: Once you are using the map for navigation,if you do not tap on the PDA screen, this menu onthe bottom will auto-hide. To bring it back up,simply tap anywhere on the PDA screen.

File Menu

Among the tasks you can do hereinclude entering a destination todisplay block-to-block directions,record your trip or playback arecorded trip. If you want to see ademonstration of your trip, you canclick on Start Demo to see ademonstration of your route.

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Tools Menu

This menu offers some useful featuressuch as speed alert, display options(standard view, 3- view), automaticdetection of the GPS unit (auto detect),and voice commands volume.

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View Menu

Under the view menu, some of themost useful links are GPS Info thatallows you to check how manysatellites your GPS unit is linked to;Almanac which gives you informationabout Sunset/Sunrise, and Moonphases; and Zooming In/Out feature.

For detailed instructions on using thesoftware, please consult thenavigation software user manualincluded on the setup CD.

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The first thing we want to do isconfigure the navigation softwareto detect the Bluetooth GPS unit.To do this, click on Tools, whichwill bring up a menu like thefollowing:

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5. Now, select Tools > Auto Detect.

The navigation software will begindetection of your GPS unit.Simply click OK to begin scanning.

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At this point, if your PDA has notestablished a connection withyour Bluetooth GPS, you may geta window displaying all theBluetooth devices in your range.If so, please select the BluetoothGPS and click OK.

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You may also be prompted to enter aPasskey or PIN Code. If so, pleaseenter “0000” (four zeroes), and thenclick OK.

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Once the software has detectedyour GPS, you simply have toclick OK to confirm the settings.

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Note: If the software cannot detect yourGPS unit, please make sure a Bluetoothserial connection is establishedbetween your device and GPS.

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Once you have establishedconnection to the GPS unit, youwill be taken to the map view.

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The next step is to verify that theGPS has established its position.To do this, click on View > GPSInfo.

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If the GPS unit has established itsposition, you will see somethingsimilar to the window below. Thegreen bars indicate the satellites towhich the GPS unit is linked to.The red bars indicate that a link tothat particular satellite has notbeen established. In order to usethe GPS, you need to beconnected to at least three (3)satellites.

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GPS position established:

In this case, you can see that theGPS is connected to 5 out of 8satellites:

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GPS Position Unknown:

In this case, you can see that theGPS unit has not established its GPSposition and is not linked to anysatellites (indicated by the red bars).

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If your GPS unit has problems 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 location where it has a clear view to the sky (preferablyoutdoors)

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To begin using the software, clickon File > Enter Destination.

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As you see from the figure below,you can set a destination fromamong the different categories.For this example, we will selectAddress.

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The next window will display thecurrently selected State. If you wishto change this, simply click Changeand select the desire State for whichyou have already loaded a map.

In our example, we will select California,and select City First.

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Now enter the city name and thenclick the green OK button.

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Enter the street name, and thenclick on the green OK button.

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Enter a number based on the validrange displayed, and then click thegreen OK button.

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use the software

Based on your selection, you willbe presented with the possibledestinations. Please select thecorrect one, and then click OK.

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You will then be taken to the mapview. If you are off the road, yourmap will indicate so and prompt youto drive to the nearest road.

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Once you are on the road, the mapwill display your location on the mapand give you block-to-blockdirections.

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For more detailed instructions on usingthe navigation software, please consultthe Navigation User Manual.

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