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User Manual
B10
Bluetooth™ GPS Receiver
en English
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© 2006 Brunswick New Technologies Asia Pte Limited. Navman is a registered trademark of Brunswick New Technologies Asia Pte Limited and is used under licence by Navman New Zealand. Navman is part of the Brunswick Corporation, headquarters Chicago, IL. All rights reserved. The software contains proprietary information of Navman; it is provided under a licence agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Rever
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Important safety information Important safety information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING PRODUCT IN VEHICLE This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Contents Contents Important safety information...................................................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................................................................5 Box contents.....................................................................................................................................6
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction Introduction Whether you travel in your own country, or overseas, the B10 receiver will provide you with a Global Positioning System (GPS) based location accurate to within 5m (15ft) for 95% of the time. The B10 receiver is a dual-function GPS receiver, which can transmit satellite information to a PDA or laptop with Bluetooth interfaces. The B10 receiver contains: a GPS antenna to receive signals from the GPS satellites an internal microco
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction Box contents Item Item B10 receiver 12V In-vehicle power adaptor USB cable Global Support Information Hardware Warranty Agreement Registration card WEEE Compliance leaflet The following documentation is available on our website: User Manual GPS Frequently Asked Questions guide. To visit our website, see: http://www.navman.com. 6
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction Typographical conventions It is important to understand the typographical conventions used in this manual. Formatting The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special information: Convention Type of Information Bold Components or items of special importance, including buttons, headings and options. Italics Indicates the name of a reference document. Icons The following icons are used throughout this manual: Icon Description N
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction Getting to know your B10 It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the basic operations of your B10 receiver: Front Components Component Description An orange light indicates your current GPS status. Off: The B10 receiver power is off. Single flash every 1 second: The B10 receiver searching for satellites. Single flash every 3 seconds: The B10 receiver has a fixed GPS position. A blue light indicates your Bluetoot
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction Top Components Component Description To turn on: Slide the button towards ON. To turn off: Slide the button away from ON. Side Components Component Description External Power Adaptor/USB If the vehicle power adapter is plugged in, the B10 receiver will use the socket external power supply instead of the internal batteries. Lanyard connection A slot in which to connect a lanyard (not supplied). 9
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Introduction GPS and GPS Signals The B10 receiver will send the GPS position information to your PDA or laptop computer which may then be used by your third-party software to plot your position on a map and direct you to your destination. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is available at any time, free of charge, and is accurate to within 5m (15ft). GPS navigation is made possible by a network of satellites that orbit the Earth at around 20,200km (12,552
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? How do I get started? To get started for the first time, complete the following steps: Step Action 1 Install the battery. 2 Switch on the power. 3 Create a Bluetooth link between the B10 receiver and your PDA or laptop computer. In this section Battery ................................................................................................................................12 How do I position the B10 receiver in a vehicle?..
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? Battery The B10 receiver has an internal, rechargeable battery. For minimum time to obtain a GPS fix, ensure that the battery is always in the B10 receiver. The life of the battery is approximately 10 hours. 12
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? How do I charge the battery? There are two ways of charging the battery. These are listed below. By Vehicle Power Adaptor You can use the vehicle power adapter to power the B10 receiver when in a vehicle. If the vehicle power adapter is plugged in, the receiver will use the external power supply and charge the internal battery. 1. Plug the connecting end of the vehicle power adapter in your 12V In-vehicle power adaptor socket. 2. Pl
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? By USB cable To charge the battery via the USB cable: Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub); plug the small end into the side of the B10 receiver. The battery status light on the front of your B10 receiver turns on. Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer. When the battery is charging, the battery status light is green. When the battery
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? How do I position the B10 receiver in a vehicle? The B10 receiver and your PDA or laptop computer are mounted separately in your vehicle. Use the following guides to choose a suitable position for the B10 receiver: The receiver should be in a position where it has a good view of the sky and horizon. The receiver must not obstruct your view, or interfere with the operation of the vehicle or the vehicle safety equipment. The receive
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | How do I get started? How do I connect the B10 receiver to my PDA or laptop? To establish a Bluetooth connection between your PDA or laptop computer and the B10 receiver, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the B10 receiver. Slide the button to ON. The light will show as blue, then start flashing to indicate that it is not connected to another Bluetooth device. 2. Turn on your PDA/laptop. 3. Turn on Bluetooth on your PDA/laptop and connect to th
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Specifications Specifications Specifications Case Output UV stable plastic Format. NMEA0183 V2.2 : GPGGA (1time/1 sec), Size GPGSA (1 time/5 sec.), GPGSV (1time /5 sec.), 63 × 41 × 17 mm GPRMC (1time /1 sec.), GPVTG (1 time/1 sec), (GLL, or SiRF binary format for optional). Weight Datum: WGS84 56 g GPS Antenna Batteries 25 x 25 x 2 mm (1 x 1 x 0.2 in) ceramic patch Main Power: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion for system power. GPS Receiver
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B10 Bluetooth GPS Receiver | Support information Support information Support for Australia Support for Europe Navman Australia Pty Ltd Navman Europe Ltd PO Box 479 4G Gatwick House Gladesville, NSW 2111 Peeks Brook Lane, Horley Australia Surrey RH6 9ST United Kingdom Support: http://support.navman.com Support: http://support.navman.com Website: http://www.navman.com Website: http://www.navman.com Support for New Zealand Support for US and Canada Navman New Zealand Navman USA
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