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iGPS-BT II User Manual
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FCC Notices This device complies with Part 15(b and c) of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Class B This equipment has been tested an
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I. iGPS-500 Receiver and Bluetooth Dock iGPS-BT II Dock iGPS-500 Receiver DC Jack for charging On/Off Switch Battery charging indicator (Orange/Green LED) Bluetooth Status Indicator (Internal Blue LED) DC Jack - Plug either the Car charger or 5V AC adapter for your PDA into the DC Jack to charge the battery. Refer to III. Battery charging instructions. - iGPS-BT II will need to be charged for approximately 3 hours before initial use. On/Off Swit
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II. iGPS-BT II Setup (see walkthrough guides at the end of this section) 1. The iGPS-BT II will need to be charged for two to three hours before initial use. 2. Turn on the iGPS-BT II. The status indicator will blink as it searches for a Bluetooth connection. 3. Launch the Bluetooth configuration software on your mobile device. (This should be provided by the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device) 4. Have the Bluetooth configuration software search for any Bluetooth devices pre
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Walkthrough Guides 1. iGPS-BT II Setup for Pocket PCs with built-in Bluetooth Technology running the Windows Mobile Pocket PC OS (the following screen shots show the device as “Pharos iGPS-BT”, it may be shown as “Pharos BT GPS II” on your Pocket PC.) Steps 1 – 10: How to Pair the iGPS-BT II with your Pocket PC’s Bluetooth Manager Steps 11 – 15: Establishing a Bluetooth Connection using Ostia 1. Make sure that the iGPS-BT II is turned 2. To create a shortcut, tap on “New”, on (the
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5. Provided that your iGPS-BT II is turned 6. Enter the Passkey: 12345678, and on and fully charged, it will be discovered. select “OK” in the upper right-hand Tap on the “Pharos iGPS-BT” icon to corner select it 7. Select “GPS RFcom” so that it 8. The shortcut has been created. Tap becomes highlighted, and tap on “Next” on “Finish” 5
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9.Tap and hold on the “Pharos iGPS- 10. Once the GPS has a connection, the BT: GPS RFcom” icon, select icon will change to Green. You will also “Connect” from the Menu that appears notice that the Blue light on the GPS itself is now a solid, steady Blue. 11. Open Pharos Ostia on your Pocket 12. …”Select Comm”. To select the PC, click through the Warning screens, appropriate COM Port for your Pocket PC and tap on “Tools”, “Options”… (with built-in Bluetooth Technology), refer to th
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13. Now that the COM Port is setup, you 14. Select “YES” to Enable the GPS can Enable the GPS by tapping on the RED Smiley face Bluetooth setup for Windows Mobile 5.0 OS 7
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2. iGPS-BT II Setup for Pocket PCs with built-in Bluetooth Technology running the Windows Mobile 5.0 OS (the following screen shots show the device as “Pharos iGPS-BT”, it might be shown as “Pharos BT GPS II” on your Pocket PC.) 2. Click the small Bluetooth icon the bottom 3. Make sure the box for “Turn on Bluetooth” is right-hand side of the screen. checked. 4. Then click on the “Devices” tab on the 5. When the device finishes searching, you bottom of the screen. Then click o
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6. Enter the passkey: 12345678 7. Put a check mark in the box next to “serial port” and tap Finish 8. Next select the “COM Ports” tab at the 9. Select the “Pharos iGPS-BT” and tap, Next. bottom of the screen. Then select “New Outgoing Port” 9
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10. Select Com 7, and make sure that there is 11. Close down the Bluetooth Settings screen a check in the “Secure Connection” box and and start the Pharos Ostia navigation program. tap Finish. Start > Programs > Ostia If starting Ostia for the first time, you will be asked for the registration code which can be found printed inside the case the CDs came in. 12. When Ostia is opened, tap Go > Menu > 13. Tap on the Red Smiley Face at the bottom Options > Select Comm Port > Chang
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14. The Smiley Face should go from Red to Yellow when searching for satellites and finally ….. ….. to Green when a GPS lock for navigation has been established. For Bluetooth setup on other devices, please visit: www.pharosgps.com for walkthrough guides under the Support section. III. Battery charging instructions The Pharos Bluetooth Dock (BT Dock II) for the GPS receiver includes a rechargeable and replaceable Li-Ion battery. A car charger is included for you to charge
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Battery Precautions (w: WARNING!) 1.w Reverse charging is not acceptable. 2. Charge before use. The cells/batteries are delivered in an uncharged state. 3.w Do not charge/discharge with more than our specified current (400mA). 4.w Do not short circuit the cell/battery, permanent damage to the cell/battery may result. 5.w Do not incinerate or mutilate the cell/battery. 6. Do not solder directly to the cell/battery. 7.w The life expectancy may be reduced if the cell/battery is subje
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IV. iGPS-BT II GPS Receiver Specifications Performance Chipset SiRF StarIII GSC3f Antenna Integrated patch antenna Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz Sensitivity -159 dBm Channels 12 Channel all-in-view tracking Acquisition time Cold Start: 35 sec (open sky) Hot Start: 1 sec (open sky) Reacquisition 0.1 sec Position update 1 Hz Accuracy Position: Autonomous < 10 meters, SBAS < 5m Velocity: 0.1 meter/second Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time Datum: WGS-84 Electrical Power
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V. Precautions • Position fixing may not be available when this receiver is used near high- voltage wire, electronics equipment that generates electrical noise, or mobile phones in operation at 1.5 GHz. The noise from PDA or PC may deteriorate the GPS receiver performance. • Note that some glass material containing metal, such as UV resistant windows may screen out signals from GPS satellites. • GPS satellites are under the control of the U.S. Department of Defense. Therefore, servic
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VIII. Troubleshooting For any troubleshooting assistance, please check the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.pharosgps.com. IX. Warranty The iGPS-BT II Receiver is warranted by Pharos to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase (three months for the battery). During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or a
