Leadtek 9553 Series User manual

Leadtek Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553
Quick Installation Guide

Hardware Description ......................................................... 1
Features ................................................................................ 4
Package Contents ................................................................ 5
Installing Navigator Software for Pocket PC ...................... 6
Testing Leadtek GPS 9553 ................................................. 14
Appendix A. Limited Warranty ........................................... 18
Appendix B. Cautions ......................................................... 19
Battery/Power Recharge...................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................... 3
Appendix C. GPS FAQ .............. ......................................... 23
Hardware Installation ......................... ............................... 10
Table of Contents

1. Power supply connector
2. Bluetooth power LED indicator.
Power Off
The LED light is off.
Power On
The LED light flashes and awaits for connection.
Blue power LED
It indicates that the GPS is currently in use.
3. Descriptions on Indicator
Recharge Status
A red LED light is shown while GPS is in recharge status.
After recharging is completed the LED light is turned off.
GPS
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Hardware Description

Shortage of Power supply
A flashing red LED light indicates a shortage of power supply.
GPS Positioning status
During GPS positioning a flashing green LED light is shown.
* When there is a shortage of power supply during GPS positioning, both red and green
LED light will flash.
4. Power On/Off
On Off
Battery/Power Recharge
lease recharge the lithium battery before use.
Connect the battery charger to the GPS power supply connector.
For details on LED indicators during recharge status, please refer to sections on Hardware
description.
Note:
The USB power cable that comes with this product can be used to connect to PC for recharge
purposes, with the exception of Leadtek BT GPS 9553 which includes a non- standard USB cable,
that will interfere with the normal GPS functionality during recharge status. Use a car or travel
recharge kit instead.
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Thank you for your purchase of Leadtek's Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 products. This manual
provides a detailed guidance on Leadtek's GPS products. Please read through the following
instructions carefully. Be aware that any violation of rules can cause possible danger or offend
against the law.
Be aware on appropriate traffic safety
For safety reasons please do not operate the product while driving.
Switch off the product while boarding the plane
In order to avoid interrupting the on board communication system, please switch off the
product before boarding the plane. Please adhere to the rule accordingly.
Switch off the product whenever it's necessary
Please follow the switch-off instructions strictly.
Proper use of products
Please follow the correct procedure when using the product.
Accessories
Please use the original accessory to avoid damage to the products.
Proper service and maintenance
Connections with other equipments.
For connections with other
When starting the car please do not connect the GPS power cable to the lighter on the car
since strong voltage might cause damage to the products.
Please note that unauthorized service to the product will forfeit the product warranty.
equipments please consult the relevant instruction booklet.
Avoid connection between incompatible products.
Safety Instructions
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Latest SiRF StarIII chipset
12 channels "All-in-View" tracking and "SiRFxtrac" high sensitivity software
Effective distance must be within 10m of 2DRMS
Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time : 45/38/1 seconds(in open spaces)
Re-connection Time 0.1 second
Standard NMEA-0183 output
Supports Trickle Power power-saving mode
Dual power LED indicates the power status of Mini Bluetooth GPS
On/Off switches
Size 61.4(L) x 42.4(W) x 25.4(H) mm
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Features

<Note 1>
<Note 2>
Inside the CD-ROM includes the "CE Navigator" for GPS receiver evaluation, product
manual and various Leadtek GPS application software.
This USB cable can only be used for power charging purpose. It cannot be used for data
transfer or as connectors.
Make sure your package contains the following
Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 Receiver
User's guide x 1
CD-ROM x 1 (see Note 1)
USB - Mini USB connector x 1
Voltage converter (USB port) x1
Car Charger (USB port) x1
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Package Contents

Note
Microsoft ActiveSync has to be installed and running on your computer when you want to install
Navigator.
Installing Navigator Software for Pocket PC
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Step 2
The setup program dialog box appears.
Click "Next".
Step 1
Insert the software CD-ROM in your
CD-ROM drive. The setup window
should appear as shown in the figure. If
the setup window does not appear
automatically, run install.exe on the CD.
Click "Install CE Navigator" to initialize
the installation.
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Step 3
The dialog box for choosing the
installation Destination Location
appears. It gives the default destination
folder location. If you wish to change
the folder location, browse for a
different location. If not, click "Next".
Step 4
Now you have completed the setup for
the installation. Click "Next" to start
installing the Navigator.
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Step 5
Installation is in progress.
Step 6
When the installation is completed, a
dialog box tells you to check your
mobile device screen to see if additional
steps are necessary to complete this
installation. Click "OK".
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Hardware installation
After switching on Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 receiver, please follow steps below for installation
instructions:
Step1
Create a GPS 9553 shortcut.
1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the right
bottom corner and select "Bluetooth Manager".
2. Click "New" on the bottom left corner.
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3. Click "Leadtek Bluetooth GPS"
icon.
4. Select "GPS OUTPUT"
service and then click "Next".
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5. Click "Finish" to complete
the operation.
6. The following screen is shown
when the operation is
completed.
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Step 2
GPS bluetooth connection.
1. Click "Leadtek Bluetooth GPS:
GPS Output" icon and choose
"Connect".
2. A double-arrow on the icon indicates a
current connection between PDA and
Mini Bluetooth GPS.
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Step 1
Before testing Leadtek GPS 9553, please finish the installation of "Navigator" software on your
Pocket PC.
Step 2
Testing steps are as below. Please do it step by step.
1. Select "Navigator". 2. Start the Navigator and then click "Tools".
Testing Leadtek GPS 9553
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4. Choose a serial port in the PDA for the
GPS. In most PDAs it should be COM6,
click "OK" to begin GPS positioning.
3. Click "Port Setting".
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5. The latitude longitude and position
fix status will be shown on screen.
6. Click "View" then select "Signal Level",
and you will see the satellites and CN
ratio list. When GPS reception condition
support 2D or 3D navigation, the satellite
icons will appear green. Meanwhile, the
device's LED light on the GPS will flash
and appear green too.
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7. Click "View" and then select "Development", and
the NMEA output messages from Leadtek GPS
9553 will be displayed on the screen.
*PS: After using the navigator software, please remember to
disconnect (click "Tool" -> Disconnect) or exit to release the COM
PORT so it can be used by other navigation software.
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Appendix A. Limited Warranty
Leadtek warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it shall be free
of defects resulting from workmanship or components for a period of one (1)
year from the date of sale. Defects covered by this warranty shall be corrected
either by repair or, at Leadtek's discretion by replacement. In the event of
replacement, the replacement unit will be warranted for the remainder of the
original one (1) year period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.
This Limited Warranty is non-transferable and does not apply if the product
has been damaged by negligence, accident, abuse, misuse, modification,
misapplication, shipment to the manufacturer or service by someone other
than the Leadtek transportation charges to Leadtek are not covered by this
limited warranty. To be eligible for warranty service, a defective product must
be sent to and received by Leadtek within fifteen (15) months of the date of
sale and be accompanied with proof of purchase. Leadtek does not warrant
that this product will meet your requirements; it is your sole responsibility to
determine the suitability of this product for your purposes. Leadtek does not
warrant the compatibility of this product with your computer or related
peripherals, software.
There are no other oral or written warranties, expressed or implied, including
but not limited to those of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Leadtek's sole obligation and liability under this warranty is limited to the
repair or replacement of a defective product. The manufacturer shall not; in
any event, be liable to the purchaser or any third party for any incidental or
consequential damages or liability in tort relating to this product or resulting
from its use or possession.