Leadtek 9553 Series User manual

Leadtek GPS 9553® Series
Wireless Bluetooth GPS
User Manual
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Preface
About this manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth
Receiver . The GPS 9553 Series consists of the GPS 9553 and the GPS 9553X
models. This manual provides information about the product features, applica-
tions, and usage. Read this document carefully before using the product to avoid
difficulties while using it.
Copyright
Copyright 2005 Leadtek Research Inc®. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any
means without the prior written consent of Leadtek Research Inc. Leadtek makes
no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied war-
ranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice. Leadtek
reserves the right to make revisions to this publication without obligation to
notify any person or entity of any such changes.
Trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective owners.
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Safety instructions
Please read through the following safety instructions carefully to avoid damage
to the product and to others while using the product.
• Be aware of traffic safety regulations. To prevent accidents, refrain from
using the product while driving.
• Switch off the product during flights, especially during takeoff and landing,
to avoid interference with flight communication systems.
• Follow the procedures described in this manual when using the product.
• Use only the accessories provided in the package to avoid damage to the
products. If you need to replace any of the accessories, contact your vendor.
• The product does not contain any serviceable parts. Do not assemble or dis-
assemble the product. Please note that unauthorized service to the product
will invalidate the product warranty.
• While connecting the product with other devices, refer to the user documen-
tation for the device to avoid damage to the device.
• While connecting the product with other devices, make sure that the they are
compatible products.
• Do not use the cigarette lighter adapter while starting the car. A high voltage
spike may be generated when you start up the car and cause damage to the
product.
• If you need to remove or change the battery, press the tab at the back and
slide the battery in the direction of the arrow. When inserting the battery,
make sure it is inserted correctly. See “Changing the battery” on page 9.
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• Do not leave the GPS 9553 Series in your car unattended. The vehicle may
be exposed to direct sunlight which can damage the product.
• When using the product for the first time, use it outdoors to determine your
position with accuracy.
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Table of Contents
Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth
Receiver
Features...................................................................................................... 2
Applications ............................................................................................... 2
Package contents........................................................................................ 3
About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver........... 4
Getting started
Charging the battery................................................................................... 8
Changing the battery.................................................................................. 9
Installing the software.............................................................................. 10
Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Re-
ceiver
Connecting to a Bluetooth device (PDA) ................................................ 11
Using WinFast Navigator ........................................................................ 15
Configuring the settings ..................................................................... 16
Viewing the location (Navigation)..................................................... 17
Viewing the signal levels (Signal Level) ........................................... 17
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Viewing NMEA output (Development)............................................. 18
Appendix
Specifications........................................................................................... 19
Limited warranty...................................................................................... 22
Safety cautions......................................................................................... 23
Frequently asked questions / troubleshooting.......................................... 23
Regulatory notices ................................................................................... 26
FCC Class B....................................................................................... 26
CE....................................................................................................... 27
ITE...................................................................................................... 27
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wire-
less Bluetooth Receiver
Thank you for purchasing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth
Receiver. The GPS 9553 Series consisting of the GPS 9553 and GPS 9553X
models, is a slim, compact, and lightweight GPS (Global Positioning System)
receiver with Bluetooth compatibility. Designed for portable devices such as
smart phones and PDAs, the device offers the advantages of the SiRFStarIII
chipset with its high sensitivity and low power consumption along with the con-
venience and ease of connectivity with Bluetooth-equipped devices. Now you
can take advantage of the GPS 9553 Series along with a Bluetooth device such
as a PDA or smart phone to locate your position with ease and accuracy. The
device can also be used with the newly emerging Location Based Services (LBS)
applications.
The GPS 9553 Series can be easily integrated with all navigation software appli-
cations to indicate your position. It has a standard NMEA output and is compati-
ble with all Palm OS and Pocket PC devices. With support from SiRFLoc
software, the GPS 9553 Series also provides SiRFLoc multimode technology. It
can determine your position with aid from the carrier networks through Blue-
tooth-equipped phones or determine it independently from satellite signals.
The SiRFLoc software must be supported by your local mobile service provider.
Note
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Features
• Latest SiRF Star III chipset
• 20 channels with All-In-View tracking and SiRFStar high sensitivity
software
• Superior sensitivity for urban canyon and foliage environments
• Light-weight design and easy to carry
• Cold/Warm/Hot start time: 42/38/1 seconds
• On/off slide switch
• Two LED indicators to display Bluetooth and GPS status
• Specially designed Li-polymer battery
• Removable battery with back clip for GPS 9553
• Neck strap eyelet for GPS 9553X
• Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled phone and pocket PCs
• Dimensions: 61.4mm x 42.3mm x 25.4mm
• Weight: 45g with battery
Applications
• Hand-held device for personal positioning and navigation
• GPS applications in Bluetooth-enabled portable/personal devices such as
PDAs, phones, and so on
• Car and marine navigation
• Fleet management and asset tracking
• AVL and location based services
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Package contents
Make sure that your package contains the following items. If any of the items is
missing or appears to be damaged, contact your vendor.
• The USB cable should only be used to charge the GPS 9553 Series. Do not use it for data
transfer or to connect any USB device to the GPS 9553 Series.
• The power adapter shown here is for reference only. The actual adapter may vary depending
on the region of purchase.
Leadtek GPS 9553 Series
Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
User Manual
Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wire-
less Bluetooth Receiver
User manual Cigarette lighter adapter
USB cable Power adapter Software CD Neck strap
(GPS 9553X only)
Note
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About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Blue-
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tooth Receiver
The GPS 9553 Series is compact and sleek, making it one of the smallest GPS
receivers. The following illustration and table provide more information about
the product components.
23 4
5
6
1
Front view Right viewLeft view
Rear view
GPS 9553XGPS 9553 GPS 9553
GPS 9553GPS 9553X
GPS 9553X
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Component Description
1. Neck strap
eyelet
Connect neck strap to this loop for easy carrying.
2. USB connec-
tor
Connect USB cable to charge the GPS 9553 Series using
the power adapter or cigarette lighter adapter.
3. Bluetooth
indicator
•Off: GPS 9553 Series powered off.
•Flashing blue: GPS 9553 Series powered on and wait-
ing for Bluetooth connection.
•Blue: GPS 9553 Series currently in use and connected
to a Bluetooth-enabled device.
4. Power switch Slide to turn the device on or off.
5. GPS indicator • Red: GPS 9553 Series battery recharging in progress.
The LED is turned off after battery is completely
charged.
•Flashing red: Battery has insufficient charge.
Recharge battery.
•Flashing green: GPS positioning in progress.
•Flashing red and green: GPS positioning in progress
and battery insufficiently charged. Recharge battery.
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6. Battery com-
partment tab
Press and slide battery to change battery.
Component Description
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Getting started
Charging the battery
You can charge the GPS 9553 Series using the power adapter or the cigarette
lighter adapter as illustrated:
• Connect the smaller end of
the USB cable to the
GPS 9553 Series and the
larger end to the power
adapter. Plug the adapter
into an available wall out-
let to charge the battery.
• Connect the smaller end of
the USB cable to the
GPS 9553 Series and the
larger end to the cigarette
lighter adapter. Plug the
adapter into the car’s ciga-
rette lighter jack to charge
the battery.
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Changing the battery
If you need to remove or change the battery for the GPS 9553 model, follow
these steps:
1. Press the tab on the battery compartment at the back
of the device and slide the battery in the direction
shown.
2. Slide the battery in the direction shown to remove
the battery completely.
• Make sure that you insert the battery correctly when replacing it.
• The battery cannot be removed for the GPS 9553X model.
• The battery consumes more power when you have the device on continuously.
• Operating time:
GPS 9553: 300 mAh, 2.5 hours (full charge), 3.5 hours (trickle charge)
GPS 9553X: 720 mAh, 8 hours (full charge), 11 hours (trickle charge)
Note
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Installing the software
The software CD provided in your package con-
tains the WinFast® Navigator application which
is an application for determining your location
using the GPS 9553 Series. It also contains this
user manual. Install the Navigator application on
your mobile device from the CD.
To install the CE Navigator to your PDA or smart phone, you need Microsoft
ActiveSync installed on your PC. Click the appropriate button to start the instal-
lation and follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation.
The USB driver and SD driver included on the disc are not needed for the GPS 9553 Series. You
can use them for other GPS products from Leadtek.
Note
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Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless
Bluetooth Receiver
Now you are ready to get your position using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series
Wireless Bluetooth Receiver. Before you proceed, make sure that you have
installed the CE Navigator application on your mobile device.
Obtaining your position using the GPS 9553 Series is a two-step process. First,
you need to connect to the Bluetooth device such as a PDA.
Second, you have to use the CE Navigator utility to view your position. The fol-
lowing sections describe these steps in detail.
Connecting to a Bluetooth device (PDA)
Follow these steps to create a shortcut to the GPS 9553 Series connection and
connect to it from your mobile device such as a PDA.
1. Tap the Bluetooth icon on the PDA’s taskbar to view the
Bluetooth menu. Tap the “Turn Bluetooth On” item on
the menu to enable Bluetooth.
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2. Tap the Bluetooth icon again and select the “Bluetooth
Manager” item.
3. From the Bluetooth Manager toolbar, tap “New |
Connect!” to connect to all Bluetooth devices in the sur-
rounding area.
4. Tap “Explore a Bluetooth device” to view Bluetooth
device services and create a shortcut to them. Click
“Next” to continue.
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5. Tap inside the device selection box to display a list of
devices. Click “Next” to continue.
6. Tap the “Leadtek 9553” icon to view the device ser-
vices.
7. Select the “ZV-SPP” service and tap “Next” to create a
shortcut to it.
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8. Tap “Finish” to complete the procedure.
9. From the “My Shortcuts” tab, tap the “Leadtek 9553:
ZV-SPP” icon and select the “Connect” option to con-
nect to it.
10. When a connection is successfully established, the short-
cut icon turns green.
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