Nokia LD-1W - GPS Module User manual

User Guide for the Nokia Wireless
GPS Module (LD-1W)
0903389
Issue 1
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, NOKIA CORPORATION, declare under our sole responsibility that the product
LD-1W is in conformity with the provisions of the following Council Directive:
1999/5/EC.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at
http://www.nokia.com/phones/declaration_of_conformity/.
Part No. 0903389, Issue No. 1
Copyright © 2005 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this
document in any form without the prior written permission of Nokia is prohibited.
Nokia, Nokia Connecting People, Nokia LD-1W, and the Nokia Original
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Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
trademarks or tradenames of their respective owners.
Printed in the Unites States of America. November 2004
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The information contained in this user guide was written for the Nokia LD-1W
product. Nokia operates a policy of ongoing development. Nokia reserves the right
to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this
document without prior notice.
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DATA OR INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL OR
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LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
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prohibited.
FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
Your device may cause TV or radio interference (for example, when using a
telephone in close proximity to receiving equipment). The FCC or Industry Canada
can require you to stop using your telephone if such interference cannot be
eliminated. If you require assistance, contact your local service facility. This device
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
For availability of approved enhancements, please check with your dealer.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
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Contents
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Contents
For your safety........................................................................................ 5
Introduction 6
Global positioning system (GPS) .......................................................................................... 6
Bluetooth wireless technology.............................................................................................. 8
Bluetooth passcode.................................................................................................................. 8
External antenna....................................................................................................................... 8
1. Overview.............................................................................................. 9
2. Get started ........................................................................................ 10
Batteries and chargers .......................................................................................................... 10
Install the battery ................................................................................................................... 11
Charge the battery ................................................................................................................. 12
Pair the GPS module .............................................................................................................. 13
3. Use the GPS module ......................................................................... 14
Power key functions............................................................................................................... 14
Carrying the GPS module ..................................................................................................... 15
Pairing with multiple phones .............................................................................................. 15
Disconnect and reconnect.................................................................................................... 16
Reset the GPS module........................................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 17
4. Battery information.......................................................................... 18
Care and maintenance.......................................................................... 20
FCC notice ............................................................................................. 21
Limited warranty .................................................................................. 22
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For your safety
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For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal.
Read the complete user guide for further information.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which
could affect performance.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Do not connect
incompatible products.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may repair this device.
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Introduction
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Introduction
The Nokia Wireless GPS Module is a battery operated device that uses
Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate positioning information
to compatible mobile phones, PCs, PDAs, and other devices. With the GPS
module, you can determine your current position and direction.
Read this user guide carefully before using the GPS module. Check also
http://www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia Web site for the latest
version of this guide, additional information, downloads, and services
related to your Nokia product.
Note: There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth devices in some
locations. Check with your local authorities or service provider.
Using Bluetooth features, or allowing them to run in the background
while using other features, increases the demand on battery power and
reduces the battery life.
■Global positioning system (GPS)
The GPS is a worldwide radio navigation system that includes 24 satellites
and their ground stations that monitor the operation of the satellites.
A GPS terminal (such as the Nokia Wireless GPS Module) receives low-
power radio signals from the satellites and measures the travel time of
the signal. From the travel time, the GPS terminal can calculate its
location to an accuracy of 82 feet (25 meters). In optimal conditions, the
accuracy may be within a few feet.
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The accuracy can be affected by poor satellite geometry. The more
satellites the GPS module can detect, the better the accuracy. The internal
antenna of the GPS module, located on the same side as the Nokia logo,
should face upwards for proper functioning. Some car windshields and
windows may contain metal for heat reflection or defogging purposes,
that may block or attenuate the satellite signals.
In addition, the GPS determines your direction on the basis of your
movement. Therefore, the GPS cannot detect which way you are facing if
you are not moving.
Note: The GPS is operated by the United States government, which is
solely responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. The
accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the United States government and is subject to
change with the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy
and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected
by poor satellite geometry.
Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by
buildings and natural obstacles as well as weather conditions.
The GPS receiver should only be used outdoors to allow reception
of GPS signals.
Therefore, GPS should not be used for precise location
measurement and you should never rely solely on location data
from the GPS receiver. This GPS receiver does not support location
of the phone by emergency operators.
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■Bluetooth wireless technology
The Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible to connect compatible
communication devices without using cables. Please refer to the user guide of
your phone for a more detailed description of Bluetooth wireless technology.
■Bluetooth passcode
You need a passcode for pairing the GPS module with a compatible device
using Bluetooth connectivity. The passcode is 0000.
■External antenna
Sometimes the performance of the GPS module may be unsatisfactory
because of nearby obstacles blocking the satellite signals. The
performance of the GPS module may be improved by using an external
antenna with a male MCX-connector and a 3-V input.
Plug the external antenna into its connector (5) on the GPS module. See
page 9.
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1. Overview
Note: The use of wireless devices may be restricted in some
situations. Observe any restrictions and obey all instructions
concerning the use of wireless devices.
Your device may contain small parts. Keep them out of reach of small children.
The GPS module contains the following parts:
Power key (1)—Switches the GPS module on and off, and resets the
Bluetooth connectivity settings of the GPS module.
Release button (2)—Unlocks the back cover.
Indicator lights (3)—Displays the current status of the GPS module. The
indicator lights are red, green, blue, and white. Red and green lights
indicate the status of the battery and charging, or resetting of the
module. The blue light indicates an active Bluetooth connection. The
white light indicates that the GPS module is receiving satellite data and is
able to determine its position.
Connector for a
compatible charger (4)
Connector for an
external antenna (5)
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2. Get started
Before you can start using the GPS module, you must perform the
following steps:
1. Install a compatible software application on the phone.
2. Fully charge the battery of the GPS module.
3. Pair the compatible phone with the GPS module.
Note that some Nokia phone models (for example, Nokia Model 9500 and
Nokia Model 9300) have a Location Privacy setting in the Control Panel
menu. This setting must be set to Accept all in order to provide GPS
location data to software applications.
■Batteries and chargers
The GPS module has a removable and rechargeable BL-5C battery. For
availability of approved new batteries and chargers, please check with
your local dealer.
Check the model number of any charger before using it with this product.
The following chargers are intended for use with the GPS module:
Mains chargers: AC-1 and ACP-12
Mobile chargers: LCH-12
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Warning! Use only batteries and chargers approved by Nokia for
use with this particular device. The use of any other types may
invalidate any approval or warranty, and may be dangerous.
When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.
■Install the battery
1. To open the back cover of the GPS module, press the release button (1),
and slide the cover downwards.
2. Insert the battery.
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3. Close the back cover of the GPS module, and slide it upwards until it is
properly locked into place.
■Charge the battery
1. Connect the charger to a power outlet.
2. Plug the charger into its connector (4) on the GPS module. See page 9.
Either the green or red indicator light blinks during charging, depending
upon whether the GPS module is turned on (green) or off (red).
3. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger from the
power outlet and the GPS module .
When the battery is fully charged and the power is on, the green light
is on continuously. When the battery is fully charged and the power is
off, the red light stops blinking.
When the battery charge is low, the red indicator light starts blinking in
sets of three every 15 seconds.
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■Pair the GPS module
Before the GPS module can be used, it must be paired with a compatible phone.
To pair the GPS module with a compatible phone, do the following:
1. Make sure that the phone is switched on.
2. Switch on the GPS module. (Make sure the GPS module battery is charged.)
3. Activate the Bluetooth connection from the phone. For more
information, see the phone user guide.
4. Set the phone to search for Bluetooth devices as instructed in the user
guide of the phone.
5. Select the GPS module (Nokia LD-1W) from the list of found devices.
6. Enter the Bluetooth passcode 0000 to pair and connect the GPS
module to the phone.
An active Bluetooth connection is displayed by a blue indicator light on
the GPS module. The GPS module should now appear in the phone menu
where you can view the Bluetooth devices that are currently paired with
the compatible phone.
Your GPS module is ready to use.
With some applications you can handle pairing and connecting from the
application itself without using the Bluetooth menu of your phone. Please
refer to your application provider for details.
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3. Use the GPS module
■Power key functions
The GPS module has one function key—the power key. However, the key
has three different functions:
One-second key press—switches power on and off
Ten-second key press—resets the GPS module
Short key press—shows the GPS module status in night mode.
In some applications, the GPS module can be set to night mode from the
mobile phone. In night mode, the indicator lights are always off when the
power is on, the Bluetooth connection is active, and the GPS module can
determine its position. In night mode, the status of the GPS module can be
checked by a short press of the power key (the indicator lights appear briefly).
When the GPS module is switched on, it takes some time for the device to
position itself. This time varies depending on how long the GPS module has
been turned off and how well it can receive the satellite signals. This time is
longer if the battery has been removed. In optimal conditions, start-up
positioning takes about one minute.
The GPS module should only be used outdoors to allow reception of GPS signals.
The GPS should not be used for precise location measurement, and you
should never rely solely on location data form the GPS module. Virtually all
digital cartography is always inaccurate and incomplete to some extent.
Never rely solely on the cartography provided for use in this device.
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The use of this GPS module requires your mobile phone to be switched on. Do
not switch on your mobile phone where it may cause interference or danger.
■Carrying the GPS module
Wherever you use the GPS module, place it in the protective case with the
Nokia logo upwards. That way you can better protect the GPS module
from accidental knocks, dust, and splashes of water.
To carry the GPS module around your neck, fasten the neck strap to the
protective case as shown.
■Pairing with multiple phones
The GPS module can be paired with up to 8 compatible phones, but
connected to only one at a time. To pair the GPS module with a
compatible phone, follow the instructions on page 10.
The eighth pairing is always temporary, and it is replaced when a 9th user
tries to pair a phone with the GPS module.
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If you want to remove the existing pairings you can reset the GPS module.
See page 16).
■Disconnect and reconnect
The GPS module can be disconnected from the phone, if you want to use
another Bluetooth device with the phone.
To disconnect the GPS module, do one of the following:
• Disconnect the GPS module from the application you used to establish
the connection.
• Switch off the GPS module.
• Disconnect the GPS module from the phone’s Bluetooth menu.
You do not need to delete the pairing to disconnect the GPS module.
To reconnect the GPS module to the phone:
Switch on the GPS module and open the connection from the application
in the phone.
Note that some applications might recreate the connection automatically.
■Reset the GPS module
You can reset the GPS module to its original settings, clearing its settings,
the pairings, and pairing information.
To reset the GPS module, press the power key in the off mode for 10 seconds.
During resetting, the green and red indicator lights blink alternately.
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■Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect the GPS module to a compatible phone, verify the
following:
• The Bluetooth feature is activated on the phone.
• The GPS module is switched on and paired with the phone.
• You have disconnected the previous Bluetooth connection from the
phone.
• The GPS module is within 33 feet (10 meters) of the phone and that
there are no obstructions or other electronic devices between the two.
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4. Battery information
Your Nokia Wireless GPS Module is powered by a rechargeable battery.
The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three
complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. When the
operating and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a
new battery. Use only Nokia approved batteries, and recharge batteries
only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in
use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may
shorten its lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its
charge over time. Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your
battery to charge.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or
battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur
when a metallic object, such as a coin, a clip or a pen, causes direct
connection of the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery
(these look like metal strips on the battery). This might happen, for
example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-
circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
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Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in
summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the
battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and
77°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even
when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Dispose of batteries according to
local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
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Care and maintenance
Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should
be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your
warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or
moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If
your device does get wet, remove the battery and allow the device to
dry completely before replacing it.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts
and electronic components can be damaged.
• Do not store the device in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten
the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt
certain plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold areas. When the device returns to its
normal temperature, moisture can form inside the device and damage
electronic circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open the device, other than as instructed in this
guide.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards and fine mechanics.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the device.
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