Nokia LD-1W - GPS Module User manual

User Guide for the Nokia
Wireless GPS Module
(LD-1W)
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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 from
http://www.nokia.com/phones/declaration_of_conformity/.
Copyright © 2004 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
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product and company names mentioned herein may be
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Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Nokia operates a policy of continuous 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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Under no circumstances shall Nokia be responsible for any loss
of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or
indirect damages howsoever caused.
The contents of this document are provided "as is". Except as
required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either
express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
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contents of this document. Nokia reserves the right to revise this
document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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Contents
For your safety ............................................................. 6
1. Introduction.............................................................. 7
Global Positioning System................................................................... 8
2. Get started .............................................................. 11
GPS module parts................................................................................. 12
Batteries and chargers........................................................................ 13
Install the battery............................................................................. 14
Charge the battery........................................................................... 16
Protective case...................................................................................... 17
3. Basic use ................................................................. 18
Switch the GPS module on and off ................................................ 19
Connect with Bluetooth wireless technology.............................. 19
Bluetooth connection passcode ................................................... 20
Pair the GPS module with a compatible phone....................... 20
Use the GPS module with several paired phones.................... 21
Disconnect the GPS module.......................................................... 22
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Check the GPS module status in the night mode....................... 22
Reset the GPS module ........................................................................ 23
External antenna.................................................................................. 23
Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 23
4. Battery information ............................................... 25
Care and maintenance ............................................... 28
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For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
user guide.
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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1. Introduction
With the Nokia Wireless GPS Module, you can determine
your current position and direction easily. The 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.
Read this user guide carefully before using the GPS
module. Check also www.nokia-asia.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.
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■Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide
satellite-based radio navigation system.
A GPS terminal can calculate its location to an accuracy
of 25 meters. The accuracy depends on the number of
satellites, the signals of which the GPS module receives.
In optimal conditions, the accuracy may be within a few
meters.
The antenna of the GPS module is located under the
Nokia logo, and it should face upwards. Some car
windshields and windows may contain metal, which may
block or weaken the satellite signals.
If you stand still, GPS cannot detect which way you are
facing, because it determines your direction on the basis
of your movement.
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Note: The Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (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.
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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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2. Get started
Your device may contain small parts. Keep them out of
reach of small children.
Before you can start using the GPS module, you must:
• Install a compatible software application on the
phone.
• Charge the battery of the GPS module fully.
• Pair the compatible phone with the GPS module.
Some Nokia phone models, such as the Nokia 9500
Communicator, have a location privacy setting. To
provide GPS location data to software applications,
select Tools → Control panel →Extras →Location
privacy →Verification policy → Accept all.
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■GPS module parts
The GPS module contains the following parts shown in
Figure 1:
1- Power key: Switches the GPS module on and off, or
resets the Bluetooth connectivity settings of the GPS
module.
2 - Release button: Unlocks the back cover.
Figure 1
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3 - Indicator lights: Display the current status of the
GPS module. Red or green indicates the status of the
battery and charging, or indicates that the module is
being reset. Blue indicates that the Bluetooth connection
is active. White indicates that the GPS module is
receiving satellite data and is able to determine its
position.
4 - Connector for a compatible charger
5 - Connector for an external antenna
■Batteries and chargers
The GPS module has a removable and rechargeable BL-5C
battery. For availability of approved batteries and
chargers, 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: AC-1, ACP-8, ACP-9, ACP-12,
LCH-8, LCH-9, 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 will 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 away from the
device (2). See Figure 2.
2. Insert the battery (3). See Figure 2.
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3. Close the back cover (4), and slide it in the direction of
the arrow (5) until it locks into place. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
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Charge the battery
1. Plug the charger into its connector on the GPS
module. See GPS module parts on page 12.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet. During
charging, the green or red indicator light blinks,
depending on whether the GPS module is on (green)
or off (red).
3. When the battery is fully charged and the power is on,
the green light is displayed continuously. When the
battery is fully charged and the power is off, the red
light stops blinking. Disconnect the charger from the
power outlet and the GPS module.
When the battery is running out of power, the red
indicator light on the GPS module starts blinking every 15
seconds. Recharge the battery.
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■Protective case
Place the GPS module in the protective case with the
Nokia logo facing upwards. This helps 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 in Figure 3.
Figure 3
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3. Basic use
The GPS module should only be used outdoors to allow
reception of GPS signals.
GPS should not be used for precise location
measurement, and you should never rely solely on
location data from the GPS module. Virtually all digital
cartography is always inaccurate and incomplete to some
extent. Never rely solely on the cartography provided for
use with this device.
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.
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■Switch the GPS module on and off
To switch the GPS module on or off, press the power key
for one second.
When you turn on the GPS module, it takes some time for
the device to position itself, depending on how long the
GPS module has been turned off, and how well it can
receive the satellite signals. The start-up time is also
longer if the battery has been removed. In optimal
conditions, start-up takes about one minute.
■Connect with Bluetooth wireless
technology
There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth technology
in some locations. Check with your local authorities or
service provider.
Refer to the user guide of your phone for a more detailed
description of Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Bluetooth connection passcode
You need a passcode for pairing the GPS module with a
compatible device using Bluetooth connectivity. The
passcode is 0000.
Pair the GPS module with a compatible
phone
Before you can use the GPS module, you must pair it with
a compatible phone. With some GPS applications, you
can pair and connect from the application without using
the Bluetooth menu of your phone. See the user guide of
the GPS application.
To pair the GPS module from the Bluetooth menu:
1. Make sure the phone and the GPS module are
switched on.
2. Switch Bluetooth on, and set the phone to search for
Bluetooth devices as instructed in the user guide of
the phone.
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