Nokia LD-1W - GPS Module User manual

User Guide for the Nokia Wireless GPS
Module (LD-1W)
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Issue 1

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Contents
For your safety ..................................................................................................... 4
1.Introduction...................................................................................................... 5
Global Positioning System....................................................................................................................... 5
2.Get started........................................................................................................ 7
GPS module parts....................................................................................................................................... 7
Batteries and chargers.............................................................................................................................. 8
Install the battery................................................................................................................................... 9
Charge the battery................................................................................................................................ 10
Protective case.......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.Basic use......................................................................................................... 12
Switch the GPS module on and off..................................................................................................... 12
Connect with Bluetooth wireless technology.................................................................................. 12
Bluetooth connection passcode........................................................................................................ 13
Pair the GPS module with a compatible phone........................................................................... 13
Use the GPS module with several paired phones........................................................................ 13
Disconnect the GPS module............................................................................................................... 14
Check the GPS module status in the night mode........................................................................... 14
Reset the GPS module............................................................................................................................. 14
External antenna...................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.Battery information....................................................................................... 16
Care and maintenance ...................................................................................... 18

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For your safety
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rulesmaybedangerousorillegal.Further
detailedinformationisgiven inthisuserguide.
INTERFERENCE
Allwireless devices may besusceptible to interference, which could affect
performance.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
Useonlyapprovedbatteriesandchargers.Donotconnectincompatibleproducts.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
Whenconnecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety
instructions.Donot connect incompatible products.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Onlyqualifiedpersonnel mayrepairthisdevice.

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1. Introduction
Withthe NokiaWireless GPS Module, you candetermine yourcurrent position
anddirection easily. TheGPS moduleis a battery-operateddevice that uses
Bluetoothwireless technology to communicate positioninginformation to
compatiblemobile phones, PCs, PDAs, andother devices.
Read this user guide carefully beforeusing the GPS module.Check also http://
www.nokia.com/support or your local Nokia Websitefor thelatestversion ofthis
guide,additional information, downloads, andservices related toyour Nokia
product.
■Global Positioning System
TheGlobal Positioning System(GPS) is aworldwide satellite-basedradio
navigationsystem.
AGPS terminal can calculate itslocation to an accuracy of 25 meters. The
accuracy depends on the number of satellites,the signals of whichthe GPS
modulereceives. In optimal conditions, the accuracy may be withina few meters.
Theantennaofthe GPS moduleislocated under theNokialogo,andit shouldface
upwards.Somecarwindshieldsandwindowsmaycontainmetal,whichmayblock
orweaken the satellitesignals.
If you stand still, GPS cannot detect whichwayyou are facing,because it
determines your direction on the basis of your movement.

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Note: The Global Positioning System
TheGlobal Positioning System (GPS) isoperated bythe United States
government,whichis solelyresponsiblefor accuracyandmaintenanceof
thesystem. The accuracy of locationdata canbe
affectedby adjustmentsto GPS satellites made bythe UnitedStates
governmentand issubjectto changewith theUnited States Department
of Defense civil GPS policy and theFederalRadionavigation Plan.
Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.
Availability and quality ofGPS signals maybe affectedby buildings and
natural obstacles, as wellas weather conditions. The GPS receiver should
onlybe used outdoors to allowreception ofGPS signals.
Therefore, GPS should notbe usedfor precise locationmeasurement, and
you should never rely solely onlocationdatafromthe GPSreceiver. This
GPSreceiver does not support locationof the phoneby emergency
operators.

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2. Get started
Yourdevice may contain small parts.Keepthem outof reach ofsmall children.
Beforeyou can startusing theGPS module, youmust:
• Installa compatible softwareapplication on thephone.
• Charge the battery of theGPS module fully.
• Pair the compatible phone with theGPS module.
SomeNokia phone models, such asthe Nokia9500 Communicator, havea
location privacy setting. To provideGPS location data tosoftware applications,
select Tools → Controlpanel→Extras→Locationprivacy→Verificationpolicy
→Acceptall.
■GPS module parts
TheGPS module contains the followingparts:
1- Power key: Switches the GPS module on and off,or resets the Bluetooth
connectivity settings of the GPS module.
2 - Release button: Unlocksthe back cover.
3 - Indicator lights: Displaythe current status of the GPSmodule. Redor green
indicatesthe status of the batteryand charging,or indicatesthat themodule is
being reset. Blue indicates that theBluetoothconnection isactive. White

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indicates that the GPSmodule is receiving satellitedata andis ableto determine
itsposition.
4 - Connector for a compatible charger
5 - Connector for an external antenna
■Batteries and chargers
TheGPS module has a removableand rechargeableBL-5C battery. For availability
of approved batteries and chargers, check with your localdealer.
Checkthe model number of anycharger before using it withthis product. The
following chargers are intended for usewiththe GPSmodule: AC-1,ACP-8, ACP-
9, ACP-12, LCH-8, LCH-9, LCH-12.
Warning!Useonlybatteriesandchargers approvedbyNokia for usewith
this particular device. The use of anyothertypes will invalidate any
approval or warranty, andmay bedangerous.

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Whenyou disconnect the power cordof anyenhancement, grasp andpull the
plug,not thecord.
Install the battery
1. Toopen theback coverof the GPSmodule, presstherelease button (1), and
slidethe cover away from thedevice (2).
2. Insertthe battery (3).

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3. Closethe back cover (4), andslide itin the direction of thearrow (5)until it
locksinto place.
Charge the battery
1. Plug the charger into its connector on theGPS module. See GPS moduleparts
onpage 7.
2. Connect the charger to a power outlet. During charging, the green or red
indicator light blinks, depending on whethertheGPS module ison (green)or
off(red).
3. Whenthe battery is fully chargedand thepower is on,the greenlight is
displayedcontinuously. Whenthebattery isfully chargedand the poweris off,
thered light stops blinking. Disconnectthe charger from the power outlet and
theGPS module.
Whenthe battery is running outof power,the red indicatorlight onthe GPS
modulestarts blinking every 15 seconds. Recharge thebattery.

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■Protective case
Placethe GPS module in theprotective casewith theNokia logo facingupwards.
Thishelps protect theGPS modulefrom accidental knocks, dust,and splashes of
water.
To carrythe GPSmodule aroundyour neck, fastentheneck strapto the protective
caseas shown in the followingpicture:

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3. Basic use
TheGPS module should only beused outdoors to allow receptionof GPSsignals.
GPSshould not be used forprecise locationmeasurement, andyou should never
relysolely on location data fromthe GPS module. Virtually all digital cartography
isalways inaccurateand incomplete tosome extent. Never rely solely on the
cartographyprovided for usewith thisdevice.
The use of this GPSmodule requires your mobile phone to be switched on. Do not
switch on your mobile phone where it maycause interferenceor danger.
■Switch the GPS module on and off
Toswitch the GPS module onor off,press thepower key forone second.
Whenyou turn on the GPS module, ittakes some time for thedevice toposition
itself, depending on how long the GPS module has been turnedoff, and how well
it can receive the satellite signals. The start-up time is also longer ifthe battery
has been removed. In optimalconditions, start-up takes about one minute.
■Connect with Bluetooth wireless technology
Theremay berestrictions onusing Bluetoothtechnologyin somelocations. Check
withyour local authorities or serviceprovider.
Referto theuser guide ofyour phonefor amore detaileddescription ofBluetooth
wirelesstechnology.

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Bluetooth connection passcode
Youneed a passcode for pairingthe GPS modulewith a compatible device using
Bluetooth connectivity. Thepasscode is 0000.
Pair the GPS module with a compatible phone
Beforeyou can use the GPS module, youmust pairit witha compatible phone.
Withsome GPS applications, you canpair and connect from theapplication
without using theBluetooth menu of your phone.See the user guide ofthe GPS
application.
To pair the GPS modulefrom the Bluetooth menu:
1. Makesure the phone and theGPS moduleare switched on.
2. Switch Bluetooth on, and set the phone to search for Bluetooth devices as
instructed in the user guideof the phone.
3. Selectthe GPS module(Nokia LD-1W)fromthe listof found devices.
4. Enterthe Bluetooth passcode 0000 to pair theGPS modulewith thephone.
5. Startusing theGPS application.
Use the GPS module with several paired phones
You can pair the GPSmodule with up toeightcompatible phones,but you can
connectit to only one ata time.The eighth pairing is replaced when anew device
is paired with the GPS module.

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Ifyou want to remove the existing pairings, you canreset theGPS module.See
Resetthe GPSmodule on page 14.
Disconnect the GPS module
Todisconnect theGPS module, do one ofthe following:
• Disconnect the GPS module from the application you used to establish the
connection.
• Switchoff the GPSmodule.
• Disconnectthe GPS module from theBluetooth menu of the phone.
■Check the GPS module status in the night mode
In some applications, you canset the GPS module intothe night mode fromthe
mobilephone.Inthenightmode,theindicatorlightsareonlylitiftheGPSmodule
cannot determine its position, or the Bluetoothconnection is lost.
To check the GPS modulestatus in the nightmode, press the power key quickly,
andthe indicator lights appear briefly.
■Reset the GPS module
ToresettheGPSmodule,pressthepower keyfor10seconds.Duringresetting,the
green and red indicator lights blinkalternately.

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■External antenna
YoucanuseanexternalantennawithamaleMCXconnectorandaninputvoltage
of3 V. Plugthe externalantenna into its connectoron the GPS module. SeeGPS
moduleparts onpage7.
■Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect the GPS module toa compatible phone, proceedas follows:
• Makesure theBluetooth feature isactivated onthe compatible phone.
• Makesure theGPS module isswitched onand paired witha compatible phone.
• Makesure youended the previousBluetooth connectionfrom the phone.
• CheckthattheGPSmoduleiswithin10meters of the phone andthatthereare
noobstructions or electronic devices betweenthe two.

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4. Battery information
YourNokia Wireless GPS Module ispowered by a rechargeable battery. The full
performanceof anewbatteryis achievedonly after two orthreecomplete charge
anddischarge cycles.The batterycan be charged and discharged hundreds of
times,but it will eventually wearout. Whenthe talkand standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, buy anewbattery. Useonly Nokia approved
batteries,and recharge batteries only with Nokia approved chargers designated
forthis.
Unplugthe charger fromthe electrical plug and thedevice whennot inuse. Do
not leave the battery connectedto a charger. Overchargingmay shorten its
lifetime.If left unused, a fullycharged battery willlose its charge over time.
Temperatureextremes can affectthe ability of your battery to charge.
Usethe batteryonly forits intended purpose.Neveruseany charger or battery
that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery.Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a
metallicobject, such as a coin,a clipor a pen, causes directconnection ofthe
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of thebattery(these looklike metal strips
onthe battery). Thismight happen,forexample, whenyou carryaspare batteryin
your pocket or purse. Short-circuitingthe terminals may damage thebattery or
theconnecting object.
Leavingthe batteryin hot or cold places,such as in a closed car in summer or
winterconditions, willreduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try

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tokeepthebatterybetween 15°C and25°C(59°Fand77°F).Adevicewith ahotor
cold battery may not work temporarily, even whenthebattery isfully charged.
Batteryperformance is particularly limitedin temperatureswell below freezing.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire! Disposeof batteries according to local
regulations.Please recycle when possible. Do not disposeas householdwaste.

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Care and maintenance
Your Nokia Wireless GPS Module is aproduct of superior design and craftsmanshipand
shouldbetreatedwithcare.Thesuggestionsbelowwillhelpyouprotect anywarranty
coverage:
• Donotuse orstoretheGPSmoduleindusty,dirtyareas.Its moving parts and electronic
componentscanbedamaged.
• Do not store the GPSmodulein hot areas. Hightemperatures can shorten the life of
electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
• DonotstoretheGPSmodulein cold areas. When itwarmsuptoitsnormaltemperature,
moisturecanforminside,whichmaydamageelectroniccircuit boards.
• DonotattempttoopentheGPSmodule other than as instructed in this guide.
• Do not drop, knock or shakethe GPS module. Rough handlingcanbreakinternal circuit
boardsandfinemechanics.
• Donotuse harshchemicals,cleaningsolvents, or strong detergents to clean the GPS
module.
• Do not paint the GPSmodule. Paint can clog the movingparts and prevent proper
operation.
If the GPS module isnot working properly, take it toyournearestauthorisedservice facility
forservice.