Qstarz BT-Q815 User manual

BT-Q815 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
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BT-Q815 Quick Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing Qstarz BT-Q815 Mini Solar MTK Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Next Generation
GPS with same sensitivity as SiRF III but even powerful by SOLAR add-on.
Main features:
zAdopt MTK chipset with high sensitivity to -158dBm
zUp to 30hrs operating time for GPS navigation
z51-Channel performance for fast acquisition and reacquisition
zFast Position Fix ,Cold start<36s, Warm start<33s, and Hot start<1s
zVehicle tracking & Location base services
zCompatible with all navigation software
zDual Power Supply - Built in rechargeable Lithium ion battery & Solar power
zCompatible with Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) in 10m wirelessly
A. Standard Package
GPS Unit BT-Q815 (1) + Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery (2) + Cigarette Adapter (3) + Travel Charger (4) + Warranty Card + Quick
Installation Guide. (* Travel Charger plug type might be adjusted according to corresponding countries.)
1. 2. 3. 4.
B. Appearance
C. Charging your battery
For the first time using the BT-Q815, please charge battery until it is fully charged. Take the power
cable and connect it to the power jack and recharge through travel charger or car cigarette
adaptor. This will begin to charge the battery. Charging time is 4 hours typically.
- When the Power LED is blanking with Green, battery power is low status / under charging mode.
- When the Power LED is On with Green, the battery is fully charged.

New Generation GPS MTK Bluetooth GPS BT-Q815 Quick Guide
Qstarz International Co., Ltd. 6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Rd., Sec. 6, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.Qstarz.com
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D. Start to use
D-1 Fully charge the battery when using at the first time
A fully charged battery can last for 30 hours continuously operation with solar battery.
NOTE: In firstly Use of this Mini Solar Bluetooth GPS Receiver, we strongly recommend you to bring Bluetooth GPS Receiver
outdoor or open sky at least 5~15 minutes for sure 3D position fixed and almanac updated.
D-2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA/Smart phone or PC
Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please press power button 1~2 seconds to power on BT-Q815 Receiver for paring
and check if your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD Bluetooth card or Bluetooth
dongle.
NOTE: The pairing procedure is required to execute in the first time only. And the pass code is “0000” if required.
D-3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window
After the pairing complete, the system will then find a quick connect device “BT GPS” in Bluetooth Manager. In further use, you just need to
click it to connect to this Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
D-4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting
After complete pairing with the Receiver, please click “Serial Port” to confirm the assigned COM port. If you use PDA/PC to pair the GPS
Receiver, please check “Outbound COM port”.
D-5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software
Activate your navigation software and make sure to select the correct “Serial Port”.
NOTE: In the map software such as TomTom, you might need to change preference and set “Other Bluetooth GPS” or “Other
Cable NMEA GPS” according to PDA/phone model. In some case please consult map software company to vary the setting if you
have issue on positioning.
D-6 Turn off GPS unit
Press BT-Q815 power button 1~2 seconds to power off the device.
E. OTHERS
E-1 LED Indicators
LED Status Flash ON OFF
1 Power (Green/Red) Low Power (Green flashing)
Recharging (Green flashing) Sufficient Power (Green) Activated (Red)
2 Bluetooth (Blue) Flashing 3 times/sec (in pairing mode),
Flashing for every 1 second (Bluetooth connected) GPS not powered
3 GPS (Red) GPS position is fixed, Navigation (Flashing for
every 3 second) Detecting Satellite, GPS position not fix GPS not powered
E-2 Manufacturing Setting
Protocol: NMEA 0183, ASCII (Default：GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG)
Baud Rate: 9600,N,8,1(Default); Datum: WGS-84
E-3 GPS Features
MTK GPS Receiver with super high sensitivity at -158dBm
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz; C/A Code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Acquisition time: Hot start 2 sec. / Warm start 36 sec / Cold start 37 sec. (averaged)
E-4 Bluetooth Features
Bluetooth Version: V1.2 / SPP profile
Class 2 with 10 meters in open space
E-5 Overall Features
Ultra Low power consumption, built-in rechargeable 900mAh Lithium battery (up to 30 hrs after fully charged)
Size: 52.0 (W) X 82.0 (L) X 21.0 (H) mm / Weight < 70g (battery excluded)
F. Trouble Shooting
Problems Reasons Methods
No position output but timer is
counting Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the place of BT-Q815 Find an open space for your BT-Q815
Execute fail Bluetooth function unstable Re-Start PDA or PC or re-install software
Can not turn on the
COM port Install BT-Q815 incompletely or the COM port of the device is being used Install BT-Q815 completely or stop other device that is being used.
Can not find out BT-Q815 Poor connection Re-Start PDA or PC and re-install software.
No Signal No action for few minutes may cause the Pocket
PC enter power saving mode. It may close the
COM port at the same time.
Close the application and execute it again to
re-open the COM port.
No Signal
Weak or no GPS signal when using BT-Q815 indoor Go outdoors to improve the poor GPS signal.
Can not be recharged by solar
panel BT-Q815 can be charged under enough sunshine. Please replace BT-Q815 under the open sky or with enough sunshine.