Teletype Bluetooth GPS Receiver User manual

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TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver
User Manual

Table of Contents
Part I Bluetooth GPS Receiver 2
................................................................................................................................... 21 Getting Started
.......................................................................................................................................................... 2Preparing to Use Your Bluetooth GPS
.......................................................................................................................................................... 2GPS Signal Reception
.......................................................................................................................................................... 3Caution and Warning
................................................................................................................................... 32 TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver
.......................................................................................................................................................... 4Diagram .......................................................................................................................................................... 4Power Switch .......................................................................................................................................................... 5LED Indicators
.......................................................................................................................................................... 5DC6V Jack .......................................................................................................................................................... 5Reset Button .......................................................................................................................................................... 5Battery Door .......................................................................................................................................................... 6Battery Charging Contact
................................................................................................................................... 63 Operation Guide
.......................................................................................................................................................... 6Pairing Your Bluetooth Device
.......................................................................................................................................................... 8Connection .......................................................................................................................................................... 12Using the Bluetooth GPS Receiver
.......................................................................................................................................................... 14Powering the Bluetooth GPS Receiver
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Installing the Batteries
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Recharging the Batteries
................................................................................................................................... 164 Troubleshooting
................................................................................................................................... 175 Care and Maintenance
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1Bluetooth GPS Receiver
The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver is a mobile GPS receiver integrated with Bluetooth technology.
With its ultra-low power consumption and long battery life, it is an excellent navigational and positioning
aid tool when used with TeleType GPS software installed on Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your
PC, laptop, or PDA.
Although your receiver works best with TeleType GPS software, it is also fully
compatible with other GPS software running on various hardware platforms. The embedded high-
sensitivity GPS active antenna and Bluetooth antenna allow you to navigate freely without the hassle of
messy wire connections.
The Bluetooth GPS receiver offers many global positioning applications for both recreational and
professional users including:
·
Navigation and positioning
·
Finding streets and routes
·
Travel planning
·
Recreation
·
Safety and security
·
Fleet tracking and management
·
Logistics
·
Field-force management
·
Enterprise Location Services (ELS)
·
Location-Based Services (LBS)
·
Mobile Location Services (MLS)
1.1 Getting Started
1.1.1 Preparing to Use Your Bluetooth GPS
Read this manual in order to begin using your TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver and to understand its
operations, functions, and common features.
You must first install the TeleType GPS software on your PC, laptop, PDA, or other handheld devices.
For more information about software installation, please refer to the latest version of the TeleType GPS
User Guide, which can be found online at
http://teletype.com/pages/support.html#documentation
.
1.1.2 GPS Signal Reception
The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver offers high position accuracy and fast Time-To-First-Fix
(TTFF). These rely on environmental factors, such as where the receiver is located and the initial state
of the receiver. While attempting a position fix, the receiver needs to be locked-on to at least four
satellites. The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver then uses the signals received from the satellites,
along with data from the receiver's digital memory about the last position fix, in order to compute the
current location of the device.
Environmental factors that influence position accuracy and initial GPS position fix are:
·
Tall buildings
·
Narrow street and passageway
·
Protection film on glass
·
Heavy foliage
·
Large cliffs
·
Other obstructions where the satellite signals may blocked
·
Poor satellite geometry situations

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The initial state of the receiver refers to the last status of the receiver in memory. This mainly
determines the length of time it will take for your GPS receiver to obtain a position fix. Your position
can be quickly fixed within 10 seconds from a "hot-start" state, and typically 45 seconds from a "cold-
start" state. It takes at least 3 to 5 minutes to obtain a position fix from a completely restart-state, for
example, flying at a distance over 300 miles from the initial origin.
The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver uses the satellite signals to calculate your exact location by
computing your distance from the satellites. The position data within the receiver is then converted into
latitude and longitude coordinates, which are usually provided in the geodetic datum on which the GPS
is based (WGS84). Using the wrong datum can result in position offsets for many miles.
In addition to incorrect datum, there are number of positioning errors that can occur which affect the
accuracy of your TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver. The major errors including satellite orbiting errors,
poor satellite geometry, multi-path signals, atmospheric delay, and receiver clock timing.
1.1.3 Caution and Warning
The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver comes with three rechargeable Ni-MH batteries which supply
power for the unit.
In order to ensure proper maintenance of your GPS receiver, please follow these instructions carefully:
·
Use only the charger provided with your TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Using non-TeleType
chargers run the risk of damaging your GPS receiver, as well as causing your batteries to leak or
explode.
·
The TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver operates best under temperatures of 32°F—158°F
(0°C—70°C). Do not expose your TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver to temperatures higher than
158°F (70°C). Do not leave your Bluetooth GPS receiver in your car under direct sunlight while not
in use. Exposing it to high temperature environments can not only shorten the life of the product, but
can also damage the battery and cause a leak or explosion.
·
Do not take apart the TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Doing so will damage the product, and
void your warranty.
Please refer to the
Care and Maintenance
section for more information about taking care of your
TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
1.2 TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver
This chapter describes the physical properties of your Bluetooth GPS receiver in detail.
The items included with your package are:
·
TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver
·
AAA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (3)
·
Charging Cradle
·
Power Adapter
·
Car Power Adapter
·
Magnetic Mount

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1.2.1 Diagram
These are the physical features of your TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver:
1.2.2 Power Switch
ON
- Tells the Bluetooth GPS receiver to run on battery power.
OFF
- Tells the Bluetooth GPS receiver to run on power adapter.

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1.2.3 LED Indicators
Symbol
LED Color
Light Indication
Bluetooth Connection Status
Blue
Rapid flashing:
GPS receiver unit has just powered on, and is
waiting for connection to your host device (PC,
laptop, PDA, etc.).
Slow flashing:
GPS receiver unit is connected and paired with
the host.
GPS Status
Green
(This light may
appear white in
direct sunlight.)
Constant:
Attempting to fix a position.
Flashing:
Position fixed.
Battery Life
Red
Constant:
Battery low.
No light (Light is off):
Battery fully charged.
1.2.4 DC6V Jack
To use your Bluetooth GPS receiver unit in the car, simply plug the smaller end of your car adapter into
this jack and the other end into your car cigarette lighter.
Note:
You will not be able to recharge your Ni-MH batteries with this method. To recharge your
batteries, you will need to use the charging stand included with your TeleType Bluetooth GPS receiver.
Read the section
Recharging the Batteries
for more information.
1.2.5 Reset Button
Pressing this button will reset the Bluetooth GPS receiver to its original factory settings and return the
latitude to zero and longitude to zero.
1.2.6 Battery Door
Slide this door open to insert three AAA batteries into your Bluetooth GPS receiver. Slide the door
back into place to keep the batteries in the unit.
You are not required to use the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries included with your receiver unit.
Read the section entitled
Installing the Batteries
for more information.

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1.2.7 Battery Charging Contact
Provides in-unit charging of batteries when the Bluetooth GPS receiver is placed in the included
charging stand. Please read the section entitled
Recharging the Batteries
for more information about
the charging stand.
1.3 Operation Guide
Before using the TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver, make sure to prepare following:
·
TeleType GPS software is properly installed on your Bluetooth-enabled device
·
The Bluetooth GPS Receiver is fully powered and operational.
·
Check that the Bluetooth GPS Receiver is ON in the host.
This section will outline the procedures necessary for the Bluetooth GPS receiver to run smoothly with
the TeleType GPS software.
1.3.1 Pairing Your Bluetooth Device
Before you can connect your PDA to your Bluetooth GPS, you will need to pair them, in order to ensure
a successful connection and operation.
To pair your PDA to your Bluetooth GPS receiver:
1. Tap on the
Bluetooth
icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen and select
Bluetooth
Manager
.
Go to Bluetooth Manager
2. On the next screen, go to Tools > Paired Devices.

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Select Paired devices
3. Tap on the
Add
button in the
Bluetooth: Paired device
screen. You will then be taken to a screen
that asks you for the
Device
name and
Passkey
. Tap on the icon to the right of the Device name field
and select the appropriate Bluetooth device. Under Passkey, enter the value "
1234
". Then tap
OK
.
Select the correct Device & enter the passkey
4. A box will appear saying that it is trying to pair with the device and will automatically add the
Bluetooth GPS receiver to your list of paired devices if successful. If you were not able to authenticate
a pairing, check to make sure that you have selected the correct device and entered the correct
passkey.

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The PDA and Bluetooth GPS receiver are now paired!
5. Tap
OK
to exit the screen. Follow instructions from the next section to connect your PDA with your
Bluetooth GPS receiver.
1.3.2 Connection
To set up a connection between your host device (PC, PDA, etc.) and the TeleType Bluetooth GPS
Receiver, read the following instructions.
1.
Turn on the power to your host device and your Bluetooth GPS receiver.
Once the Bluetooth
receiver is turned on, the LEDs will appear as shown:
LED Indicator
Symbol
Activity
Blue
Flashing every one second
Green
Constant On
Red
No light (if fully charged)
2.
Activate Bluetooth on your host device. If the Bluetooth icon on the bottom right-hand corner of
the Today screen is gray, you will need activate Bluetooth. Tap on the icon, and a pop-up menu
will appear in the display. Select
Turn Bluetooth On
. The color of the Bluetooth icon will change
from gray to blue, signifying that it is turned on.

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3.
Search for the TeleType Bluetooth GPS Receiver. Open
Bluetooth Manager
and select
New >
Connect!
On the next screen that appears, select
Explore a Bluetooth Device
.
4.
Tap the
<No device selected>
box to select a device. After a few seconds, a list of Bluetooth
devices will appear on your screen. Select the
TeleType
icon and tap
OK
.