Dell BT-308 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Dell GPS Navigation System

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES DELL'S CURRENT RETURN POLICY AND IT SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER PUBLISHED POLICIES.

Please read this document carefully! This document contains very important information about your rights and obligations, as well as limitations and exclusions that may apply to you.

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use

of your computer.

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NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal

injury, or death.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Axim™, TrueMobile, and DellNet are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

July 2004 Rev. A01

Contents

Safety Instructions

1 Getting Started

Notes, Notices, and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Air Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

When Using Your Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . 8

Battery Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installing the Navigation System Software. . . . . . . 13

Downloading Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Downloading by region. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Downloading by city . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Starting the Application on the Pocket PC . . . . . . . 17

Exiting the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using the Car Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2 Using the GPS Device

Exploring the GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Partnering the Receiver with the Pocket PC . . . . . 24

Partnering with Windows Mobile 2003 Operating System 25

Other GPS Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Checking the GPS Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . 29

Signal Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3 Navigation Views and Options

Map view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Map Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Guidance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Zooming in and out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

POI Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Panning the map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maneuver detail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Guidance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Route instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Route Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Distance Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Input Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Speed alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Fog driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Favorite Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4 Navigating

Entering a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Entering a destination by address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Entering a destination by intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Selecting a Point of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Selecting a Destination from Recent Destinations . . 75

Selecting a Destination from Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Specifying a destination from Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Selecting a City Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Changing Your Starting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Clearing Your Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Waypoints and Detours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Waypoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Detours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

5 Other Features

Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Disabling and Enabling Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Almanac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Playing a Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Recording and Playing Back GPS Paths . . . . . . . . . 97

6 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

7 Appendix A: POI Details

POI Icon Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

8 Appendix B: Regulatory Notices

FCC Notices (U.S. Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

IC Notice (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

CE Notice (European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

CE Mark Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Limited Warranties and Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . 141

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Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S.

Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware

Products (Canada Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America

and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale . . . . . . . . . . . 157

ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . 162

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your device and working environment from potential damage.

General

• User should not operate the device while in motion. User remains responsible for the safety of his/her travel and should obey traffic and pedestrian laws and exercise good judgment at all times. Some of the map data may be outdated, incomplete or inaccurate and the device may produce inaccurate or inappropriate results. Due to road, weather and other conditions, some route guidance and/or directions may not be appropriate.

• Do not attempt to service the device yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.

• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your device. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Keep your device away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your device; do not place your device in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to run the device or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.

• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your device. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.

• Do not use your device in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in a wet basement.

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• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. Do not use your device during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected and the device is operating on battery power.

• Before you clean your device, disconnect the device from the electrical outlet. Clean your device with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

• Do not expose the GPS receiver to temperatures above 60 degree Centigrade (128 degrees Fahrenheit). Failure to follow those

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instructions may present risk of explosion, fire or high temperature. In particular do not leave your GPS receiver exposed to direct sunlight in your vehicle for extended time periods when you are not using your navigation system.

Power

• Use only the Dell-provided DC charger or the standard Dell AC adapter provided with your Dell™ Axim™ PDA approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter or DC charger may cause a fire or explosion.

• Before you connect the device to an electrical outlet, check the DC charger or AC adapter voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source.

• To remove the device from all power sources, turn the device off, and disconnect the DC charger and/or the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, 2prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable.

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• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.

• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to your device, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.

• Do not leave the GPS receiver or the PDA connected to the car charger when the car is not running.

Battery

• The GPS receiver contains an internal battery. This battery is not user serviceable.

• The GPS receiver poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged or leaking GPS receiver pack with extreme care. If the battery within the GPS receiver is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.

• Keep the GPS receiver away from children.

• Do not store or leave your device near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.

• Do not dispose of your GPS receiver in a fire or with normal household waste. The Battery cells may explode. Discard the device according to the manufacturer’s instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions.

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Air Travel

• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airlinespecific restrictions may apply to the operation of your Dell device while you are on board an aircraft. For example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.

• In order to best comply with all such restrictions, do not use your

GPS receiver while on board an aircraft.

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When Using Your Device

Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device:

• When traveling, do not place the device in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your device or subject it to other mechanical shocks.

• Protect your device, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.

• When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer

environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your device. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your device’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

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You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or packaging.

• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

Battery Disposal

• The GPS receiver contains an internal battery. This battery is not user serviceable.

• Keep the GPS receiver away from children.

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Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing the Dell GPS Navigation System (Navigation System). The Navigation System is a full featured software application that uses the latest in satellite technology and detailed street maps from NAVTEQ to guide you through the most complex streets.

The Navigation System is designed for the Dell™ Axim™ Pocket PC, but will run on all Pocket PCs with the appropriate specifications. The complete map of the United States and Canada is on the two CDs. You use the Map Loader software on your desktop or laptop computer to transfer selected map information to your Pocket PC, either by city or by region. A different map can be loaded to your Pocket PC at any time using the Map Loader software.

Since the map of the United States and Canada is very large, it does not fit on the Dell™ Axim™ Pocket PC. You can transfer map data by city or region, but not both at the same time. To transfer the portion of the map you want to your Pocket PC, use the companion map loading software on your desktop (or laptop). The time needed to download a map varies based on system capabilities and the size of the map.

When you travel to a different area of the country, the map loader lets you easily change the maps on your Pocket PC as needed. Smaller maps load more quickly, and you can use multiple memory cards to keep a selection of maps available.

NOTE: Because of the relatively small memory of Pocket PCs compared to

desktops, you will receive a warning if you try to load too much map data as a single map. Maps of 100 Mb and smaller are easily managed by the Navigation System.

What’s in the Box?

The Navigation System box includes the following items:

• CD ROM 1, containing the desktop Map Loader and Pocket PC application, this map data

• CD ROM 2, containing the Eastern U.S. and Canada map data

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, and the Western U.S. and Canada

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• GPS Receiver with Bluetooth® wireless technology

• 12 V DC Adapter for charging in the car

• Mount

NOTE: If you are missing any of these items, please contact your dealer.

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System Requirements

The Navigation System is designed to run on any 64 MB Dell™ Axim™ Pocket PC with Bluetooth® wireless technology:

•Dell™ Axim™ X30

•Dell™ Axim™ X3i

• Dell™ Axim™ X5 (with Bluetooth Radio CF card adapter)

Desktop or Laptop PC system requirements include:

•Microsoft® Windows 98, ME, 2000 Professional, or XP operating system

• Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher

• 266 MHZ Intel Pentium equivalent

•64 MB RAM

• 80 MB available hard drive space

•CD ROM drive

II microprocessor with MMX™ or

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Handheld PC system requirements include:

•Microsoft

Windows Pocket PC 2002 or Microsoft Windows Mobile

2003 Operating System

•64 MB RAM

• 64 MB storage space on SD card, CF card, or main memory

• 200 Mhz or faster processor

• Original Equipment Manufacturer installed Bluetooth® wireless technology

Installing the Navigation System Software

When you install the Navigation System Software the Map Loader application is loaded onto your desktop or laptop computer and the Navigation System software is loaded onto your Pocket PC. Both devices must be available during the installation process.

To install the Navigation System:

Synchronize your Pocket PC with your computer using ActiveSync. When you have finished synchronizing, leave your Pocket PC connected to your computer and the ActiveSync application running.

NOTE: For information on synchronizing your Pocket PC, refer to the

User’s Guide that came with your Pocket PC.

Close all other applications running on both the computer and the Pocket PC.

NOTE: To close all applications running on the Pocket PC, from the Start

menu, tap Settings > System tab > Memory and then tap Running Programs. Tap Stop All to stop all running applications.

Insert the Install CD in a CD drive. The installation process should

start automatically.

NOTE: If the setup program does not start automatically, select Run from

the Start menu, enter D:\setup.exe (where D: represents the drive letter for the CD drive containing the Install CD), and click the OK button.

Follow the installation directions. You will need to agree to the End

User License Agreement to be able to complete the installation.

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Downloading Map Data

Once you have installed the software, you use the Map Loader to load map data to your Pocket PC. There are two methods of selecting map data:

• By Region

•By City

You can load additional maps to additional storage cards, or load a new map onto the current storage card.

Downloading by region

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When you download map data by region, you can include one or more than one region. You can select regions that are adjacent to each other or from separate areas.

To download map data by region:

If the Map Loader application is not open, click

Dell> Axim Navigation System

NOTE: The first time you run the Map Loader, a message appears

indicating that if you have limited memory available in your Pocket PC you should use the By City method. Check the Don’t show this message again check box if you do not want to see this warning again.

Click the

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By Region

tab if it is not the active tab.

Map Loader

Start

Programs

Do one of the following:

• On the map, click on the states and/or provinces you want

included in the map data loaded onto the Pocket PC.

• In the list of regions, click the check boxes for the states and/or

provinces you want included in the map data loaded onto the Pocket PC.

As you select regions the

Selected Size

field shows the approximate

amount of storage space required for the selected map data.

From the

Targeted Location

list, select the location where the map

data should be stored.

NOTE: Storing map data in storage cards is recommended. If you select

the storage card, the Storage Card Selection dialog box appears. Select the appropriate storage card and click OK.

If existing map data is found on the storage card, the Existing map message appears, giving you the opportunity to overwrite the existing map data. To overwrite the existing map data, click

Click

Generate Map

. The Generating Map progress screen appears. If

the correct CD is not available or the second CD is needed, you will be prompted to insert the CD.

When the map data has been successfully loaded onto the Pocket PC, a message appears. Click the

To exit the Map Loader application, from the

button.

File

menu choose

Exit

Downloading by city

When you download map data by city, you select a city from within a region, and then specify the radius around that city.

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To download map data by city:

If the Map Loader application is not open, click

Dell>Axim Navigation System

NOTE: The first time you run the Map Loader, a message appears

Click the

Select the

By City

Region

tab if it is not the active tab.

containing the city you want to select. The

is populated with the cities in that region.

Select the

Move the

City

Map Radius

range from 25 to 125 miles around the selected city. As you move the slider the

Selected Size

space required for the selected map data.

From the

Targeted Location

data should be stored.

NOTE: Storing map data in storage cards is recommended. If you select

the storage card, the Storage Card Selection dialog box appears. Select the appropriate storage card and click OK. If existing map data is found on

Start

Map Loader

Programs

City

list

slider to the appropriate distance. Distances

field shows the approximate amount of storage

list, select the location where the map

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the storage card, the Existing map message appears, giving you the opportunity to overwrite the existing map data. To overwrite the existing map data, click OK.

Click

Generate Map

. The Generating Map progress screen appears. If the correct CD is not available or the second CD is needed, you will be prompted to insert the CD.

When the map data has been successfully loaded onto the Pocket PC, a message appears. Click the

To exit the Map Loader application, from the

button.

File

menu choose

Exit

Starting the Application on the Pocket PC

Once you have loaded the map to your Pocket PC you are ready to start the application.

To start the Navigation System:

Turn on the GPS receiver and place it where it can receive signals. A blinking green light on the GPS receiver indicates that you have a GPS fix (strong GPS signal).

NOTE: It may take up to 15 minutes to acquire a satellite fix.

Tap t h e appears.

Tap the Navigation System icon on the Programs screen. A safety

warning screen appears.

Start

menu and then tap

NOTE: Once you have used the Navigation System on your Pocket PC the

Navigation System icon will appear in the recently used programs. You can tap the icon to start the Navigation System.

Programs

. The Programs screen

NOTE: Important: You should not operate your Pocket PC while driving a

moving vehicle.

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Ta p

I Agree

to start the program. The Bluetooth Browser screen

appears.

Tap the appropriate Bluetooth® device. All GPS receivers contain GPS in their identifier. The Map view of the Navigation System appears.

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Exiting the Navigation System

It is important that you exit the Navigation System on the Pocket PC before loading new maps. Exiting the application avoids conflicts if a new map replaces an existing map.

To exit the Navigation System:

Tap t h e

The application is stopped and will no longer appear on the Running Programs list.

Navigate

menu and then tap

Exit

Installing the Mount

The Navigation System comes with a convenient dashboard mount. The mount comes with a PDA holder attached to a suction cup.

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To install the mount:

Remove the PDA Flex-Arm, Attachment Bracket and PDA Pouch from the box. You will need to straighten and re-shape to fit your vehicle’s windshield and dashboard configuration before use.

Align the slot on the back of the Attachment Bracket and slide onto the end of the Flex-Arm.

PDA Pouch can now be fastened by first passing the vertical attaching straps through the back of the Attachment Bracket, then repeat by passing the horizontal straps through the bracket. Place your PDA into the jacket and adjust the straps accordingly to create a pocket on the front-side to properly conform to your PDA.

Use a glass cleaner to thoroughly clean the inside of the windshield where the suction cup will be mounted.

Peel the protective paper off the rubber suction cup and decide how you want to shape the mount so it attaches to the windshield and a portion rests on the dashboard for support.

Pull the lever on the mount back (away from the suction cup), then place the rubber cup against the glass and move the lever towards the glass to secure it in place. To release arm, simply move lever back and pull the protruding rubber tab on the suction cup.

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Re-shape the arm so that a portion of it is resting on the dashboard for support.

Using the Car Charger

General precautions

• For most vehicles, the engine must be running to get power to the cigarette lighter.

• Do not expose the car charger to excessive heat, moisture, or gasoline.

• Do not disassemble the unit or attempt to replace internal parts.

• Do not allow children to operate or play with the cord.

• Unplug the charger after use.

• The vehicle’s power source must be within 10 to 30 V DC to function properly. A built-in fuse with a rating of 1.5A offers protection to the device being charged. Do not replace fuse with anything other than a

1.5A fuse.

To install the dashboard mount:

Start the vehicle’s engine before inserting the 12V DC Car Charger into the cigarette lighter socket. A small LED will light to indicate that power is active.

To charge the PDA only: Insert the power plug into your PDA for charging.

To charge the GPS only: Insert the power plug into your GPS receiver for charging.

To charge both the PDA and GPS: Insert the GPS Charger Cable with the Y-connector supplied into your PDA. Then insert the opposite end into your GPS receiver.

The 12V DC charger can now be inserted into the Y-connector for charging of both devices.

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Troubleshooting power

Unplug the charger, wait 15 seconds, then reinsert into the power outlet. If this does not correct the problem please check the following:

• That the 12V DC Car Charger adapter is inserted all the way into the cigarette lighter socket.

• That there is power to the lighter (check fuse in the vehicle’s main fuse box).

• That the fuse in the 12V DC Car Charger adapter is also not blown.

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Using the GPS Device

The Navigation System uses a Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (the Receiver) to get signals from satellites orbiting the earth. Using these signals, the Receiver identifies your position within 30 feet.

Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless technology that allows devices to pass information between them without wires.

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Twenty four satellites orbit the earth, spaced so that at any given time and position on earth at least four satellites are visible. Using a process called triangulation, the Receiver calculates your position on the earth from the data received from the satellites. The satellites do not receive data back from the Receiver.

The Receiver gets satellite signals only when there is a clear view of the sky. Trees and tall buildings can block the view, and signals are rarely received within a building.

NOTE: For best reception, place the Receiver on the front or rear dashboard of

the vehicle. For navigation, there must be an active Bluetooth® connection, the GPS position must be fixed (receiving signals from several satellites), and the battery must be charged or connected to a power supply.

Exploring the GPS Receiver

The Receiver has the following features:

• Power Switch - Turns the Receiver on (-) or off (0).

• Power Jack - Connects a DC car power charger (included with the Receiver) or an AC power charger to recharge the internal battery.

• Bluetooth® Status LED (blue) - Blinking slowly indicates there is no Bluetooth® connection. Blinking quickly indicates there is communication with another Bluetooth® device.

• GPS Status LED (green) - Blinking indicates that the GPS position is fixed. Steady indicates that the GPS position is not fixed (information is being received from fewer than three satellites).

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• Battery Status LED (red/yellow) - Red indicates that the battery power is extremely low and that the device should be recharged immediately. Yellow indicates that the battery is being charged. The LED is off when the battery is partially or fully charged.

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The Receiver must be charged prior to use. Initial charging takes up to three hours. Future charging will depend on how depleted the battery is when the Receiver is plugged in.

NOTE: The first time you use the Receiver it can take from five to fifteen

minutes to receive satellite signals. Thereafter it should take approximately 90 seconds to begin receiving signals.

Partnering the Receiver with the Pocket PC

A partnership must be established between the Receiver and the Pocket PC to allow communication between the devices. Most of the time the partnering will happen automatically when you start the Navigation System.

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Partnering the GPS Receiver with your Pocket PC requires:

• The Navigation System must be successfully installed

• The Receiver must be charged or plugged in

• The Pocket PC must be turned on

• The Receiver must be turned on

• The Pocket PC and the Receiver must be within 15 to 30 feet of each other

Sometimes you may need to manually partner the Receiver with the Pocket PC. The process of partnering differs between different versions of the Pocket PC operating system.

Partnering with Windows Mobile 2003 Operating System

You use the Bluetooth Manager that comes on your Pocket PC to manually partner the Pocket PC with the Receiver.

To manually partner in Mobile Windows 2003:

Tap t h e Manager screen appears.

Ta p wizard appears.

Scroll down and tap

Tap the icon labeled identifier for a specific GPS receiver.

In the service selection box, tap

To establish the partnership, tap and hold the icon labeled

xxxxxx: BT-GPS COM Port

Ta p that the connection has been made.

Start

menu and then tap

New

at the bottom of the screen. The Bluetooth Connection

Explore a Bluetooth device

BT-GPS-xxxxxx

. A shortcut is created.

Connect

. Two small green arrows appear on the icon indicating

Bluetooth Manager

, where xxxxxx represents the

BT-GPS COM Port

. A menu appears.

. The Bluetooth

and then tap

BT-GPS-

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Other GPS Connection Options

Automatically or manually partnering the Receiver with your Pocket PC are the best ways to connect the two. Sometimes you may need to use the GPS Options menu. You can use auto detect or manually select a COM port and baud rate. The default values are COM Port 7 and Baud Rate 4800.

NOTE: Important. You should use auto-detect unless otherwise directed.

To use auto detect:

Ta p

Options

Port/Baud Checker screen appears.

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, tap

GPS Options

, and then tap

Auto Detect

. The GPS

To use auto detect, tap OK. The Bluetooth Browser screen appears.

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Tap the appropriate Bluetooth device. All GPS receivers contain GPS in their identifier. The GPS Port/Baud Checker screen reappears, listing the current port and baud rate.

Ta p OK to use the selected device. The COM Port Setting screen appears.

Ta p OK to use the indicated COM Port and Baud Rate. The Map view appears.

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To manually set the COM port:

NOTE: If you are currently connected to your Bluetooth device you must

disconnect before manually setting the COM port or the baud rate.

Ta p

Options

, tap

GPS Options

, tap

COM Port

and then tap a port

(COM 1 to COM 9). The Bluetooth Browser screen appears.

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Tap the appropriate Bluetooth device. All GPS receivers contain GPS in their identifier. The Map view appears.

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