EMTAC S3 BTGPS User Manual

EMTAC S3 BTGPS

TM

GPS Receiver

User Guide

Notice

We suggest that you carefully review the User Guide prior to using your GPS
receiver. The S3 BTGPS receiv er is a highly sensitive piece of electrical equipment
that can be easily damaged through misuse. In order to help you fulfill any
warranty obligations, read the User Guide in its entirety.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the S3 BTGPS!

The S3 is an excellent navigation and positioning aid when used with a Bluetooth
enabled host device and GPS application software. Your package should contain: S3
BTGPS Receiver, charger, leather case, and a product CD containing this manual
and the Crux-View test software.

Utilizing the User Guide

This User Guide is an important part of the S3 BTGPS. Reading the User Guide will
help you get the best performance from your receiver. In addition to helpful
operating information, the User Guide brings attention to potential safety concerns
and warranty obligations regarding the receiver. The S3 BTGPS Receiver is a highly
sensitive piece of electrical equipment that can be easily damaged through misuse.
The warranty will not cover failure if the product is abused, misused or used for
other than the intended purpose. Read all the information carefully to avoid
damage to the GPS receiver.

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Table of Contents

What You Need to Get Started 4

Parts of the S3 & What They Do 5

Power Switch 6
LED indicators 6
Antennae façade 7

External antenna port 7
Power jack 8
Battery 8
Charger 9

Accessories 10

Getting Started 11

Basic Use Guidelines 13

Frequently Asked Questions 14

Care & Maintenance 15

How GPS Works 17

Warranty 18

Disclaimers & Liability 20

Warnings 21

Glossary 24

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What You Need to Get Started

1. A Host Device

A Bluetooth enabled host device (i.e. PDA, smartphone, laptop, etc.) is needed

to receive GPS input data. Each host device receives GPS input differently.
Consult the instructions of your particular host device on how to enable your
device to receive GPS input.

2. GPS or Mapping Software

Before you begin using your S3 BTGPS Receiver you must complete the
application software installation tasks on your host device. Different software
programs configure the GPS input differently. Consult your software’s user
manual to configure the software to accept GPS input.

If you do not have mapping software, in this User Guide CD-ROM, there is the
“Crux-View Test Program” (trial version) for testing purpose. Please follow the
step-by-step operation guide indicated and described in the Crux-View (Trial)
Manual file (in .pdf format). This will give you the basic GPS information
needed to proceed.

Note: The Crux-View Test Program is helpful to have installed if you need

additional technical support.

Note:

(a) The Crux-View Test Program is a trial version program and is available only

for testing purposes.
(b) The Crux-View program is only to be used with EMTAC BTGPS units.
(c) The Current version of Crux-View supports ARM (StrongARM/X Scale) based

PPC.

3. S3 BTGPS Receiver

The S3 needs to be fully charged prior to using it for the first time.

CAUTION: Use only an EMTAC branded charger with the S3 to charge

the receiver. Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit
and/or its internal Lithium-ion battery.

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Parts of the S3 BTGPS Receiver

& What They Do

S3 BTGPS at a Glance

LED Indicators

Power Jack

Antenna Facade

LED Indicators

External Antenna

Port

Power Switch

Lanyard attachment

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Power Switch

Slide the switch sideways to turn power on and off.

represents power ON represents power OFF

LED Indicators

The three LED lights indicate the operational status of Bluetooth, GPS, and battery.

Symbol: Blue LED Light indicates Bluetooth pair/connect status

Flashing every 1 second: S3 powered-on and waiting to pair/connect.
Flashing every 2 seconds: S3 is connected and paired with the host.

Symbol: Green LED Light indicates GPS status

Constant on: S3 is powered on, attempting a location fix.
Flashing: S3 has a location fix.

Symbol: Orange /Red LED Light indicates Battery status

Red light constant on: Battery low.

Orange light constant on: Battery under charging.

No light (light off): Battery fully charged

Switch to power-on
position:

“

”

Status LED Indicators:

Blue Green Orange/Red

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Antenna Façade

Your S3 is integrated with a highly sensitive internal 1.5GHz GPS antenna and a

2.4GHz Bluetooth radio. These internal components provide satellite signal
reception for position fix as and data communication between the S3 and your
Bluetooth enabled host device.

The antenna facade is the top surface of the S3. Keep this surface clean and with
an unobstructed view to the sky while operating the S3. CAUTION: Do not

cover the antenna façade with any object containing metal and/or
electromagnetic wave absorption material such as: screwdrivers, pens,
watches, floppy diskettes, CDs and metal wires, aluminum foil and
metal-coated plastic bags, water or liquids, and/or carbon paper.

External Active Antenna Port

The external active antenna port is where you connect the external antenna. The
S3 is equipped with a RF connector port (MCX type). To connect to an external
active antenna (an optional accessory), locate the external antenna port (MCX
female), and then plug the connector (MCX male) of antenna into the external
antenna port.

CAUTION: Use only the GPA-18 external antenna with the S3 BTGPS

Receiver. Use of other antennas may severely degrade performance
and/or damage to your S3, and will void the warranty.

Antennae Facade Area

External Antenna Port

(MCX-type/female)

Connector of the optional External Active Antenna

(MCX-type/male)

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Power Jack

The power jack enables you to connect the receiver to the charger and re-charge
the internal Lithium-ion battery. The S3 may be used while plugged into a power
source and at the same time charge the battery.

CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the

receiver.

WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or

its internal lithium-ion battery.

Charger

The charger connects the S3 Receiver to a power source so the battery can be
re-charged. The small, yellow tipped end of the charging cord connects to the S3
via the power jack while the large end of the charger connects to the power source.
The S3 may be used while plugged into a power source and charging.

CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the

receiver.

WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or

its internal lithium-ion battery.

Power Jack

Charger Plug

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Battery (internal)

The S3 contains an internal, rechargeable Lithium-ion battery which supplies the
power for the operation of the GPS and Bluetooth circuits inside the receiver. It is
a low consumption battery with a minimum of 6 hours of continuous use after fully
charged. The battery can be recharged using the EMTAC branded charger which
came with the S3. The S3 may be used while the battery is being charged.

CAUTION: Use only EMTAC branded chargers with the S3 to charge the

receiver.

WARNING: Use of other chargers can result in failure of the unit and/or

its internal lithium-ion battery.

WARNING: Do not open the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside.

Opening the unit will void the warranty.

WARNING: Exposure to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F) will

damage the battery and poses a risk of explosion.

See WARNINGS on pages 22 - 23 for more extensive safety information on
the battery.