Garmin GPS 10x User Manual

GPS 10x

GPS receiver with

Bluetooth® wireless technology

set up and go!

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July 2008 Part Number 190-00707-12 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

Contents of Your GPS 10x Package

GPS 10x GPS receiver with Bluetooth® wireless technology
Lithium-ion battery
Belt clip that makes your GPS 10x receiver completely portable
Power adapter cable to power and charge the GPS 10x receiver in

your vehicle

NOTE: Mobile device refers to the electronic device with

Bluetooth® wireless technology that you will be using for
navigation. A mobile device can be a laptop or notebook computer,
or a handheld device or mobile phone with Windows Mobile
software, Symbian™ software, or Palm OS® software.

Install the Battery

➊

1. Locate the black or gray lithium-ion battery.

2. With your thumbnail, pull the release tab toward the edge of the
case. Remove the battery cover.

3. Locate the metal contacts on one end of the battery. Insert the
battery so the metal contacts match up with the metal contacts
inside the battery compartment. Press the battery down into
place.

4. Replace the battery cover by inserting the tabs into the notches.
Press the door closed; the release tab locks the cover in place.

Power
button

Bluetooth LED

Power LED

Mini-USB connector

for Power cable

Battery

cover

Release

tab

Lithium-ion

battery

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Charge the GPS 10x Receiver

➋

Charge the battery before you use the GPS 10x receiver.

1. Plug the small end of the power cable into the
mini-USB connector on the end of the GPS 10x
receiver.

2. Plug the other end of the power cable into an
available power outlet in your vehicle.

You can use the GPS 10x receiver while you are
charging it. It takes about four hours to charge the
battery. A fully charged battery lasts about 22 hours.

If you need to replace the battery, use a Garmin lithium­ion battery pack (010-10840-00) or a compatible cell
phone battery, such as a Nokia BL-5C.

Turn On the GPS 10x Receiver

➌

Press and hold the Power button to turn the 10x on.

Power LED Status

• Flashing Yellow Green: charging in progress

• Solid Yellow Green: battery is charged

• Flashing Orange: low battery

• Solid Orange: faulty battery or system error

➍

1. Ensure that the GPS 10x receiver is within 30 feet

2. Turn on the GPS 10X and your mobile device and

3. Use the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device

4. After connecting to the GPS 10x, you may need

Bluetooth LED Status

• Rapid Flashing Blue: power on, Bluetooth on

• Slow Flashing Blue: Bluetooth link to your mobile
device established

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Pairing the GPS 10x

NOTE: Refer to your mobile device’s documentation

for specic instructions about enabling the Bluetooth

wireless technology and connecting to devices.

(10 meters) of your mobile device.

enable the Bluetooth component.

to search for the GPS 10x and connect to it.

to make note of the COM port number that the
Bluetooth software has assigned to the GPS 10x
and use it in your navigation software.

NOTE: The GPS 10x receiver PIN/passkey is 1234.

After your device and the GPS 10x receiver have
established a connection, the blue LED on the receiver
begins blinking slowly. If the link between your mobile

device and the receiver is broken for fteen minutes,

the receiver turns off to conserve power.

Install the GPS 10x in a Vehicle

➎

To communicate using Bluetooth® wireless technology,
the GPS 10x receiver must be within approximately 30
feet (10 meters) of the mobile device.

To receive satellite signals, place the GPS 10x receiver
where it has a clear view of the sky.

Acquiring GPS Signals

➏

Open the navigation software on your mobile device.
(If necessary, specify which COM port to use for the
GPS 10x.) Check that the Blue LED on the GPS 10x

receiver is slowly ashing blue, indicating a wireless

connection. Go outdoors to an open area, away from
tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite signals may
take a few minutes.

Specications

Size: 0.697” H x 1.65” W x 3.04” D

Weight: 2.12 ounces (60 g)

Case: Rugged, but not waterproof

Power Supply: Rechargeable 3.7 Volt Lithium-ion battery,

Operating Temperatures:

Battery Powered: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)

Externally Powered: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)

Charging Temperature: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)

Storage Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)

Wireless Interface: Bluetooth wireless technology (Class 2),

Interface Protocol: NMEA 0183, sent. GGA/GSA/GSV/

GPS Receiver: High sensitivity SiRFstarIII™ GPS

For a complete list of specications, see

(17.7 x 41.9 x 77.1 mm)

22 hours (typical use); 12 VDC charging cable

to mobile device with Bluetooth technology

GLL/RMC/VTG, and Garmin proprietary

receiver; WAAS-enabled

www.garmin.com/products/garminmobile10 and

click the Specications link.

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Warnings

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

• When installing your
mobile device in a
vehicle, place the unit
securely so it does not
obstruct the driver’s

Do not mount
where driver’s

eld of vision

is blocked.

Do not mount in front of an

airbag eld of deployment.

view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such
as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not
place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram.)

• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on
your mobile device to all available navigation sources, including
information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.

• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

Do not become

distracted by your mobile device while driving, and always be
fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of

time spent viewing your mobile device’s screen while driving and
use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change
settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of your
mobile device’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting such operations.

• The navigation software is designed to provide route suggestions.
It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness

regarding road closures or road conditions, trafc congestion,

weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while
driving.

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Do not place

unsecured on

the vehicle

dashboard.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This notice is provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.

Battery Warnings

If these guidelines are not followed, the replaceable lithium-ion battery may
experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS

10x, re, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.

• Do not leave the GPS 10x exposed to a heat source or in a high
temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle. To
prevent damage, remove the GPS 10x from the vehicle or store it out
of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.

• Observe the following temperature ranges:

Battery Powered: 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
Externally Powered: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Charging Temperature: 41°F to 113°F (5°C to 45°C)
Storage Temperature: -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)

• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.

• Do not incinerate.

• Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.

• Keep the battery away from children.

• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory
approved for your product.

• Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the
battery.

• Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. To
purchase a Garmin lithium-ion replacement battery pack (010-10840-

00), go to http://my.garmin.com/shop. You can also use a compatible

3.7 Volt cell phone battery, such as a Nokia BL-5C.

Important Information

The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the
recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to
this product, see www.erecycle.org.

FCC Compliance

This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC

interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE

USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more
stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and
may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from
the GPS unit.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs

or modications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and

void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15
regulations.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. Follow the specic operating instructions for

satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada Compliance

Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPS 10x product is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site:

www.garmin.com/products/garminmobile10. Click Manuals, and then select

the Declaration of Conformity.

Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,
Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible
for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

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THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS,

IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING

UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not

allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software

or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH
REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or
call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking
number. Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt,
which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Write the
tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the unit, freight
charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station.

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conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty

service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is
required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package
purchased through an online auction.

International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international
distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is
provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides
local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must
be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

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© 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

www.garmin.com

Part Number 190-00707-12 Rev. B