GlobalSat BT-339 User Manual

User Manual

Bluetooth GPS Receiver

BT-359

Ver 1.1

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1. BT-359 at a glance

1.1 Appearance and Function

1.2 How to change battery

1. Bluetooth Status LED

2. GPS Status LED

3. Power LED

4. Power Button

1.3 Accessories

BT-359

USB cable

Car charger

Travel charge adapter (optional)

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2. Introduction

The BT-359 is a GPS receiver with Bluetooth interface and built-in active antenna

for high sensitivity to tracking signal. Based on the SiRF star III Low power chip set
and supports all functions (Single Sat updates in reduced visibility, Superior urban
canyon performance, FoliageLock for weak signal tracking, etc.). The BT-359 is well
suited to system integrations including PDA, Smart phone, Tablet PC and Notebook
PC with Bluetooth devices. It satisfies a wide variety of applications that are
purposes in automotive and outdoor recreation navigation systems.

2.1 Package

Before you start up, make sure that your package includes following items. If any
item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

 Bluetooth GPS Receiver
 A CD with the User Manual and the Testing Program.
 AC Power Charger (optional)
 DC Car Power Charger

2.2 Power Switch

Power on:

Press the power button 1 second until the GPS status LED is on.

Power off:

Press the power button 1 second until the GPS status LED is off.

Reset:

Press the power button for 5 seconds.

2.3 LED Function

Bluetooth Status LED (Blue):
Blinking (Slowly) ---- Not connected to any Bluetooth device.
Blinking (Quickly) ---- Connected to other Bluetooth device.

GPS Status LED (Green):
Blinking ---- GPS position is fixed

Steady light ---- GPS position is not fixed

Battery Status LED (Red/Yellow):

Red ---- Battery power is critically low. Charge it immediately.
Yellow ---- Battery is charging now.
LED off ---- Battery is partially full or fully charged.

2.4 Power-saving Function

When you start the power of the Bluetooth GPS Receiver BT-359, if the Bluetooth is
not connected to any devices within 10 minutes, BT-359 will turn off the power
automatically, and all the LED will go off simultaneously.

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2.5 Auto Shut-Off Function

By default, your BT-359 has a built-in timer that will automatically power down your
BT-359 GPS receiver whenever it looses the Bluetooth paring connection to the host
device for more than 10 minutes. This will help to keep you from returning to a dead
GPS battery in the event you accidentally might have left the vehicle and forgot to
turn off the GPS.

Auto Shut-Off Override Switch

This feature is not found on all models of the BT-359 and is usually not required by
most users. However, for those who may have applications that require an override
to the Auto Shut-Off feature to keep the BT-359 powered at all times regardless of
the Bluetooth paring status, then only these GPS models, the BT-359 can be used
since they come equipped with the special override slide switch located under the
battery.

To disable the Auto Shut-Off feature, simple use a thin sharp object like a pin, or
paper clip to gently slide the switch into the OFF position. The GPS will now remain
ON indefinitely until the power switch is turned off, or until the battery is dead, so use
caution when operating in this mode.

Auto Shut-Off Enabled = ON
Auto Shut-Off Disabled = OFF

We strongly suggest that you first test your GPS with the included GPS Info utility
program to confirm that the GPS receiver if functioning properly on your PC and that
you have successfully configured the right COM Port setting. Once this has been
done, close the GPS Info program and start your application for COM port
configuration.
NOTE: By default, your PC will not allow you to run multiple applications from a
single COM port. It is important that you close any previously opened GPS
application before switching to another GPS application as the GPS receiver and
data will not be found by the new program.

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