LEADTEK GPS 9553 User Manual
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Leadtek GPS 9553® Series
Wireless Bluetooth GPS
User Manual
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Preface
About this manual
Congratulations on purchasing the
Receiver
models. This manual provides information about the product features, applications, and usage. Read this document carefully before using the product to avoid
difficulties while using it.
. The GPS 9553 Series consists of the GPS 9553 and the GPS 9553X
Copyright
Copyright 2005 Leadtek Research Inc®. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any
means without the prior written consent of Leadtek Research Inc. Leadtek makes
no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice. Leadtek
reserves the right to make revisions to this publication without obligation to
notify any person or entity of any such changes.
Trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Safety instructions
Please read through the following safety instructions carefully to avoid damage
to the product and to others while using the product.
• Be aware of traffic safety regulations. To prevent accidents, refrain from
using the product while driving.
• Switch off the product during flights, especially during takeoff and landing,
to avoid interference with flight communication systems.
• Follow the procedures described in this manual when using the product.
• Use only the accessories provided in the package to avoid damage to the
products. If you need to replace any of the accessories, contact your vendor.
• The product does not contain any serviceable parts. Do not assemble or disassemble the product. Please note that unauthorized service to the product
will invalidate the product warranty.
• While connecting the product with other devices, refer to the user documentation for the device to avoid damage to the device.
• While connecting the product with other devices, make sure that the they are
compatible products.
• Do not use the cigarette lighter adapter while starting the car. A high voltage
spike may be generated when you start up the car and cause damage to the
product.
• If you need to remove or change the battery, press the tab at the back and
slide the battery in the direction of the arrow. When inserting the battery,
make sure it is inserted correctly. See “Changing the battery” on page 9.
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• Do not leave the GPS 9553 Series in your car unattended. The vehicle may
be exposed to direct sunlight which can damage the product.
• When using the product for the first time, use it outdoors to determine your
position with accuracy.
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Table of Contents
Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth
Receiver
Features...................................................................................................... 2
Applications ............................................................................................... 2
Package contents........................................................................................ 3
About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver........... 4
Getting started
Charging the battery................................................................................... 8
Changing the battery.................................................................................. 9
Installing the software.............................................................................. 10
Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
Connecting to a Bluetooth device (PDA) ................................................ 11
Using WinFast Navigator ........................................................................ 15
Configuring the settings ..................................................................... 16
Viewing the location (Navigation)..................................................... 17
Viewing the signal levels (Signal Level) ........................................... 17
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Viewing NMEA output (Development)............................................. 18
Appendix
Specifications........................................................................................... 19
Limited warranty...................................................................................... 22
Safety cautions......................................................................................... 23
Frequently asked questions / troubleshooting.......................................... 23
Regulatory notices ................................................................................... 26
FCC Class B....................................................................................... 26
CE....................................................................................................... 27
ITE...................................................................................................... 27
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
Thank you for purchasing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth
Receiver. The GPS 9553 Series consisting of the GPS 9553 and GPS 9553X
models, is a slim, compact, and lightweight GPS (Global Positioning System)
receiver with Bluetooth compatibility. Designed for portable devices such as
smart phones and PDAs, the device offers the advantages of the SiRFStarIII
chipset with its high sensitivity and low power consumption along with the convenience and ease of connectivity with Bluetooth-equipped devices. Now you
can take advantage of the GPS 9553 Series along with a Bluetooth device such
as a PDA or smart phone to locate your position with ease and accuracy. The
device can also be used with the newly emerging Location Based Services (LBS)
applications.
The GPS 9553 Series can be easily integrated with all navigation software applications to indicate your position. It has a standard NMEA output and is compatible with all Palm OS and Pocket PC devices. With support from SiRFLoc
software, the GPS 9553 Series also provides SiRFLoc multimode technology. It
can determine your position with aid from the carrier networks through Bluetooth-equipped phones or determine it independently from satellite signals.
The SiRFLoc software must be supported by your local mobile service provider.
Note
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
Features
• Latest SiRF Star III chipset
• 20 channels with All-In-View tracking and SiRFStar high sensitivity
software
• Superior sensitivity for urban canyon and foliage environments
• Light-weight design and easy to carry
• Cold / Warm/ Hot start time: 42/38/1 seconds
• On/off slide switch
• Two LED indicators to display Bluetooth and GPS status
• Specially designed Li-polymer battery
• Removable battery with back clip for GPS 9553
• Neck strap eyelet for GPS 9553X
• Compatible with Bluetooth-enabled phone and pocket PCs
• Dimensions: 61.4mm x 42.3mm x 25.4mm
• Weight: 45g with battery
Applications
• Hand-held device for personal positioning and navigation
• GPS applications in Bluetooth-enabled portable/personal devices such as
PDAs, phones, and so on
• Car and marine navigation
• Fleet management and asset tracking
• AVL and location based services
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
Package contents
Make sure that your package contains the following items. If any of the items is
missing or appears to be damaged, contact your vendor.
Leadtek GPS 9553 Series
Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
User Manual
Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wire-
less Bluetooth Receiver
USB cable Power adapter Software CD Neck strap
• The USB cable should only be used to charge the GPS 9553 Series. Do not use it for data
transfer or to connect any USB device to the GPS 9553 Series.
• The power adapter shown here is for reference only. The actual adapter may vary depending
Note
on the region of purchase.
User manual Cigarette lighter adapter
(GPS 9553X only)
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Blue-
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Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
tooth Receiver
The GPS 9553 Series is compact and sleek, making it one of the smallest GPS
receivers. The following illustration and table provide more information about
the product components.
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GPS 9553X
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5
GPS 9553XGPS 9553 GPS 9553
Front view Right viewLeft view
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GPS 9553GPS 9553X
Rear view
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