Socket GPS Nav Kit Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide

GPS Nav Kit with

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Wireless Technology

Introduction

If you’re constantly on the road but hate to
hassle with paper maps, let the Socket GPS
Nav Kit with Bluetooth Wireless
Technology steer you in the right direction.
It’s the ideal solution for in-car navigation
with a Pocket PC or notebook computer.
The in-car navigation software features
human voice prompts, including detailed
turn-by-turn directions. The software
automatically re-calculates your journey in
case you veer off course.

All you need is a Bluetooth enabled Pocket PC 2002/2003 or Windows
98SE/Me/2000/XP notebook computer. The included GPS Receiver allows
you to take advantage of your mobile computer’s Bluetooth capability to
wirelessly add GPS positioning technology. If your mobile computer does
not have Bluetooth functionality, it’s easy to add with Socket’s Connection
Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (CompactFlash or SDIO card with
user-friendly software). There’s even a kit with a PC Card adapter and
software for adding Bluetooth capability to a notebook computer.

For software updates, please visit: www.socketcom.com/product/gps.asp

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all users register their product. Registered
users receive priority for technical support and may qualify for upgrades on
map data. You can register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg/

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Hardware Features

Status Indicator LEDs

LED LED Activity Meaning

Bluetooth

Status

GPS Status

Battery

Status

Solid Blue

Blinking Blue

Off GPS fix has not been obtained.

Blinking Green GPS fix has been obtained.

Blinking Red

Solid Amber

Off when
connected to
power charger

Off when not
connected to
power charger

Bluetooth radio is on, but not
connected.

Bluetooth radio is on, connection
established.

Running on battery power, with
battery less than 10% full. Charge
immediately.

Connected to power charger, with
battery less than 90% full.

Battery is more than 90% full.

Device is running on battery power,
with battery more than 10% full.

Battery, Power Jack, and Charger

Recharge the internal battery by inserting a DC or AC power charger into
the power jack. The adapter rating is 5V, 2A, positive pole center. A fully
charged battery should provide roughly 8 hours of operation. AC and DC
adapters of most recent Pocket PCs from Casio, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, HP
and Toshiba are also compatible.

Warning — Heat Damage

Do not expose the GPS Receiver to temperatures above 60° C (140° F),
such as in a car under direct sunlight. Exposure of the GPS Receiver to
high temperatures can shorten the electronic device’s life, melt or drape the
plastic housing, damage the internal battery, and increase the risk of
explosion.

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Setup Instructions

This Quick Start Guide provides the most basic instructions for installing
and using the GPS Nav Kit to navigate to a destination with known address.
The MyNavigator software includes many options that are not covered in
this Quick Start Guide. For complete instructions, please refer to the User’s
Guide on the installation CD.

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Charge the battery.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Load maps onto the mobile computer.
STEP 4: Turn on receiver and wait for GPS fix.
STEP 4: Connect the receiver and mobile computer via Bluetooth.
STEP 6: Navigate to your destination.

STEP 1: Charge the Battery

1. Charge the GPS Receiver, using a DC or AC
adapter. Connect a DC charger to a vehicle
cigarette lighter, or connect an AC charger to an
electrical outlet. As the device charges, the Battery
Status LED will emit a solid amber light.

2. When the battery is more than 90% full, the LED
will turn off. Unplug the device and remove the
charger.

STEP 2: Install the Software

1. Pocket PCs only: Use ActiveSync and a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or

cradle to make an active connection between the mobile computer and
a host PC.

2. Insert Disk 1 into your CD-ROM drive.

3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD-ROM drive.

In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE.

4. Follow the instructions on your screen to install the software.

5. When prompted, select the type of mobile computer you want to install the

software onto.

6. Now you are ready to load maps. If you are using a Pocket PC, do not

disconnect it from your host PC.

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STEP 3: Load Maps into the Mobile Computer

You can load maps into either the main memory of your mobile computer
or into a memory card. Please note that maps covering large areas can
require several megabytes of memory. Map Loader conveniently detects
and reports how much space is available. Depending on the amount of
available storage space, you can load maps for an entire region or just a
city.

Starting the Program

1. Pocket PCs only:
your Pocket PC and host PC (e.g., via ActiveSync).

2. After you install the software, the MyNavigator Map Loader will
automatically launch.

Note: To access Map Loader again, tap on the icon on
your desktop, or go to

Start | Programs | Socket Communications | MyNavigator | Map Loader.

3. A warning screen will appear, recommending different map loading
options depending on the memory resources available on your mobile
computer. Read the warning, then click OK.

4. Make sure the appropriate Socket CD is inserted into your host PC.

• If you are using the North America Nav Kit, insert Disk 1.

• If you are using the Western Europe version, insert Disk 1 for the

western half of Western Europe or Disk 2 for the eastern half of
Western Europe.

Loading Maps

1. MapLoader will start with the By Region screen open. If you have less
than 64 MB of space available, click on the By City tab.

2. Select the area you wish to load maps for.

By Region

: Select the region(s) you plan to travel through. You can

either click directly on the map or select from the list.

By City

: Enter the following settings:

• Region: Select the region/state where the city is located.

• City: Select the city you wish to load maps for. Only cities in the

selected region will be listed. Scroll to select, or click in the field
and type the city name.

• Map Radius: Scroll to select the radius of the map. You can choose

between 25 and 125 miles, in 25-mile increments.

Make sure you still have an active connection between

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By Region

By City

3. The total file size for the maps you selected will appear in the
Selected Size field at the bottom of the screen.

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