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80-98438_book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM This guide is based on the production version of the QUALCOMM Globalstar GCK-1400 Hands-Free Car Kit. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. QUALCOMM reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. QUALCOMM Incorporated 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-1710 Document Number 80-98438-1EN RevModel Number CXCKT051-1 Copyright 1999 QUALCOMM® Incorporated. All rights reserved.
80-98438_book.book Page iii Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Contents Introduction ...............................................................................................1 Features .................................................................................................1 Safety precautions .................................................................................1 Exposure to radio frequency signals .....................................................1 Antenna care ...................
80-98438_book.book Page iv Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Contents Cellular antenna (not included) ...................................................16 Data cable (not included) .............................................................16 Precautions for installation .................................................................16 Where to install ...................................................................................16 Suggested positioning of components ...............................
80-98438_book.book Page 1 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Before installing your Hands-Free Car Kit in a vehicle, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Professional installation is recommended. Features The Hands-Free Car Kit allows your Globalstar portable phone to be used as a mobile telephone in your vehicle. With this car kit installed in a vehicle, you can: ■ ■ ■ ■ Turn the phone on and off by turning the vehicle’s ignition on and off.
80-98438_book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992)1 NCRP Report 86 (1986)2 ■ ICNIRP (1996)3 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
80-98438_book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Introduction Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
0-98438_book.book Page 4 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
80-98438_book.book Page 5 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Operation Using the phone in a vehicle Attaching the phone to the Hands-Free Car Kit cradle 1. 2. Clr d En f3 de c2 kl 5 tuv8 o6 mn Info yz9 Clr wx # 0 r pw e as e l Retton Bu abc 2 jkl 5 End def 3 mno 6 z9 wxy uv8 # 0 pwr 526AA_1999Q Caution Avoid pulling the phone out of the cradle without first depressing the release button. If you do so, you could damage the phone and the cradle. 5 Operation 3.
80-98438_book.book Page 6 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Turning on the phone and Hands-Free Car Kit When you turn on the vehicle’s ignition, the phone and the car kit are turned on. The phone is ready to make or receive a call. Accessory position ACC OFF START LOCK 358AB_1999Q Note If you turn off the vehicle’s ignition during a call, the car kit remains on so you can continue talking. The car kit turns off 30 seconds after you terminate the call.
80-98438_book.book Page 7 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Hands-free mode The car kit allows you to use your phone more efficiently and safely while driving in your vehicle. When the phone is properly attached to the car kit and the vehicle’s ignition is on, you can speak into the microphone and listen to the other party through the speaker while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
80-98438_book.book Page 8 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Connecting a serial port cable (RS-232, 9 pin) from your PC to the data port of the car kit GEM (GCK-1) allows the phone to send and receive data via the car kit. See Component parts, page 13. Use your PC fax software and the cable provided with your PC. Note You cannot use the phone to talk while sending and receiving data.
80-98438_book.book Page 9 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM To end a call with the handset: Press End and replace the handset. To switch from the handset to hands-free mode while on a call: ■ Replace the handset. When you replace the privacy handset in its cradle, the Hands-Free speaker and microphone are no longer muted.
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80-98438_book.book Page 11 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Installation Unpacking the Hands-Free Car Kit Unpack your Hands-Free Car Kit and check the contents listed on the next page. If there is something missing, please contact the service provider where you purchased your car kit.
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80-98438_book.book Page 13 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM GCK-10 GCK-11 ODU cables GCK-12 Cradle pigtail to ODU GCK-13 Cradle pigtail to cellular antenna GCK-14 Cradle connector to GEM Cellular antenna (not included) Component parts Globalstar electronic module The Globalstar electronic module (GEM/GCK-1) interfaces to the vehicle’s power and houses the electronic circuit for the car kit. It provides and controls the supply voltages for the accessories and the charge current for the phone.
80-98438_book.book Page 14 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Car stereo muting (STEREO MUTE) The phone provides a feature to mute the car stereo automatically during a conversation which is convenient and provides for safer hands-free operation. When the phone rings, the green fused lead provided for the stereo mute feature goes to ground. Note This feature requires a car stereo that supports it.
80-98438_book.book Page 15 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Mounting the privacy handset Installation 694AA_1999Q Privacy headset and adapter The privacy headset (GCK-4) offers more privacy during a call and is connected to the GEM through a headset adapter. The headset adapter (GCK-5) attaches to the cradle (GCK-2) with velcro and is plugged into the GEM (GCK-1).
80-98438_book.book Page 16 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Cellular antenna (not included) The cellular antenna is attached with a mini-UHF type connector to a pigtail (GCK-13) on the cradle and is used to enhance reception when the phone is in the cellular mode. This is not included with the car kit. Data cable (not included) A serial port data cable, RS-232, 9-pin, can connect a PC to the GEM (GCK1) so that the phone can send and receive data. This cable is not included in the car kit.
GEM ODU cable Installation Cellular antenna cable (not supplied) External cellular antenna (not supplied) ODU Phone and cradle To power Hands-Free speaker Hands-Free microphone 80-98438_book.
80-98438_book.book Page 18 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Hands-Free Car Kit Hands-Free microphone Phone and cradle Info Clr End Send 1 abc 2 ghi4 jkl5 prs7 tuv8 * +0 def 3 mno6 wxyz9 # pwr 297AB_98 For connection information, see Making the following connections, page 20. Installing the Hands-Free microphone Note For best performance, locate the Hands-Free microphone approximately 20 inches (50 cm) or more from the Hands-Free speaker.
80-98438_book.book Page 19 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Adhere to Visor S012_43A Note Route the microphone cable and secure it with commercially available tape so that it will not interfere with driving. Installing the Hands-Free speaker For best performance, install the speaker at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the microphone and do not point it towards the microphone. Remove the two screws to detach the speaker from the bracket.
80-98438_book.book Page 20 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Connecting the leads on the car interface cable ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Turn off the ignition and disconnect the vehicle battery terminal before connecting the leads. Make sure you do not drill through anything under the car. Connect the red and then the yellow power input leads only after all other leads have been connected. Make firm connections. Make sure the cables will not interfere with or be damaged by moving seats, pedals, or emergency brakes.
80-98438_book.book Page 21 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Whether the vehicle ignition has an ACC position or not, connect: ❑ Black lead ground (GND) to a clean unpainted metallic part of the vehicle. ❑ Green lead (STEREO MUTE) to the audio system, if applicable. ❑ Red lead to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. ❑ If the vehicle ignition has an ACC position, connect the yellow lead to the Power Sense ACC position.
80-98438_book.book Page 22 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM GCK - 9 GCK - 11 Info Clr End Send 1 abc 2 ghi4 jkl5 prs7 tuv8 * +0 def 3 mno6 wxyz9 # pwr GCK - 12 Carpet GCK - 10 354AB_1999Q Mounting the ODU The ODU is required for satellite communication when the phone is used inside a vehicle. It should be mounted on the roof of the vehicle with an unobstructed view of the sky.
80-98438_book.book Page 23 Thursday, July 8, 1999 4:08 PM Testing the car kit installation Once installed, the car kit should be tested to ensure that it is operating satisfactorily and that the position of the unit does not impair the driver’s ability to control and operate the vehicle in any way. Start the car, and listen for alternator whine. Check brake lights, headlights, air conditioning, and windshield wipers to see that they operate properly with the car kit installed.
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