s Quick Start Guide GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth® 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.
Hardware Features Status Indicator LEDs LED Bluetooth Status GPS Status Battery Status LED Activity Meaning Solid Blue Bluetooth radio is on, but not connected. Blinking Blue Bluetooth radio is on, connection established. Off GPS fix has not been obtained. Blinking Green GPS fix has been obtained. Blinking Red Running on battery power, with battery less than 10% full. Charge immediately. Solid Amber Connected to power charger, with battery less than 90% full.
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 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.
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.
4. In the Location drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen, select the appropriate file storage location: a. Pocket PC; Select Pocket PC Storage Card. In the Storage Card Selection screen, use the drop-down menu to select the storage card you want to use. Click OK. b. Notebook: select C: 5. The amount of memory available at the specified location will appear in the Available Space field at the bottom of the screen. Make sure there is enough available space for the selected maps. Click Generate Map. 6.
STEP 5: Connect the Receiver and Mobile Computer via Bluetooth Connection instructions vary depending on which Bluetooth hardware and software you are using with your mobile computer. Follow the appropriate instructions for your mobile computer. Socket SDIO or CF Connection Kit for Windows Mobile 1. The Bluetooth Status LED should be emitting a solid blue light to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2. Insert the Socket Connection Card into your mobile computer. 3.
Socket Connection Kit For Windows Notebooks 1. The Bluetooth Status LED should be emitting a solid blue light to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2. Insert the Socket Connection Card into your computer, using a CF-toPC Card adapter. 3. Start BlueSoleil. Click on the BlueSoleil icon on your desktop, or go to Start | Programs | Socket | BlueSoleil. 4. In the Main Window, double-click on the red ball to start a device search.
All Other Bluetooth Hardware and Software These are generic instructions for connecting the GPS Receiver to your Bluetooth enabled mobile computer. For specific connection instructions, refer to the user documentation for your Bluetooth hardware and software. 1. The Bluetooth Status LED should be emitting a solid blue light to show that the Bluetooth radio is on but not connected. 2.
STEP 6: Navigate to Your Destination Note: The MyNavigator software offers many options for entering your destination. This Quick Start Guide only covers how to enter your destination by address. For instructions on using other options (e.g., choosing a point of interest), please refer to the User’s Guide. If you are using a notebook, wherever the instructions say “tap”, please substitute with “click.” 1. Start MyNavigator. Tap Start | Programs | My Navigator. A warning screen will appear.
5. After you enter the address information, the Select Address screen will appear, listing all addresses that match your criteria. Select the correct address. Tap on the Nav button or tap ok. 6. The mobile computer will look for a GPS signal and calculate directions. After several seconds, a map will appear. Navigation instructions will begin both on-screen and via voice commands. Follow the navigation instructions to travel to your destination.
Map Screen This is the primary navigation screen. Information about an upcoming turn appears only after you enter a destination and a route is calculated.
POI Icons Route List Emergency Parking Shopping Gas Station Sightseeing Bank/ATM Hotel/Motel Airport Guidance View Distance to next turn Route indicated in blue Car Cursor (Color indicates GPS Status) Help Files To access Help files: Pocket PC: Tap File | Help. Notebook: Click on the MyNavigator Help icon on the desktop.
Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase: GPS Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology: 3 years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty.
Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.
April 2004 Document # 6430-00203 D Copyright Notice Copyright © 2004 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth Wireless Technology and GPS Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communicaitons, Inc. is under license.
Regulatory Compliance The Socket GPS Receiver is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved — users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using. This product has been certified as conforming to technological standards.
To comply with Industry Canada RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: “The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ehp/ehd/catalogue/rpb.
• IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements. • EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment Note that the radio frequency band used by this equipment has not been harmonized in all the EU.
