Hardware Description 1. Power supply connector 2. Bluetooth power LED indicator. Power Off The LED light is off. Power On The LED light flashes and awaits for connection. Blue power LED It indicates that the GPS is currently in use. 3.
The USB power cable that comes with this product can be used to connect to PC for recharge purposes, with the exception of Leadtek BT GPS 9553 which includes a non- standard USB cable, that will interfere with the normal GPS functionality during recharge status. Use a car or travel...
Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of Leadtek's Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 products. This manual provides a detailed guidance on Leadtek's GPS products. Please read through the following instructions carefully. Be aware that any violation of rules can cause possible danger or offend against the law.
Features Latest SiRF StarIII chipset 12 channels "All-in-View" tracking and "SiRFxtrac" high sensitivity software Effective distance must be within 10m of 2DRMS Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time : 45/38/1 seconds(in open spaces) Re-connection Time 0.1 second Standard NMEA-0183 output Supports Trickle Power power-saving mode Dual power LED indicates the power status of Mini Bluetooth GPS On/Off switches Size 61.4(L) x 42.4(W) x 25.4(H) mm...
<Note 1> Inside the CD-ROM includes the "CE Navigator" for GPS receiver evaluation, product manual and various Leadtek GPS application software. <Note 2> This USB cable can only be used for power charging purpose. It cannot be used for data...
Installing Navigator Software for Pocket PC Note Microsoft ActiveSync has to be installed and running on your computer when you want to install Navigator.
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Step 1 Insert the software CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The setup window should appear as shown in the figure. If the setup window does not appear automatically, run install.exe on the CD. Click "Install CE Navigator" to initialize the installation. Step 2 The setup program dialog box appears.
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Step 3 The dialog box for choosing the installation Destination Location appears. It gives the default destination folder location. If you wish to change the folder location, browse for a different location. If not, click "Next". Step 4 Now you have completed the setup for the installation.
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Step 5 Installation is in progress. Step 6 When the installation is completed, a dialog box tells you to check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps are necessary to complete this installation. Click "OK".
Hardware installation After switching on Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 receiver, please follow steps below for installation instructions: Step1 Create a GPS 9553 shortcut. 1. Double-click the Bluetooth icon on the right 2. Click "New" on the bottom left corner. bottom corner and select "Bluetooth Manager".
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4. Select "GPS OUTPUT" 3. Click "Leadtek Bluetooth GPS" icon. service and then click "Next".
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6. The following screen is shown 5. Click "Finish" to complete the operation. when the operation is completed.
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Step 2 GPS bluetooth connection. 1. Click "Leadtek Bluetooth GPS: 2. A double-arrow on the icon indicates a GPS Output" icon and choose current connection between PDA and "Connect". Mini Bluetooth GPS.
Testing Leadtek GPS 9553 Step 1 Before testing Leadtek GPS 9553, please finish the installation of "Navigator" software on your Pocket PC. Step 2 Testing steps are as below. Please do it step by step. 1. Select "Navigator". 2. Start the Navigator and then click "Tools".
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3. Click "Port Setting". 4. Choose a serial port in the PDA for the GPS. In most PDAs it should be COM6, click "OK" to begin GPS positioning.
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5. The latitude longitude and position 6. Click "View" then select "Signal Level", fix status will be shown on screen. and you will see the satellites and CN ratio list. When GPS reception condition support 2D or 3D navigation, the satellite icons will appear green.
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7. Click "View" and then select "Development", and the NMEA output messages from Leadtek GPS 9553 will be displayed on the screen. *PS: After using the navigator software, please remember to disconnect (click "Tool" -> Disconnect) or exit to release the COM...
T o be eligible for warranty service, a defective product must be sent to and received by Leadtek within fifteen (15) months of the date of sale and be accompanied with proof of purchase. Leadtek does not warrant that this product will meet your requirements;...
Appendix B. Cautions The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Although the GPS 15H & 15L Products are precision electronic Navigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe. Use these products at your own risk.
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Class B The GPS 15H & 15L products comply with part 15 of the FCC interference limits for class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than "outdoor"...
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ITE is subdivided into two categories denoted class A ITE and class B ITE. Class A ITE Class A ITE is a category of all other ITE which satisfies the Class A ITE limits but not the Class B ITE limits. Such equipment should not be restricted in its sale but the following warning shall be included in the instructions for use: Warning This is a Class A product.
Appendix C. GPS FAQ Q: Why does the GPS positioning fail, even though the satellite signal appears to be normal on my PDA? A: The reason might be that the GPS has not been used for a while, and the GPS needs to be reset.
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Q: Why is the GPS device not found by the PDA map utility program after positioning is completed by the "Navigator"? A: "Navigator" is an application utility that users can use to test for GPS. After using "Navigator", you have to disconnect the GPS device in order to release the COM Port before proceeding with the positioning by your PDA map utility program.
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+1 510 490 7759 http://www.leadtek.com Europe Headquarters Antennestraat 16 1322 AB Almere The Netherlands Phone: + 31 (0)36 536 5578 Fax: 31 (0)36 536 2215 Mini Bluetooth GPS 9553 Quick Installation Guide Version A CODE: LR9553 October 2004 P/N: W0500950...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’...
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