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IOGear GBGPS201 Software Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth GPS with Navigation ™ Software Software Quick Start Guide (GBGPS201)
  • Page 2 All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.
  • Page 3 Overview The IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS system is a real-time navigation system. The Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and connect to mobile computing devices via Bluetooth, without cables. It provides high position accuracy and reliable tracking capabilities. The ultra low-power design and long-life rechargeable battery gives you 25 hours of continuous usage and eliminates constant recharging between uses.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents System Requirements Software Installation and Usage Configure the software to use with GPS How to Use the software ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...

  • Page 5: System Requirement

    System Requirement Laptop/Desktop: Windows ME/2000/XP A minimum of 256MB system RAM and at least 512MB of free hard disk space Must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile PDA (Pocket PC): Requires Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 or later PDA must have at least 266 MHz processor with at least 64MB of free main memory At least 64 MB storage card to load additional maps is recommended Must be Bluetooth-enabled and support serial port profile...

  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Software Installation Checklist Before proceeding, please check the following: • This guide assumes you already have Microsoft ActiveSync installed and configured to transfer data between your PDA and computer. • Connect your PDA to the computer via its cradle or synchronization cable...
  • Page 7 Software Installation Install the Software 1. Insert the setup installation CD that came in the package. The CD will auto-start and begin the installation procedure. 2. The installation wizard will present you with the window below. Press Next to continue.
  • Page 8 Software Installation 3. If you accept the license agreement, click Yes.
  • Page 9 Software Installation 4. On the next window, you can select the version of the navigation software that you wish to install. Please make your selection below, then click Next.
  • Page 10 Software Installation 5. Wait a few moments as the installation files are transferred to your computer.
  • Page 11 6. If you checked the “Pocket PC” box, you will get a prompt similar to the image below. If you wish to install the program in your PDAs main memory, click Yes. Software Installation However, if you wish to install the navigation software in an alternate location, click No.
  • Page 12 Software Installation 7. The software will prepare the files to be installed on your PDA. 8. Check your PDA for additional steps to complete program installation.
  • Page 13 Software Installation 9. Click Finish to complete the installation.
  • Page 14 Software Installation 10. Installing Maps Once you have loaded the map software, you can select the maps that you wish to install on your device. There are two methods to install your maps – by region, or by city. If you have less than 64MB of storage, it is recommended to install maps “By City.”...
  • Page 15 Software Installation install only portions of that state (as illustrated by the image below). To load the entire state map, simply make sure that any boxes below the “+” sign are checked. Once you have selected all desired maps, click on “Generate Map”...
  • Page 16 Method 2 - By City: First select a Region (state) for your desired map. Next select the city, and the map radius in which you plan to use the GPS system. Under Target Location, specify where you want to load the maps.
  • Page 17 Software Installation 11. The installation software will now begin installing your maps.
  • Page 18 Software Installation 12. Depending on your selections, you may be prompted to insert the CD where your map data is located. Please do so and click OK to continue. Note: Please be patient as map installation may take up to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the maps being loaded.
  • Page 19 Software Installation 13. Once installation is completed, you will see a window like this:...
  • Page 20 “Hardware Quick Start Guide.” If you do not carry out this step, the software will not be able to find the GPS unit. Note: Instructions provided here are for PDA software. However, the steps for the PC version of the...
  • Page 21 Configure the software to use with you GPS Go to your programs folder on your PDA and tap on the map icon located there to load the navigation software.
  • Page 22 Configure the software to use with you GPS At start-up, you will be presented with a warning message on steps to follow to ensure your security while using your GPS equipment. Simply click OK to continue.
  • Page 23 Configure the software to use with you GPS 3. If you have already established GPS position, the map will display your current location. Otherwise, it will display the last known location.
  • Page 24 Configure the Software to use with your GPS The icons you see on the screen allow you to quickly change the most used settings for your navigation software. Allows you to turn volume on/off. Allows you to enter a destination, change to map view, change route/ display options, set speed alert, record track information, adjust volume, and view GPS Info.
  • Page 25 Configure the Software to use with your GPS If you would like to access other features of the software, please click on the File, Tools, and View menu, located on the bottom of the window. NOTE: Once you are using the map for navigation, if you do not tap on the PDA screen, this menu on the bottom will auto-hide.
  • Page 26 Configure the Software to use with your GPS File Menu Among the tasks you can do here include entering a destination to display block-to-block directions, record your trip or playback a recorded trip. If you want to see a demonstration of your trip, you can click on Start Demo to see a demonstration of your route.
  • Page 27 Configure the Software to use with your GPS Tools Menu This menu offers some useful features such as speed alert, display options (standard view, 3- view), automatic detection of the GPS unit (auto detect), and voice commands volume.
  • Page 28 Configure the Software to use with your GPS View Menu Under the view menu, some of the most useful links are GPS Info that allows you to check how many satellites your GPS unit is linked to; Almanac which gives you information about Sunset/Sunrise, and Moon phases;...
  • Page 29 Configure the Software to use with your GPS The first thing we want to do is configure the navigation software to detect the Bluetooth GPS unit. To do this, click on Tools, which will bring up a menu like the...
  • Page 30 Configure the Software to use with your GPS 5. Now, select Tools > Auto Detect.
  • Page 31 Configure the Software to use with your GPS The navigation software will begin detection of your GPS unit. Simply click OK to begin scanning.
  • Page 32 Configure the Software to use with your GPS At this point, if your PDA has not established a connection with your Bluetooth GPS, you may get a window displaying all the Bluetooth devices in your range. If so, please select the Bluetooth...
  • Page 33 Configure the Software to use with your GPS You may also be prompted to enter a Passkey or PIN Code. If so, please enter “0000” (four zeroes), and then click OK.
  • Page 34 Configure the Software to use with your GPS Once the software has detected your GPS, you simply have to click OK to confirm the settings.
  • Page 35 Configure the Software to use with your GPS Note: If the software cannot detect your GPS unit, please make sure a Bluetooth serial connection is established between your device and GPS.
  • Page 36 Configure the Software to use with your GPS Once you have established connection to the GPS unit, you will be taken to the map view.
  • Page 37 Configure the Software to use with your GPS The next step is to verify that the GPS has established its position. To do this, click on View > GPS Info.
  • Page 38 Configure the Software to use with your GPS If the GPS unit has established its position, you will see something similar to the window below. The green bars indicate the satellites to which the GPS unit is linked to. The red bars indicate that a link to that particular satellite has not been established.
  • Page 39 Configure the Software to use with your GPS GPS position established: In this case, you can see that the GPS is connected to 5 out of 8 satellites:...
  • Page 40 Configure the Software to use with your GPS GPS Position Unknown: In this case, you can see that the GPS unit has not established its GPS position and is not linked to any satellites (indicated by the red bars).
  • Page 41 • Move the GPS away from any tall buildings/structures • Move GPS away from any object that can interfere with wireless signals • Place the GPS in a location where it has a clear view to the sky (preferably outdoors)
  • Page 42 How to use the software To begin using the software, click on File > Enter Destination.
  • Page 43 How to use the software As you see from the figure below, you can set a destination from among the different categories. For this example, we will select Address.
  • Page 44 How to use the software The next window will display the currently selected State. If you wish to change this, simply click Change and select the desire State for which you have already loaded a map. In our example, we will select California, and select City First.
  • Page 45 How to use the software Now enter the city name and then click the green OK button.
  • Page 46 How to use the software Enter the street name, and then click on the green OK button.
  • Page 47 How to use the software Enter a number based on the valid range displayed, and then click the green OK button.
  • Page 48 How to use the software Based on your selection, you will be presented with the possible destinations. Please select the correct one, and then click OK.
  • Page 49 How to use the software You will then be taken to the map view. If you are off the road, your map will indicate so and prompt you to drive to the nearest road.
  • Page 50 How to use the software Once you are on the road, the map will display your location on the map and give you block-to-block directions. For more detailed instructions on using the navigation software, please consult the Navigation User Manual.
  • Page 51 Contact info. 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 (P) 949.453.8782 (F) 949.453.8785 www.iogear.com...