Page 1 Bluetooth ™ with Navigation Software Software User Manual (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: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome System Requirement Software Features Software Installation Loading Maps Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Verify GPS Satellite Connection Introduction - Getting Started Part I - File Menu Part II - Tools Menu Part III - View Menu...
Page 4 Table of Contents Specification Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty...
Page 5: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS System. This Bluetooth GPS unit is a real-time navigation system. The Bluetooth GPS receiver allows you to receive positioning data from satellites and deliver the data to mobile computing devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. It provides pinpoint accuracy and thoroughly reliable tracking capabilities.
Page 6: 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 7: Software Features
Software Features • Turn-by-turn voice prompts help you to stay focused on the road • Automatic rerouting help you to get to your destination even if you make a wrong turn • Quickest, shortest, local, major, carpool route options • Auto Maneuver guidance screen •...
Page 8 Software Features • 3-D bird eye view • Hot keys option for command shortcut through your PDA’s buttons • Special safety features include speed and fog alert • Large Points of Interest (POI) database • Favorite and recent destinations • Easily accessible status box displays ETA, distance, and speed •...
Page 9: 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 10 Software Installation Install the Software Insert the setup installation CD that came in the package. The CD will auto-start and begin the installation procedure. The installation wizard will present you with the window below. Press Next to continue.
Page 11 Software Installation If you accept the license agreement, click Yes.
Page 12 Software Installation 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 13 Software Installation Wait a few moments as the installation files are transferred to your computer.
Page 14 Software Installation 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. However, if you wish to install the navigation software in an alternate location, click No.
Page 15 The software will prepare the files to be installed on your PDA. Software Installation Check your PDA for additional steps to complete program installation.
Page 16 Software Installation Click Finish to complete the installation and proceed to the next section.
Page 17: Loading Maps
1. 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 18 Loading Maps Using this option you can install maps for an entire state. If the state of your choice has a “+” sign next to it, it means that you can choose to install only portions of that state (as illustrated by the image below).
Page 19 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 20 Loading Maps The installation software will now begin installing your maps.
Page 21 Loading Maps 3. 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 22 Loading Maps 4. Once installation is completed, you will see a window like this:...
Page 23: Configure Software To Use With Gps Unit
Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Checklist Before proceeding, please check the following: • Bluetooth unit is ON and has an unobstructed view to the sky • Your Computer/PDA has established a • Make sure you have installed the Navigation software on your device...
Page 24 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Establish a Bluetooth Serial port connection between your Computer/ PDA and your Bluetooth GPS unit, as described in the “Hardware Quick Start Guide.” If you do not carry out this step, the software will not be able to find the GPS unit.
Page 25 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 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 26 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 4. If you have already established GPS position, the map will display your current location. Otherwise, it will display the last known location.
Page 27 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 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 28 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit At the bottom of the screen, there are three menu options: File, Tools, and Menu. For a detailed explanation and discussion of these menus, please go to page 48.
Page 29 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit The first thing we want to do is configure the navigation software to detect the Bluetooth GPS unit. To do this, click on Tools and go down to GPS Options.
Page 30 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Now, select Auto Detect.
Page 31 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit The navigation software will begin detection of your GPS unit. Simply click OK to being scanning.
Page 32 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 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 GPS and click OK.
Page 33 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit 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 Software to Use with GPS Unit 9.Once the software has detected your GPS, you simply have to click OK to confirm the settings.
Page 35 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit...
Page 36 Configure Software to Use with GPS Unit Once you have established connection to the GPS unit, you will be taken to the map view. Please proceed to the next section “Verify GPS Satellite Connection.”...
Page 37: Verify Gps Satellite Connection
Verify GPS Satellite Connection The next step is to verify that the GPS has established its position. To do this, click on View > GPS Info.
Page 38 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. In order to use the GPS, you need to be connected to at least three (3) satellites.
Page 39 Verify GPS Satellite Connection 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 40 • 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 41: Introduction - Getting Started
Introduction - Getting Started Map View Next Street Turn to make Distance until destination Current location...
Page 42 Introduction - Getting Started Shortcut Icons As you can see on the image above, there are a number of shortcut icons on your screen that allow you to easily access the most common tasks associated with your navigation software. To access all the features of the software, click on the File, Tools, and View menu on the bottom of the screen (explained later in the manual).
Page 43 In the section below we will briefly explain what each of these functions are and explain their use. Allows you to turn ON/OFF the sound for the navigation system View GPS status information Change map orientation Introduction - Getting Started...
Page 44 Introduction - Getting Started GPS Status Icons These icons are displayed on the map area and represent the following: GPS Status: Linked to satellites GPS Status: Attempting reconnection GPS Status: Not linked to sufficient satellites...
Page 45 Map Option These icons allow you to do the following: Displays the surrounding area of selected destination on the map Displays your current position on the map To set an address as a Favorite, click on this button Introduction - Getting Started...
Page 46 Introduction - Getting Started Panning Map If you wish to see the surrounding areas of your current location on the map, use the panning feature. To do this, tap on the PDA screen and hold down the stylus on your map and move it along the direction that you would like to see and then release the stylus.
Page 47 Introduction - Getting Started Tapping on the menu icon will take you to the main menu shown below...
Page 48: Part I - File Menu
Part I - File Menu File Menu 1. ENTER DESTINATION (File Menu ➔ Enter Destination) This menu option allows you to set a location and provides you block-to- block directions. As you see from the menu below, there are several ways to set a destination.
Page 49 Part I - File Menu A. Set Destination - Address When you select the Address option, you are presented with the two choices below: Street First – Using this option will typically yield more search results but is very helpful if you’re having trouble finding a specific address City First –...
Page 50 Part I - File Menu...
Page 51 Part I - File Menu Street First Enter the name of the street and then click the green OK button.
Page 52 Part I - File Menu Now enter the house number of your destination, making note of the valid range displayed. Next, click the green OK button to proceed. Note: If your address falls outside of the range displayed, you probably do not have the map required for that area.
Page 53 Part I - File Menu The navigation software will now display a list of the matching addresses. As mentioned earlier, using the “street first” option will typically yield several matching addresses. Select your address, and then click OK on the top right-hand corner.
Page 54 Part I - File Menu City First Enter the name of the city and then click the green OK button.
Page 55 Part I - File Menu Now, enter the name of the street and then click OK...
Page 56 Part I - File Menu Enter house number, making note of the specified range.
Page 57 Part I - File Menu The navigation software will display the matching addresses found. As you can see below, using the “city first” option helped to narrow down search results. Select desired address, and click OK on the top right- hand corner.
Page 58 Part I - File Menu B. Set Destination - Intersection Using this option, you can enter the names of two intersecting streets as your destination Street First It is not suggested to select this option for an intersection because most of the time it will yield too many results.
Page 59 Part I - File Menu Enter the name of the first street and then click OK...
Page 60 Part I - File Menu As you see, there were too many matching records. Click OK to try the city first option.
Page 61 Part I - File Menu City First Enter the name of the city and then click OK...
Page 62 Part I - File Menu Enter the name of the first street and then click OK...
Page 63 Part I - File Menu Enter the name of the second street and then click OK...
Page 64 Part I - File Menu In this case, the navigation software did find a matching for that intersection, and using the “city first” option helped us to narrow down the search results to only one matching record. Simply click OK on the top right-hand corner to display the map.
Page 65 Part I - File Menu C. Set Destination – City Center This will find the center of your city. As an example, we will choose the Alphabetical option.
Page 66 Part I - File Menu Enter the name of your city and then click OK.
Page 67 Part I - File Menu Now, click on the OK button on top right- hand corner. If you click on Nav on the bottom, the navigation software will show you a map of the destination.
Page 68 Part I - File Menu Here is a map of the city center found in Irvine, CA.
Page 69 Part I - File Menu D. Set Destination – Points of Interest The navigation software has a very useful feature called Points of Interest (POI for short). As you can see from the image below, these POIs are classified into categories for easy access. As an example, we will select Attraction.
Page 70 Part I - File Menu Under attraction, we find the subcatego- ries listed below. We will choose Amusement Park for our example.
Page 71 Part I - File Menu Make your selection from the list below. Let’s select Alphabetical to see all the amusement parks close to our area.
Page 72 Part I - File Menu From the list below, make your selection, and then click OK.
Page 73 Part I - File Menu To display the map of your POI, click OK on the top right-hand corner. Alternatively, you can click the Nav or Map icon on the bottom of the screen.
Page 74 Part I - File Menu E. Set Destination – Contacts You can also set a destination from someone in your contact book for whom you have entered an address. Please note that the address of the contact needs to be in a proper format in order for this feature to work.
Page 75 Part I - File Menu If you do have someone in your contact book, their information will be displayed. Please make your selection and then click OK.
Page 76 Part I - File Menu Click on your contact to display their address.
Page 77 Part I - File Menu F. Set Destination – Favorites To select a destination that you have previously entered as a Favorite Destination, click on this selection. Make your selection from the list and click on Nav or Map icon on the bottom. Note: You can edit, or delete an entry from this window by clicking the Edit or Del icon, respectively.
Page 78 Part I - File Menu G. Set Destination - Recent All your recent destinations that you have used are stored in this place. If you wish to set one of them as your destination, simply select them from the list below and then click Nav or Map icon on the bottom to display map.
Page 79 Part I - File Menu 2. SAVE CURRENT LOCATION (File ➔ Save Current Location) Allows you to save your current location on the map. This location will be saved in your Favorites folder.
Page 80 Part I - File Menu...
Page 81 Part I - File Menu 3. CANCEL ROUTE (File ➔ Cancel Route) Use this to cancel a route that you have entered Tip: To verify that the route was cleared, you can click on View ➔ Route List, which should show an empty window like this:...
Page 82 Part I - File Menu 4. RECORD TRACK (File ➔ Record Track) To record your trip, click on record track, which will display the window below. Enter the requested information and then click OK to begin recording.
Page 83 Part I - File Menu 5. PLAY TRACK (File ➔ Play Track) Playback a previously recorded track To playback a previously recorded track, click on play track and select the file you wish to playback. Tip: To stop playing the track, click on File ➔ Stop Track.
Page 84 Part I - File Menu 6. START DEMO (File ➔ Start Demo) One of the most useful features of the navigation software is the Demo feature, which allows you to view a demo of your actual route for the specified destination. This is very useful in case you need to adjust/ change settings on your PDA as you can comfortably do so before...
Page 85 Part I - File Menu 7. ABOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (File ➔ About Navigation system) Displays map software information window...
Page 86 Part I - File Menu 8. Help (File ➔ Help) Displays the built-in help content of the navigation software. This is a very useful feature if you need a quick explanation on how to perform certain tasks in the navigation software.
Page 87 Part I - File Menu 9. Exit (File ➔ Exit) Quits the program and unloads it from your PDA’s memory...
Page 88: Part Ii - Tools Menu
Part II - Tools Menu TOOLS MENU 1. SAFETY FEATURES (Tools ➔ Safety Features) Help you make your driving safer.
Page 89 Part II - Tools Menu A. Speed Alert If you wish to receive a sound alert when you reach a certain speed limit, enable speed alert. If you set it to Auto, the navigation software determines the speed limit based on the type of road you are in (street, freeway, etc.).
Page 90 Part II - Tools Menu B. Fog Driving If you enable this option, the software will notify you when an intersection is approaching.
Page 91 Part II - Tools Menu 2. DISTANCE UNIT (Tools ➔ Distance Units) Allows to change the units for displaying distances on your navigation software.
Page 92 Part II - Tool Menu 3. ROUTE OPTION (Tools ➔ Route Options) Customize the software to give you directions based on your prefer- ences. Below is a brief explanation of these settings. For more information, please use the help menu (File ➔ Help)
Page 93 Part II - Tools Menu A. Method Quickest – Gives you directions that will get you to your destination faster (example taking the freeway for long trips and avoiding local congested streets) Shortest – Gives you directions based on the shortest route based on physical distance (may not be the quickest way) Major –...
Page 94 Part II - Tools Menu 4. DISPLAY OPTIONS (Tools ➔ Display Options) Below is a brief explanation of these settings. For more information, please use the help menu (File ➔ Help)
Page 95 Part II - Tools Menu A. Map Orientation – change this setting based on your orientation for better view of the map B. Color Scheme Auto – changes day/night screen view at sunset/sunrise, respectively Day – screen is in normal view for day viewing Night –...
Page 96 Part II - Tools Menu 5. HOTKEY OPTIONS (Tools ➔ Hotkey Options) Assign a button on your PDA to a specific task This is a very useful feature of the software as it allows you to assign any of your PDA’s buttons to perform some of the navigation software functions by simple push of a button.
Page 97 The functions you can assign to a PDA button are: 3D Mode Current Position Customize POI Icons Detour Display Options Enter Destination Fullscreen GPS Info Part II - Tools Menu Menu Mute North/Heading Up POI Icons On/Off Route List Route Options...
Page 98 Part II - Tools Menu 6. INPUT OPTIONS (Tools ➔ Input Options) Allows you to define how to enter information for the navigation system Pocket PC Keyboard – all user input needs to be done through your PDA’s on-screen keyboard (in this case by tapping on the keyboard icon you see on the bottom right- hand corner of the image below).
Page 99 Part II - Tools Menu Navigation System Keyboard – uses the navigation software built-in keyboard for all input. This is much more convenient as the keys are displayed bigger on the PDA, and you can still use your Pocket PC keyboard if you’d like to.
Page 100 Part II - Tools Menu 7. GPS OPTIONS (Tools ➔ GPS Options) Manually select the settings for your GPS unit or set to Auto Detect...
Page 101 Note: The COM port number is the Outbound COM Port number that your Computer/PDA use to connect to the GPS unit. Only set this manually if you’re sure what COM port your PC/ PDA use. The Baud Rate should be set to 4800...
Page 102 Part II - Tools Menu 8. GUIDANCE VOLUME (Tools ➔ Guidance Volume) Allows you to adjust the volume level of the navigation system for the voice commands.
Page 103: Part Iii - View Menu
Part III - View Menu VIEW MENU 1.MAP (View ➔ Map) Takes you back to map view...
Page 104 Part III - View Menu 2. GUIDANCE (View ➔ Guidance) Zooms in to your current position and informs you the next maneuver (ex: turn left/right). Tip: By default, this is done automatically by the navigation system. If you wish to change this, go to: Tools ➔...
Page 105 Part III - View Menu 3. ROUTE LIST (View ➔ Route List) Displays text instructions on how to get to your destination...
Page 106 Part III - View Menu 4. GPS INFO (View ➔ GPS Info) Displays GPS status information and other useful information UTC Time – Coordinated Universal Time Local Time – The time in your area Under Location, you can also see your Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude.
Page 107 Part III - View Menu...
Page 108 Part III - View Menu 5. ALMANAC (View ➔ Almanac) Displays Sun/Moon information...
Page 109 Part III - View Menu 6. Zoom in/Zoom out (View ➔ Zoom +/Zoom -) Click on this to zoom in/out of an area. Alternatively, you can use the blue +/- icons on the bottom of the map.
Page 110: Troubleshooting
Please install maps in an alternate location or install more memory on your device. 2. My IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS cannot establish position. Please make sure that you have the unit in an outdoor area, away from tall buildings/structures or any objects that may cause interference. Also, make sure...
Page 111 Troubleshooting If you still cannot establish position, reset the GPS as instructed in the Hardware Quick Start Guide. 3. My PDA becomes unresponsive or very slow after I load the Navigation System. First, make sure your PDA meets the minimum system requirements. You also may want to check all the Running Programs on your PDA.
Page 112 Troubleshooting 5. I’m having trouble establishing Bluetooth communication between my PC/PDA and GPS unit. Please consult the Hardware Quick Start guide for instructions on how to do this. If you still have trouble, please consult the user manual for your Bluetooth device.
Page 113: Specification
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Page 114 Specification...
Page 115: Technical Support
Technical Support If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshoot- ing. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.
Page 116: Radio & Tv Interference Statement
Radio & TV Interference statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Page 117: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTA- TION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Page 118 Contact info. 23 Hubble Irvine, CA 92618 (P) 949.453.8782 (F) 949.453.8785 www.iogear.com...

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