Qstarz BL-818GT Quick Start Manual

GNSS Support
What's in the box
Please make sure you have everything included in the package.
Note
Product operation guide and download info, please find the
Download Index file stored in the system memory of
BL-818GT or scan below QR code, and you can read or
install accordingly under internet connection.
Installing the Battery
Remove the back cover by pushing the battery cover release tab
with your thumbnail.
Insert the battery, and align the battery contacts with the terminals
in the battery compartment.
Place the back cover over the battery compartment, and press it
downward until it clicks into place.
Note
Do not stick anything on back cover.
Charging the BL-818GT
Please FULLY charge the BL-818GT for the first time use by
connecting the supplied Micro USB cable through computer or car's
cigarette adaptor.
Risk of explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
BL-818GT Function buttons
Power button: Press and hold to power on/off.
Press to show battery status. (Top to down each LED
indicates 20%)
G-Sensor button: Press & hold 1 second to calibrate G-sensor.
Device Charging and Updating firmware.
Shut down the device. (Inside the rubber cover)
LED Indicators
Low Power
Recharging
1. Fully charged.
2. Device power off
Device power off
GPS position is fixed
1. Searching for GPS satellite signal
2. Device power off
Searching for device
Bluetooth connected
GPS is not connected with satellite
1. GPS position is fixed
2. Device power off
Beep Code
Status Beep code Description
1 Short beep
Power On 1 short beep when device switch On.
1 long and
1 long and short beep when device
Power Off
short beep
switch Off.
2 short beep
GPS fixed 2 short beep when GPS location is fixed.
G-Sensor
2 long beep when G-Sensor button
2 long beep
Calibration
being pressed.
Acquiring Satellite Signal
Hold on Power button to power on BL-818GT.
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Place the device outside under clear view of sky to acquire
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GPS signals.
Acquiring GPS signals may take few minutes. The GPS LED is
●
turning to solid green when it has connected with GPS
satellites.
Note
Before exporting the data to computer please turn off the power.
Update firmware
Download and extract the firmware from Qstarz web site
http://racing.qstarz.com/Products/BL-818GT-FirmwareUpdate.html. If you
need to update the Bootloader, please also download the latest Bootloader
file.
Power off BL-818GT and connect with computer via Micro USB cable.
Copy the firmware file "FW.qst" and Boodloader file "BL.qst" to the root
directory of BL-818GT system memory.
After copying, please select Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
(QSTARZ BL-818GT) in Windows operating system.
Unplug the Micro USB cable, and firmware update will begin automatically.
LEDs will flash in sequence during the update process.
Once firmware update is completed, the device will turn off automatically.
Do not shut down or power off during the update process.
Note
The failure of the firmware update will cause the device irreparable damage.
Before update the latest firmware, please make sure that the battery capacity
is over 50% and the back cover is installed.