CONTENT 1 BT-318 AT A GLANCE 1.1 appearance and function 1.2 Change battery 1.3 The appearance of GPRS cradle and how to connect it with BT-318 7 1.4 How to insert SIM card into GPRS cradle 2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Product Feature 2.2 Package 2.3 Power Switch 2.4 Power Jack...
2 INTRODUCTION The BT-318 is a GPS receiver with Bluetooth interface and built-in active antenna for high sensitivity to tracking signal. Based on the SiRF star Ⅱe/LP low power chip set and supports all functions(SingleSat updates in reduced visibility, Superior urban canyon performance, FoliageLock for weak signal tracking, etc.).
2.3 Power Switch Power on Power off 2.4 Power Jack The power jack lets you to connect either a DC car power charger (included) or AC power charger (included) to recharge the internal battery. You can either use the included two chargers or an iPAQ-compatible AC adapter.
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Notice: Hold the antenna connector while you plug the external antenna into the BT-318 or unplug the external antenna from the BT-318. Do not pull the cable line.
3 USAGE 3.1 For PDA which built-in Bluetooth (Example: iPAQ 3870/3970) 1. Switch the BT-318 power on. 2. Please refer to the user manual of PDA to enable the Bluetooth of PDA connecting to the BT-318. Some PDAs may need the Bluetooth passkey, the passkey is “2003”.
4. Running the suitable mapping/navigation software and select the correct COM port & baud rate : 38400. Note: Most of the applications, the Bluetooth device have an “auto-detect” feature that you do not need to select Baud Rate. 3.4 How to test your Bluetooth GPS Receiver ? The testing program only supports the Microsoft Windows CE &...
4.3 FCC Notices 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, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation .
5 How to get on internet by using GPRS Cradle The GPRS Cradle is an extended device of BT-318; the main function of it is to make BT-318 connect to GPRS via Bluetooth. Surfing on internet by using GPRS cradle with PC 5.1.1 setup Bluetooth for windows 5.1.1.1 Setup for Windows ME Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right...
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Switch to ‘”Client Applications” then you can find the COM Port which is used by Bluetooth Serial Port, Click OK and back to My Bluetooth Places...
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Select “Find Bluetooth Devices” Then the BT-GPRS device can be searched out (if no one can be found, please check the bluetooth hardware) Double click “BT-GPRS” device , SPP service support will show up Right clickand select “Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port” Then “Bluetooth PIN Code Required”...
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Finish Bluetooth Serial Port connecting Open “Phone and Modem Options” from “Start” “Control Panel”. Click “Add…”.
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Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” and click “Next”.
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Select “Standard 28800 bps Modem”. Select COM Port the “Bluetooth Serial Port” used.
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You could view the COM Port that modem uses in “Modem”...
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Choose “Advanced…” in “Connection” for advanced setting. Key in “ +cgdcont=1,”IP”,”INTERNET” ” in “Extra settings” column and click “OK”. (Attention! APN setting may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firms for exact APN.)
5.1.1.2 Setup for Windows 2000 Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right Select “Advanced Configuration” under the Bluetooth on tools bar Then you may see the Bluetooth Configuration folder Switch to ‘”Client Applications” then you can find the COM Port which is used by Bluetooth...
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Serial Port, Click OK and back to My Bluetooth Places Select “Find Bluetooth Devices” Then the BT-GPRS-XXXXX device can be searched out (if no one can be found, please check the bluetooth hardware) Double click “BT-GPRS-XXXXXX” device , SPP service support will show up Right click and select “Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port”...
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Then “Bluetooth PIN Code Required” will show up Click the bluetooth icon at bottom right, then “Bluetooth PIN Code Request” will show up, please enter “2003” for Bluetooth PIN code and click OK. Finish Bluetooth Serial Port connecting...
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Open “Phone and Modem Options” from “Start” “Control Panel”.
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Click “Add…”in “Modem”. Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” and click “Next”.
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Select “Standard 28800 bps Modem”. Select COM Port the “Buletooth Serial Port” used.
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You could view the COM Port that modem uses in “Modem”. Key in “ +cgdcont=1,”IP”,”INTERNET” ” in “Extra settings” of “Advanced” and click “OK”. (Attention! APN setting may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firms for exact APN.)
5.1.1.3 Setup for Windows XP Please make sure that Bluetooth CF card/Dongle has been fitted and work properly Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right Select “Advanced Configuration” under the Bluetooth on tools bar Then you may see the Bluetooth Configuration folder...
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Switch to ‘”Client Applications” then you can find the COM Port which is used by Bluetooth Serial Port Select Search For Devices under Bluetooth Then the BT-GPRS device can be searched out (if no one can be found, please check the bluetooth hardware)
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Double click “BT-GPRS” device , SPP service support will show up Right click and select “Connect to Bluetooth Serial Port” Then “Bluetooth PIN Code Required” will show up Click the bluetooth icon at bottom right, “Bluetooth PIN Code Request” will show up, please enter “2003”...
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Open “Phone and Modem Options” from “Start” “Control Panel”.
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Click “Add…”in “Modem”. Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list” and click “Next”.
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Select “Standard 33600 bps Modem”. Select COM Port the “Buletooth Serial Port” used.
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You could view the COM Port that modem uses in “Modem”. Key in “ +cgdcont=1,”IP”,”INTERNET” ” in “Extra settings” of “Advanced” and click “OK”. (Attention! APN setting may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firms for exact APN.)
5.1.2 Wireless networking GPRS setting for windows 5.1.2.1 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows ME Open Dial-up Networking setting. Choose “Make New Connection”.
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Key in the name you want to establish. Key in telephone number. (Attention ! Telephone number may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firm for exact number.)
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Dial-up Networking connection is completed. The dial-up connection you just established “My Connection” shows on your desktop. Double-Click the Icon for dial-up. Key in ”User Name” and “Password” and click ”Connect”. (Attention ! ”User Name” and “Password” may vary accroding to different GPRS service firms.
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Windows will start to dial. When finished, it is connected to Internet. This instruction offers common setting steps for GPRS. Different GPRS suppliers may have different setting requirements. You may need an appointed DNS in some case. ou cannot connect to the networ you need to contact your ISP provider to get the correct setting steps After that, you may just double-click the icon for reconnection dial-up.
5.1.2.2 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows 2000 Open “Network and Dial-up Connections” from “Start Setting”. Double-click ”Make New Connection” Click “Next” to continue.
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Key in telephone number. (Attention ! Telephone number may vary accroding to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firm for exact number.) Click “Next” to continue. Click “Next” to continue.
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Key in the name. (You can also click “Add a shortcut to my desktop”) Click “Finish” to complete setting. The dial-up connection you just established shows on your desktop. Double-click the Icon for dial-up. Key in ”User Name” and “Password” and click ”Dial”. (Attention ! ”User Name”...
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Windows will start to dial. When finished, it is connected to Internet. This instruction offers common setting steps for GPRS. Different GPRS suppliers may have different setting requirements. You may need an appointed DNS in some case. ou cannot connect to the networ ou need to contact your ISP provider to get the k, y correct setting steps...
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After that, you may just double-click the icon for reconnection dial-up. IF BT-318 CRADLE is not the only BT SPP device, you may need to connect Bluetooth Serial Port manually. Steps are as follow: Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right Select “Find Bluetooth Devices”...
5.1.2.3 Wireless networking GPRS setting for Windows XP Open “Network and Internet Connections” from “Start Control Panel”. Choose ”Create a connection to the network at your workplace”. Please fill in the information if you have not done it and click “OK” to continue.
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Choose “Dial-up connection” and click “Next” to continue. Key in the name for connection and click “Next” to continue.
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Key in telephone number. (Attention ! Telephone number may vary according to different GPRS service firms. Please contact your GPRS service firm for exact number.) Click “Next” to continue. Click “Finish” to complete setting. (You can also click “Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop”)
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The dial-up connection shows on your desktop if you chose “Add a shortcut to my desktop”. Double-click the Icon for dial-up. Key in ”User Name” and “Password” and click ”Dial”. (Attention ! ”User Name” and “Password” may vary accroding to different GPRS service firms.
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correct setting steps After that, you may just double-click the icon for reconnection dial-up. IF BT-318 CRADLE is not the only BT SPP device, you may need to connect Bluetooth Serial Port manually. Steps are as follow: Double click the Bluetooth icon at bottom right Select “Find Bluetooth Devices”...
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STEP 5: Modify… STEP 6: In the Internet Settings window, tap New…...
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STEP 7: Insert a name for connection and select a modem from the modem menu. Set the Baud rate to 115200 and tab the Advanced… STEP 8: Disable all checkbox on Terminal. And Data Bits set 8 , Parity set None , Stop Bits set 1 ,...
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STEP 9: Make sure use server-assigned IP addresses is selected and then tab Name Servers. STEP 10: Make sure use server-assigned addresses is selected and tab ok.
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STEP 11: Next STEP 12: Leave country code Area code blank and enter the phone number *99# phone number . And tab Next...
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STEP 13: Key in +cgdcont=1,”ip”,”internet” in the extra dial-string modem commands and tab finish STEP 14:...
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STEP 5: Then you would see a window as below, select the device with “BT-GPRS-XXXXXX” This instruction offers common setting steps for GPRS. Different GPRS suppliers may have different setting requirements. You may need an appointed DNS in some case. ou cannot connect to the networ ou need to contact your ISP provider to get the k, y...
5.1.6 Setup and connect to GPRS network for Pocket PC 2003 STEP 1: Tap Start, Settings to set up the dialing parameters. STEP 2: Select Add a new modem connection...
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STEP 3: Key in the name for connection and select a modem name which is “GPRS SPP MODEM” . STEP 4: Key in the phone number *99# and tab Next button.
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STEP 5: Key in the User name Password but leave Domain blank and to tab Finish STEP 6: Tab the . Icon to start the dialing program.
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STEP 7: Tab the phone number *99# icon to connect to GPRS system. STEP 8: Hide button to close this window .
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STEP 9: Then you would see a window as below, select the device with “BT-GPRS-XXXXXX” This instruction offers common setting steps for GPRS. Different GPRS suppliers may have different setting requirements. You may need an appointed DNS in some case. ou cannot connect to the networ ou need to contact your ISP provider to get the k, y...
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