About this manual Congratulations on purchasing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver. The GPS 9553 Series consists of the GPS 9553 and the GPS 9553X models. This manual provides information about the product features, applica- tions, and usage. Read this document carefully before using the product to avoid difficulties while using it.
GPS9553_UM.book Page iii Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Safety instructions Please read through the following safety instructions carefully to avoid damage to the product and to others while using the product. • Be aware of traffic safety regulations. To prevent accidents, refrain from using the product while driving.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page iv Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM • Do not leave the GPS 9553 Series in your car unattended. The vehicle may be exposed to direct sunlight which can damage the product. • When using the product for the first time, use it outdoors to determine your...
Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Features ...................... 2 Applications ....................2 Package contents..................3 About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver... 4 Getting started Charging the battery................... 8 Changing the battery .................. 9 Installing the software................10...
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GPS9553_UM.book Page vi Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Viewing NMEA output (Development)..........18 Appendix Specifications................... 19 Limited warranty..................22 Safety cautions ..................23 Frequently asked questions / troubleshooting.......... 23 Regulatory notices ................... 26 FCC Class B ..................26 CE....................... 27 ITE......................
Bluetooth-equipped devices. Now you can take advantage of the GPS 9553 Series along with a Bluetooth device such as a PDA or smart phone to locate your position with ease and accuracy. The device can also be used with the newly emerging Location Based Services (LBS) applications.
GPS9553_UM.book Page 2 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Features • Latest SiRF Star III chipset • 20 channels with All-In-View tracking and SiRFStar high sensitivity software • Superior sensitivity for urban canyon and foliage environments •...
Neck strap (GPS 9553X only) • The USB cable should only be used to charge the GPS 9553 Series. Do not use it for data transfer or to connect any USB device to the GPS 9553 Series. • The power adapter shown here is for reference only. The actual adapter may vary depending on the region of purchase.
GPS9553_UM.book Page 4 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver About the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Blue-...
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 5 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver tooth Receiver The GPS 9553 Series is compact and sleek, making it one of the smallest GPS receivers. The following illustration and table provide more information about the product components.
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• Blue: GPS 9553 Series currently in use and connected to a Bluetooth-enabled device. Power switch Slide to turn the device on or off. GPS indicator • Red: GPS 9553 Series battery recharging in progress. The LED is turned off after battery is completely charged.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 7 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Introducing the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Component Description Battery com- Press and slide battery to change battery. partment tab...
GPS9553_UM.book Page 8 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Getting started Getting started Charging the battery You can charge the GPS 9553 Series using the power adapter or the cigarette lighter adapter as illustrated: • Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the...
GPS9553_UM.book Page 9 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Getting started Changing the battery If you need to remove or change the battery for the GPS 9553 model, follow these steps: 1. Press the tab on the battery compartment at the back of the device and slide the battery in the direction shown.
Install the Navigator application on your mobile device from the CD. The USB driver and SD driver included on the disc are not needed for the GPS 9553 Series. You can use them for other GPS products from Leadtek.
Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Now you are ready to get your position using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver. Before you proceed, make sure that you have installed the CE Navigator application on your mobile device.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 12 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver 2. Tap the Bluetooth icon again and select the “Bluetooth Manager” item. 3. From the Bluetooth Manager toolbar, tap “New | Connect!” to connect to all Bluetooth devices in the sur- rounding area.
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5. Tap inside the device selection box to display a list of devices. Click “Next” to continue. 6. Tap the “Leadtek 9553” icon to view the device ser- vices. 7. Select the “ZV-SPP” service and tap “Next” to create a...
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 14 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver 8. Tap “Finish” to complete the procedure. 9. From the “My Shortcuts” tab, tap the “Leadtek 9553: ZV-SPP” icon and select the “Connect” option to con- nect to it.
Make sure that the utility is installed on your PDA as described in “Installing the software” on page 10. This user manual provides instructions on how to use the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver. For more detailed information about WinFast Navigator, refer to the docu- mentation provided with the application.
Refer to the following sections to learn how to configure the port setting and use the utility. Remember to disconnect the GPS 9553 Series after you have finished using it to release the COM port for other applications or users. Tap View on the PDA screen and then select Discon- nect or Exit to disconnect.
Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Viewing the location (Navigation) When you set the correct port and the GPS 9553 Series is con- nected successfully, the Navigator screen displays your position. Your position, latitude, longitude, velocity, and alti- tude are displayed.
GPS9553_UM.book Page 18 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Using the Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Bluetooth Receiver Viewing NMEA output (Development) To view detailed NMEA (National Marine Electronics Associ- ation) output, tap “View” and select the “Development” item.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 20 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix Warm start 38 sec. average typical TTFF Cold start 42 sec. average typical TTFF Dynamic conditions Altitude 18000 meters (60000 feet) max. Velocity 515 m/s (1000 knots) max. Acceleration 5g max. Jerk 20 m/s max.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 21 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix Environmental characteristic Operating tempera- 10° C ~ +65° C ture range Storage temperature -20° C ~ +65° C range Physical characteristics Length 61.4 mm (2.42 in) Width 42.3 mm (1.66 in) Height 25.4 mm (1.00 in) Weight...
Appendix Limited warranty Leadtek warrants to the original purchaser of this product that it shall be free of defects resulting from workmanship or components for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale. Defects covered by this warranty shall be corrected either by repair or, at Leadtek's discretion by replacement.
GPS9553_UM.book Page 23 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix Safety 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.
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Tap OK. 2. Tap Tools | Command and select Cold Start. Click OK to reset the GPS 9553 Series. Under what circumstances do I have to perform Cold Start? If you have not used the GPS for positioning for a period longer than two...
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Why can't I get the GPS to position correctly at home or near areas close to windows? The GPS 9553 Series is intended to be used for outdoor positioning and navigation because satellite signals cannot be received with sufficient sig- nal strength indoors.
GPS9553_UM.book Page 26 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix Regulatory notices FCC Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules 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 FCC ID:I2I LR9553X than "outdoor"...
GPS9553_UM.book Page 27 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
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GPS9553_UM.book Page 28 Monday, August 22, 2005 7:07 PM Appendix Class B ITE Class B ITE is a category of apparatus which satisfies the Class B ITE distur- bance limits. Class B ITE is intended primarily for use in the domestic environ- ment and may include: •...
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Fax: +1 510 490 7759 http://www.gpsleadtek.com Europe Headquarters Leadtek Research Europe B.V. Sloterweg 305 1171 VC Badhoevedrop, Netherlands Phone: +31-20-4-109-100 Fax: +31-20-4-109-111 Leadtek GPS 9553 Series Wireless Blue- tooth Receiver User Manual Version C CODE: LR9553 May 2005 P/N: W0501013...
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