New Generation GPS MTK Bluetooth GPS
BT-Q815 Quick Guide
Qstarz International Co., Ltd.
6F-2, No. 160, Ming Chuan E. Rd., Sec. 6, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel: +886 2 2792 0061 Fax: +886 2 2792 0062 E-Mail: info@Qstarz.com Web: www.Qstarz.com
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D. Start to use
D-1 Fully charge the battery when using at the first time
A fully charged battery can last for 30 hours continuously operation with solar battery.
NOTE: In firstly Use of this Mini Solar Bluetooth GPS Receiver, we strongly recommend you to bring Bluetooth GPS Receiver
outdoor or open sky at least 5~15 minutes for sure 3D position fixed and almanac updated.
D-2 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA/Smart phone or PC
Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please press power button 1~2 seconds to power on BT-Q815 Receiver for paring
and check if your device is equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD Bluetooth card or Bluetooth
dongle.
NOTE: The pairing procedure is required to execute in the first time only. And the pass code is “
0000
” if required.
D-3 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window
After the pairing complete, the system will then find a quick connect device “BT GPS” in Bluetooth Manager. In further use, you just need to
click it to connect to this Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
D-4 Check the Serial Port in Bluetooth Setting
After complete pairing with the Receiver, please click “Serial Port” to confirm the assigned COM port. If you use PDA/PC to pair the GPS
Receiver, please check “Outbound COM port”.
D-5 Set correct Serial Port in your map software
Activate your navigation software and make sure to select the correct “Serial Port”.
NOTE: In the map software such as TomTom, you might need to change preference and set “Other Bluetooth GPS” or “Other
Cable NMEA GPS” according to PDA/phone model. In some case please consult map software company to vary the setting if you
have issue on positioning.
D-6 Turn off GPS unit
Press BT-Q815 power button 1~2 seconds to power off the device.
E. OTHERS
E-1 LED Indicators
LED
Status
Flash
ON
OFF
1
Power (Green/Red)
Low Power (Green flashing)
Recharging (Green flashing)
Sufficient Power (Green)
Activated (Red)
2
Bluetooth (Blue)
Flashing 3 times/sec (in pairing mode),
Flashing for every 1 second (Bluetooth connected)
GPS not powered
3
GPS (Red)
GPS position is fixed, Navigation (Flashing for
every 3 second)
Detecting Satellite, GPS
position not fix
GPS not powered
E-2 Manufacturing Setting
Protocol: NMEA 0183, ASCII (Default
：
GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG)
Baud Rate: 9600,N,8,1(Default); Datum: WGS-84
E-3 GPS Features
MTK GPS Receiver with super high sensitivity at -158dBm
Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz; C/A Code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Acquisition time: Hot start 2 sec. / Warm start 36 sec / Cold start 37 sec. (averaged)
E-4 Bluetooth Features
Bluetooth Version: V1.2 / SPP profile
Class 2 with 10 meters in open space
E-5 Overall Features
Ultra Low power consumption, built-in rechargeable 900mAh Lithium battery (up to 30 hrs after fully charged)
Size: 52.0 (W) X 82.0 (L) X 21.0 (H) mm / Weight < 70g (battery excluded)
F. Trouble Shooting
Problems
Reasons
Methods
No position output but timer is
counting
Weak or no GPS signal can be received at the
place of
BT-Q815
Find an open space for your
BT-Q815
Execute fail
Bluetooth function unstable
Re-Start PDA or PC or re-install software
Can not turn on the
COM port
Install
BT-Q815
incompletely or the COM port of
the device is being used
Install
BT-Q815
completely or stop other
device that is being used.
Can not find out
BT-Q815
Poor connection
Re-Start PDA or PC and re-install software.
No Signal
No action for few minutes may cause the Pocket
PC enter power saving mode. It may close the
COM port at the same time.
Close the application and execute it again to
re-open the COM port.
No Signal
Weak or no GPS signal when using
BT-Q815
indoor
Go outdoors to improve the poor GPS signal.
Can not be recharged by solar
panel
BT-Q815
can be charged under enough sunshine. Please
replace
BT-Q815
under the open sky
or with enough sunshine.
