Next Generation GPS Super 51-CH Bluetooth GPS
BT-Q818 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 8029407661A
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After the pairing complete, the system will then find a quick connect device “iBT-GPS” in Bluetooth Manager. In further use, you just need
to click it to connect to this Bluetooth GPS Receiver.
E-3 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”.
E-4 Set correct Serial Port in your map software
Activate your navigation software and make sure to select the correct “Serial Port”.
NOTE 1: In the map software such as TomTom, you might need to change preference and set “Other Bluetooth GPS” according
to PDA/phone model. In some case please consult map software company to vary the setting if you have issue on positioning.
NOTE 2: There might be specific setting requirement per navigation software. Such as Tomtom, please delete other GPS settings
under Tomtom software, and keep one only.
E-5 Switch off the Bluetooth function
Switch off GPS function in your PDA/Smart phone/PC, then the Bluetooth connection will be disconnected automatically. Then put
BT-Q818 power switch to “OFF” position.
F. Function of Auto On-Off (Power saving mode)
BT-Q818 supports
Auto On-Off
(Power saving mode). It can automatically enter sleeping mode after the Bluetooth connectivity is turned
off, so the Blue LED will turn to flash every 5 seconds. Thus you can always power it on with very low power consumption.
Under power saving mode, when detecting Bluetooth is being connected, BT-Q818 will auto wake up itself and the blue LED will turn to
flash every 1 second and GPS Orange LED will be also On.
G. OTHERS
G-1 LED Indicators
LED
Status Symbol
Flash
ON
OFF
1
Power (Red/Green)
Low Power (Red)
Fully charged (Green)
Recharging (Green)
2
Bluetooth (Blue)
Flash per 1 sec.: Bluetooth
connected and transmitting Mode
Flash per 5 sec.: Power saving mode
Not connected/Pairing
GPS not powered
3
GPS (Orange)
GPS position is fixed, Navigation
Detecting Satellite,
GPS position not fix
GPS not powered
G-2 Manufacturing Setting
Baud Rate: 115,200 bps; Datum: WGS-84
G-3 GPS Features
32-channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver with super high sensitivity at -158dBm
Acquisition time: Hot start 1 sec. / Warm start 36 sec. / Cold start 39 sec. (averaged)
G-4 Bluetooth Features
Bluetooth Version: V1.2 / SPP profile
Class 2 with 15 meters in open space
G-5 Overall Features
Low power consumption, built-in rechargeable Lithium battery (up to 32 hrs after fully charged)
Size: 72.2 (L) X 46.5 (W) X 20 (H) mm / Weight: 64.7g (battery included)
H. 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-Q818
Find an open space for your
BT-Q818
Can not turn on the
COM port
Install
BT-Q818
incompletely or the COM port of the
device is being used
Install
BT-Q818
completely or stop other
device that is being used.
Can not find out
BT-Q818
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-Q818
indoor
Go outdoors to improve the poor GPS signal.
