Sony Group GUBT1 Bluetooth GPS Unit User Manual GU BT1
Sony Corporation Bluetooth GPS Unit GU BT1
User Manual
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GU-BT1
2004 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. GU-BT1 Serial No.
Bluetooth GPS
Unit
2-067-182-01 (1)
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Warning
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–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.
– In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an
uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna transmitter.
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Table of contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4
Confirming the package contents ..................................................................................... 5
Location of controls ............................................................................................................6
Inserting a battery ............................................................................................................... 7
How to use this unit
Before inserting batteries ................................................................................................... 9
Turning on this unit .......................................................................................................... 10
Other functions .................................................................................................................12
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
This unit is able to determine its current location. Connecting this unit to a Sony
Personal Entertainment Organizer (hereafter referred to as CLIÉ handheld) with
Bluetooth communication capability allows you to indicate your current location on
the “Leplan” map, and to display the distance and route to a destination.
For details about display items and functions of “Leplan,” refer to the “Application
manual.”
About Bluetooth communication
Bluetooth communication is a new wireless technology for the personal network
market. It is the leading standard technology for small scale, close distance
communication at low cost, achieved without the need for complicated cable
connections.
GU-BT1 has the following features.
Bluetooth support enables wireless communication with your CLIÉ handheld within
a range of about 10 m (32.8 ft.). (The actual range will vary depending on factors such
as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around devices such as a microwave
oven, static electricity, interference, radio wave conditions, reception sensitivity or
antenna performance, operating system or software application, etc.)
Devices that can be used with GU-BT1
For information on the Bluetooth compatible devices, refer to our official Sony CLIÉ
Web site:
Customers in USA, Canada and Mexico:
http://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/clie/access/
Customers in Asia-Pacific countries:
http://vaio-online.sony.com/clie/
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Confirming the package contents
Please confirm that all the following accessories are included in the package.
•Bluetooth GPS unit (1)
•AA dry battery (2)
•Strap (1)
•CD-ROM (1) (Application installation disc)
•Operating Instructions (1)
•Application manual (1)
• Warranty card (1)
Use the strap to avoid dropping your Bluetooth GPS unit
Attaching the strap
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Location of controls
POWER ON
/
OFF STANDBY MARK
BLUETOOTH GPS UNIT
GU-BT1
1 GPS/BATT LED
2 Bluetooth LED
3 CLEAR button (on the back of this unit)
4 MARK button
5 POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch
Receptor for the GPS signals
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Inserting a battery
Insert 2 AA dry batteries (supplied)
(Sony AA alkaline batteries or nickel hydrogen rechargable batteries recommended)
OPEN
1Slide the cover down and lift open.
2Insert 2 AA dry batteries.
Insert with the + and – terminals of the batteries aligned with the + and – marks of
this unit.
3Close the cover and slide it back into position until it clicks.
continue to next page t
You can use the batteries in this unit for about 12 hours continuously (at normal
temperatures).
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When the battery charge gets low
When the battery charge gets low, the GPS/BATT LED turns from green to orange.
Replace the batteries as soon as possible, when the charge gets low.
Battery compartment cover
The battery compartment cover may come off if the unit is subjected to excessive
shock.
If the battery compartment cover comes off, align the hinge tabs of the battery
compartment cover to the hinge clasps of the unit, and gently snap the cover into
place.
Battery compartment cover
Bracket
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How to use this unit
Before inserting batteries
Note
Before you perform wireless communication for the first time between this unit and your
CLIÉ handheld, you need to install “Leplan” into your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to
the “Application manual.”
When you connect this unit to your CLIÉ handheld for the
first time
When you connect this unit to your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, you need to
bond your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to the “Application manual” or “Read
this first” of your CLIÉ handheld.
What is “bonding”?
To enable Bluetooth communication between this unit and your CLIÉ handheld, you
must register your CLIÉ handheld on this unit. This process is referred to as
“bonding,” which is necessary to prevent access from another, unauthorized
Bluetooth compatible CLIÉ handheld. A common Passkey is used to bond your
device to this unit.
What is a Passkey?
A Passkey is a secret code entered by the user to enable 2 Bluetooth compatible
devices to communicate.
Location of the Passkey
Serial number
0000000
SERIAL NO.
The Passkey is the last 4 digits in the serial number on the back of this unit.
Once connection is authorized, you do not need to enter your Passkey again to
connect.
Up to 8 CLIÉ handhelds can be registered. If you register a further CLIÉ handheld,
the oldest previously registered Passkey is erased.
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Turning on this unit
Notes
• Do not turn on or operate this unit onboard an aircraft. This may interfere with the
aircraft instruments.
•Signals from GPS satellites cannot be received indoors in a tunnel, etc.
Turning on this unit
Slide the POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch to the POWER ON/OFF position.
GPS/BATT LED
Bluetooth LED
The power switch returns to the STANDBY position automatically when you
release it.
Turning on this unit
•Short beeps are emitted and the GPS/BATT LED lights green when this unit is
turned on. Then positioning of your current location starts.
It will take ten seconds or more to position.
After positioning is completed, the blink pattern changes.
•The Bluetooth LED lights blue. Then this unit starts to connect to your CLIÉ
handheld. When the connection is complete, the blink pattern of Bluetooth LED
changes.
Turning off this unit
Slide the POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch to the POWER ON/OFF position.
A short beep and then a long beep is emitted.
POWER ON
/
OFF STANDBY
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Confirming your current location by your CLIÉ handheld
You can confirm the GPS receiving signal and the Bluetooth communication
condition in addition to your current location. For details, refer to the “Application
manual.”
When your current location cannot be displayed correctly
Find a location with as much open sky as possible, position the antenna upwards
towards the sky, and wait for a minute.
POWER ON
/
OFF STANDBY MARK
the sky
antenna
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MARK
Other functions
MARK function
The MARK function records your current location. When you press the MARK
button, a beep is emitted, then positioning information (date, hour, latitude and
longitude) of your current location is recorded in the memory of this unit. The
maximum number of points that can be recorded is 16.
Tips
•This unit can only record up to 16 MARK information points. When the limit is reached,
to record a new MARK information point, you must delete all the MARKs, and then
record a new MARK. To delete all the MARKs, press the MARK button on the unit for
more than 3 seconds. All recorded MARK information points are deleted. (We
recommend saving the MARK information points on your CLIÉ handheld.)
•If the MARK information fails to record, the GPS/BATT LED alternately blinks green and
orange 4 times. Press the MARK button again to record the information.
• You can determine the recording status by the beep emitted.
–MARK information recording: 3 short beeps
–MARK information unable to record: 5 short beeps
–MARK information deleting: 1 short beep and 1 long beep
MARK button
POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch
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STANDBY mode
When you slide the POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position,
a beep is emitted, and the blinking interval of the GPS/BATT LED is longer than
usual.
When the “Leplan” on your CLIÉ handheld is turned on and connected to this unit,
GPS function starts positioning. When the “Leplan” is turned off, connection to this
unit is canceled and the power is turned off to save the battery.
POWER ON
/
OFF STANDBY
Auto Power off function
If the connection between this unit and your CLIÉ handheld is broken for 15 minutes,
this unit turns off automatically.
CLEAR button
When you press the CLEAR button, a short beep is emitted, and the GPS/BATT LED
and Bluetooth LED blink 4 times. A long beep is emitted again and the unit is turned
off. This unit then goes back to the initial mode, and any information recorded
(registration device information and MARK information) is deleted. It may cause a
malfunction if you press the CLEAR button too forcefully.
CLEAR
CLEAR button
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GPS Communication
Reception frequency
1575.42 MHz
(L1 band, C/A code)
Reception method
12 channel all in view
Reception sensitivity
Tracking: –152 dBm
Trapping: –139 dBm
Positioning update time
Approx. 1 second
Positioning accuracy
5 m (16.4 ft.) (2DRMS, –130
dBm)
Wireless Communication
Communication method
Bluetooth standard Ver. 1.1
Output Bluetooth standard Power
Class 2
Communication range*1
line of sight Approx. 10 m
(32.8 ft.)
Supported Bluetooth profiles*2
Serial Port Profile
Frequency band2.4 GHz band (2.400 GHz –
2.4835 GHz)
Specifications
*1Actual range will vary depending on
factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around devices
such as a microwave oven, static
electricity, interference, radio wave
conditions, reception sensitivity or
antenna performance, operating system
or software application, etc.
*2Bluetooth standard profiles specify the
usage purpose for Bluetooth devices
communicating with each other.
*3Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Power Source/General*3
Power source DC 3.0 V (AA dry battery × 2,
alkaline batteries
recommended )
Power consumption
MAX 360 mW
Operating temperature
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 140 °F)
Operating life Approx. 12 hours (at
temperature 25 °C (77 °F))
Operating life is different
according to the working
temperature and
environment.
Dimensions 60 × 89 × 18 mm
(2 3/8 × 3 5/8 × 23/32 in.)(w/h/
d) (not including projections)
Mass Approx. 72 g (3 oz.)(not
including dry batteries)
Supplied accessories
See page 5.
About Bluetooth communication
Bluetooth communication is a new wireless
technology for the personal network
market. It is the leading standard
technology for small scale, close distance
communication at low cost, achieved
without the need for complicated cable
connections.
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