Sony Group GUBT1 Bluetooth GPS Unit User Manual GU BT1

Sony Corporation Bluetooth GPS Unit GU BT1

User Manual

Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)GU-BT1 2004 Sony CorporationOwner’s RecordThe 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 thisproduct.Model No. GU-BT1 Serial No.Bluetooth GPSUnit2-067-182-01 (1)
2Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)WarningCAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in thismanual 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 thatmay cause undesired operation.Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correct theinterference 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 thereceiver 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 anuncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located oroperating in conjunction with any other antenna transmitter.
3Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Table of contentsIntroduction ......................................................................................................................... 4Confirming the package contents ..................................................................................... 5Location of controls ............................................................................................................6Inserting a battery ............................................................................................................... 7How to use this unitBefore inserting batteries ................................................................................................... 9Turning on this unit .......................................................................................................... 10Other functions .................................................................................................................12Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 14
4Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)IntroductionThis unit is able to determine its current location. Connecting this unit to a SonyPersonal Entertainment Organizer (hereafter referred to as CLIÉ handheld) withBluetooth communication capability allows you to indicate your current location onthe “Leplan” map, and to display the distance and route to a destination.For details about display items and functions of “Leplan,” refer to the “Applicationmanual.”About Bluetooth communicationBluetooth communication is a new wireless technology for the personal networkmarket. It is the leading standard technology for small scale, close distancecommunication at low cost, achieved without the need for complicated cableconnections.GU-BT1 has the following features.Bluetooth support enables wireless communication with your CLIÉ handheld withina range of about 10 m (32.8 ft.). (The actual range will vary depending on factors suchas obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around devices such as a microwaveoven, static electricity, interference, radio wave conditions, reception sensitivity orantenna performance, operating system or software application, etc.)Devices that can be used with GU-BT1For information on the Bluetooth compatible devices, refer to our official Sony CLIÉWeb 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/
5Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Confirming the package contentsPlease 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 unitAttaching the strap
6Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Location of controlsPOWER ON/OFF STANDBY MARKBLUETOOTH GPS UNITGU-BT11 GPS/BATT LED2 Bluetooth LED3 CLEAR button (on the back of this unit)4 MARK button5 POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switchReceptor for the GPS signals
7Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Inserting a batteryInsert 2 AA dry batteries (supplied)(Sony AA alkaline batteries or nickel hydrogen rechargable batteries recommended)OPEN1Slide the cover down and lift open.2Insert 2 AA dry batteries.Insert with the + and – terminals of the batteries aligned with the + and – marks ofthis unit.3Close the cover and slide it back into position until it clicks.continue to next page tYou can use the batteries in this unit for about 12 hours continuously (at normaltemperatures).
8Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)When the battery charge gets lowWhen 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 coverThe battery compartment cover may come off if the unit is subjected to excessiveshock.If the battery compartment cover comes off, align the hinge tabs of the batterycompartment cover to the hinge clasps of the unit, and gently snap the cover intoplace.Battery compartment coverBracket
9Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)How to use this unitBefore inserting batteriesNoteBefore you perform wireless communication for the first time between this unit and yourCLIÉ handheld, you need to install “Leplan” into your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer tothe “Application manual.”When you connect this unit to your CLIÉ handheld for thefirst timeWhen you connect this unit to your CLIÉ handheld for the first time, you need tobond your CLIÉ handheld. For details, refer to the “Application manual” or “Readthis first” of your CLIÉ handheld.What is “bonding”?To enable Bluetooth communication between this unit and your CLIÉ handheld, youmust register your CLIÉ handheld on this unit. This process is referred to as“bonding,” which is necessary to prevent access from another, unauthorizedBluetooth compatible CLIÉ handheld. A common Passkey is used to bond yourdevice to this unit.What is a Passkey?A Passkey is a secret code entered by the user to enable 2 Bluetooth compatibledevices to communicate.Location of the PasskeySerial number0000000SERIAL 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 toconnect.Up to 8 CLIÉ handhelds can be registered. If you register a further CLIÉ handheld,the oldest previously registered Passkey is erased.
10Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Turning on this unitNotes• Do not turn on or operate this unit onboard an aircraft. This may interfere with theaircraft instruments.•Signals from GPS satellites cannot be received indoors in a tunnel, etc.Turning on this unitSlide the POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch to the POWER ON/OFF position.GPS/BATT LEDBluetooth LEDThe power switch returns to the STANDBY position automatically when yourelease it.Turning on this unit•Short beeps are emitted and the GPS/BATT LED lights green when this unit isturned 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 CLIÉhandheld. When the connection is complete, the blink pattern of Bluetooth LEDchanges.Turning off this unitSlide 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
11Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Confirming your current location by your CLIÉ handheldYou can confirm the GPS receiving signal and the Bluetooth communicationcondition in addition to your current location. For details, refer to the “Applicationmanual.”When your current location cannot be displayed correctlyFind a location with as much open sky as possible, position the antenna upwardstowards the sky, and wait for a minute.POWER ON/OFF STANDBY MARKthe skyantenna
12Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)MARKOther functionsMARK functionThe MARK function records your current location. When you press the MARKbutton, a beep is emitted, then positioning information (date, hour, latitude andlongitude) of your current location is recorded in the memory of this unit. Themaximum 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 thenrecord a new MARK. To delete all the MARKs, press the MARK button on the unit formore than 3 seconds. All recorded MARK information points are deleted. (Werecommend saving the MARK information points on your CLIÉ handheld.)•If the MARK information fails to record, the GPS/BATT LED alternately blinks green andorange 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 beepMARK buttonPOWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch
13Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)STANDBY modeWhen 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 thanusual.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 thisunit is canceled and the power is turned off to save the battery.POWER ON/OFF STANDBYAuto Power off functionIf the connection between this unit and your CLIÉ handheld is broken for 15 minutes,this unit turns off automatically.CLEAR buttonWhen you press the CLEAR button, a short beep is emitted, and the GPS/BATT LEDand Bluetooth LED blink 4 times. A long beep is emitted again and the unit is turnedoff. This unit then goes back to the initial mode, and any information recorded(registration device information and MARK information) is deleted. It may cause amalfunction if you press the CLEAR button too forcefully.CLEARCLEAR button
14Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)GPS CommunicationReception frequency1575.42 MHz(L1 band, C/A code)Reception method12 channel all in viewReception sensitivityTracking: –152 dBmTrapping: –139 dBmPositioning update timeApprox. 1 secondPositioning accuracy5 m (16.4 ft.) (2DRMS, –130dBm)Wireless CommunicationCommunication methodBluetooth standard Ver. 1.1Output Bluetooth standard PowerClass 2Communication range*1line of sight Approx. 10 m(32.8 ft.)Supported Bluetooth profiles*2Serial Port ProfileFrequency band2.4 GHz band (2.400 GHz –2.4835 GHz)Specifications*1Actual range will vary depending onfactors such as obstacles betweendevices, magnetic fields around devicessuch as a microwave oven, staticelectricity, interference, radio waveconditions, reception sensitivity orantenna performance, operating systemor software application, etc.*2Bluetooth standard profiles specify theusage purpose for Bluetooth devicescommunicating with each other.*3Design and specifications are subject tochange without notice.Power Source/General*3Power source DC 3.0 V (AA dry battery × 2,alkaline batteriesrecommended )Power consumptionMAX 360 mWOperating temperature0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 140 °F)Operating life Approx. 12 hours (attemperature 25 °C (77 °F))Operating life is differentaccording to the workingtemperature andenvironment.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.)(notincluding dry batteries)Supplied accessoriesSee page 5.About Bluetooth communicationBluetooth communication is a new wirelesstechnology for the personal networkmarket. It is the leading standardtechnology for small scale, close distancecommunication at low cost, achievedwithout the need for complicated cableconnections.
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Actual total number: Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1)Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

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