2-067-182-01 (1) Bluetooth GPS Unit Owners 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. GU-BT1 2004 Sony Corporation Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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. 2 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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 3 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Introduction This unit is able to determine its current location. Connecting this unit to a Sony Personal Entertainment Organizer (hereafter referred to as CLI 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 CLI 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 CLI 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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Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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 5 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Location of controls Receptor for the GPS signals BLUETO OTH GPS UNIT GU-BT1 MARK STANDBY POWER ON/OFF 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 6 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Inserting a battery Insert 2 AA dry batteries (supplied)
(Sony AA alkaline batteries or nickel hydrogen rechargable batteries recommended) 1 Slide the cover down and lift open. OPEN 2 Insert 2 AA dry batteries. Insert with the + and terminals of the batteries aligned with the + and marks of this unit. 3 Close the cover and slide it back into position until it clicks. You can use the batteries in this unit for about 12 hours continuously (at normal temperatures). continue to next page t 7 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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. Battery compartment cover 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. Bracket 8 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) How to use this unit Before inserting batteries Note Before you perform wireless communication for the first time between this unit and your CLI handheld, you need to install Leplan into your CLI handheld. For details, refer to the Application manual. When you connect this unit to your CLI handheld for the first time When you connect this unit to your CLI handheld for the first time, you need to bond your CLI handheld. For details, refer to the Application manual or Read this first of your CLI handheld. What is bonding?
To enable Bluetooth communication between this unit and your CLI handheld, you must register your CLI handheld on this unit. This process is referred to as bonding, which is necessary to prevent access from another, unauthorized Bluetooth compatible CLI 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 NO. 0000000 Serial number 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 CLI handhelds can be registered. If you register a further CLI handheld, the oldest previously registered Passkey is erased. 9 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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. POWER ON/OFF STANDBY 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 CLI handheld. When the connection is complete, the blink pattern of Bluetooth LED changes. GPS/BATT LED Bluetooth LED 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. 10 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Confirming your current location by your CLI 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. the sky antenna POWER ON/OFF STANDBY MARK 11 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Other functions MARK button POWER ON/OFF STANDBY switch 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. MARK 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 CLI 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 12 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) 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 CLI 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 CLI 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 button CLEAR 13 Actual total number:
Sony GU-BT1 (US) 2-067-182-01 (1) Specifications GPS Communication Reception frequency 1575.42 MHz
(L1 band, C/A code) 12 channel all in view Tracking: 152 dBm Trapping: 139 dBm Approx. 1 second Reception method Reception sensitivity Positioning update time Positioning accuracy 5 m (16.4 ft.) (2DRMS, 130 dBm) Wireless Communication Communication method Output Bluetooth standard Ver. 1.1 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 band 2.4 GHz band (2.400 GHz 2.4835 GHz) Power Source/General*3 Power source DC 3.0 V (AA dry battery 2, Power consumption alkaline batteries recommended ) MAX 360 mW Operating temperature Operating life Approx. 12 hours (at 0 C 40 C (32 F 140 F) temperature 25 C (77 F)) Operating life is different according to the working temperature and environment. 60 89 18 mm
(2 3/8 3 5/8 23/32 in.)(w/h/
d) (not including projections) Approx. 72 g (3 oz.)(not including dry batteries) Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories See page 5.
*1 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.
*2 Bluetooth standard profiles specify the usage purpose for Bluetooth devices communicating with each other.
*3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. 14 Actual total number:
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