iGPS-BT User Manual 
FCC Notices 
 
This device complies with Part 15(b and c) of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to 
the following conditions: 
 
•  This device may not cause harmful interference. 
•  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation. 
 
CAUTION: Change or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 
 
Class B 
 
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 manufacturer’s 
instruction manual, may cause interference with 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, you are encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
• 
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 
the receiver is connected. 
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. 
FCC ID# Q7M-IGPS-BT 
      
 
 
 
CE Notices 
 
This device has been tested and found to comply with CE marking according to the 
R&TTE Directive, 99/5/EEC.  The test standards are listed below: 
 
CE/LVD 
 
 
CE/EMC   
 
 
 
 
Radio Spectrum 
 
 
EN60950: 1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 
EN301 489-17 V 1.1.1: 09-2000 
EN301 489-1   V 1.3.1: 09-2001 
EN300 328-1   V 1.3.1: 12-2001 
EN300 328-2   V 1.2.1: 12-2001 
 
 
 
 
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I.  
 
 
 
iGPS-360 Receiver and Bluetooth Dock 
 
iGPS-BT 
Dock 
DC Jack 
for charging 
Bluetooth Status 
Indicator 
(Internal Blue LED)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DC Jack 
iGPS-360
Receiver
On/Off 
Switch 
 
 
 
 
 
-  Plug either the DC charging adapter (included in PT200 and PT300) or 
AC battery charger (included in PT100 and PXT02 accessory) into the 
DC Jack to charge the battery. 
Refer to III. Battery charging instructions. 
iGPS-BT will need to be charged for approximately 2-3 hours before 
initial use. 
- 
 
On/Off Switch 
-  Turns the iGPS-BT on or off.  Blue LED’s will light up when powered. 
 
Bluetooth Status Indicator (Internal Blue LED) 
-  Blinking: Searching for Bluetooth signal 
-  Steady: Bluetooth communication established, ready to use. 
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use. 
 
Bluetooth connection. 
 
2.  Turn on the iGPS-BT.  The status indicator will blink as it searches for a 
3.  Launch the Bluetooth configuration software on your mobile device. (This 
should be provided by the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device) 
 
4.  Have the Bluetooth configuration software search for any Bluetooth 
devices present.  It should detect the iGPS-BT and list it as an available 
device (a “Pharos iGPS-BT” icon should be displayed). 
 
5.  Select the “Pharos iGPS-BT” device.  Depending on your Bluetooth 
software, this should bring up a screen that will ask for a PIN Code or 
Security PIN.  Enter the following PIN code: 
 
IMPORTANT 
PIN Code: 12345678 
(Please memorize this code for future use) 
 
6.  After the PIN number is entered, a connection between your mobile device 
and the iGPS-BT should be established.  The blue LED on the iGPS-BT 
dock will change from blinking to a steady glow. 
 
7.  Once a connection is established, check the properties of the iGPS-BT in 
the Bluetooth configuration software and make a note as to what number 
COM port is assigned to it.  The navigation software that will be used will 
require this COM port number.  Or check the COM port setting for your 
Pocket PC in the Quick Start Guide. 
 
For more information regarding the iGPS-BT setup, please visit our 
Support  Product Support  Bluetooth Setup page at 
www.pharosgps.com. 
II.   iGPS-BT Setup (see walkthrough guides at the end of this section) 
 
1.  The iGPS-BT will need to be charged for two to three hours before initial 
 
Hints & Tips 
• 
 
•  GPS receiver must have a direct view to the sky.  GPS receiver does 
not work well indoors. 
If possible, make sure the GPS is stationary when getting the initial 
satellite position lock.  Allow 1-2 minutes at initial start-up for the GPS 
receiver to acquire a satellite lock for tracking. 
•  Make sure that the communication (COM) port is configured correctly 
in the navigation software being used to ensure proper functioning of 
the GPS system. 
 
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Walkthrough Guides 
iGPS-BT  Setup  for  Pocket  PCs  with  built-in  Bluetooth  Technology  running  the 
Windows Mobile Pocket PC OS 
 
Steps 1 – 10: How to Pair the iGPS-BT with your Pocket PC’s Bluetooth Manager 
Steps 11 – 15: Establishing a Bluetooth Connection using Ostia 
 
 
 
 
1. Make sure that the iGPS-BT is turned 
on (the blue light will be flashing). Tap the 
Bluetooth icon in the lower right-hand 
corner and select “Bluetooth Manager” 
 
 
2. To create a shortcut, tap on “New”, 
“Connect” (For some devices, you may 
not need to select “Connect” before 
proceeding to the next step) 
 
 
3. Select “Explore a Bluetooth device”, 
and tap on “Next” 
 
4. To create the connection to the Pharos 
iGPS-BT, select: “Tap here to choose a 
device” 
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5. Provided that your iGPS-BT is turned 
on and fully charged, it will be discovered. 
Tap on the “Pharos iGPS-BT” icon to 
select it 
 
6. Enter the Passkey: 12345678, and 
select “OK” in the upper right-hand 
corner 
7. Select “GPS RFcom” so that it 
becomes highlighted, and tap on “Next” 
 
8. The shortcut has been created. Tap 
on “Finish” 
 
 
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9.Tap and hold on the “Pharos iGPS-
BT: GPS RFcom” icon, select 
“Connect” from the Menu that appears 
 
 
10. Once the GPS has a connection, the 
icon will change to Green. You will also 
notice that the Blue light on the GPS itself 
is now a solid, steady Blue. 
11. Open Pharos Ostia on your Pocket 
PC, click through the Warning screens, 
and tap on “Tools”, “Options”… 
 
 
12. …”Select Comm”. To select the 
appropriate COM Port for your Pocket PC 
(with built-in Bluetooth Technology), refer 
to the list here: 
 
iPAQ 22XX/51XX/54XX/55XX – COM8 
iPAQ 41XX/43XX – COM6 
iPAQ 194X – COM5 
Dell Axim X3i/X30 – COM7 
Toshiba e80X – COM6 
ASUS A620BT/A716 – COM6 
HTC XDAII – COM4 
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13. Now that the COM Port is setup, you 
can Enable the GPS by tapping on the 
RED Smiley face 
 
14. Select “YES” to Enable the GPS 
 
 
For Bluetooth setup on other devices, please visit: www.pharosgps.com for 
walkthrough guides under the Support section. 
 
 
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