Dual Electronics Corporation XGPS150 User Manual

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How to Connect the XGPS150 with
Microso Surface Tablets (RT & Pro)
is documents contains instructions on how to connect the Dual GPS products (model
XGPS150 and XGPS170) with the rst generation Microso Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets.
(ese instructions also apply to Windows 8 users.)
It is not neccessary to download any special Windows drivers before installing one of the Dual
GPS products.
ere are two main steps to installation: pairing and assigning a COM port. e whole process
will take 5-10 minutes.
Pairing
First, make sure the mode switch on the GPS device is in the “Other” position, and the GPS is
turned on. e blue Bluetooth light should be ashing on the GPS.
Now, on the tablet, begin at the home screen:

Dual Electronics Corporation XGPS150 Specifications

General

Brand	Dual Electronics Corporation
Model	XGPS150
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

Pairing the XGPS150 GPS Device

Initial Pairing Steps

Prepare the GPS device by setting the mode switch to 'Other' and ensuring the blue Bluetooth light is flashing.

Tablet Pairing Configuration

Access tablet settings via the Charms bar to change PC settings and begin the device pairing process.

Device Discovery and Connection

Add the GPS device from the list of available Bluetooth devices and select 'Other' to connect.

Installation and Status

Complete GPS installation, confirm its listing, and understand the 'Offline' status and flashing blue light.

Assigning a COM Port for GPS Connection

Accessing Bluetooth Settings

Navigate to the Desktop view and open Bluetooth settings from the system tray icon.

Adding and Configuring COM Port

Add an outgoing COM port, select the GPS device, and ensure SPP Dev is highlighted to complete setup.