Qstarz BT-Q818 User Manual

BT-Q818 Super 51-CH Performance Bluetooth GPS Receiver
BT-Q818 Quick Installation Guide
Thank you for purchasing Qstarz BT-Q818 Super 51-CH Performance Bluetooth GPS Receiver. It
provides 51-Channel All-In-View Tracking and 32 hours of navigation with Smart Power control for
power saving.
A. Standard Package
GPS Unit BT-Q818 (1) + Lithium-ION Rechargeable Battery (2) + Cigarette Adapter (3) + Optional Travel Charger (4) + Warranty Card +
Quick Installation Guide. (* Travel Charger plug type might be adjusted according to corresponding countries.)
1. 2. 3. 4. (Optional)
B. Appearance
1. Power jack (mini USB type)
2. Power switch
3. Battery status LED (Red/Green)
4. Bluetooth status LED (Blue)
5. GPS status LED (Orange)
6. Internal antenna
C. Battery installation
C-1 Put Battery in place: Press the PUSH button on the bottom side of the unit (1) and pull out the battery cover. Insert battery in the
unit (2) and put battery cover on to the cabinet (3), then push down and force it forward to fit firmly (4).
1. 2. 3. 4.
C-2 Take Battery out: Press the PUSH button on the bottom side of the unit (1) and pull out the battery cover (2). Then take out the
battery from the unit (3).
1. 2. 3.
D. Charging your battery
E. Start to use
E-1 Activate the Bluetooth function in your PDA/Smart phone or PC
Before activating the Bluetooth function in your PDA/PC, please switch on BT-Q818 Receiver for paring and check if your device is
equipped with Bluetooth function. If not, you may need to acquire an optional CF/SD Bluetooth card or Bluetooth dongle.
NOTE: The code is “
0000” if required for the pairing in the first time.
E-2 Automatically create a shortcut in Bluetooth Manager window
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For the first time using the BT-Q818, please charge battery until it is fully
charged. Take the power cable and connect it to the power jack (mini USB
type) and recharge through travel charger or car cigarette adaptor. This will
begin to charge the battery. Charging time is 3 hours typically.
- When the Power LED is Red, battery power is low status. Please recharge.
- When the Power LED is Green, the battery is under charging mode.
- When the Power LED is blinkin
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Qstarz BT-Q818 Specifications

General

Type	GPS Receiver
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Channels	66
Update Rate	Up to 10 Hz
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 2.0
Data Logging	Yes
Acquisition Sensitivity	-148 dBm
Tracking Sensitivity	-165 dBm
Chipset	MTK
Accuracy	2.5m
SBAS	WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Battery Type	Li-ion
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 60°C

Summary

Standard Package and Appearance

Standard Package Contents

Lists the items included in the BT-Q818 GPS receiver package.

Device Components and Indicators

Identifies the power jack, switch, LED status lights, and internal antenna.

Battery and Charging Procedures

Battery Installation and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for inserting and removing the battery.

Charging Process and Status

Guide to charging the battery and understanding charging status via LED.

Getting Started and Usage

Bluetooth Activation and Pairing

Instructions for activating Bluetooth on your device for pairing with the GPS receiver.

Serial Port Configuration

Checking and setting the correct COM port in Bluetooth settings and map software.

Power Saving Mode

Details on the Auto On-Off power saving mode and its indicators.

Technical Specifications and Troubleshooting

LED Indicator Guide

Detailed explanation of the meaning of different LED status lights.

GPS and Bluetooth Features

Technical specifications for GPS sensitivity, acquisition time, and Bluetooth capabilities.

Common Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting common problems like no position output or connectivity issues.