Qstarz GPS Receiver Self-test Procedure Q816, Q818

Reasons for unable to use 1.Can’t get fixed GPS signal 2.Can’t make Bluetooth connection with other devices due to improper operation 3.Device is broken We can use self-test procedure to eliminate point 1 and 2 and thus avoid costly RMA expense.

Check if it can get fixed GPS signal or not 1. Take out the battery for 5 mins. 2. Take the device to an open sky area and turn it on 3. Wait for 5 mins and see the action of GPS LED If GPS LED keeps steady on, the device is broken If GPS LED starts to flash, the device is working well

Check if it can make Bluetooth connection or not 1.Use any PDA/Smartphone or PC with Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) 2.Activate Bluetooth of PDA/Smartphone and turn GPS on 3.Create Bluetooth setting If PDA/Smartphone can’t detect the device (iBT-GPS), the Bluetooth component of GPS is broken. Please request RMA. If PDA/Smartphone can detect the device, please go on.

Check if it can make Bluetooth connection or not 4. Configure the GPS Intermediate Driver (Windows Mobile - Start\System\External GPS) 5. On the Programs tab, select any available COM port from the GPS Program Port drop-down list. This should not be the same port that your GPS receiver is configured to use. If your application can’t receive GPS data stream, leave GPS Program Port for empty. Applications will use GPS Hardware Port as communication port

Check if it can make Bluetooth connection or not 6. Make Bluetooth connection with GPS 7. Execute any GPS test program or navigation software and select the correct com port 8. Check if the program can receive nmea stream or position or not. If test okay, the GPS is fine. If test not okay, the GPS is broken.