SysOn Smart Blue / SysOn Bluetooth GPS

Which type GPS is more suitable for me between CF type and Bluetooth type?

To use CF type GPS, your PDA should have CF slot or you can add the CF expansion pack for the PDA to use CF GPS. To use Bluetooth GPS, you need Bluetooth enabled PDA or the SysOn Blue Sync can add the function in iPAQ PDA. The two types have their merit. The CF type doesn't need to charge the GPS because it plugs into PDA and uses the PDA power. The Bluetooth GPS has wireless connection, so you can put the GPS any place on the dashboard. Or you can put it in your pocket when you use it on walking.

Is the SysOn Bleutooth GPS workable with every PDA which have Bluetooth function?

Yes, SysOn Smart Blue and SysOn Bluetooth GPS can work with every Bluetooth enabled PDA which has SPP(serial port profile).

What is SysOn Viewer program?

Most of navigaiton software has enormous data and many function, so sometimes it is not easy to tell which has problem. For this reason, we provide SysOn Viewer program for PDA to find the settings and check whether GPS is working or not.  You can see the basic information like latitude and longitude with this simple SocViewer program. This program supports Pocket PC and Windows Mobile 2002, 2003, 2003 SE, 5.0 O/S.

Is it possible to use the GPS in laptop computer?

You can use SysOn Bluetooth GPS in the laptop computer which has Bluetooth function and SPP(Serial Port Profile). Each laptop computer company may have different setting interface but they are similar. Find and enable the Serial Port and then seach for the SysOn Smart Blue or SysOn Bluetooth GPS. After it has connection find the Outbound Com port number and input the number into your map software.

My PDA doesn't have Bluetooth function. Is there any way to use SysOn Bluetooth GPS?

You can use the Bluetooth GPS with SysOn Blue Sync if your device is iPAQ PDA. The SysOn Blue Sync is Bluetooth adapter for PDA which enables PDA to be workable with SysOn Bluetooth GPS product. The connector type supports HP iPAQ PDA. For more information, please refer to the website. This is good solution for the PDA which doesn't have Bluetooth function and CF slot.

The Bluetooth communication is disconnected often.

The Bluetooth connection is stable within 10 meters. When there is obstacle between the two devices the connection range can be less than 10 meters. If the Bluetooth commucation is disconnected even when the devices are very near, the Bluetooth module in the GPS or PDA can be faulty. Or, sometimes the noise from other connection can make the noise and interfere the signal. The HP iPAQ 2210 has some problem in using map software in the SD slot and the Bluetooth GPS. This is because of bug in PDA itself, so this can happen with other company's Bluetooth GPS as well as SysOn GPS. In this case, please use the CF type memory for the map software. If you find that the Bluetooth module has problem, please check the warranty period and contact the reseller.

The reception performance is not good.

If the Bluetooth GPS worked in other place but shows bad performance in your car, please check the coating material in the car windshield. Some metallic coating material block the signal coming through the window. In this case connect the SysOn external antenna with the GPS and put the patch antenna part on the non-coating area.

It saids "Input the passkey for Bluetooth".

The passkey for Bluetooth connection is 0000(four numerical zero). Some recently produced PDA have basically don't need to input passkey, but when you changed the Bluetooth setting it can ask you the passkey. If you want to change the setting not to input every time, please go to Bluetooth setting/Serial port, check the enable to 'service' and disable the 'Authorization required' and 'Authentication(Passkey) required'.

Will it be okey to put the Bluetooth GPS on the dashboard for a long time?

To accept stronger GPS signal, it is better to put the unit near the Window. But if you put the unit on the dashboard in higher temperature than 50o (140o F) in summer, the inner battery and the board can be damaged seriously. And the battery can explode when the temperature exceed some limit . So move the Bluetooth GPS to other shaddy place when you pull over the car in the sunlight for a long time.

What is the difference between Smart Blue and SysOn Bluetooth GPS?

The Smart Blue GPS is the newer product with high performance SiRF III chipset, and SysOn Bluetooth uses SiRF II LPchipset. Our Smart Blue takes pride in the compact size and the strong reception performace. Because of the different concept of two products, some people prefered the SysOn Bluetooth GPS. The basic settings for two products are same.