BE-GPS-2200 GPS Tracker with Data Logging Backlit LCD Display Long Battery Life Fits in the Palm of Your Hand Water Resistant for Outdoor Use Shared Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity
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Contents of This Package This package contains the following items: • • • • Bad Elf GPS Pro GPS receiver with Bluetooth® wireless technology USB charging cable Vehicle Charging Adapter (suitable for 12V cigarette sockets) User Guide Note: Apple device refers to the supported iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology that you will be using for navigation.
Figure 2 - Back View of the GPS Pro Dimensions The Bad Elf GPS Pro is small and lightweight, but with a rugged, solid feel. Its dimensions and weight are: Dimensions: 3.0 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches (76.5 x 61.5 x 17.5 mm) Weight: 3.2 ounces (90 grams) Enclosure The Bad Elf GPS Pro enclosure offers IPX4 water resistance, making it splash proof when used in many common outdoor application environments.
Lanyard Loop Power Button Bluetooth Button LCD Display GPS Button Figure 3 - Side View of the GPS Pro Backlit LCD Display Interface The Bad Elf GPS Pro offers the first Apple approved GPS with an informative user interface. Prior GPS devices used simple LEDs to indicate status, leaving the user guessing about status details.
Buttons The Bad Elf GPS Pro uses three simple buttons for device control. More extensive capabilities are available through the free, downloadable Bad Elf utility app available through iTunes. 1. Power Button a. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bad Elf GPS device ON or OFF. b. Press this button momentarily to toggle the LCD backlight ON or OFF. 2. Bluetooth Button a. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bluetooth radio ON or OFF. b.
USB Port / ElfPort™ The standard USB mini-B port on the back of the Bad Elf GPS Pro operates primarily as a standard charging port for recharging the GPS Pro’s internal battery. This port also supports Bad Elf’s ElfPort™technology, which enables communication with supported peripheral devices when combined with custom Bad Elf cables and the enabling software. Data Storage The Bad Elf GPS Pro contains 64MB of flash memory for storage of trip data.
Charge the Bad Elf GPS Pro The Bad Elf GPS Pro is charged via the mini-USB connector on the back of the device. Before using the Bad Elf GPS Pro, fully charge the device. To charge, simply use the provided cable and plug the Bad Elf GPS Pro into any standard USB power source, such as a computer, wall charger, or the included car charger. It takes up to 4 hours to fully charge the Bad Elf GPS Pro.
Pair an Apple Device with the Bad Elf GPS Pro The Bad Elf GPS Pro only needs to be paired once with your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad. After your Apple device and Bad Elf GPS Pro are paired, they will connect automatically when both units have their Bluetooth radios ON and are within range of each other. To pair the Bad Elf GPS Pro with an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, follow these simple steps: 1. On the Apple device, start the Settings app, then select General > Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned ON.
Up to six (6) Apple devices can be paired and connected to the Bad Elf GPS Pro simultaneously. Just follow the steps above for each Apple device that you wish to connect to the Bad Elf GPS Pro. You can turn Bluetooth off by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds. While Bluetooth is turned off, the GPS and data logging will still function, but communications with your Apple device will not be possible.
Acquiring Satellites with the Bad Elf GPS Pro Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite signals may take a minutes or more the first time the device is turned on or after it has been out of use for an extended period of time. While the Bad Elf GPS Pro is acquiring satellites, the LCD display shows the number of satellites that are acquired out of the possible satellites in view. Once a lock is acquired, the LCD display shows speed, heading, altitude, and accuracy.
Technical Specifications • GPS ► 66-channel MTK chipset configurable to 1-10Hz refresh rate ► Satellite acquisition times: (<30s cold, <15s warm, <5s hot) • Bluetooth ► 2.1 + EDR ► Range: 33ft (10m) • Internal Battery ► Charging voltage: 5VDC @ 500mA ► Capacity: 1600 mAH ► Operating time: ~16hrs with Bluetooth/GPS, ~32hrs GPS logging only ► Charging time: 4 hours FCC RF Radiation Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the embedded lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. Do not leave the GPS exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle (e.g., car, airplane, helicopter, or boat). To prevent damage, remove the GPS from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight.
FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Limited Warranty This Bad Elf product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Bad Elf will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Bad Elf authorized dealer or call Bad Elf Product Support for shipping instructions and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) tracking number. Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Write the RMA tracking number clearly on the outside of the package. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to any Bad Elf warranty service station.
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