English GCK-1410 Hands-Free Car Kit User Guide
This guide is based on the production version of the QUALCOMM Globalstar GCK1410 Hands-Free Car Kit. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. QUALCOMM reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice. QUALCOMM Incorporated 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego, CA 92121-1714 Document Number 80-99063-1ML Rev- Copyright ©1999-2000 QUALCOMM All rights reserved ® Incorporated This technology was exported from the United States Government.
Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................1 Features ....................................................................................1 Safety precautions ................................................................... 1 Exposure to radio frequency signals ....................................... 2 Antenna care ............................................................................ 3 Phone operation ............................
When you use hands-free mode ..................................................15 Adjusting speaker volume ..................................................... 15 Connecting to a personal computer or fax (optional) ...........16 Privacy Handset (optional) .................................................... 16 Privacy handset operation ...........................................................17 Privacy Headset .....................................................................
Introduction Before using your Hands-Free Car Kit in a vehicle, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Professional installation is recommended. Features The Hands-Free Car Kit allows your Globalstar portable phone to be used as a mobile telephone in your vehicle. With this car kit installed in a vehicle, you can: ■ Turn the phone on and off by turning the vehicle’s ignition on and off. ■ Talk without picking up the phone.
Introduction battery. Jump starting may cause the car kit fuse to open. See Hands-Free Car Kit standard components, page 7. Exposure to radio frequency signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
Introduction Antenna care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone operation Normal POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION: For your phone to operate most efficiently: ■ Extend your antenna fully. ■ Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
Introduction recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: ■ Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON. ■ Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. ■ Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. ■ If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Introduction Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off twoway radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Components Check the components of the Hands-Free Car Kit listed on the next page. If there is something missing, please contact the service provider where you purchased your car kit.
Components Hands-Free Car Kit optional accessories GCK - 4 (Optional) PC cable (not included) GCK - 8 (Optional) GCK - 5 (Optional) GCK - 1a Laptop (not included) Legend: GCK = Globalstar Car Kit PC = Personal computer 679AA_00 8 GCK-1a Globalstar electronic module (GEM) GCK-2a Hands-Free Car Kit cradle GCK-3a Hands-Free speaker GCK-4 Privacy headset (optional) GCK-5 Privacy headset adapter (optional) GCK-6a Hands-Free microphone GCK-7 Car interface cable GCK-8 Privacy handset (optio
Components GCK-11a ODU pigtail to Cradle GCK-12a Cradle pigtail to ODU GCK-13 Cradle pigtail to cellular antenna GCK-14 Cradle connector to GEM Cellular antenna (not included) Component parts Globalstar electronic module The Globalstar electronic module (GEM/GCK-1a) interfaces to the vehicle’s power and houses the electronic circuit for the car kit. It provides and controls the supply voltages for the accessories and the charge current for the phone.
Components ■ The black lead ground (GND) connects to a clean, unpainted metallic part of the vehicle. ■ The fused green lead (STEREO MUTE) is for car stereo mute. ■ The fused yellow lead (IGNS) is for ignition sense. Car stereo muting (STEREO MUTE) The phone provides a feature to mute the car stereo automatically during a conversation which is convenient and provides for safer hands-free operation. When the phone rings, the green fused lead provided for the stereo mute feature goes to ground.
Components Caution Note that DC voltage exists in the central conductor of the ODU cable. Be sure that the cable connector is installed inside the vehicle. Optional accessories Privacy handset The privacy handset (GCK-8) offers more privacy during a call than the hands-free mode and can be attached to the cradle (GCK-2a) with a mounting plate. It is connected to the GEM (GCK-1a) via a 6-position RJ-45 connector.
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Operation Using the phone in a vehicle Attaching the phone to the Hands-Free Car Kit cradle 1. Firmly insert the phone into the bottom of the cradle. 2. Push down on the phone until it locks into place. You should hear a click. 3. To remove the phone, press the release button on the side of the cradle, and gently remove the phone.
Operation Turning on the phone and Hands-Free Car Kit When you turn on the vehicle’s ignition, the phone and the car kit are turned on. The phone is ready to make or receive a call. Accessory position ACC OFF START LOCK 358AB_1999Q Note If you turn off the vehicle’s ignition during a call, the car kit remains on so you can continue talking. The car kit turns off 30 seconds after you terminate the call. Car stereo mute Note This feature requires a car stereo that supports it.
Operation Hands-free mode The car kit allows you to use your phone more efficiently and safely while driving in your vehicle. When the phone is properly attached to the car kit and the vehicle’s ignition is on, you can speak into the microphone and listen to the other party through the speaker while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. Note Do not extend the phone’s built-in Globalstar or cellular antenna while the phone is connected to the car kit.
Operation Connecting to a personal computer or fax (optional) Note You cannot hook up a fax machine to the car kit to receive faxes. Check with your satellite service provider for further information on connecting to a personal computer. Connecting a serial port cable (RS-232, 9 pin) from your PC to the data port of the car kit GEM (GCK-1a) allows the phone to send and receive data via the car kit. See Component parts, page 9. Use your PC fax software and the cable provided with your PC.
Operation Privacy handset operation If background noise makes it difficult for either party to converse in hands-free mode, use the optional privacy handset or privacy headset. To switch from hands-free operation to handset operation and make a call: ■ Lift the handset either before or after you dial the desired number. ■ Dial the number on the keypad of your phone. ■ Press Send . To receive a call with the handset: ■ Lift the handset.
Operation ■ Place the earplug into either ear. The earplug should be firmly in place, but not jammed into the ear canal. ■ Speak in the direction of the headset microphone instead of the Hands-Free microphone. You will hear the other party through the earplug. ■ Use the volume keys or Preferences menu on your phone to adjust the volume of the earplug when you are on a call. See the phone user guide.
Index A D adjusting headset earplug volume phone menu 18 phone volume keys 18 adjusting phone speaker volume phone menus 15 phone volume keys 15 adjusting ringer volume phone volume keys 15 adjusting speaker volume phone volume keys 15 air bag safety 5 antenna cellular 15 Globalstar 15 antenna safety 3 data cable 11 data port GEM 16 dialing one touch 15 speed 15 driving safety 3 C cables car interface cable 9 ODU 10 car interface cable 8 battery connection 9 ground 10 ignition sense feature 10 stereo mu
installation 9 O ODU cables DC voltage 1, 11 ODU pigtail to cradle 9 operation 13 optional accessories 11 privacy handset 11 privacy headset and adapter 11 Outdoor Unit (ODU) 8, 10 P pacemakers 3 personal computer connecting to 15 privacy handset 8, 17 operation 11, 17, 18 privacy headset 8, 11, 17 adapter 8, 11 operation 11 R radio frequency 2 recharging the vehicle’s battery safety precautions 1 S safety air bags 5 antenna 3 blasting areas 5 driving 3 electronic devices 3 explosive atmospheres 5 heari
