iPaq 4155 and HP Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Cebby · 07-24-2004, 11:43 AM

I got a iPaq pocket PC for my business (family friend works for HP

) and recently added the HP Bluetooth GPS setup.

Anyone have this setup?

Currently to use it, I have to turn bluetooth on on the PDA, choose the connection, manually connect, and then start the software. Is there a way with the iPaq (or pocket PC's) to do a batch routine that activates everything when I launch the Nav software?

I'm a newbie to Pocket PC's...

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Dublin · 08-16-2004, 06:36 PM

Cebby,
Not really familar with the HP bluetooth GPS setup, but I do use my IPaq 3765 with a Navman SE GPS sleeve. My setup is configured to automatically go to gps on startup, I would assume yours could be configured to do the same. I'll do some checking at work, our system ops manager has a HP bluetooth setup.

**4x4Fink** · 08-16-2004, 10:40 PM

I'm pretty sure that theres a setting in the Nav configuration to tell it to boot up to the GPS...I work at Circuit City and we get a lot of questions about the whole GPS thing with the PDA's.

I'll look tomorrow when I go to work and see what I can find out,

Fink

Dublin · 08-26-2004, 05:57 PM

Sorry I hadn't gotten back to you sooner Cebby, been real busy. Checked with our system ops man at work and he said he'd look into it but hasn't yet. I'll try to get you an answer, just thought I'd check in.

Cebby · 08-26-2004, 10:18 PM

Thanks Dublin. I've been using it alot and have gotten into the right sequence pretty easily. It has been pretty good - except for it telling me to go left when the map says go right...

08-26-2004, 10:37 PM

Cebby, you may already know about this site, but I'll go ahead and post it anyway;

Http://www.brighthand.com

They have a pretty good forum over there. I'm sure they could answer your question.

*edit: here is something that may be of interest: http://discussion.brighthand.com/sho...ghlight=BT+GPS

X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dublin

Cebby,
Not really familar with the HP bluetooth GPS setup, but I do use my IPaq 3765 with a Navman SE GPS sleeve. My setup is configured to automatically go to gps on startup, I would assume yours could be configured to do the same. I'll do some checking at work, our system ops manager has a HP bluetooth setup.

Dublin, ive been thinking about getting a gps for my ipaq 3830 since the thing just sits around anymore. how are you liking your setup? did you mount it anywhere? thx

Dublin · 11-03-2004, 03:19 PM

X2and4x,
Love my set up for so many reasons. It was an inexpensive way to have a portable gps, I already had the iPaq, I already had several compact flash cards, the gps back pack accomadates my compact flash WiFi when I need it, and I still use my iPaq for personal and work related use. After looking at several mounting devices I found what worked best for me as a good veiwable location and easily reachable as well as still totally portable and very secure was to place the iPaq in my cup holder and attach a small strip of velcro to the back where it rests against the dash. It doesn't budge a bit the angle is perfect and it removes easily. it would be nice to have a built in with a larger screen, but for me it does a great job.
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X2and4X · 11-03-2004, 10:45 PM

so how good does that do on battery when not on the charger. thats what im looking for. all tho i dont have the cup holders there.

Dublin · 11-04-2004, 02:37 AM

The one down side of using the iPaq with a gps receiver is that it is a power hog. I can get only about 30 minutes on the battery, although it could be because of the age of my particular iPaq.

08-16-2004, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Cebby, Not really familar with the HP bluetooth GPS setup, but I do use my IPaq 3765 with a Navman SE GPS sleeve. My setup is configured to automatically go to gps on startup, I would assume yours could be configured to do the same. I'll do some checking at work, our system ops manager has a HP bluetooth setup. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-16-2004, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I'm pretty sure that theres a setting in the Nav configuration to tell it to boot up to the GPS...I work at Circuit City and we get a lot of questions about the whole GPS thing with the PDA's. I'll look tomorrow when I go to work and see what I can find out, Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

08-26-2004, 05:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	Sorry I hadn't gotten back to you sooner Cebby, been real busy. Checked with our system ops man at work and he said he'd look into it but hasn't yet. I'll try to get you an answer, just thought I'd check in. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

08-26-2004, 10:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cebby Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,246	Thanks Dublin. I've been using it alot and have gotten into the right sequence pretty easily. It has been pretty good - except for it telling me to go left when the map says go right... __________________ UZswap.com A site dedicated to sharing info for swapping the Toyota/ Lexus UZ (V8) engines into Toyota Trucks and 4Runners. My 4Runner 1993 4Runner, 1UZ (V8) auto dual ultimate crawler, double locked, 35's on beadlocked SR5 alloys, low lift, hacked fenders, tubbed firewall, custom armor TOOLandFAB.com A discussion forum dedicated to tools, fabrication & workshops. See my JD2 Bender Hydro Conversion BUY THIS 2008 CALENDAR

08-26-2004, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rugby10 Guest Posts: n/a	Cebby, you may already know about this site, but I'll go ahead and post it anyway; Http://www.brighthand.com They have a pretty good forum over there. I'm sure they could answer your question. edit: here is something that may be of interest: http://discussion.brighthand.com/sho...ghlight=BT+GPS Last edited by Rugby10; 08-26-2004 at 10:41 PM. Reason: link*

11-03-2004, 03:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	X2and4x, Love my set up for so many reasons. It was an inexpensive way to have a portable gps, I already had the iPaq, I already had several compact flash cards, the gps back pack accomadates my compact flash WiFi when I need it, and I still use my iPaq for personal and work related use. After looking at several mounting devices I found what worked best for me as a good veiwable location and easily reachable as well as still totally portable and very secure was to place the iPaq in my cup holder and attach a small strip of velcro to the back where it rests against the dash. It doesn't budge a bit the angle is perfect and it removes easily. it would be nice to have a built in with a larger screen, but for me it does a great job. Url http://tinypic.com/fuuyc Tag <img src="http://tinypic.com/fuuyc"> Img __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

11-03-2004, 10:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
X2and4X Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 564	so how good does that do on battery when not on the charger. thats what im looking for. all tho i dont have the cup holders there. __________________ CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. Make my job easier. Please. Bryan 99' 4runner SR5 4WD/81' Vanagon Westfalla ed.

11-04-2004, 02:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	The one down side of using the iPaq with a gps receiver is that it is a power hog. I can get only about 30 minutes on the battery, although it could be because of the age of my particular iPaq. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

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