Background
This method of connecting a GR-i3 via Bluetooth to a Windows 7 PC is used with the TRU program to look at firmware versions and option authorization files. This quick guide is to assist you in pairing your computer to a GR-i3.
Note: You cannot load firmware over Bluetooth. This is only to view options and check firmware versions.
Step 1
Ensure the GR-i3 is powered on.
Ensure your PC's Bluetooth is turned on.
Select the Start button, and go to Devices and Printers. Click Add a device.
Add the device that you wish to pair to your PC via Bluetooth pairing, and click Next.
Step 2
Enter a pairing code. Note: For this demonstration, 1111 was used.
Click Next.
Step 3
Click Close.
Step 4
Navigate to Devices and Printers, and select the device being paired.
Step 5
Go to the Services tab in your device properties, and make a note of the port that says:
- GPS COM Port 1
Note: This example is COM59.
This port is the one you will use to connect to it.
Step 6
Open the TRU program.
Go to the Receiver Managing tab.
Select your device, and click Connect.
When connecting, select Serial Port in the Connect Using drop-down menu.
Search for the port you noted in the Services tab in step 5.
Step 7
Click Connect to connect to the device.
Finished
The GR-i3 is now connected via Bluetooth.
