Here are some simple instructions on how to setup an Earthmate Bluetooth GPS, with Mapopolis 4.7, running on an XV6700 or (PPC-6700 if you have a Sprint phone).
These instructions assume that you have downloaded and installed Mapopolis 4.7 or later. If you haven't done that, then do that first.
Next, turn your GPS on. Make sure you hold the button for 2 seconds, otherwise it turns back off again. You'll know it is on when the blue light is flashing.
Next, pair the GPS with the phone using the Bluetooth Settings -> Devices -> New Partnership. When pairing, make sure that you select the "Serial Port" option on the Selected Services page.
After they are paired, you need to configure a COM port for the GPS. You didn't need to do this with Windows Mobile 2003, but with 2005, it seems to be a necessary step. Still in Bluetooth settings, select the COM Ports tab, then New Outgoing Port. It will ask you to select a device to create the COM port for, so select the "Eathermate Blue Logger GPS". On the next screen, select COM6, and check the Secure Connection. That part is done.
Next, you need to configure Mapopolis. In Mapopolis, go to Tools -> Settings -> GPS Communications. Set the port to COM6 and the Baud Rate to 4800. I also have "Retry Failed Connections Forever" checked, but I'm not sure that is important.
That should be it for setup. Make sure that you have a good lock (if you do, the green light on the GPS is lit), then within Mapopolis, go to Tools -> GPS, then hit the big Start button.
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