Bluetooth GPS: Anatomy of a Bad Elf Bluetooth Receiver
The Bad Elf receiver has three buttons to the left of the front LCD display. These are your main unit controls. The top button controls power and the LCD backlight, the middle button controls Bluetooth and barometer* settings, while the bottom button controls general GPS functions. More extensive capabilities are available through the free Bad Elf GPS utility app available through the App Store (iOS-only).
Power Button
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bad Elf GPS device ON or OFF.
Press this button momentarily to toggle the LCD backlight ON or OFF.
Bluetooth Button
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the Bluetooth radio ON or OFF.
Press this button momentarily to move through the Bluetooth related screens.
GPS Button
Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to toggle the GPS Data Logging ON or OFF.
Press this button momentarily to move through the GPS related screens. Each button can be used as a simple click or as a press and hold action. See the scenarios below for details of operation using the buttons in each context. Additional configuration and features are controlled wirelessly via the Bad Elf GPS utility app.
Antenna
The physical antenna is located on the face of the Elf, in the center of the area beneath the screen.
Charge The Bad Elf GPS
The Bad Elf GPS is charged via the mini-USB connector on the back of the device. Before using the Bad Elf GPS, fully charge the device. To charge, simply use the provided cable and plug the Bad Elf GPS 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.
Power On The Bad Elf GPS
To turn it on, press and hold the Power Button for 3 seconds until the display shows the splash screen.
Once powered on, the device is ready to accept incoming Bluetooth® connections from your phone or tablet.
Download the Bad Elf GPS utility app (iOS only) and any other location-based apps you want to use with your Bad Elf GPS.
​In the meantime, the unit will start searching for GPS satellites. Once a GPS lock is acquired, location data will be displayed on the LCD. The accessory will also begin sharing received location data with any devices (and apps) that have been connected via the Bluetooth connection.
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