14.2Using External GPS

 

With a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, your device can show your

 

exact location on a map. Your device may have a built-in or plug-in GPS

 

receiver that provides location information to programs on your device.

 

Select a GPS program port

 

Programs that use GPS need to know which port to use to access GPS data.

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If no program port is specified, many GPS-enabled programs will not be

able to access GPS data.

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Tap Start > Settings > System tab >

External GPS.

On the Program tab, in the GPS program port list, select the port from which programs will access GPS data.

The program port must be a different than the one specified as the hardware port.

Important: Ensure that your GPS programs also have this port selected in their configuration settings. See the user guide for more information.

Specified the hardware port for a GPS receiver Windows Mobile-based devices automatically detect some GPS receivers and configure the appropriate hardware settings for them. If your GPS receiver has not been configured automatically, you need to specify its hardware port and baud rate according to the device manufacturer's specifications.

Tap Start > System tab > External GPS.

On the Hardware tab, in the GPS hardware port list, select the port to which your GPS receiver is connected.

In the Baud rate list, select the baud rate for your GPS receiver.

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