Navman SmartS TM quick start GPS Status, Getting a GPS Fix

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PiN Pocket PC 300 User Manual

8. GPS Status

Signals are transmitted by Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth. This screen provides a visual representation of the information being received. Latitude and longitude are displayed, along with a North-pointing compass, the heading in degrees and ground speed. Satellites available are shown as segments.

From the Main Menu, tap

, then GPS Status. The GPS Status screen will display:

Yellow Segment — a satellite is being tracked but is not being used

Red Segment — a satellite is being used to determine a two dimensional (2D) position fix.

Green Segment — a satellite is being used to determine a three dimensional (3D) position fix.

The circle under the satellite segments is green when there is a valid fix (2D or 3D), and red when there is no fix. While a 2D fix is sufficient to maintain a valid fix, a 3D fix is more accurate.

Indicates whether the COM port is open.

Latitude and longitude of current position.

Tap to toggle the units displayed between degrees, minutes and decimal seconds; decimal degrees; degrees and decimal minutes.

Each segment represents a satellite.

Number of satellites used in GPS fix

Type of fix

Getting a GPS Fix

COM Port drop down box which displays the selected GPS receiver or COM port

Baud rate drop down box which displays the selected Baud rate for the GPS receiver COM port.

North pointing compass

Current heading in degrees

Ground speed

A green circle indicates the GPS Receiver has a valid fix; A red circle indicates no valid fix

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and date

1. From the Map screen, push the 4-way toggle to open the Main Menu screen.

2. Tap , then GPS Status to open the GPS Status screen.

3.Tap the first drop-down box and select the COM port for your GPS receiver from the list that appears. See your GPS receiver manual for the correct COM port.

4.Tap the second drop-down box and select the baud rate (speed) for your GPS receiver from the list that appears. See your GPS receiver manual for the correct baud rate.

5.Tap the GPS checkbox to open the COM port. Your Pocket PC will now obtain a GPS fix. A clear view of the sky is required.

6.Tap to return to the Map screen.

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