GPS Status, Getting a GPS Fix | Navman SmartS TM guide

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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Contents

PiN Pocket PC Page Contents Quick Start Guide Safety First Box Contents Way toggle PiN ControlsStylus From AC Power Charging the BatteryFrom Vehicle Power Installing SmartS on Your PiN from Memory Card Installing SmartS Desktop on Your Computer Updating SmartS Install and Activate Maps on Your PiN Installing Maps Using SmartS DesktopRemove Maps from Your PiN Turn PiN On Reset PiNTurning your PiN On and Off Turn PiN Off Positioning Your PiN in a Vehicle Windshield Suction Mount Quick Start Guide Main Menu Screen GPS Status Getting a GPS Fix Navigating to your Destination Navigating to a Street Address Navigating to a Point Of Interest POI Navigating to Multiple Destination Points Tap Tap OK. The Trip Planner screen will reopen Map Screen Viewing your Route3D Map Screen Next Instruction Screen Instruction List Screen Back-On-TrackAutomatic Rerouting Saving Favourites Quick Navs Using Quick NavsUsing Favourites Saving a Favourite Further Information Continuous Continental Navigation Page Safety Notice GPS and GPS SignalsIntroduction Install Smart Desktop on your Computer Installing SmartSInstall and Activate Smart on your PDA SmartS Desktop Accessing SmartS DesktopUpdating SmartS Install and Activate Maps on your PDA Remove Maps from your PDA Starting SmartS Figure One Controlling SmartS Touch Screen To open the Main Menu screen Getting a GPS Fix GPS Status Messages To a Street Address Setting your DestinationTo the Intersection of Two Streets To a Point of Interest POI To a Destination using Pocket PC Contacts 3D Map screen will open Multiple Destination Points with the Trip Planner To a Recent DestinationCreating a Trip Loading a Trip Using the Map or 3D Map Screen to Plan a Route Deleting an Avoid Area Avoiding an AreaAdding an Avoid Area Deleting all Avoid Areas Map screen is displayed, or tap Map on the Main Menu Until the Instruction List screen is displayed Turn List View Screen Viewing the Route Summary Viewing the Location Summary Automatic rerouting is set on the Route Settings screen Map Screen Pop-up Menu Select Departure Point To Disable Route DemonstratorRoute Demonstrator Select Destination Point Trip Meter Favourites and Quick Navs Editing a Favourite or Quick Nav Using Quick Navs Settings Display Settings Route Recording Guidance SettingsTo record a route, complete the following Route Settings To play a route recording, complete the following Points of Interest POI Settings Active Map Selection Settings Lists Settings Sound Settings Active Points of Interest POI Settings Find a City or Town SmartS Desktop Advanced FeaturesMap Colours and Textures Points of Interest POI Editor Map LayersCreate a Custom POI File Save Custom POI File to your iCN Deleting a Custom POI File from your iCN Install Basemap Activate Basemap Remove Basemap Reducing Number of Active Maps Improving PerformanceIncreasing Allocation of Program Memory External Antenna AccessoriesMemory Card Reader Limited Warranty Software Product License Support Compliance Limitation of Liability Copyright Support InformationSupport for