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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
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
2. Tap , then GPS Status to open the GPS Status screen.
3.Tap the first
4.Tap the second
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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