PiN Pocket PC 300 User Manual

GPS Status Messages

The GPS status messages are displayed on the Map, 3D Map, Next Instruction and GPS Status screens. These messages provide feedback on the status of the GPS receiver connection.

The following table explains the meaning of these messages and includes suggested actions.

Status Message

Meaning

Suggested Action

 

 

 

 

A GPS COM port

On the GPS Status screen, tap the GPS

GPS Port Closed

has not been

checkbox to open the COM port selected in

 

opened.

the first drop-down box.

 

 

 

 

A GPS COM Port

 

No GPS Data

has been opened

Ensure the GPS receiver is turned on and

but no GPS data is

connected.

 

 

being received.

 

 

 

 

 

A GPS COM Port

Ensure the GPS receiver has an unobscured

 

has been opened,

 

GPS data is being

view of the sky.

Waiting for GPS

received, but a

If you are in a vehicle with athermic (heat

 

GPS position fix

reflecting) windows, you will require an

 

has not yet been

external GPS antenna (sold separately).

 

established.

 

 

 

 

GPS Lost

Your GPS fix has

Ensure the GPS receiver has an unobscured

been lost.

view of the sky.

 

 

 

 

 

You have a valid

 

No GPS Message

GPS position fix

No action required. You can navigate to your

and GPS data is

destination.

 

 

being received.

 

 

 

 

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Navman SmartS TM quick start GPS Status Messages