Laptop and Tablet PC users
Laptop and Tablet PC usersLaptop and Tablet PC users
An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signal. The
included CDROM contains a test program called GPSInfo that can
be used to verify operation on a pocket pc. There is a description of
GPSInfo on page
12 later in this manual. In most cases you will
need to configure the software to tell it where the GPS is connected.
Some software does have the ability to search for the GPS in
automatic mode, but otherwise you will need to determine the COM
port manually. The GPSInfo program can be used to establish the
COM port number with its Scan Com Port command. Once the
COM port number is determined it will remain the same for all
programs. The Baud rate should be set to 4800. If the program does
not offer the COM choice then it is not compatible with Bluetooth
communication.
Another way to determine the serial port number is to use the
Bluetooth access software. There are two serial ports assigned by
the Bluetooth software. The one assigned to outgoing is the one that
will be used by the GPS.
This unit has a built-in battery for power. The battery will last about 8
hours on a full charge. External power is recommended for
extended or unlimited use in a vehicle. A vehicle power converter /
recharger is included.
Laptop and Tablet PC users
The Bluetooth GPS is ideal for Laptop and Tablet PC users. It
permits the GPS receiver to be placed for optimum reception while
the display is located for convenience to the user. If the laptop does
not support Bluetooth directly, this capability can be purchased for
an available USB slot or CF slot in the unit. For users with a
PCMCIA slot a simple CF to PCMCIA adapter can be used to permit
a CF Bluetooth radio to be used. The Bluetooth radio should be
plugged into the adapter and then the assembly should be inserted
into the unit. The labels on both the CF card and the adapter should
be pointing up. You will then need to install the Bluetooth driver for
Win98, 2000, or XP systems.
An application is needed to take advantage of the GPS signals. The
application will need to be told the number of the COM port selected
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