Jeppesen FliteDeck 3 - Manual (Page 75)

JeppView FliteDeck User's Guide
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Select the GPS manufacturer from the list on the left side of the
window. If your manufacturer does not appear in the list, select
Generic.
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Select your model from the list on the right. If you selected Generic
for the manufacturer, check your GPS manual for the type of NMEA
data it sends.
NOTE
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) standard is the
protocol most handheld GPS receivers use to transmit data.
If you are using a USB-type GPS, or any type of PC-card GPS, be sure to install the
software that came with that GPS before using it with FliteDeck. Use the testing
features to help locate the COM port to which it is connected.
Select COM Port
From the drop-down menu, select the COM Port your GPS connects to. If you’re not
sure, try different ports with your GPS operating and see which one works.
• You can also use the Windows Control panel System information to locate
your ports. The procedure varies depending on your operating system.
• If the COM Port is not available, type it directly into the COM Port box using
the format "COM#". Do not place a space between the word COM, and the
COM Port number.
Override BAUD rate
If your GPS is working with FliteDeck, leave this setting alone.
If the baud rate of your GPS output is other than the default, select the Override
BAUD rate check box, and then select the appropriate baud rate from the drop
down menu or enter a BAUD rate. Consult your GPS manual for this information.
Testing Your GPS Connection
After you have selected the GPS manufacturer and model, use the testing features to
ensure the connection is detected. Before trying to test the GPS connection, ensure
the GPS is connected to your computer and turned on.
• Click Test Com and Baud to test for a GPS connection on the selected COM
port and baud rate.
• Click Verify Com to check all common baud rates with the selected COM
port.
• Click Find GPS to search all COM ports and common baud rates to find the
connected GPS. The Find GPS test also selects the GPS manufacturer and
model if a GPS is detected.