DeLorme 6 User Manual

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ƒ Auto zoom to turn (2-D only)–Automatically pans and zooms the

map to display both the current GPS position and the position of the

next turn. Select data zoom levels from the Minimum zoom and
Maximum zoom
drop-down lists to stop the map from zooming out/in

further than you want it to when approaching the next turn.

ƒ Show GPS bread-crumb trail–Automatically displays your GPS

progress on the map as a "bread-crumb" trail up to the maximum
specified number of points. 5,000 points is approximately one hour

and 20 minutes worth of points. This setting does not affect the
number of points captured in the GPS log file. To change the point
number, type the new number in the Trail length box.

ƒ Enable GPS Voice Navigation–Provides spoken directions when

tracking a route with a GPS receiver.

ƒ Recalculate When Off Route–Automatically recalculates the route

by the designated threshold distance (100 ft, 200 ft, 300 ft, 400 ft, or

500 ft) when the GPS is off of the route.

ƒ Enable Stationary Logging–Displays all GPS points on the map

when the GPS device is stationary; for example, when the recorded
speed is below a certain threshold. You must select this option to
record points for Averaging.

ƒ Disable Screen Saver–Overrides the system screen saver so that the

display stays activated during GPS tracking.

ƒ Start GPS with the Program–Automatically starts GPS tracking each

time you open the program.

ƒ Automatically Detect GPS–Automatically sets up your GPS

connection.

Suggestion: If your GPS receiver has a USB cable, select Automatically
Detect GPS to ensure the correct COM port is detected for your device
and that a connection can be made.

ƒ Enable WAAS Use–This option is available only when Earthmate is

the selected device (see step 4A). Enables WAAS use. This option is

selected by default.

ƒ Enable LED on GPS Device—This option is available only when

Earthmate is the selected device. Turns on the LED on the Earthmate.
When the check box is cleared, the LED on the Earthmate does not

display. This option is selected by default.

OR
Use the following procedures to manually configure your GPS connection. Click

a procedure to view the step-by-step directions.

• Select the correct GPS device

Use the steps below to select the correct GPS receiver and settings.

1. Connect your GPS receiver to your computer, set the receiver

to the mode specified in your user manual, and then turn the
receiver on.

2. Click the Options button

and then click the GPS

Settings tab.

3. From the Device drop-down list, select the type of GPS

receiver you are using. If your device is not listed, select

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